In Love With A Twin Faced CEO

Claire's POV

"Claire Smith my daughter I want nothing but the best for you.” My dad whispered to me, holding my hands..

I knew very well where this conversation was going all my life. I have been living to please him. Why won't he let me breathe?

And now what does he want to say? I hope it's something good.

Do you remember Desmond Baggins, your senior, and childhood friend, the son of Doctor Charles, my best friend, the second owner of the biggest lab in the City.” He whispered.

I didn't reply though I knew who he was talking about but I pretended not to know because I knew where he was going with this conversation.

Claire! Can't you hear me!” He snapped.

“Yes dad, sorry about that I got lost in thoughts! Yes I remember him. What about him?” I hope all is well?” I replied negligently.

“All is well Claire! You know their family is well recognized for their impact in the city. Not just that! Do you know that he kept the family business going? He's now a doctor.” it would make me happy if you go visit him today.” he whispered, staring at me curiously.

“Congratulations to him, that's good news!” I yelled reluctantly.

“Yeah he's really handsome I think you both should catch up, it's been 

a while! You don't really know where this boat of reunion might land. It wouldn't be bad if you both become something more! Oh apologies now for saying too much! You both should just catch up for old times sake! You can't tell what will happen, you know?” My dad teased me 

“That's gross dad! We are just friends with no strings attached!” I reminded him.

“I know but it wouldn't be so bad if you guys were more than friends!” I would love it if you guys would be more than just friends because he's the best guy I want for you!” He's a doctor, not just a doctor he's a scientist too and he's the son of my best friend. If you guys get to know each other and perhaps you fall in love with him it'll pave more ways for our family!” don't you think so?” My dad said.

Though within me I didn't agree with him I just nodded my head to cut the conversation short. Which wouldn't be easy unless I agreed to his request.

But within me I swore that I would never make the mistake of falling in love with my best friend to please my dad.

”I'll go see him shortly, dad, since it's what will make you happy.”

I said that to cut the conversation short, which was successful, my dad nodded his head, smiling and left.

I thought about all he said, and decided to go visit Desmond.

As I arrived at his house, his maid opened the door for me, immediately I saw her face, I noticed it was bruised and swollen.

I wanted to know what happened but I realized that it was none of my business and this wasn't my house, I just entered the house.

“Please sit down ma'am while I call him. Would you like to have anything? ” She whispered, her voice croaky and teary.

…..

Poor girl, she looks so troubled, oh I wish I could help her wait a minute. I can actually help her, I thought to myself.

“Ma'am are you ok? I asked if I could offer you anything.” she asked me again this time her voice was louder.

“Oh sorry dear I was lost in thoughts.” Yes I'd love pancakes thank you.” I whispered my eyes still observing her.

I noticed injuries on her entire body, this was very serious. Someone is molesting her. I hope it's not what I'm thinking.

Suddenly I felt an aggressive grip at the back of my neck.

Who the fuck is that?” I yelled angrily, turning to see who it was .

Immediately I saw his face. I recognized it, it was Desmond Baggins, my childhood friend.

I suddenly remembered the last time we saw each other when I was just nine, he almost beat up a boy to death. 

How can I forget that day? I got home that day, told my dad about it. He didn't believe me. Now he wants me to marry this monster.

That explains the bruises on the maid's body, oh no I must put an end to this.

….

It's me Desmond! My beautiful long time friend!” to what do I owe this visit?” he whispered.

“Is that why you gripped me like that! Please don't try that again!” I snapped at him.

“I'm sorry for startling you, I've missed you so much it's been a while.” He whispered, smiling uncontrollably.

As I observed the room, one more time closely, this time I saw portraits of half naked women being sexually assaulted by men, became uncomfortable and stood up to my feet.

“Can I use the bathroom please?” I whispered.

“Ofcourse sweetheart you're free Olivia come take her to the bathroom! Be fast!” he yelled.

“Perfect,” I whispered.

“Ok Sir!” Olivia replied her voice sounded so alarming it was obvious she needed help.

“Shut your mouth! How many times have I warned you to stop calling me sir?” Desmond snapped at her, with his fingers pointing at her face.

I don't understand Desmond! Is there anything wrong with her respecting you?” I snapped at him.

….

“Stay out of this Claire, it's none of your business! He snapped back at me with his eyes glaring at me.

“Olivia, come take me to the toilet I don't have all day! I have somewhere to be right now.”

She hurriedly accompanied me to the toilet as we arrived. I took up a pen and wrote on the piece of paper.

“I will send someone to take you out of here just pack up your things and get ready.”

I gave it to her, and left the house immediately and headed home.

When I got home, the house was very quiet.

“No one is home that's perfect!” I yelled and my voice echoed.

I sat comfortably on our living room couch watching TV and sipping from a Glenfiddich scotch and vibing to Elle Goulding “let me love you.”

as I waited for my friends to arrive so we'd go for the blind date they promised me.

I closed my eyes, as I imagined a life where I was chasing my own dreams without daddy's instructions.

A very beautiful imagination indeed my father was a very strict man he'd never let me have that life at all.

I continued sipping from the delicious scotch as I enjoyed the TV series Grownish. It inculcated a thirst for exploration and freedom which was just a fairytale in my world.

My best friends Matilda, Ciara and Eliana are mostly the friends I have in the world.

Though my parents don't approve of our friendship. That wouldn't stop me from seeing them.

My parents are always busy with their jobs so they are hardly at home so my friends always come over to keep me company so I wouldn't die of boredom in my house.

After some hours I heard the sound of a car engine roaring. Suddenly I felt an adrenaline of excitement within me. I knew it would be my friends..

I rushed to the living room.to go check, from the window. Suddenly I saw someone waving at me from a car window. 

Though I couldn't make out the face I knew it was one of my friends.

Suddenly I heard my name 

Claire! Hurry up! Come downstairs, let's go! A voice shouted.

I recognized the voice instantly; it was Matilda’s voice.

I hurriedly changed my clothes, wore an enticing perfume.  

I stood in front of the mirror for minutes admiring myself, all I saw was a reflection of my mom. Her charming smile and hazy eyes.

So I whispered to myself confidently. “I am really sad about my mother's daughter. It's time for me to spread my wings! I don't care what my parents do to me if they return home.” 

Then I hurriedly left the house and rushed downstairs.

As I got downstairs, my three friends rushed out of the car and gave me a very tight hug.

“Take it easy please don't suffocate me you know this is my lucky day! I want to enjoy the fresh air of the outside world! My parents lock me up at home like a princess waiting to be rescued by her charming prince!” I yelled.

My friends were so excited to see me I could see it in their faces.

“Claire let's go, your surprise can't wait!” Ciara, my busty and curvy friend, yelled and dragged my hand as we entered the car.

My heart began to race, I couldn't stop thinking about the surprise.

The Journey to the blind date was not that long.

But it was so magical and refreshing. Because I haven't been outside in a long time so this was a dream come true for me!” 

After a few hours we arrived at “The Cosmopolitan,” one of the top and most beautiful restaurants in town.

Excitement filled my veins, I felt goosebumps all over my body as we got down from the car.

As we cat walked into the restaurant like the girls from the movie Charlie's Angels. 

Everyone was putting on a blind fold, but our arrival sparked a sensational feeling within them that made them stare at us through their blindfolds.

We became the center of attention.

I could feel the tension within the environment. 

As I stared at the beautiful ladies there with their dates, I could sense the jealousy in their eyes as their dates kept staring at us.

Suddenly my friends tied a blindfold around my eyes. Though this was unexpected, I couldn't disagree because this was literally a blind date and it was a normal ritual for dates like these.

They all did the same.

After a few minutes, I gently sat down.

“There goes your surprise! Their voices echoed in unison.

I waited in anticipation for minutes.

Suddenly I felt a gentle touch on my shoulder. 

I became desp

erate and whispered to myself.

“Who could this be? What kind of surprise is this? What are my friends up to? I just hope they don't get me into trouble.