MAKING A CEO

IN BED WITH A TOTAL STRANGER

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I woke up with slight migraine hitting my head. I rolled over, feeling the comfort of the bed. It’s amazingly Softer and cozier than it used to be.

‘Wait! This is not my bed' I snapped my eyes open and looked around. It’s truly not my bed and neither am I in my room. Where am I?. I quickly rushed out of bed and that was when I noticed that there is another person on the bed because he twitched under the duvet. I froze, afraid that I wake the beast but thank God he continues to sleep.

Only he’s not a beast. Half of his face is buried in the pillow, so I can hardly make out who it is but I’m sure I have never seen him before. He’s a fine looking man and has his torso exposed, displaying his toned skin full of muscles.

He has a tattoo of an hedge maze running around his right hand all the way to his shoulder blade. I felt like running my hand through it, at the same time it made me wonder what I was doing in bed with an almost naked man.

I gasped at the thought that I slept with a stranger but when I scanned my clothing’s, I realized that I’m fully dressed. Except for my shoe and my jacket that are missing.

Looking at my dressing makes me remember what happened yesterday. I was at the club and I must have passed out because I drank too much. But who is this man and where is Rose. I tried to pick his face again but no luck.

My wristwatch says 7 :10 which implies that it’s day break. I looked around the room and noticed that it beautifully and expensively furnished. I also noticed a door card by the nightstand which reads 'JBLACK GRAND HOTEL'

‘JBLACK! I've been here before. I came here one time to deliver a package to one of Zena’s client. Here is about fifteen minutes drive from where the club was and an hour away from where I live.

I did a quick eyes scan around the room and found my belongings. My purse on the other night stand, my shoes at the foot of the bed and my jacket delicately hanging on a settee armrest. Tiptoeing to pick them up so I wouldn’t wake the sleeping bag up, I went into the restroom and for the first time I saw a Jacuzzi in real life. I mouthed a ’wow’ appreciating the beauty of an ordinary bathroom. I cleaned up fast, got my things and headed out of the room to a long hall way.

I found the elevator and took it. There I adjusted my dress, putting on my jacket. I adjusted my way face and hand combed my hair using my reflection on the elevator’s wall.

Judging from the time it took me to get to the ground floor, I must have been at the topmost floor.

When I got to the ground floor I waved off the front desk who was trying to stop me.

“Ma’am, You have to sign out on….” She begins but I quickly responded

“Oh darling, thank you for earlier but I really need you to get that breakfast order to the room. My friend is waiting for it but I have to rush now. See you soon” I said confusing her a little which gave me time to escape.

I was out of the building in no time but I have another issue which is how to get a ride home. I dug out my phone from my purse and tried to use my Uber app but unfortunately my phone is dead. I started to walk down the deserted road.

A couple of distance away from the hotel, I turned back and noticed coming car. I waved my hand to try my luck for a lift and surprisingly, it slowed down and stopped by me. It’s a grey Mercedes classic car with tinted glass.

The screen wined down, revealing an handsome face, so cute. I turned dump for a moment gawking at his cuteness.

“Hi, how may I help you?” He asked smiling. He’s definitely aware that I’m gawking on him.

“Hi… Will you be so kind to give me a ride? My phone is dead and couldn’t order for Uber” he looked me over then gave a hand gesture to get in.

“Get in. I might use some company” He said and automatically unlocking his door.

“What are you doing here so early? Do You stay around here?” he asked after I’m seated. Most buildings around are obviously business and not residential.

“Came to… deliver a package to a client” I lied

“What do you do?” he asked side peeking at me.

“I’m a fashion designer. Works for Zena’s” I lied. So much for trying to meet people.

“Really! Wow that’s great” He said picking more interest in me. I guess if I have to get people to get interest in me I have to use Zena’s name. I felt bad that I just lied to someone, but I thought it wouldn’t matter as we might never meet again.

“I’m Ethan by the way” he added extending his hand to me. I took it.

“Sofia” I replied

“Beautiful name for a beautiful gal. It’s nice to meet you Sofia” I looked around the interior of the polish car and couldn’t keep myself from mouthing a wow. “Nice ride” I said. In my mind I wonder how much it will cost.

“Are you into cars? Give me the name of your favorite car.”

“Hmmm… let me see” I fake thinking “My favorite car is that car that has not been made”

He busted into laughter. He has an attractive, familiar laughter which made me wonder if I’ve seen him before. I guess not. I would have remembered.

“That’s funny.”

All through the ride, Ethan and I engaged in conversation. We talk about the cars, Giddy city and then my job as a designer at Zena’s company. All lies and it was easy for me because I used to work there. It came so easy lying and discussing with him at the same time.

He insisted on taking me home and thank God where I stay is a little polish or I would have been embarrassed. We even exchange phone numbers. He told me how much he will love to see me again and we said to call to pick a date.

He dropped me in front of my apartment, and as I was waving him off, I turned around to find Rose coming out of the building. She was all set for work.

I frowned at her because she left me at the club yesterday and I’m seriously mad at her but her expression seems otherwise. Infact, she wasn’t at all looking remorse.

“Is that Ethan Spears?” She asked pointing at the car making a u-turn. I looked back at the retreating car and for a moment I forget about being mad at her. How did Rose knows his name?

“Ethan!”

“You spent the night with Ethan Spears.? You spent the night with my boss?” She asked amusely, mixed with surprise at the same time raising her voice.