FALLING FOR MR CEO

Chapter Sixteen: Secret's Exposed(UNEDITED)

The brave do not live forever but the cautious do not live at all.

Chapter 16.

I burst the door open not caring who dies of a heart attack.i was beyond pissed at linda for her lack of honesty.i saw her fiddling with some papers on her table.she stopped what she was doing when she saw the murdurous look on my face.

"Is it true you got transferred to Italy for the new project currently going on over there?" I saw a flicker of surprise on her face which she tried to hide but failed undoubtedly.

"Bridget please calm down". She came to where i stood as she begged me to listen.

"Just answer the damn question" i yelled at her and she nodded confirming the rumor.

"Why didn't you tell me.Did you think i wouldn't find out?.Answer me." With each question my voice got even louder.I just felt so disappointed..We've been best friends for so long and we always told each other everything.

"I'm sori.I didnt want you to find out this way.I honestly tried to tell you but i just didnt have the heart to.I didnt want to hurt you or our relationship" She said with pleading eyes.I deeply sighed as i slumped on a near by chair.

"I dont know what.I mean,i just dont want to have an argument because that'll only end up with us having a fight and i'm beyond tired of fighting with the people i love so i'm hmjust gonna head out."I made my way to leave but she stopped me.

"No don't go.We have to talk about this.You can yell at me,do whatever but just say something please"I stopped in my tracks,turned around as i looked her in the eye.

"I'm just really disappointed you thought this would affect our relationship in any way.We are more like sisters and nothing can change that.I'm happy for you,I honestly am but at the same time,i just feel like you excluded me from this happy moment in your life...All am saying is,you shouldn't have kept me in the dark"I didn't wanna give her a hard time on it because i was just emotionally drained.

"But its ok..I'm really hppy for you." She squealed in excitment and gave me a bone crushing hug.

"Thank you,thank you,thank you.I'm really excited about this amazing opportunity.You know how much i've always wanted to go to italy,that was one of the reasons i took this job." She said after she calmed down.I was still upset with her because i was the last to know but at the end,it all comes down to her happiness and that is not something  was willing to risk even if we would get to spend less timee together.

"It all makes perfect sense now..Why you were always nervous around me..but what doesn't add up is why you were on edge the day you called and i mentioned of Harris." I reminded her so she could fill in the blanks.

"Promise you wont freak out" i did as she asked before she finally opened up.

"I found out about the job opening in italy while you were away in Manhatten and i approached our Superior because i was interested..here is the funny part,she told me she had no say in the selection process because the decision's were made by the owners.Because i was so persistant,she booked an appointment with them on my behalf...Listen to this,on the day i was to meet with the owners,i walked into the board room and to my greatest surprise,i saw Harrison brown" I had being listening patiently without interrupting her but at this point,you'll understand when i say i had to cut in.

"Wait,Harrison Brown,the arrogant jerk,the same guy who drives me crazy but whom i'm in love with regardless?" Her eyes widened at my outburst and i had to slap myself for that slip up.

"Your in love with him?i knew it.I guess i'm not the only one with secrets now am i?" This was my first time of admitting this to anyone and it felt really good telling Linda even though it was by accident..But you know me,i tried to diffuse the truth.

"Love is such a strong word..Mayb a crush..Yes a crush.a little one but this is not about me but you and your many secrets..so please carry on with your story." Nice save bridget,real nice.

"You dont fool me.I'll only continue if you tell me all that has been going on between you two" I had no other choice but to tell her everything she wanted to know,except for the kiss of course,because she would never let me hear the end of it.She had a huge smile on her face through out..She was such a hopeless romantic.

"So are you finally going to talk to him?i know you feel something for him,you wouldn't have flipped out like you did if not and even though he was being an ass by not picking your calls,i know he has a valid reason" Ya,she was team Harrison all the way.

"I knew you would say that.You are smitten by his charms and to you,he can do no wrong." She had to see reasons with me as to why i decided to stay away from him.

"Hmmm..I know you've gone through alot with your past relationships but you have to give love a chance.You are only making up excuses as to why you should stay angry with him..I know you and i know you are afraid of commitments..When you find out you are in love with someone,you try to push them away but not this time because i wont let you." No way in hell will i take harrison seriously.For pete's sake,his a play boy

"This is non of your business ok..I just need to know why Harris was in the board room that day" I stood up pacing back and forth trying to work off the agitation i felt .

"Your right..It is non of my business but you are important to me and i care about you,i guess that is something you'll never understand unless you give urself a chance,stop leaving in the past and learn to love.Its a beautiful feeling.Harris was in that room because his the owner of this establishment.He owns Crane Music Academy.Ya that's right,i was surprised as well.He hired me for the job but he made me promise to keep it a secret." i immediately lost any form of colour on my face.That sly bastard!.

"What?,How is that possible and you took this long to tell me?..Unbeliveable"I honestly was  not expecting that.Now,it all made perfect sense.

"I'm sorry but he didn't want you to find out about it yet and he asked me to handle this with complete discreetion" Unbeliveable.

"His making you keep secrets from me,what next is he up to..By the way,when do you leave?" I've tried to ignore that question ever since i found out she is leaving but i just needed to know inorder to prepare myself.

"The end of summer" I could tell she was also sad by this.

"That's...That's wonderful.I know you'll do great" I didn't want her to know how hurt i was by this so just as i usual,i put on a fake smile to show how excited i was.I would be much happier if she didn't have to go so far and in a short time.

"Please dont do that again,dont give me that fake smile when i can see the truth in your eyes.I just want to follow my dreams bridget." She knew me so well.I cant even pretend around her.

"Urhmm..I cant..Oh Linda i need a hug.I feel like everything i love gets taken away from me;My parents,my music and now you.I'm honestly happy for you,because this is what you want to do and if this brings a smile on your beautiful face,am all for it but at the same time,i just feel really hurt" We hugged for a few seconds because i really needed comfort from her.

"No dont think like that.You still have me and i know Harris loves you too even if you guys are too stubborn to admit it..The only thing stopping you is your self..You should pursue your dream of becoming a famous musicine and leave the past behind my friend".A tear drop slipped from my eyes and she gently wiped it away.

We talked for a while longer before we finally parted ways to our different classes.I left work immediately it was time to go.I got home and headed straight for the shower hoping it'll wash away the physical and emotional ache i felt today.

Soon after,i got dressed in my PJs and picked up my phone to make a call.

"Hy this is Bridget,can we meet tomorrow at my place by Seven.I think  we should have that talk." He agreed to that while i mentally prepared myself for my meeting with Harrison.