Oops, I Married A CEO?

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Zara’s POV

"Hey, guys! It's your girl Zara, and welcome back to my i********: Live!" I exclaimed, flashing a bright smile at the camera. I adjusted my phone's angle to capture the bustling atmosphere of my friend's restaurant, "Taste of Joy," behind me.

"Can you believe it's already 5 days until Christmas Eve?" I asked, my eyes sparkling with excitement. "I'm so hyped! And to get you all in the holiday mood, I'm live here at 'Taste of Joy' to give you a sneak peek of their Christmas menu."

I panned the camera across the kitchen, where my friend, Chef Vanessa, was busily preparing a mouth-watering dish. "Guess what she's cooking?" I teased, grinning mischievously. "You'll have to keep watching to find out!"

"But trust me, guys, you need to try 'Taste of Joy' this holiday season! Vanessa's creations are always amazing, and I know you'll love them just as much as I do."

I took a deep breath, ready to dive into the live stream and share all the festive fun with my followers. …

“And it’s your girl Teressa,I also can’t wait to try out today’s meal.” Teressa joined my live uninvited.well I made Teressa so it’s okay if she joins.

“So Teressa,my fans and your fans have been wondering when will you show us the lucky man that is making you glow this way?”

“Don’t worry fans, you all will meet him soon and you will be shocked.” She faced me,

“I really can’t wait to get shocked and fans guess what? I got something for my baby Leo..” I notice the look on both my friend's faces.

“Got to go all, I will be live with you guys at night, make sure you stay glued to your phone,kisses.” I ended the live show and hugged them.

“I know I promise to always tell you guys everything before sharing it live.”

“Better, now let’s sit,food is ready,while eating you can tell us about it.”

“Great, I can’t wait to get my stomach filled.”

As we took our seats, Chef Vanessa proudly presented the dishes, saying, "For the love of Christmas, I made this special recipe just for my amazing friends!"

She placed a steaming hot plate of "Cranberry Glazed Turkey Breast with Roasted Vegetables and Sweet Potato Mash" in front of each of us. The aroma wafting from the dish was incredible!

I quickly grabbed my phone to capture the perfect shot for my i********: feed. "Guys, you have to see this!" I exclaimed, snapping away. Teresa followed suit, copying my pose and snapping her own photos.

Just as we were about to upload our pictures, Chef Vanessa yelled, "Can you all please keep your phones away and let's eat?! Jeez!"

We sheepishly obeyed, putting our phones down. "But, Vanessa, you really need to be more active on i********:!" I teased. "Your food is too amazing not to share!"

Vanessa chuckled, shaking her head. "You're something else, Zara."

I took my first bite of the turkey, and my eyes widened in delight. "Oh wow, this is nice!" I raved. "I'm so blessed to have a chef as a friend!”

“You are welcome.”

“Can I take some home?” Teressa asked and I joined too.

“I know you both are hungry lions but fear not,I kept some take out for you two.”

“YE!!!” We got so excited and continued eating.

Teresa turned to me, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. "So, Zara, what did you get for Leo?" she asked.

Chef Vanessa, who was busy serving us another course, also chimed in. “Yes, spill the beans! What's the gift?”

I grinned mischievously, reaching into my bag to pull out a small, elegantly wrapped box. But before I could reveal the gift, I decided to surprise my friends with an even bigger announcement.

I opened the box, revealing a stunning diamond ring inside. “I got this,” I said, my voice trembling with excitement. "I'm going to ask Leo to marry me!”

Teresa's eyes widened in shock, while Chef Vanessa's jaw dropped. "Zara, are you insane?!" Teresa exclaimed. “You're going to ask him to marry you?!”

Vanessa chimed in, “Girl, what are you thinking? That's not how it's done!”

I shrugged, a determined glint in my eye. “Why not? It doesn't matter who asks. This will always follow me, and I'm taking control of my own happiness.”

“But do you know if he is ready for marriage?” Teresa's negativity won’t ruin my happy mood.

“We have been together for two years,he is my man and I know he is ready but he is just being too slow,also I made a bucket list for the holiday.”

My friends stared at me, seemingly speechless. But I just smiled, feeling a sense of empowerment wash over me. This holiday season was going to be one to remember!

“How about you Vanessa, any lucky d**k yet?” I asked, lifting my left eyebrow continuously.

“I told you I am not ready for some silly romance,I love my cooking and I am okay with it.” Vanessa replied with boldness.

“You are so boring Vanessa, come on you need to experience romance,it’s the christmas season for petite sake.”

“No thank you,how about our Teresa,someone seems to be making her p***y warm these days.” Vanessa smiled saying this. Teressa was on her phone chatting and laughing,when she took note of being caught by us.

“Don’t worry you both,soon you will know my man.”

“Oh better reveal him soon so we can set a double date.”

“Sure.”

“Y'all excuse me,I need to call Leo, I know he is so busy at work that he won’t call me.”

“Okay lover girl.”

“Yup!!! That’s my name.” I dialled Leo's number and as usual, he spoiled me with love over the phone.

I woke up feeling like a kid, excitement buzzing through my veins. I rushed to my calendar and marked off the date: December 19th. Only four more days until Christmas Eve!

But today was going to be a special day for a different reason. Tonight, I was going to ask Leo to marry me! I had been planning this moment for weeks, and everything was falling into place. The house was decorated, the ring was ready, and I had a whole social media post planned out for when he said yes (because, let's be real, I just knew he would!).

I had deliberately not bothered to disturb the girls, Teresa and Vanessa, because I knew they would be busy with their own holiday preparations. Besides, I wanted this moment to be just between Leo and me. Well, and our online followers, of course!

I couldn't wait to share our engagement news with the world. I had so many posts planned out, from the proposal itself to our engagement photoshoot, and even a special holiday-themed wedding planning series. My followers were going to love it!

Now, all I had to do was get through the day without giving away the surprise. I was planning to go to Leo's office later and "accidentally" find him working late, then convince him to come home with me for a "special dinner.” Little did he know, it would be a night to remember!

I slipped on my fitted red dress, the one that always made me feel like a million bucks. I applied a spritz of my favorite perfume, the scent wafting up to tease my senses. Finally, I slid on my black leather gloves, the soft fabric caressing my skin.

I was ready.

I hailed a taxi and gave the driver the address of Leo's office building. As we pulled up to the sleek glass tower, I felt a thrill of excitement mixed with a dash of nervousness. This was it – the moment I'd been planning for weeks.

I paid the driver and stepped out onto the sidewalk, the cool evening air enveloping me. The office building was quiet, the only sound the distant hum of the city. I walked through the lobby, my heels clicking on the marble floor, and made my way to the elevator.

As the doors slid open on Leo's floor, I was greeted by an unsettling sound – a low, throaty moan. My heart skipped a beat as I stepped out of the elevator, my eyes scanning the dimly lit hallway. The moan seemed to be coming from...Leo's office.

My mind racing, I told myself maybe someone else was working late, maybe it was just a coincidence. But as I approached the door, the moaning grew louder, more insistent.

I felt my body begin to shake, my heart pounding in my chest. I slowly turned the handle and pushed open the door.

What I saw made my blood run cold.

Leo, the man I was about to propose to, was banging my best friend, Teresa on his office desk. The same Teresa who had been my confidante, my partner in crime, my best friend.

"You bastard!" I yelled, my voice echoing off the walls as tears began to stream down my face.

TBC.