A Proposal from Mr CEO
1993 Words
WENDY'S POV
My heart skipped when the sound of the door slamming made me flinch in shock, jolting me out of my deep slumber, the bright rays of sunlight filled the room with their usual radiance except today it just shines brighter.
Perhaps for me because I deserve a better chance at life and I deserve so much more, and to think I used to frown on the topics of abuse until I became a victim myself…
Well no more.
I'm leaving Nate for good and once I'm out that door, God knows I would rather throw myself under a bus than come back here, I might even need therapy for this but I hate bearing myself out for a stranger all in the name of healing.
My phone screen lightens up on the comforter and I knew it was a text because I silenced it in case the creep gets close enough to my phone.
"Rise and shine sleeping beauty, although Aurora is a blond and she was born in Britain, not Australia" I smiled at the text from Caramel before typing back a reply.
"Are you sure I'm not brave enough to be Merida?"
"Please baby, you are anything but brave, and today you have got to prove me wrong" She replied and I already knew she was pouting while sending the text.
"Alright let's see if I'm brave enough" I got out of bed with a bright smile on my face, I'm doing this and I will be free from him.
I took my last shower in the house and dressed up for work. I wanted to wear something that fits the description of a free woman. So I chose something random and cute, black denim regular jeans, and a beautiful flowery off-shoulder blouse. I put on real makeup because I want to look good if I'm finally leaving my cage.
I wore my mother's gold necklace with a key locket. I exhaled, staring at my reflection in the mirror. At least I look this good and I have a chance to look better, although my collarbone is on display, and I had a second thought about the whole off-shoulder thingy.
I settled for my Chesterfield coat and took my cross bag from my bag racks, my phone started vibrating and I already knew who it was before taking the phone. "Hello bestie, yeah I think they just arrived cause there is a truck outside. Yes, he is gone and I hope our nosy neighbors don't inform him I'm packing" I sighed.
"You got this baby, now all you have to do is to be brave if they call him. There is no way he will leave his set to come stop you" She assured and it kind of hurt that I'm not that important to him even worse, it's that obvious to everyone.
"Alright let's do this then, I'm on my way to the door, no going back right?" I just need a little bit of motivation to do this because Nate can be very unpredictable.
What if he forgot something and decided to come home to get it? What if he had a hunch I was trying to leave and he came to kill me?
"No going back, you are brave Wenn and I'm glad you are taking such a huge step, I'm so proud of you. You deserve better, I'm sure your parents will be proud in heaven right now" She replied softly and my eyes turned glassy.
"Thank you so much" I couldn't have done this without her, I hung up and wiped the tears that escaped from my eyes before opening the door.
I directed them to move my stuff. It wasn't that much and I own everything in this apartment. I mean everything and I should empty the apartment, but I don't have the balls for it. Or I just want him to remember me with something, he can have the couches but not my broken pieces, I have to try and fix them if they can be fixed.
"This is the address you are taking it to and someone is already there waiting, I will go now" I handed the note containing Caramel's address to the driver, and then I dropped one on the dining table for Nate before leaving for work.
I waved for the taxi but it was already occupied and I had to work half the distance because all the taxis I came across were occupied. I was on the verge of giving up when I saw one stop a few meters away dropping someone off.
I ran on my T-strap heels like my life depended on it and luckily I got in, "Please take me to Goldman, right now, please" I managed to say after catching my breath, the driver chuckled as I panted for breath and then he drove off.
My eyes scanned the building and the surroundings were awfully quiet, it's unlike my colleagues not to be hanging around outside gossiping and judging pedestrians' styles and the way they walk. I sighed and paid the driver before getting out of the taxi, I clung onto the strap of my bag on my shoulder as I walked into the massive building.
I noticed everyone looked calm and oddly at their corner busy with work, even Loretta hummed at me when I said ‘Hi’ which was downright weird and I panicked.
What in the world is going on here?
I went to my desk and immediately started sorting out some documents I haven't finished, "Wendy, you are late the boss wants you in the office on the first floor" My colleague informed and I frowned we don't go up there and it's where the CEO's office is at, what is Susanne doing there?
Oh my God, what did I do? Are they going to lay me off now?
"Um, do you know why she isn't in her office but up there?" I asked, trying to get the gist out of her, I'm sure they must have heard they were going to lay me off.
"Are you seriously asking? The boss is in town or haven't you heard?" He asked and I shrugged.
"Don't you read the discord emails or group chats? Mister Goldman is in California girl, our CEO is back and he is the one sending for you"
My breath seized and I almost lost consciousness unable to process all of this, why does the CEO have to come when I'm being a major f**k up and a mess, he is going to fire me now and ignore all my hard work and dedication. But I'm an i***t if I say that because no one told me to live and endure such a miserable life.
I have never met this man before or even seen his photo, I don't know if he is one of those rude arrogant CEOs who thinks everyone is beneath them.
The elevator dings open and I walk out with a newly found confidence. I could convince him not to fire me and if I can get away from my toxic boyfriend then I can do anything.
Caramel advised me to break up with him via text but I know Nate, he will just flip his s**t and come find me at my workplace to embarrass me, or worse so I settled on leaving a note the old-fashioned way, I knocked on the door and Susanne's voice answered.
"Come in, Wendie"
"You must be wondering why you are here dear, it's because the CEO has recognized your hard works in this company" Susanne said and I lifted my gaze.
What I saw... Those Aquamarine/sea green eyes were now covered with eyeglasses, the chiseled jawline,and symmetrical handsome face. What is he doing here?
In the CEO's chair?
"Leave us alone" He ordered and Susanne bowed before leaving the office and it hit me. I felt stupid and embarrassed. I wanted to run and pretend I never even met him all my life.
"You never called" His deep voice echoed inside my head and my palms turned sweaty.
I froze and my heart started pounding. I felt a panic attack coming up, this isn't good for my anxiety.
"What are you doing? I mean what do you want from me?" I asked and he gestured for me to take a seat. I forced my weary legs to move forward and took a seat opposite him. I can't believe fate would play such a cruel thing on me.
"You didn't call me, I had to ask for a background check. Are you alright?" He asked, setting his laptop aside, and diverting his attention towards me. I inhale and exhale trying to make it go away if I just close my eyes...
"Are you listening to me, Wendy?"
"Yes, It was a mistake, a silly mistake" I look straight into his eyes grateful for the high table hiding my left foot tapping the floor. My hands were shaking too and he had this strange glint in his eyes. I couldn't grasp what it meant but I looked away dreading his silent calm demeanor.
Predator. Predator.
"Are you still with him?" He asked and I shook my head negatively then he hummed, "Forget about me being your boss, we had a deal and I'm a man of my word Wendy" He proclaimed.
I scoff at those words wondering why men are such cliches, "Right, man of your words but you've forgotten what those are"
"And what do you mean?" He furrowed his brows in confusion.
"Words. Those are just words and they are empty. I do not believe it. I never will, I will find someone else. Let's just act like we never met" I replied curtly and stood up only for him to do the same.
"I meant it, I will protect you and you may be my employee but outside these walls, I'm ours as you are mine, we can both be of help to each other Wendy don't just throw this away because of such trivial matters" He asserted calmly.
"Trivial? People will find out and they will talk!" I raised my voice and took a shaky breath trying to stop myself from losing it, why is he so chill about this?
"And? We can be discreet and even if they talk let them, as for anyone knowing about our deal then rest assured that I will never tell, except you told someone" He arched his brows in question.
"Well my best friend set me up for the date and she told me who she set me up with couldn't make it, she knows and maybe I can find someone else so you don't have to bother about this, Mister Goldman," I said his last name understanding why he refused to tell me in the first place.
"But you know I'm perfect for the job, we both need each other Miss Campbell" He has a point but I just can't.
"Why didn't you call?" He suddenly asked out of the blue and I glowered at him, "I was going to call when I get back from work this evening." I replied, noticing that the incoming panic attack was suddenly gone and a wave of calmness filled me. Then I noticed he was coming towards me and my heart skipped a bit, he stood in front of me and I stared right back at him as he scrutinized my face.
"It's not safe, he might try something or even stalk you and find your new place," He said and I blinked rapidly because he was right.
Nate is that crazy.
"So what do you suggest?"
"Come live with me, I have a mansion and my house is secured"
My jaw dropped and I tried to find the right words to say.
Is he seriously asking me to come live with him?
My fake boyfriend?
My CEO?
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