CEO’s party

  SILVA’s POV

  

  (THUNDER RUMBLING)

  

  I looked up at the sky and shook my head. I think it's going to rain. Such annoying weather.

  

  “Silva, tell me who is going to take the crown then? Do I have more chances than that bastard?”

  

  He exclaimed, his voice cold.

  

  “Well, the votes will determine that, but for now I have my doubts about you winning”

  

  “Why? Tell me why! I will kill anyone who is against my reign”

  

  “Easy now tiger, easy. The Don Corleone holds the final say. And I am sure you know by now that he hates your guts, right? So why not lay low for a while and not cause any more trouble, huh?”

  

  He growled on the phone and I could picture his cold arrogant eyes in his voice. 

  

  “Fine, I will wait. I was planning on going for a little vacation. To visit an old friend, but I guess that will be after the votes”

  

  “I can assume who that ‘friend’ is. One advice Paolo, for your best interest, do not touch a hair on Axell’s head or you will lose yours. The families are keeping an eye on you both and nothing must happen to either of you. I am sure you understand me”

  

  “Yes, but..”

  

  “Ah, ah, ah! I must go now, a man needs his rest. Talk to you later, Paolo. Remember the keywords ‘Lay low’”

  

  I quickly ended the call before he could say something else. 

  

  Before I could call the other person my phone rang and it was her.

  

  “Ah, my little destroyed tiger. Such a perfect timing”

  

  I said, my voice soothing.

  

  I answered the call then I got into my car.

  

  “Before you say anything, I hope I didn't interrupt anything?”

  

  “Not at all, Lucrecia. How are you doing?”

  

  “Just tell me the plan, and please, tell me you spoke to Paolo already”

  

  “Why are y’all always in some kind of hurry? Relax, would ya?”

  

  “Silva, please, go straight to the point”

  

  I fondled my hair then I exhaled sharply.

  

  “Fine. I need you to convince Paolo to do something stupid. I need him to slip and do something crazy, something harmful to Axell”

  

  She was quiet for close to one minute and I knew she was shocked about my proposal to her.

  

  “Wait, you need me to screw Paolo? What happened to the bond you guys had?”

  

  Bond? There is no brother in the jungle. I also have needs.

  

  “Just do as I say. He doesn't necessarily need to kill Axell, but I need Paolo to slip and make a mistake. That way he will automatically lose the crown”

  

  “And then what happens? What next?”

  

  “Then I get the crown and lead the family. I become the DON of the family”

  

  “Wait, hold on. You.. You? Why do you need that role? You are part of the assisting godfathers, yeah?”

  

  “Just do as you are told, Lucrecia, and you will get your reward. Can you do that?”

  

  “This.. All this is still.. What?”

  

  I rolled my eyes from frustration and smacked my lips.

  

  “When you are ready. Give me a call”

  

  I ended the call and drove back to my house. 

  

  

  *************

  (FIVE DAYS LATER)

  

  AVERY’s POV

  

  “Finally, it is Friday, and I can have my two days of peace. Oh, wait. Of course, the damn party”

  

  I wiggled and growled out of frustration. 

  

  It was not just any party.

  

  “Hey, babe. Are you getting ready to party with the CEO? It will be fun! I can picture it already!”

  

  It was Axell’s housewarming party. 

  

  “Yeah, it should be fun I guess. Yay!!!”

  

  I said, with a straight face. Nick burst into laughter and held my shoulders.

  

  “Girl, what is with that face? It should be nice come on”

  

  “Yes, a housewarming party that he isn't hosting at his house, yeah it should be fun”

  

  I frowned at my words and pouted my lips.

  

  “I also had the same thoughts. Why isn't he hosting the party at the house? He must be very secretive. He doesn't want anyone to know where he stays. Obviously”

  

  Nick sat next to me and crossed his legs.

  

  Why was Axell secretive about his place? Is it because he stays next to me and doesn't want anyone to find out? No one forced him to host a party, right? So why is he hosting it? 

  

  Like I want anyone to know we live opposite each other. I scoffed at my thoughts and kissed my lips. The principal suddenly took a leave. That is why I haven't resigned yet. And the school felt peaceful for me. 

  

  Karen walked into the room, and we both rolled our eyes at the sight of each other. 

  

  “Hey, Nick. Do you know that the CEO told me to anchor his party? I was so surprised when he asked. He is such a flirt”

  

  She tickled Nick’s chest and they both chuckled.

  

  Was she trying to make me feel jealous or what? Does she think I give a fuck about her and the CEO? Biggest joke. 

  

  I have been avoiding him as much as I could both at home and work. 

  

  ***************

  

  When I got home I sat on my bed, and I was thinking about what to wear. The location was at a hotel. Why host a housewarming party at a hotel? 

  “I feel there is more to this party”

  I inhaled and exhaled deeply, my throat cold. 

  

  “What should I wear? I don't need to look serious. It is just a random party”

  

  I kept saying angrily to myself.

  

  I was only going because it was mandatory and I had no choice.

  

  At least I wasn't going alone, Camila and Logan were coming with me. That way I would not fall for any of Axell’s tricks. 

  

  “Avery, Hey girl! Where are you? We are home.. Avery?”

  

  “I am right here in my bedroom, Camila, pipe down woman”

  

  They both ran to my room holding two bags. With the smiles on both their faces I could already guess what the package in the bag was.

  

  “Guess what we got?”