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The CEO chapter 43
I quietly swirl the drink in the tumbler which is in my hand, looking at my boss who's been quiet but thankfully hasn't taken more than three drinks."Are you ready to finally talk about it?" I ask softly, I regret it the moment he downs the drink in his hand and asks for another one.I sigh, we stay silent for thirty minutes and five drinks more. Now I'm certain that the drinks have started to hit him along with anxiety for sure.His foot hasn't stopped tapping, and as much as it annoys me it stops him from snapping so."I think I should get you home." I state getting up, he shakes his head, I'm shocked."Why not?" He shakes his head."Take me up to the penthouse, Noelle can't see me like thiss..." He slurs, I nod as he gets up and slightly sways left, I'm by his side supporting half his weight."Remind me to never let you drink in my presence." I mutter as I help him walk to the elevator.He laughs, we finally get into the elevator and press the button that takes us to the penthouse
The CEO Chapter 44
Morning traffic and shuffling awakes me, I open my eyes in time to witness a worker walk out and the silver tray on wheels besides the bed.My pillow gently rises and falls, shocked I look up and realize that I am still on my boss's chest, who happens to be looking down at me."Morning." He greets, his minty breath hitting my face and aftershave filling my nostrils. He smells clean, I'm guessing he cleaned up before I woke up."Morning." I return, rising and stretching slightly. "There's some unused toothbrushes and clothes in the bathroom if you'd like." He informs, I smile in gratitude and make my way to the bathroom.I start by washing my face, as I'm rubbing the soap onto my hands I notice a silver band on my left hand.None of my rings are silver.I immediately rinse my hands and turn my hand over, my mouth falls open and heart stops.So gor-Before I even finish that thought I rip the ring off my finger and throw it at the owner the moment I'm back in the room, he catches it."
The CEO Chapter 45
"I attain full ownership of the company, easy as that." He says blankly, so he doesn't...That's what all of this is about, his father has come back for what is rightfully his. Something Grey was only supposed to inherit when he got married, I'm guessing Grey Snr is tired of all the embarassments on national TV."Can I think about this for a minute?" I ask looking up at both of them, Xander nods."You have the whole day." Even though it's short, and this should be no short of a doubt for me, I still need time to think about it.I stand up ready to leave, "I'll drive you home. Call me when you're ready." I nod silently and then head to the room where I dress up in yesterday's clothes, as much as I hate it.So many benefits on my side as compared to his, and they really solve every last one of my financial problems. But do I really want to give up five years of my life to someone I know but not enough to marry, let alone love?Don't lie.I snicker to myself, it's been five to six month
The CEO Chapter 46
"how do you feel about all of this?" Julia asks, I shrug."What?" I ask." 'What?'. What about the hundred tabloids on the internet, the assumptions of you being the girl to settle down with the bachelor. And mind you, everyone noticed how he's stopped being seen with other women ever since you started working for him. You can't tell me you don't feel someway about all of this!" She huffs at the end of her rant.What am I supposed to say? I am literally about settle down the bachelor, that's all there is to it."I guess it's weird? If I can say that, I just never expected to be here in life. Let alone this blowing up so much, I definitely did not expect this, it's weird how they are so focused on his life...I mean." I ramble, Julia is silent."I mean yeah all that, but what do you mean by 'I definitely did not expect this,' ?" She interrogates."That was a completely normal sentence Julia, I think your pointing at something that's no there." She raises an eyebrow."You said it in a wa
The CEO Chapter 47
It's late now, I haven't left the office since I arrived. I just ordered food and stayed in my office, I haven't attended any meeting with Xander to avoid any questions, instead he attended with Nic.A knock sounds on my door, "Come in!" I yell out.The door opens revealing my fiance.I smile out of instinct, he walks in returning the smile lightly. "I got Aaron to fetch your sister from school and to my house, not before passing by the apartment to get some clothes." I frown.How could Julia not tell me? Nor Lucia? I unlock my phone and see dozens of missed calls from both, it's my fault for putting it on silent."And I'd like for you to do the same. I think it's better if you stay with me for now, I don't want the paparazzi figuring out where you live and invading on your lives." He continues, it makes sense.If it took them less than an hour to get my phone number how long could it take them to find my address. I don't give it long but it's better to keep Lia and Jul out of this fo
The CEO Chapter 48
It's now late eleven, thankfully the girls aren't going to school tomorrow or it would've been a huge dent in their sleeping schedules.Xander went to take a shower and I'm sitting in the library, by the piano. This is my favorite room in the entire house, I let my fingers dance on the keys in a soft melody."Settle down with me and cover me up, cover me in.Lie down with me, and hold me in your arms.And your heart is on my chest, lips pressed to my neck.I'm falling for your eyes, but they don't know me yet.And I have a feeling I'll forget, I'm in love know.Kiss me like you wanna be loved, wanna be loved, wanna loved.This feels like falling in love, falling in love, falling in love.""How long did it take for you to learn that?" I jump in shock then take the moment to turn.My boss is standing under the doorframe, wearing sweatpants that hang low on his hips and no shirt.I stare then look away, "Huh?" I ask, referring to his question.I hear him walk closer as I pretend to obser
The CEO Chapter 49
I'm bored, Lucia has been studying for year finals. I can't blame her, I hardly ever slept studying for each year's finals.Noelle has gone with her aunt I think and Xander left after getting me to sign the transferral papers, claiming he had some important business to attend to and now I'm left alone in this huge mansion like it's nothing, heck even Ms Jolene has the day off.I stop playing Candy Crush and instead walk around the house, exploring if you could call it that.In total I've counted about seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, a theater room, chef's kitchen, library, playroom any the gym downstairs.Except there's a door that's locked on the second floor, I didn't bother trying to open twice, guessing it must be private if it's locked.Finally sighing I pick up my phone and call Aaron, he answers at the second ring. "Can you please make it in twenty minutes?" I request, he agrees and ends the call.Since my car isn't here currently, I remember that Grey said I could use Aaron f
The CEO chapter 50
"This house has five bedrooms, a piano room, three bathrooms and a large backyard suitable to fit a small playground for kids. Paired with a pool and pool house." Mrs Lee continues.I don't get why all the houses we've gone to only have five bedrooms, I mean Kat has two kids and I highly doubt she's going an extra. Xander looks at me, I shrug. "It's close to a private school and is situated in a very peaceful neighborhood."I shake my head, "I don't think neither of the kids would like the isolation." I respond.This is our third or fourth house, I've lost count. "I think the second one is quite adequate, do you think your sister can come view it tomorrow say five?" He asks, I ask for a minute.I go to the staircase and call her, "Hey.""Hey, do you think you'll be free tomorrow around five?" I ask softly.Screaming comes from the other end then something crashing, "I don't know. I can't leave the kids alone." "You can bring them with just meet us at five, I'll tell you where." Anoth
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