90-93 days

Different

Hey, I'm a new author this is my first story. I'm so excited that I just want to jump right into it, so read, relax, unwind and enjoy. 😘

I've been in the office the whole day and I think it's taking the best of me. I'd already booked an appointment as I usually do on stressful days, I couldn't wait to get home and just relax.

As I finally finished my hectic and demanding work, I dashed to the door and left my office. Walking down the hallway, I noticed my employees straightening up as I moved from one office door to the other. I love the fear they had for me, it made them work faster, I couldn't give them space or breaks because they'll take it for granted. As a female CEO, we're underrated and I didn't want anyone or competitor to overlook or disrespect me.

As I went into my car my chauffeur, Fred, closed the door behind me and drove home. On the way I could see a young lady with probably her boyfriend holding hands, I could remember some of those moments I had to forcefully forget, they were 'memories', tears so strongly held in my eyes, any blink and it rolls down. I had to be strong for my self, my family and my business since that's all I had.

As we got home, Fred opened the door, and I didn't realize until now. My home was my hope, I was the only one living here and it was too much for me. When building it I never expected to be this lonely for this long. I wanted a child, and a fake husband to the society because of my reputation, but I found myself looking for 'Mr. Right'. I heard a sound upstairs and I knew I hadn't missed my appointment.

I dashed upstairs only to see a half naked and dripping man his green eyes gazed at me, and his six pacs was all I wanted to feel, his dyed blond hair complemented his skin. I ran my hand in his hair ready to get this appointment over with.

We kissed and it was hard, not passionate I had hired him for this. What do you expect from a lonely woman like me to do? I needed it and it was my worst secret ever. I kept it from the world because it was wrong, I just needed it maybe not often but it was necessary. Okay I should not be so sober about my attitude.

A female CEO to one of the most successful companies in the world you have to give young girls around the world hope because they look up to you. I always feel like this when I do this and I guess it's just my conscience filled with guilt.

Now this was over, Justin my hired whatever they call it was done with his business and I kicked him out of my house and sent his wage. It was just not right. I never treated him right because I didn't want him to get attracted to me, I already knew that I could never get attracted to him, I wasn't stupid and I didn't want him to like me more than this contract because I hate breaking hearts, I was once a victim of that. If only my brain was laundry I could put it I my washing machine and wash off those 'memories'.

I left my living room straight to my bedroom to continue working, I suppose it never ends, would this be my life cycle till I die? The only thing I accomplished were plagues for being a successful and hardworking business woman.
I hate these deep thoughts so much.

*THE NEXT MORNING *

I always wake up very early in the morning at about 5am. I hoped that Susan was done with breakfast I was starving. I left my bed untidy as usual and walked to the bathroom taking a long shower as always. This shower was different I felt..... different.... awkward. Nah, I can't be pregnant I thought and I went to my bedroom with my towel and soaked hair. I dressed up for a new day in my disciplined life.

I rushed downstairs for breakfast fast.

"Good morning ma.. umm I mean miss" Susan said.

I had warned her about calling me ma because she was far older, she was my house keeper and as I said earlier I am a disciplined young woman.

"Yes Susan good morning. How are you doing? You know the usual keep the house spotless and I promise to reward your effort." I said with a smile. Other than my friends and family, Susan was my one of my closest worker and trusted friend, she knew about Justin too. She didn't like the idea of him doing this with me and I saw it in her brown eyes.

I was done with breakfast and rushed to the car, where Fred opened the door and we zoomed off to the office.

As I walked in tranquility followed it was..... different I know I killed their vibes but this one was as I said earlier different.

I didn't bother I looked good and they probably loved my dress and outer confidence so I didn't give a damn.

I walked to my office seeing my personal assistant and my family friend for more than decades, Joan . We grew up as sisters.

She looked pale and surprised today different from her usual excited and adventurous self. I asked her with all curiosity what had happen, then she dragged me into my office and banged the door hard.

"You know that door is very expensive......." I said and was interrupted by a disappointing face in front of me.

"Ok do you want a raise. " I asked looking for a solution to this frustrating silence.

After a long silence, she said "So you don't know what has happened?" I was about to speak when she cut me shut" You really don't." With great amount of sadness in her eyes.

I asked with a hard gulp and a calm tone" Joan what is going on? " I asked.