Chasing The Broken CEO

I spent the whole day with Evan because I missed him so much. I went home late than expected as I felt like one day isn't enough to suffice those days that we haven't seen each other. I looked at the mansion where I live. The lights are all off but I do see from where I'm standing that out security guards are currently on their places, doing their job to secure their bosses resting from the inside.

I inhaled heavily. The cold night breeze embraced my whole body that slightly made me shiver. Evan insisted to drive me home but I refused to accept his offer because I don't want to see him being scolded by my monstrous father. I am pretty sure that my daddy is furious and will really throw a fit if he's still awake right now.

I told myself that it is alright. If he yells at me, I will just ignore it. The most important thing to me was I became too happy today because I spent the day with the man I love the most.

I walked towards the main gate of our mansion. The security guards have recognized me immediately. They opened the gate for me. I thanked them and entered into our premise. I then crossed my arms against my chest. The weather in the Philippines is too cold because the year is about to end. I gazed at the beauty of the night sky. The crescent moon looks very beautiful right now. It is shining so brightly that lighten up the darkness of the night. It was perfectly-shaped and lively. I can't help but to smile as I looked up in the night sky.

Damn it! I couldn't even stop myself from smiling because I am so happy with how we spent this day. I am so damned. Loving that guy Zendejas must be the greatest thing I have ever done in my life. Despite the fact that my parents are against our relationship, I am still beyond thankful that I have Evan right now and he loves me dearly. What else could I ask for?

Our bodyguards opened the main double doors for me. I am still smiling when I went inside our mansion even though I know that my father might have been waiting for me all this time and is prepared to have another argument with me. Smiling from ear to ear, I walked towards our living room.

I broke my father's rule. I shooed my bodyguards away a while go too. He'll definitely not going to let this slide, that's for sure.

But, damn it. I don't care at all.

I am at the point of this life whereas I don't pay much attention. I'll accept whatever he will say. I will apologize for being so desperate but that doesn't mean that I will regret what I've done. No way.

I can't have regrets about committing a little mistake because I am happy that I spent my day with Evan. I don't regret being with him. I don't feel any guilt at all.

Riley walked towards me when he saw me in the living room. Well, as expected. I think I know what he's about to tell me.

"Miss Nathalie," he formally called my name and slightly lowered his head as a sigh of respect. "Your father got mad because you went away without any bodyguard. He's been waiting for you."

All I could do was inhale heavily. Well, I already saw this coming. I just smirked at Riley and gave him a reassuring nod.

"It's getting late. You should rest, Riley. I will deal with my father. Where is he?"

"He's waiting for you in his office, Miss Nathalie."

"Alright then," I smiled weakly at him and the walked towards the lion's den.

Here we go, Nathalie.

***

"You never listened to me, Nathalie! I have set the rules for your sake! You can't really wait, huh? All I am requesting is for you to give me the time I need in order to accept him! You knew how how we feel towards that man! Not to add that he put your life in danger before. Don't you get it? Or you are just selfish that you don't even try to understand our point?"

"No! I don't understand why you feel this way, dad! Can't you see? Evan is already exerting some efforts for you to accept him... our relationship! I think he proved himself enough! The company is getting stable! You're debt free, dad! Not to add that our board of directors are all happy because of Evan's leadership! Even our investment rate has grown a lot ever since Evan was appointed as CEO! He worked hard just to save our company and he's doing his best to earn your trust! Why is it so hard for you to trust him? In which area is he lacking with? Why can't you see all his efforts? Are we the only ones who are selfish here? No! It's you, dad!" "He humiliated us!"

"That was not his intention, Papa! He had his valid reason!"

My father gazed at me madly, "You have to understand that we need the time, Nathalie! I just can't trust him easily because he already hurt you before!"

I can't stop thinking about the argument my father and I had last night. I massaged the side of my head and shook my head. Sighing heavily, I tried my best to work on the piled up documents on my desk. I should be translating these documents into short hand... instead of thinking about what my father have said.

I don't really think it's fair for Evan to be treated this way. He saved me so many times. In the end, he's that kind of man who will prioritize the security of my family. My father could not even think twice and try to understand his side. He's been keeping his grudge for the longest time.

I shook my head and tried to erase all my worries in my head. I worked on the documents I need to finish instead. I grabbed my pen and started doing the translation. I wanted to be distracted and kept myself busy. If I won't do that, I will just be eaten up by the irritation I feel for my own father.

I let out a heavy sigh just when I finished the last sentence of my shorthand. My body automatically leaned back on my swiveling chair. I flexed my right arm and move it a bit as an exercise.

I missed Evan already...

I know that we've been together yesterday but that is not enough. The month has just started. I am only allowed to see him at the end of this month, damn it!

Out of frustration, I grabbed my phone on the table and dialed Chandria's mobile number. She seemed not busy as she answered my call immediately. "Babe, what's up?" She answered the call happily. I even heard her humming a song on the other line.

"Well, I miss Evan already..." I told her boldly, as if I am an obsessed girl craving for that beautiful man's presence and attention.

She began to laugh from the other line. I pursed my lips and rolled my eyes.

"Stop being so clingy! He might get tired of of you if you continue being like that." She joked around but I didn't even find it funny.

Evan won't leave me at all just because I am getting clingy! My forehead creased, thinking that it would be possible. Shit! Is that really possible?

Is it too much to miss him everyday? It's really not enough to see him once a month though! Should I try controlling my feelings?

"You're not funny, Chandria!" I warned her, but then my expression became soft, "I'm getting tired of this set up, seriously! I don't know what else to do for me to convince my father. He keeps asking me for more time, and let Reid earns his trust again. I mean, when is that going to happen?Should I really wait until I reach my menopausal stage?"

Chandria laughed so hard on the other line. I pinched the bridge of my nose and closed my eyes firmly. I don't really care if she finds me crazy right now. I felt the need to let this all out or else I don't know... I might consider doing a stunt such as pretending that I'm pregnant so that my father would just accept his defeat and make us live our happy ending.

However, my parents might have heart attacks if I pull that stunt. In fact, I'm hundred percent sure Evan will be mad with my bright but wicked idea.

Chandria almost coughed because of her nonstop laughter. She's getting into my nerves! She's only laughing at me because she did not experience this kind of situation!

"I am sorry, Nathalie. I just can't control my laughter because of what you said about the menopausal thing. I mean, I know your father is a bit undecided but if he plans to accept Evan once you reach that menopausal stage, well, I would advise you to be rebellious then! You have my permission!" she commented and then laughed once again.

I rolled my eyes and shook my head. I also smiled a bit as our conversation drives me nut. All I could do was to sigh deeply.

When is this going to end, anyway?

"I just want my freedom, Chandria. I don't want any kind of rule in my life now. I am no longer a teenager but they always act as if I am one. It's absurd, right?"

I am not seeing my best friend right now but I know she's nodding her head wherever she is. She understands me more than anyone. And Evan? He won't agree with my idea. As for him, everything he does isn't enough yet and he's willing to try harder so that my parents will accept him wholeheartedly. He will eat his pride when needed. He's that kind of man.He may be ruthless and arrogant sometimes but he respects my parents.

And that is one of the reasons why I am falling in love with him even more. He's sacrificing everything for our relationship and he's not giving up on me regardless of what my father will say.

"I feel you, babe. Don't worry too much. I have a strong feeling that your parents will accept him soon. You only need to be patient. And stop being so clingy to your boyfriend. You just had sex with him yesterday!"

My face heated because of her last statement.

"Chandria! I am still a virgin!" I defended myself.

She chuckled, "If you say so!"

Then I heard probably Sei's husky voice murmuring something I didn't understand. To my surprise, Chandria giggled like a woman receiving pleasure from his man. My forehead creased immediately. I tried to listen to them. It seem to me that something steamy is happening wherever they are. What the hell? Are they really doing it in the morning? And then the call has ended all of a sudden.

I felt the cringe at the thought that they are doing it right now. Oh my goodness!

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Shaking my head in disbelief, I stood up and stretched my hand upwardly. My stomach suddenly growled. I am hungry. This could be a perfect day for a lunch out with Evan but we can't be together for the next twenty-nine days... I sighed.

I grabbed my phone again and sent my man a text message. I sat back on my swiveling chair and smiled playfully as naughty ideas whirled through my head. I am smiling from ear to ear, and biting my lips thinking how we would react. Me: Who's the love of your life?

He replied after two minutes.

From Evan: You. Why do you ask?

I smiled widely. I typed another text message for him.

Me: Who will you marry soon?

This time, he replied just a few seconds after my text.

From Evan: Who else? You, again.

I chuckled. I stomped my feet together, gushing in glee like a teenager on my seat. I sent him another text message. B

Me:Who will be the mother of your future children?

He replied after a few minutes. Maybe he tried to find a good word to say...

From Evan: Silly. It's still going to be you. What's with this questioning, love? Are you that bored?

I giggled mischievously...

Damn it, I am so crazy in love with him...