Taming Mr. CEO

Days passed by in a blur. It’s been a week since Logan confronted me about Aisle and even though he already found out the truth, I still denied it to hell. And just like what he told me that day, he is so desperate to find any evidence that will prove his conclusion. What kind of evidence? Well, I am clueless. I am also still obliged to work in his company even though I already filed lots of resignation papers. That the end of the day, he always tore those papers into pieces-not accepting my resignation. And, oh! I almost forgot to mention how my life turned upside down because of him. Since everyone in the company saw us arguing like a lover, I immediately became their center of discussion. That every time I came into the company, I entered the cafeteria, I walked into the hallway, their eyes are all on me. And God knows how much I hate their attention.

“Alice, come here.” I rolled my eyes upon hearing his voice from the intercom. I didn’t answer, instead, I pushed my feet inside. I saw him calmly seating on the couch with his legs crossed together.

“What?” I asked, showing him my unpleasant reaction towards him. Why would I even hide it? He’s perfectly aware that I already hated working on him yet he is too persistent in not giving my freedom. Now, he must suffer the consequences.

He patted the space beside him, telling me to sit there but I didn’t even move in my place. “Come on, Alice… stop being stubborn,” he complained.

I rolled my eyes again. Perhaps, it was my hundred times on rolling my eyes since my day starts today. “If you just want to annoy me, then you won. Now, if you are done, mind if I excuse myself –”

“Stay still, Alice. Sit beside me,” he cut. He stood up and strode towards me then held up my hand before dragging me towards the couch. I wanted to protest but when he already cornered me, I gave up. “Eat,” he said, tugging out some food box out of the paper bag on top of the table.

I gave him a sear look. “Why would I eat that? Who knows if you put poison on them.”

He let out a sigh and then massaged the bridge of his nose. Perhaps, it was because of irritation as well. Well, I must say, the feeling is mutual. I am totally irritated with him and I won’t try to conceal it.

“If you’re suspecting me then I’ll eat too. Just eat and shut up at least for this moment, Alice. Aren’t you tired of arguments, huh? Almost all day and night, you keep on making arguments even in a small thing.”

I stared in disbelief followed by my sarcastic chuckled. “Who told you that I am the one who’s starting the fight? I already told you, I want to resign yet you keep on tearing down my resignation paper. You’re complaining about days and nights of arguments? Why? Did I tell you to annoyed me at day and called me at night just to piss the hell out of me?!” I rose my voice.

He frustratedly brushes his fingers onto his hair. I even saw how his perfectly structured jaw clenched and even though it was so tempting, I shove my thoughts away. He stared at me for a moment and then brought back his eyes to the food. He handed me a disposable plate with corn salad and steak on it.

“Eat, Alice… just eat. After that, you can go home so you can get rid of my annoying face for a while,” he announced sarcastically. I didn’t answer instead, I settled my attention on the food.

“You should eat on time. You are not my slave, I am not forbidding you to at least take a break. If you were hungry, the cafeteria is always open to dig in. No need to–”

“Shut up, Logan,” I cut his words, making him shut. Several minutes passed, I already finished eating. I put down my empty plate back on the table and was about to stand up when Logan grabbed me back.

“You are not done yet.”

I rose my brow. “I am done eating. Can’t you see my plate is now empty?” I gritted my teeth.

“Fortunately, there is still a dessert for you.” He smiled which pissed me off. With resentment chewing me alive, I forced myself to stay longer for the desert he is talking about. And when I finally finish all the foods he gave me, I didn’t wait for his words. I headed straight back to my table and grabbed my bag before leaving the company.

Since he allowed me to go home, what is the reason for me to take down his offer? Wearing my victorious smile, I quickly reach the parking lot but unfortunately, when I was just about to drive away from the company, Logan walked in front of my car-stopping me from driving. He then walked near the window with a huge paper bag in his left hand.

“What is it again, Logan? Didn’t you tell me that I can go home?!” I frustratedly raised a question.

“Yeah, I said that but I forgot to give you something.” He held up his hand handling the purple paper bag. “Here.”

“I don’t need that–”

“Silly!” He pinched my nose and before I could brush his hand away, he already did. “This isn’t yours, this is for my child. Give it to her and tell her that I want her to wear this before I go to your house later.”

“I already told you, she isn’t your child, asshole!”

He chuckled. “Yeah, as if you didn’t moan loud that night while I am thrusting myself to you.” My jaw dropped upon hearing his bold words. “Drive safe.” He even saluted after he settled the paper bag at the back seat.

Feeling shame because of what he said, I drove fast. And then stopping the car as the traffic light turned red. “F*ck you!” I shouted inside, hammering the wheel with my palm which leads me to hurt myself at the end.

***

At home, as soon as I entered the door, Aisle came running towards me with a sweet smile on her lips. Thankfully, I already fixed the issue between us, and just like before, she’s back to being a four years old child who never runs outs of energy. When she saw the paper bag Logan gave to her, she immediately unpacked it in the lounge area. With a blinding bright smile almost tearing her lips, she leveled the floral dress into her body and then swirled around. After getting tired of cheering for her new dress given by her father, I carried her inside her bedroom where Helena is currently folding her clothes.

She greeted me as I walked towards the bathroom with Aisle in my arms. I bathed her because just like what her father wanted, Logan wanted to see his daughter wearing his gift. Though I am still denying the fact, I can’t help but let him in whenever he visited Aisle. And even I am still frustrated with him, for Aisle, I let him go near and see her. Aisle still didn’t know the truth. She only thinks that Logan was her uncle too, that he is her father’s brother just like Lyndon.

I know, I already crossed the line on hiding the truth from her but maybe, if there is already a perfect time on telling the truth, Aisle would be the first one who will know it.

“Wow, my baby is so dazzling!” Logan praised as Aisle walks towards him on the couch. He then carried Aisle like a China doll to make her sit on his lap. Standing just in their back, I walked inside the kitchen where Helena is.

She glanced at me sideways. “He’s here again,” she said, about Logan who always visit Aisle for about a week from the day he confronted me.

I just shrugged and then went to the sink to wash my hands to prepare Logan’s sandwich. After finishing his sandwich, I then made a juice for him and then went into the living room. There, I saw the two happily watching some cartoon movies while Aisle is currently sitting in between Logan’s thighs. Take note, they are both sitting on the floor. I just shook my head as I walked on their place and then place the food on the center table. Aisle even complained when I suddenly blocked the screen.

Rolling my eyes, I sat on the couch. I silently watch them as they both laugh because of the stupid cartoon character. I even laughed as well without my knowing which made them glance at me.

“Dada Logan, when will Daddy come home? You know what, I am really excited to see him. Dada Lyndon told me that he looks like me. Was it true, Dada Logan?” Aisle suddenly asked while eating the sandwich I prepared earlier.

Logan wasn’t able to answer immediately. He first locked his gaze on me which made me notice how his expression changed. Looking back at Aisle, he smiled and said, “Don’t worry, baby, you will going to see your Daddy soon. Right, Alice?” He turned to me, giving me a steel look which made me feel uneasy. Leaving without choice, I just nodded before leaving them alone.

It was already nine in the evening when Logan bid him goodbye. Aisle was already sleeping when he left her in her bedroom. They bond together earlier and almost their time on the television. They even give me a hard time before I could stop them watching for dinner.

“I’ll go,” he said with the expressionless face again.

I nodded before closing the door but before I could completely close it, he blocked it with his hand. I rose my brows, thinking that he forgot something.

“I forgot to tell you, this would be your last night sleeping here. Starting from tomorrow, you and Aisle will live in my house.” I gulped, staring at him with my eyes wide open. “Tomorrow, you will not be going to deny the truth again, Alice. Swear to God, you’re already getting into my nerves. My patience is nearly losing, Alice. You don’t want it if I already lost it,” he added, almost threatening me.

Right after he left, I wasn’t able to sleep immediately. In fact, I need to consume first cans of beer before I could able to sleep. The next morning, I woke up late. Good thing Aisle doesn’t have school and Helena was already at the apartment. After drinking a cup of coffee, I drove fast to work. And when I arrived at the office, I thanked seeing Logan’s chair, empty.Exclusive content © by Nô(v)el/Dr/ama.Org.

Nine in the morning, I was busy typing reports on my computer when the door burst opens making me stand up hastily. Logan in his usual business suit strode towards my table and then slammed an envelope in front of me. My eyes went down the envelope and when he already let it go, I slowly get it and as soon as I opened it, my heart thumped wildly.

“You know what, I am really mad right now, Alice. I want to punish you for keeping on denying the truth. I really want you to take the suitable punishment for what you did. But it’s okay, I will let this pass. But it doesn’t mean that I am forgiving you for hiding the truth from me. Damn you, woman! Do you know what is running in my mind now? I want you to be tied in my bed, naked and helpless. I wanted to devour every single shit of you and then f*ck you senseless just so I can take my revenge for hiding my child from me! Your piece of shit, Aisle is mine!”