The C.E.O'S shattered heart (MxM, C.E.O X C.E.O)

Chapter 10. Loneliness Part 1

Zachariel's P.O.V

Hi guys, happy New Year. I finally managed to upload a new chapter. The next installment will be on Thursday. Stay safe everyone and until soon.

It was already past midnight when I reached home. I was surprised when I saw that Zavier was still awake. He was busy cleaning the kitchen sink. It's seemed like he had company over while I was away. Zavier got startled when he heard me greet him with, "Hi, Zavier." I chuckled when I saw Zavier clutch the cleaning cloth to his chest. My best friend frowned at me, then asked me, "Why didn't you call out to me when you walked into the house, Zach?" I shook my head, then asked Zavier, "Are you kidding me? What if you were sleeping?'' Zavier sighed, then replied to me with, "You are right. I'm sorry for overreacting."

I could see that Zavier was not his usual self. I didn't dare to ask him questions regarding his private life, so I left things as they were. Zavier smirked at me suddenly, then asked me, "Did you go on a date tonight, Zach? It's about time that you put yourself back on the dating market. You are quite a catch." I winced when I heard those awful words. Zavier burst out laughing when he saw my reaction. I walked towards the fridge, then took out a bottle of water. I took a sip, then uttered while wiping my mouth, "I have known since I was little that I would only love once in my life, Zavier. It's a shame that I wasted so many years of my life catering to a bastard like Andrew. I don't blame myself for loving Andrew, though, because I desired him with my whole being. I will never be able to love or trust anyone again. I'm bound to die alone in a bed in a retirement home."

Zavier threw his wet cleaning cloth at me in anger. He put his hands on his hips, then yelled, "How dare you spout shit like that while looking like a celebrity, Zach?" I shook my head while gazing at myself. I had never found myself attractive or good looking. I did what I needed to do to look presentable, that's all. Business people favored those who looked well put together. I picked up the cleaning cloth, then uttered while hanging it to dry, "You should stop complimenting me, Zavier. You are even more attractive than I am." Zavier groaned while taking a seat at the kitchen table. I decided to join my best friend. Zavier ran his fingers through his hair, then asked me, "Where did you go tonight, Zach?"

I smiled at Zavier, then responded to him with, "It seems like you have a bad memory, Zavier. I told you yesterday that I would be attending the company's Christmas party tonight." Zavier eyes widened in surprise. He grabbed my hand, then asked me, "Was Alexei at the party, Zach?" I chuckled, then asked Zavier, "Are you two on a first name basis now, Zavier?" Zavier grinned, then replied to me with, "Alexei still calls me Mr. Jarred, but I don't care. It makes me feel special. So tell me, was he there?" I nodded at Zavier. My best friend sighed in relief, then uttered, "So that's why he wasn't picking up his phone."

The time that I had spent with Mr. Marquis that night suddenly flashed into my mind. I hadn't even noticed that Zavier and my boss had gotten close. I wanted to know what kind of relationship Zavier and Alexei had. I didn't want to overstep my boundaries. I looked straight into Zavier's eyes, then asked him, "Are you in a relationship with Mr. Marquis, Zavier?" Zavier looked in shock at me. He shyly rubbed his cheeks, then answered me with, "No, Zach. We are just friends. I was calling him to invite him to the restaurant's end of the year party." I finished my water, then said to Zavier while fiddling with the empty bottle, "I know that it's not my place to say this, Zavier, but as your friend, I must make sure that you don't do anything stupid. Mr. Marquis doesn't play around. He is a powerful man. He will destroy you if he finds out that you have ill intentions. I'll support you if you want to be a true friend to him. You are on your own if you are after something."

Zavier shook his head, then uttered, "It's nice to know what you think about me, Zach. I gave you everything that you needed in your time of need. And this is how you repay me?" I leaned forward, then asked Zavier, "Have you forgotten who gave you the money to build the restaurant and to buy this house, Zavier? I know how self-serving, conniving, and arrogant you can be. I didn't want you to get hurt. That is why I decided to warn you. You can joke around with me all you want, Zavier, but not with Mr. Marquis. He will go straight for your throat if you betray him." Zavier burst out laughing suddenly, then said, "You know me so well, Zach. I'll try to control myself. I won't cause you trouble, don't worry." I knew that Zavier was joking. "Whatever, I did what I needed to do," I thought to myself while getting up. Zavier was mature enough to know what was right for him.