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The CEO's Secrets Chapter 37: Courted by a Billionaire
Sabrina's POVIt's finally Saturday night and the sun is beginning to set low in the distance. The sky is a marble pattern of pink, orange and red, creating a beautiful painting high above. Thankfully, the weather isn't too cold now that we're coming out of winter. The evening is already off to a good start.Atlas texted me this morning to say he will be picking me up at six, but again, declined to let me know where he'll be taking me. I have been nervous and jittery all day. Dylan has been watching movies with me to take my mind off the date, but it was no use. I was constantly overthinking everything and praying nothing goes wrong.I've been sitting on my bed, dressed and ready to go, since about four this afternoon. It didn't take me long to apply minimal make up and straighten my hair, so I've just been sitting on my bed watching videos on my phone while I wait for Atlas to arrive.Dylan has a date of his own tonight with a guy he met on an online dating app. I think seeing m
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 38: Official but Secret
Sabrina's POVIt's only an hour later when the plane begins to descend into Norfolk Domestic Airport. Atlas and I spent the time having a drink and talking about work related things. I wanted to keep the topic of conversation on something easier because starting the date by asking about his darkest secrets wouldn't be a good idea.Once we get through the airport, there is a limo waiting for us by the curb. Atlas helps me in and twenty minutes later we're pulling up to a beachside restaurant. Atlas walks around to my side to help me out and we walk inside. I wait by the door while Atlas asks about his table booking.The restaurant is quite boujie and elegant, with many of the people wearing cocktail dresses and suits. I look down at what I'm wearing and instantly feel undressed. I try not to overthink my outfit because in my defense I had no idea what we would be doing tonight.A waitress shows us to our table that is located out on the deck facing the ocean. The wind is warm, and
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 39: Let's Get Away
Sabrina's POVAtlas and I have been dating for about a month now. We're taking things slow at the moment because we started out working together, we need to learn how to keep our work and personal lives separate while we get to know each other better.The past two weekends, I have invited Atlas to stay at my apartment with me. He and Dylan get on like a house on fire, that sometimes I think they should be the ones dating. We like to spend our Saturday nights drinking and playing card games. Since Atlas has started staying over, he's really gotten into the spirit of how Dylan and I do things. It's a different experience seeing Atlas act so casual considering I mostly see him acting professional. It's like he is two different people sometimes.It's a Saturday night, and Atlas and I are sitting out on the balcony enjoying a glass of wine and a delicious platter of cheese and crackers. It's an unusually warm evening, so we wanted to get out and enjoy it before the weather turns cold
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 40: Memory Lane
Sabrina's POVWe're awake early for the three-and-a-half-hour-long drive to Canton. I was restless last night because I'm so excited to finally be going back, even though it's only for one night. My brain was constantly thinking about all the fun things we can do together and mapping out our two days there.Atlas still seems uncomfortable with the idea, but I know he's making an effort because he knows it'll make me happy. I've spent the week trying to figure out why he seems so unsure about this road trip, but I can never put my finger on anything definitive.I was surprised when Atlas got to my apartment last night driving a Jeep with a retractable roof. He must've looked up what road trips look like and saw heaps of photos of families driving around in Jeeps. It's not a realistic image of what road trips are like, but I must applaud him for the effort. It's six in the morning and we just finished packing the car with our overnight bags and snacks for the road. Dylan told us no
The CEO's Secrets Chapter 41: The Memories
Sabrina's POVAtlas and I spent the afternoon hanging out by the waterfall, taking pictures, and reading the books we bought with us. The weather is beautiful – sunny, but not too hot. I packed a picnic blanket and some snacks for us to enjoy. I couldn't have imagined a more perfect day than lying next to a waterfall with an attractive man.I'm still unsettled by how Atlas managed to direct us here without having any knowledge of the waterfall. He swears that he's never been here before, and instead was drawn to the waterfall by intuition. I'm trying my best to believe him, but I've never met a foreigner who can get to this point without having been here before. Something isn't adding up.When the sun begins setting low in the sky, I suggest we head back to the cabin and get ready for our dinner reservation at the only nice restaurant in town. I pack up the blanket and the empty snack containers and follow Atlas back up the narrow pathway until we reach the main walking track.T
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
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 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.
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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
