All Chapters of Mr. CEO Wants Me: Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

I was sitting at my desk, staring at my computer screen, but I wasn’t really seeing anything. My fingers rested on the keyboard, unmoving, while my brain kept replaying last night over and over again. Nick had looked at me and his voice had cracked when he talked about Patricia. I had felt—so close to him but still standing at a distance. It was messing with my head in a way I didn’t like.I exhaled slowly, rubbing my temples, trying to shake it off. Work. I had to focus on work. But it was one of those days where nothing was really happening—no urgent emails, no meetings, no tasks that couldn’t wait. People were still moving around, talking and answering phones, tapping on their keyboards, but everything felt so dull today.That was when Brenda walked in.She plopped down into the chair next to my desk, holding a cup of coffee, her long dark hair pulled into a low ponytail. She looked at me for a second, then spoke.“Okay. Something’s wrong with you.”I blinked, dragging myself out of

Thursday morning and I had barely gotten through my first cup of coffee before Nick called me into his office, asking me to help him plan and arrange everything for the major board meeting scheduled to be held in an hour. Today was the day anyone who had a problem with the Chief Executive Officer could voice it out.He looked different today. Less of the usual confident Nick, and more like someone bracing for a storm. His suit was smoothly pressed but his facial expression was tight. He didn’t say much about it, and I didn’t ask.Instead, we got to work.The boardroom had to be set up with all the necessary reports, financial statements, and presentation slides. Everything needed to be in order. I followed Nick’s instructions, double-checking every detail, making sure all the documents were in order.Nick kept his focus on the work, but there was something in the way he behaved that made me finally ask.“…do you think this meeting is going to be tough?” I asked, not because I didn’t a

The sun was barely up when my alarm went off, and for a moment, I just lay there, staring at the ceiling, trying to decide if I was ready to get out of bed. It was Saturday, and usually, I’d take my time waking up, maybe roll over and go back to sleep for a while. But today was different because I had plans.Brenda’s second date with Jason was happening later in the day, and she wanted me there. I had already agreed, so there was no backing out now.With a sigh, I finally pushed myself up, stretched my arms over my head, and ran a hand through my hair. My phone was sitting on the nightstand, and I grabbed it, checking the time. It was still early, but I needed to start getting ready.I dragged myself out of bed, shuffled to the bathroom, and grabbed my toothbrush. While I brushed my teeth, my mind wandered, thinking about the day before. Brenda had been so happy when she talked about Jason. It was the kind of happiness that made you believe in true love.I rinsed my mouth, splashed so

At the end of the date, Brenda and I walked Jason to the curb where his car was parked, and for a moment, there was this kind of quiet between them—not the awkward kind, but the kind that made it feel like they didn’t really want to say goodbye just yet.Jason, standing there with his hands in his pockets, looked at Brenda like he was trying to memorize every little detail about her, the way her hair fell over her shoulders, the way her lips curved into that small, soft smile she always had when she was happy, the way her eyes sparkled just a little more than usual. And Brenda? Well, she was looking at him the exact same way.For a second, I wondered if I should just perhaps step a few feet away and scroll through my phone or look up at the stars or something, but before I could even decide, I heard Jason speaking.“…this was nice, really nice. I mean, I had a good time. And I hope you did too. But, you know, if you didn’t, you could totally lie to me and just say you did, and I’d bel

By the time we got to the park, it was getting dim. The park was alive with soft golden light as the sun dipped below the horizon, radiating long shadows over the winding stone paths and shimmering lake. The air smelled of roasted nuts and sweet caramel, mixing with the evening breeze. People moved around us, some were laughing, some were strolling hand in hand and some were lost in their own worlds.Nick and I walked side by side blending into the hum of the city and settling into the night. I stole a glance at him, watching the way his gaze stayed fixed ahead, his hands as usual were tucked deep into his pockets like he was trying to keep something in them.We strolled along a stone path that curved around a large fountain, the water catching the last bits of sunlight, making it sparkle like tiny diamonds. The gentle sound of the fountain mixed with the distant buzz of street musicians playing soft melodies nearby. Couples sat on benches, lost in romantic conversations and kids ran