My Sexy Ceo Billionaire Playboy

Chapter 23

Rachel's POV

How did my life end up this way? Let's go back to the beginning. I was living with my brother Steven, who happens to be my dearest friend as well. I met a jerk and I ended up working for him. And somehow he convinced my brother (that brother of mines that was against Lex may I add) that it was best for me to move with him. We didn't even last a week and he kicks me out? 

This is so frustrating. How is this possible? My emotions are all over the place. As much as he frustrates me, I can't stop picturing Lex. My heart beats rapidly when I think about him. But, I shouldn't fall in love. I don't deserve it. I've seen several sides of his personality, and I feel that I am slowly falling for each one. He's going to be engaged. He's a socialite. He's going to forget a no one like myself.

Then my heart longs for another man. Aiden. He has the heart of gold. Sure, I met him randomly at the club, but he has been nothing but a gentleman. He's sort of like a fairy godfather. In a way. He's been caring for me. No one has shown me much affection. He doesn't force me. That's the thing. He wants to be my friend. I feel so stupid for leading him on. I like Aiden as well, but my body yearns for Lex. I'm going to blame it on the stress. That's it. At the moment, I'm currently looking for apartments.

Steven is working his shift at Starbucks. I listen to Adele while I look for affordable apartments in the NYC area. This is proving to be much difficult than it should be. I take a sip of my strawberry and cream frappucino. It sucks that I can't move in with Steven. When I begged him, he couldn't stop blushing. I still can't believe he chose his girlfriend over his sister. Ugh. I give him a dirty look. Steven awkwardly smiles back. I shouldn't give him attitude, but family always comes first in my book. Lex hasn't messaged me at all. I keep looking at my text messages. 

My heart is broken. Ever since that fateful day in the office, I should have known that Lex was going back to his womanizing ways. I had to run towards the elevator so no one could see me cry. I sobbed loudly when I went to my old home. I packed my belongings and I trashed Lex's apartment. I made sure that his apartment looked unrecognizable. He was such a jerk about everything. A BIG CONTROLLING PIG. A pig that doesn't deserve any of my kindness. He's a jerk that I'm still thinking about. 

I must have been typing loudly on my Macbook because Steven gives me a back hug. 

"It will be alright. I have a package for you. I meant to give it to you earlier. Here you go." 

I grab the package from his hands. Inside the box is money. Lots of it. More than than I ever expected. I nearly choke on my words. My eyes are swollen red from crying. 

"Did he give this to you?" I ask.

Steven avoids my gaze. "He felt bad about your situation. He asked me to give it to you"

"Did he say anything else?" I try to perk up.

"He said to take care of yourself. One day, you'll find your prince charming."

I fight back against my emotions. I want to cry. What the heck? Did Lex mean that sarcastically.  He could have written something. I've tried to message him, but I don't get any replies. I sigh and Steven sees the worry in my face. Lex, you're such a jerk. 

Steven places a kiss on my forehead. "It's going to be alright. I'll help you search for apartments when my break is over." Steven smiles and returns to the cash register. I decide to keep the money, even though I'm still angry at Lex. My feelings are hurt, but at least this money will keep me 

I focus on searching for apartment. I also open a new tab on my internet browser to see if I got in NYU or not. I've applied for college. I had high honors in high school, but I didn't apply to college in order to help my sick mother. I close my eyes before reading the email.