Chapter Six- Plotting Love: Theodore's Assistance

Ryan Edwards 

"Did I do well? Was I convincing enough" Theodore asked excitedly  

"Yeah buddy, your acting was top notch" I said smiling 

He was even more excited than I was 

"It's good to see you finally get attracted to someone" he said taking a seat “Throughout my years of knowing you, I have never seen you show any kind of attraction to women. I almost thought you were gay” Theo said laughing 

I laughed along too, I couldn’t blame him. Ever since I left Lily, I hadn’t stopped thinking about her and what we could have been. Years later I couldn’t still move on from her, I lost interest in women entirely and focused on growing my business and empire until I became the billionaire CEO that I am today. Everything changed when I met Lily again after so many years  

“But what is it about this girl, I mean apart from the fact that she is drop dead gorgeous” he said and I gave him the stink eye 

“Relax, I’m not after her” he said laughing “let me finish, you just met her yesterday and you already love her?” 

“It’s more than what you think” I said to Theo “when the time is right, I’ll tell you all about it” 

  

Flashback 

“I need your help Theodore” I said as I barged in, walking into his office. I took a seat and stared at him  

“Uhhm, thanks for knocking” Theo said sarcastically “What if I had a chick in here” 

“What? A chick during work hours” I asked smiling “And why would your door be open and not locked” 

“Oh, please. Give me a break” he said rolling his eyes “What did you need my help with” 

“Ok, so I saw this pretty lady earlier and I need her in my life” 

Theo stared at me with his mouth wide open for at least a minute 

“A lady. You like a lady?” Theo said looking so shocked 

“Yeah, everyone does, why are you acting so shocked” I said looking at him 

“Everyone does except you. Think about it, this is the first time I’ve ever heard you talk about a lady” he said  

I thought about it quickly and realized that I actually never talked about any lady to Theo or anyone else for that matter. I never even liked anyone  

“Alright fine, I agree. But I really need your help with this one”  

“Fine, I’m all ears” Theo said and I jumped 

“Yesss, Thank you so much. Remember the lady I told you to find out about her” I asked him 

“Oh, yeah I do. Is she the one? I thought that was something about business” he said laughing “how sneaky can you be” 

“I never said it was for business, you just thought so” I said smiling “Soo did you find out about her?’ 

“Yeah I did, I wanted to bring it to your office during break” he said bringing out a file rom his drawer 

“Ok, what did you find?” I asked curiously 

“Well, her name is Lily Reynolds Thompson” he said looking at the file 

“I know that” I said rolling my eyes “what other important thing did you find, like where she works, does she have any boyfriends” 

“Take a chill pill, tiger. I’m getting there” he says laughing “her main job is at a nearby restaurant, I don't think she even earns that much. She juggles different jobs” 

“Is she still in college?” I said  

“Uhh, no she quit six years ago” Theo said and a felt a heavy bang in my chest 

“She has no boyfriends or any affair with anyone and she has a six-year-old daughter” he said closing the file 

“Yeah, I know about her daughter. Did you find out who the father is?” I asked  

“Uhhh, the hospital records show that the father is late, I didn’t get a name” Theo said 

“Is that all?” 

“Yep, those are the basic things” Theo said closing the file and handed it over to me 

“Theo, I love her. I need her in my life. How do I get her?” I asked 

“Wow, I’m still getting used to you liking someone” Theo said fascinated “since it seems like she has some financial issues with the numerous jobs she’s juggling, you should offer her a job here” 

“Oh my God, that’s so smart but would it work? What if she doesn’t want the job?” I asked 

“Then we’ll make it enticing enough and offer her a huge amount of money that she won't be able to resist”  

“Ok, that makes sense. How would she know about the job vacancy that is meant specially for her without drawing other people to apply for the job”? 

“Alright, I have an idea. I know the restaurant she works at so I'll send someone over to give the flyer to one of her colleagues who will in turn give it to her and she will come straight here. Wolla! Problem solved 

“You got that penthouse, right?” I asked 

“Yeah, I did. It’s just a few blocks from here” he replied 

“Ok great, one of the requirements for the job would be that she’ll have to stay there with me. We’ll say the penthouse belongs to the company” I said winking at Theo 

“oh, you’re such a bad boy” he said laughing hard 

“But there’s one problem. I can’t let her know I am the CEO of the company” 

“Why not?” 

“It will all make sense later. I promise I’ll explain. I just can’t let her know I am the CEO of the company” 

“Uhhmmm, I don’t know man. Just let me know how I can help” 

“Can you act as the CEO and just hire her, then introduce me as her fellow colleague who will be staying in the penthouse with her after you hire her, so she can’t reject the request when she sees me” 

“Why would she reject the request?” he asked with raised eyebrows 

“We have a past, kind of” I said looking at everything else except him 

“Ohhh” he said laughing “is she like an ex or something” 

“Kind off” I said “I promise I’ll explain everything when the time is right” 

“I can’t wait. I’ll be the pretend CEO for your dream girl” he agreed 

“Thanks man” I said shaking his hands  

  

Present Day  

“I’ve got some packing to do” I said to Theodore  

“Packing to where” 

“To the penthouse, I haven’t moved in yet. Then I have to help her move in” I said rubbing my hands excitedly  

“Alright, that’s fine. I really hope your girl works out for you” 

“I hope so too man. Thanks for everything”