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The CEO's Secrets Chapter 13: Stolen Ideas
Sabrina's POVAtlas and I have been working tirelessly to prepare for the making of the prototype. We've been in and out of meetings trying to make sure everything runs smoothly. Atlas has been a little tense about having to present the prototype to all the important people in the company. A couple of weeks ago, I thought I overheard some of the board members talking about potentially taking the company away from Atlas. I don't know the context of the conversation or how they would even be able to do that, but now I'm worried that if the prototype isn't a success that Atlas might lose everything.I'm sitting in class, my mind wandering away from my lecturer talking about adverbs and semi colons. Having this new job has been distracting me from my college work. I need to start writing my major piece because I've been putting the work Atlas needs me to do at the top of my list.My pen taps against the top of my laptop as I stare absentmindedly towards the front of the room. The th
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 14: The Resignation
Atlas's POVIts nine in the morning, and I'm standing in front of the windows behind my desk wondering where Sabrina is. She is never late, even when the trains are delayed and mess up her schedule. I haven't received a text or a phone call explaining where she is, so I'm beginning to worry.She loves this job, which is why this is so unlike her. In true crime documentaries, you always hear family members and friends say 'this is so unlike them' when they stray away from their routine and no one hears from them. That's how I feel right now.I pull out my phone, ready to text Dylan and ask if Sabrina is sick or just running late. Before I can press send, Sabrina comes storming into my office with a single page letter in her hand.Her soft lips are turned down, and her eyebrows are set in a frown as she strides over to my desk. She isn't dressed in her usual work attire, but instead is wearing sweatpants and an oversized sweatshirt."Sabrina?" I question, walking towards her, "Why
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 15: Asking for Forgiveness
Sabrina's POVThe rush I felt after telling Atlas how I really feel and quitting on the spot was exhilarating. I had never felt so in control of my whole life than I did in that moment. The look on his face made me feel bad, but only for a second. In the moment, it felt like the right thing to do.I went home that day and felt somewhat empty. Having been at the company for almost seven weeks , I had gotten into a routine. Sitting at home on a Tuesday afternoon was odd because I would normally be having lunch in the breakroom with my colleagues or Atlas would order in takeaway for us to talk about work. Having to eat a frozen meal alone instead of a fresh meal with a handsome man stings.That night, I couldn't sleep because I couldn't get Ashton out of my mind. I kept asking the same four questions.Where is he? I wonder if he is okay and doing well. Does he miss me? Has he managed to make his dreams come true?I want the answers to those questions so badly because he was the one
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 16: You're a Mess
Sabrina's POVI'm jittery on the subway ride to Manhattan. The nerves begin to kick in at the thought of having to face Atlas after how I acted two days ago. Since talking it out with Dylan, I've realized that I may have overreacted to the whole situation. I should've gone in there calmly to question him instead of quitting.The sidewalk leading to the EarthX building is busier than usual , which distracts me from the conversation I'm about to have with Atlas. I'm hoping he's not too pissed at me and will give me my job back because I really need it. When I reach the top floor, there is no one in sight. Usually there are colleagues coming to this floor to meet with Atlas or talk to me in person about work related stuff, but no one is up here which strikes me as odd.I walk to Atlas's office door and peer through the windows, but it's pitch black in there because he has the curtains pulled shut. Is he even in today? I knock lightly on the door and wait for an answer, but when one
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 17: Reconciliation
Sabrina's POVThe afternoon drags on as I answer calls, schedule meetings and other small tasks Atlas usually asks me to complete. I've had several colleagues ask me why they can't get in contact with Atlas, so I had to send out an email explaining that Atlas is at home sick but will return to work tomorrow.I haven't heard him stir in his office for several hours, so I hope he's okay and is still breathing. I ordered take out for when he wakes up because I know he'll be starving; who knows how long he hasn't eaten for.Just before five p.m. Atlas opens his office door and peaks his head out, his eyes half shut as he searches the area. His eyes open wide when they land on me and he walks further out into my desk space. Atlas looks at me with wide eyes. He has the wool blanket wrapped tight around his shoulders, but the bottom of his torso peaks out from the open space and I have to force myself to not look down there."Sabrina?" He questions, looking at the time on his watch
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 18: By Your Side
Sabrina's POVFor the past couple of weeks, Atlas and I have been spending as much time as we can, even on weekends, working on the launch for the new prototype. Atlas has been adamant that the prototype needs to be perfect for the launch , otherwise the investors might lose interest in his product.At first, things between Atlas and I were a bit rocky. I was embarrassed for how I reacted to the whole situation, especially since he was able to explain himself in the end. I think he feels bad for not getting me in touch with Ashton, but I'm over that now. If the universe wants us to reunite, we will.Atlas got two invites to the annual winter gala where the ring prototype will be launched. All the important members in the company will be present to see the prototype, so it's an important event. You could see the passion and excitement in Atlas's eyes when he realized that this product would see the light of day soon and all his hard work will pay off.All my colleagues are speculat
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 19: Preparing
Sabrina's POVI'm sure it's every little girl's dream to be able to go to a special event, wear a beautiful dress and feel like a princess. Having seen women in movies getting dressed to the nines and feeling powerful in their own skin has always been something I admired and wanted to experience for myself.When I was six years old, I drew a design of a dress I wanted to wear to my senior prom – it was dark green, with a simple wrap across bodice and lots of tulle occupying the bottom half of the dress. I didn't want a crazy dress to wear that had heaps of gems on it or was a funky color. The dress I designed would match the color of my hair and my tanned skin perfectly.My dream dress never became a reality.I never got the chance to go to my senior prom because my parents couldn't afford to buy me a dress. I sat at home alone in my bedroom watching videos my friends were sending me of them having a great night in their beautiful ball gowns.I wanted to feel pretty like them.S
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 20: Ripping at the Seams
Sabrina's POVThe gala starts in three hours and I'm not dressed yet. I've been sitting on my bed in just a towel and my hair in curlers after having a shower and I can't seem to want to get up and get ready. Since getting the dress on Sunday, I haven't stopped thinking about being able to wear it. But now my anxiety seems to be taking control.The dress is hanging on the back of my door and I can't seem to take my eyes off it. I want it on my body, but I'm scared. I'm worried it won't look nice on me after having dreamt of it for years. I've never felt pretty in my life, so this is new for me. I'm nervous that if Atlas sees me in his dress and doesn't like what he sees, then he'll uninvite me. That terrifies me.Dylan keeps knocking on my door reminding me to get ready , otherwise I'll be late meeting Atlas at work. He asked me to meet up with him earlier than planned so we can go over some last-minute things to do with the prototype before the launch. All week Atlas has been a
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The CEO's Secrets Chapter 50: My One and Only
Sabrina's POVIt's been several days since Jane's arrest and the last time I saw Atlas. I've decided to keep his number blocked until I'm ready to speak to him again. Dylan thinks I should just rip the band-aid off and call him, but I don't know if I'm ready for that.I'm still on the hunt for a new job, but every time I see a potential job listing I'm suitable for, a voice in the back of my mind tells me nothing is better than EarthX. With this type of mentality, I'm never going to find a job.I'm in my final week of college, which means my major writing piece is almost due. Having all this time to myself has allowed me to finish writing it but I'm stuck on the last few sentences because I don't know how to end it. I've somewhat based the two characters off Atlas and me, essentially writing a story about my life.Aside from changing the names, I've written about a billionaire CEO who falls in love with a small-town girl. It has everything from company espionage to road trips an
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 49: Can We Make This Work?
Sabrina's POVIt doesn't take long for the police to arrive at Jane's house. She's sitting on the front steps with her head in her hands, not saying a single word. She seems pretty relaxed considering she is about to get arrested, but I think she's accepted the fact that there is no getting out of this one when our evidence is so strong.When the police arrive, it isn't like the movies where multiple cars speed down the street with their sirens on. Instead, one car pulls up and the two officers speak to Atlas first because he was the one who reported the crime. He spends the next ten minutes recounting everything Jane has done since the prototype was sabotaged. I watch the interaction from my spot on the steps next to Jane."What do you think will happen to me?" Jane asks, her voice quiet. Her attitude has taken a complete three-sixty since our first interaction in the breakroom many months ago. I will never understand why she did what she did, but in this moment, watching her
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 48: Can't Let You Fail
Sabrina's POVI'm nervous walking into the EarthX building. I haven't been here for a week, and yet, it already feels foreign to me. My heart is pounding in my chest at the thought of seeing Atlas again. The pain from the last time I saw him is still raw and I'm worried I've made the wrong decision by coming here.I walk out of the elevator and take a deep breath when I see the door to Atlas's office is wide open. With my eyes on the floor, I lean against the door and wrap my knuckles against it, announcing my arrival."Come in," Atlas's voice is raspy and quiet.When I look up, I'm shocked at the sight of him. His eyes are dull and sunken in with dark circles present. He's dressed in sweatpants; a plain black t-shirt and his hair looks like a bird's nest. He looks pale and sad, and my heart breaks a little bit for him.I know he's the one who brought this on himself, but I still love him, and I hate seeing him this way. "Hi," I mutter, fiddling with the strap on my purse, "Tha
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 47: Seven Days
Sabrina's POVThe first day was the hardest. I couldn't get out of bed for anything besides using the bathroom. I couldn't eat and I didn't feel like showering. All I wanted to do was lie in bed, listen to sad music and cry. Dylan would check in on me several times throughout the day to ask if I wanted anything to eat or to see if I wanted to go for a walk around the neighborhood. Each time I declined his offer, I could see the worry deepening within him. It's not his fault, I know he's trying to help me in my time of need. On the first day, I couldn't even tell him what happened because the wound was still raw, and I was trying to make sense of everything that I had learned . There's a lot to unpack, so I didn't want to unload onto Dylan until I had come to terms with everything first.The second day was a lot like the first. I laid in bed all day with the curtains drawn and my headphones in. My stomach was still in knots, but I managed to eat a slice of toast that Dylan offer
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 46: Tell Me The Truth
Sabrina's POVThe sunlight shining in through the curtains land right in my eyes, forcing me awake. I feel Atlas's arms tight around my waist and I smile when the memories from last night come rushing back to me.I struggle out of Atlas's tight grip and roll over to check the time on my phone. I have multiple missed calls and texts from Dylan, and I instantly feel bad because I didn't let him know I wasn't coming home last night. Everything happened so quickly that it completely slipped my mind.Atlas mumbles in his sleep and I look back to see him rolling onto his stomach, his hair lays limp over his eyes. I can't stop myself from smiling at the sight of him. His toned tattooed arms are on full show and I am yet to inspect every single piece of ink marked into his soft skin.I frown when I see words etched into the smooth skin on his back. I didn't know he has a tattoo there because we usually wake up together or he has clothes on. I never stopped to ask if he any other tattoos
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 45: The Truth Revealed
Sabrina's POV"I love you."I freeze when I hear those three simple words. Individually, the words themselves don't mean much, but when they're put together and coming from the lips of the person you care about most in the world, they mean so much more."You love me?" I stammer, trying to make sense of what is happening right now.Atlas's large hands cup my cheeks, forcing me to look into his eyes, "I've loved you from the moment I first laid eyes on you. I know it seems cheesy to say, but it was love at first sight. I knew from that moment on, I had to have you in my life."I can feel the tears welling in my eyes at his beautiful words, "It's not cheesy, because I feel the same way, too."Atlas's face lights up, a smile spreading across his lips, "Do you love me, too?"I nod my head, "I do. I love you.""Really?" He questions, "You're not just saying it because I did?"I chuckle, shaking my head, "Absolutely not. I love you, Atlas."Atlas wraps his strong arms around my wai
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 44: Indecision
Sabrina's POVToday has been the weirdest day of my life. I went into work thinking Atlas was lying about his identity and was pretending to be Ashton. But, out of the blue, Ashton shows up at work wanting to reconnect. My head is spinning like crazy, and I don't know what to do.I used to think Ashton was the man I wanted to spend the rest of my life with, but when Atlas came into the picture, my priorities shifted. I began focusing on my life without Ashton in it because I'm so happy with Atlas and where I'm at. Ashton left me without any explanation and now he's returned out of the blue, at a pretty convenient time now that I've just started dating Atlas. It could be a coincidence , but surely there has to be more to it, especially if he has known I've been working for Atlas all this time and he could've easily reached out to me months ago.I'm struggling with my feelings about Ashton showing back up in my life and trying to figure out why Atlas has been acting so odd lately.
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 43: Who Are You?
Sabrina's POVIt's been a week since the trip to Canton, and Atlas has gone back to being himself. We've fallen back into our normal routine of keeping our relationship private from my colleagues at work and working on the new home security watch prototype, despite the Red Chain moving forward with their similar product.The past couple of weeks have been a rollercoaster. Starting with the Red Chain stealing our idea and there being a mole in the company, mixed with me questioning Atlas's true identity. My head is all over the place and I don't know what to do.I think Atlas can tell I've been a little distant since the trip, but I told him it was because I am stressed about college and having to finish my final writing project. It's the best lie I could come up with. My train was running late this morning, which means I'm now five minutes late to work. I'm rushing down the street in my high heels, hoping Atlas doesn't notice I'm not there yet. I know he's my boyfriend, but if my
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 42: That Would Be Crazy
Sabrina's POVThe sun wakes Atlas and me bright and early. We decided we wanted to be back in New York around midday because Atlas has some business to take care of and I'm sure Dylan is dying to know the details of the weekend, so I'll likely be playing a game of twenty-one questions with him.We pack the Jeep with our belongings and drive down the road to a quiet café to grab a cup of coffee and some hot pastries for the road. The sun is shining bright, the heat beating down on us which is unusual as we come out of winter. Atlas suggested we drive home with the roof down and I couldn't agree with him more. There is something so nice about driving down an open highway with nothing but music vibrating your bones and the wind blowing through your hair. By the time we hit the road, it's almost nine in the morning. I slump in my seat as we pass the 'Leaving Canton Now' sign because I wish we could've stayed longer to further explore the beauties this town has to offer. I miss seei
