FALLING FOR MR CEO

Finally Finding Myself:Chapter Twenty-eight(Unedited)

People cry, not because they are week. Its because they've been strong for too long.

Bridget's POV

It was over a month since I called it quits with Harrison but it still felt like yesterday. He made good on his promise by not calling or looking for me and everyday I didn't hear from him, i woke up with an unimaginable pain which left me feeling miserable, like I had just lost a big part of myself. It didn't help either that summer was over which meant I had to say goodbye to max who left with his grandparents for school abroad. He told me so himself the day before I quit my job. He wasn't supposed to leave but due to some changes, he had to. I felt miserable and frustrated plus, quitting my job because I couldn't stand to work for a man I felt betrayed by left me with no job, no max, no Harrison and no Linda. Yea, Linda also left for Italy for the music program she applied for.

I felt like I was alive but not living and I didn't know what else to do with myself because I pushed the man I loved away. I was still thinking of what to do with myself when I got a surprise call. I scurried around to found my phone under the bed, it was safe to say, I was at the lowest point of my life

"Mrs Smith, I wasn't expecting your call. Is everything okay?" I asked after I picked up the phone.

"Hi Bridget. I know you must be wondering why I called but I'd like to  meet up over at my place this afternoon if you don't mind" With an arched brow, I became more uneasy.

"Urhmm. Why?" I felt I needed to know if something was wrong in order to prepare myself.

"Its nothing. I just have a business proposal. I'll see you soon okay. My driver will be there to get you in the next ten minutes" Before I could say anything, she hung up. I guess I was left with no choice then.

The driver arrived as promised and soon after, we were on the road. I was greeted by Linda when I arrived. Its been awhile since I last saw her because my work with her was done.

"Bridget, its been a while. I'm so happy to see you" she said as she gave me a hug.

"I know. I've missed you too Missy" We were still talking when her mum showed up dressed as beautifully as ever. I felt under dressed in comparison

"Bridget. Lovely to see you as always. Linda can you please give Bridget and I a minute?" She pouted but left never the less.

"Please, do have a seat" I was getting settled in when she decided to clear the air. "I know you must be surprised and wondering what your doing here but not to worry, your safe." She said and I chuckled nervously. It still didn't ease the tension I felt

"Yea. I didn't expect to hear from you after the talent show" I said honestly.

She continued speaking before I could say anything further. "Okay. Like I said over the phone, I have a business proposal." She paused briefly before speaking.

"You see, my husband Adam, is hosting an annual charity fundraiser this year. I'm sure you must have heard about this Charity events. Its a high class gathering where anyone who is who in the society come together to donate to a worthy cause?" She asked in hopes that I actually had an idea as to what she was referring to.

I nodded while confirming it. Personally, I saw it as a reason for rich snobs who thought they are better than everyone else gather together to flash their wealth for the world to see. I may be wrong but I know better. " Yes i've heard about it on the news but it still doesn't explain what I have to do with any of this" At this point I was just lost.

"Usually, professional musicians or instrumentalists are invited to provide entertainment and that is where you come in" She saw the confused look on my face and so she decided to help me out.

"Bridget, I want you to sing on that day for the guests. Everything you need to succeed will be provided to you. Money, dress, shoes, a car to convey you to the..." I interrupted her as I stood up to leave immediately.

"Bridget, Bridget stop"  She rushed after me and stopped me before I could reach for the door.

"I can't. Please look for someone else" She tried to calm me down by telling me to take deep breaths. When I was more relaxed, she led me back to the couch I had just vacated.

"What's wrong? Why are you refusing to do this. This is an opportunity so many people pray to have and I have just offered it to you on a platter. Why are you refusing it?" She looked confused for a minute but i knew she wouldn't understand, even if I tried to explain it to her.

"You wouldn't understand Ma." I said trying to make her see reasons with me. All my doubts and insecurities were just flooding back.

"I'm an experienced and educated woman Bridget, so I highly doubt that. Please talk to me" she said. I didn't want to but I found myself opening up to her none the less. She was quite all through as I told her every thing. She only interrupted at points where she needed me to clarify.

"Kids can be so mean." She looked at me with love and patience. The way a mother would look at her child. That almost brought me to tears.

"I can understand where your fears are coming from but Bridget, you've let what this Mr terry guy said to you define you. He said you weren't good enough and instead of you to improve on yourself, you let that limit you. He told you, you wouldn't make it in the music industry and after all this time, your still trying to prove him right?" I was in tears as I listened to her. I was speechless

She came over to where I sat and gave me a hug. I cried on her shoulders for a while before the only sounds I could make were hiccups.

"You are much stronger than you realise Bridget and the only thing stopping you from shining is you. Listen...,"She said as she used her finger to raise my jaw so that i was staring into her eyes.

"Most People will say and do things intended to either make you happy or hurt you. Some people can be really mean, heartless and cruel, but what you do based on that, shows your strength and character, that is what defines you. Understand that the key to surviving, is your mindset. Do not let people tell you what you can or cannot do, what you'll be and will not be. Most of the times, those people are only miserable with themselves and the only way for them to stay relevant is by causing pain to any and everyone they come in contact with. You have to learn to take the good,the bad and the ugly in stride and not forgetting in the process, who you are. That is the only way to make it in this cruel world of ours. Your happiness lies with you, don't ever forget that." I felt like I needed to hear that

"At the same time, do not forget that in all this ugliness, there is still beauty as well. I've learned to accept the fact that life is a beautiful melody, only the lyrics are messed up. Baby girl, dreams are one of those things that keep us going and happy but don't let your dreams just be dreams because there is no chance, destiny or fate that can hinder the firm resolve of a determined soul." I listened closely.

"You have to be brave because until then, no one can back you up and you only end up living but not really living." She smiled at me as she wiped the tears off my face.

"You're a wise woman. I just feel like lately, I've been making terrible  decisions." I chuckled bitterly

"Oh come here darling" She brought me closer to her and gave me a hug

I wanted to be happy and i knew I had to make a decision. A decision I wouldn't regret this time. A decision that would define me but not negatively. I wanted to take back control of my life. To live, be happy and prove to Mr terry, the world but most of all to my self that i can accomplish whatever I set out to do not because someone said so but because I believed in myself. I needed to be happy and I had to fight for it.

It was a new dawn for me. A new me, a better me.