All Chapters of Mr. CEO Wants Me: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

The days that ensued after the amusement park with Nick felt remarkable, even though nothing too intimate had happened between us. It wasn’t like I wanted to rush things or force something we weren’t ready for. I liked the way things were moving slowly between us, like we were taking our time to figure it all out instead of jumping headfirst into something we couldn’t handle.But still, every time I thought about the way he had kissed me, how his hands had held me so close, like he was scared to let go, it was hard not to want more of him. And I knew he felt the same way too because I could see it every time he looked at me. But neither of us said anything about it. I guess we were both too scared to mess it up. Or perhaps we both wanted it to last, so we weren’t willing to risk breaking whatever was building between us.I kept going to work like nothing had changed, even though something felt different. Because work wasn’t the same anymore. Not since Brenda started missing work and s

That evening, after work, I went to Brenda and Jason’s new place because she had asked me to come and help her unpack. I had been thinking about it all day, wondering what it would be like, if it would feel strange seeing her in this whole new world, a world that didn’t include me the way it used to. And as much as I wanted to be happy for her, there was this small feeling in my mind and a part of me already missed how things used to be.I stepped out of the company and waved down a cab, feeling the cool evening breeze brush against my face. Sliding into the back seat, I gave the driver the address Brenda had sent me earlier. Immediately the cab pulled into traffic, I leaned against the window, watching the city lights pass us while my mind drifted to thoughts of Brenda’s new life. The ride felt both quick and slow at the same time with each passing street. When the cab finally stopped in front of their house, I paid the fare, took a deep breath, and stepped out.The sun was starting

The next morning, before I even had the chance to stretch properly or think about what I wanted to do for the day, Ella and Emma were already in my room, practically bouncing with excitement. They didn’t even bother knocking, because, apparently, personal space didn’t exist when it came to them.Ella flopped onto my bed, making herself comfortable like she owned the place, while Emma stood by the door with her arms crossed, giving me that look that she wasn’t leaving without getting her way.“You promised,” Ella blurted out, pulling my blanket away from my face like it was her mission in life to get me out of bed. “You literally said if we behaved while Mom and Dad were gone, you’d take us somewhere fun, and guess what? We’ve been like actual angels.” She grinned, though the way she said it made it sound way too rehearsed. I wasn’t buying it.Emma added, “Yeah, and it’s not like we’re asking for much. Just a little trip to the fun park, come on, you know you want to. It’s not like you

By the time afternoon rolled around, I was halfway through a long and boring meeting with a few other colleagues. The room felt too cold as if someone had cranked the air conditioner to the highest setting on purpose, and no matter how much I tried to focus on the discussion, I was lost in thought.The voices around me blended together, about reports, numbers, and deadlines, but none of it was enough to pull me away from my thoughts completely. I kept thinking about the last outing I spent with Nick, the conversations we had, the laughter we shared and underneath all of that, I wanted him to ask me out again.It was getting harder and harder not to smile every time his name popped into my mind. I had told myself I wouldn’t get distracted, that I would stay professional and focused, but apparently, my brain had other plans. And Suzan had already figured me out earlier in the day, and now, the last thing I needed was for anyone else to notice and start asking questions I wasn’t ready to

The day started off slow and made me question whether I even wanted to step outside my apartment or just stay curled up in bed, letting time pass without a second thought. But I knew I had already made plans that involved seeing Brenda, and after everything that had been happening lately, I needed a break from my own thoughts, from work, from everything that kept my mind spinning in a direction I didn’t want it to go.Brenda had been texting me non-stop for the past few days, dropping hints that she had something important to tell me, but never actually coming out and saying it. Typical Brenda. She always wanted me to drag the truth out of her, like she enjoyed watching me piece things together instead of just giving me a straight answer. But that was just how she was, and honestly, I was used to it by now.So, after spending way too much time debating whether I should actually go or just tell her I wasn’t in the mood for socializing, I finally pulled myself together, grabbed my keys,