All Chapters of Tempted by the CEO: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Lana~"So…" Ellie drags out making me roll my eyes.“What?” I deadpan, raising an eyebrow up.“Just ask her, Ellie. She isn’t going to bite you.” Sasha yells from the living room. The microwave dinged, I opened it, taking out the now hot burrito.“Yeah, speak. Ellie and stop being a chicken.” I teased, still wondering what she wants to ask me that’s making her this timid.“Fine! Ineedyoutoteachmehowtoskate.” She rushes out, hands balled into a fist, eyes squeezed close.“What?” I ask, confused. Sasha begins to laugh loudly from the living room. “Skate as in skateboarding?” I ask, trying to clarify things. Ellie sighs, leaning against the kitchen counter, watching as I pull a bottle of coke out from the refrigerator.“Don’t get me coke, the gas makes me feel fuzzy.” I roll my eyes, placing the coke on the island.“It’s not like we’ve been friends for over five years now and stop trying to change the subject. Why do you need to skateboard.” I ask and she groans, dragging her hands over

Lana~I woke up the next day, body sore from all angles. I groaned, stretching my arms over my head, the feeling of someone staring at me washed over me. my eyes fluttering open only to see Aaron’s face inches away from mine, he smiles as our eyes met.“Creep.” Aaron chuckles, leaning even closer to me and kisses me on the cheeks. “Good morning girlfriend.” Memories from last night came rushing back to me. I stare at the man hovering over me, a smile making its way to my lips.“Good morning, boyfriend.” I reply. Aaron leans down, his breathe fanning against my face. I push him back with my hand “Morning breathe.” I tell him but he rolls his eyes.“You’re ridiculous.” He mutters, swatting my hand away before smashing his lips against mine. I struggle for a second before wrapping my arm around his neck, smiling when he begins to pepper kisses all over my face, finally letting me space to breathe.“Come on, we should leave for work now.” I say, sitting up. Aaron grunts, falling on the be

Lana~"Mother?” I blurted. Mom quirks an eyebrow up, "Oh, so you do remember you have a mother?” She asks snarkily. I felt my face heat up in embarrassment.“What are you doing here, mother?” She walks closer to me, dropping her bag on the table. "You’ve been ignoring my calls as well as your father’s. Care to tell me why?” She asks, her gaze heavy on me. I felt my heartbeat quicken as I gulp the pile in my throat."You shouldn’t have to come my work, mother.” I countered but she seemed unshaken."You didn’t give me a chance now, did you? Besides it’s by my merit you got your job so?” She eyes my office distastefully."By your merit? What have you even-“ I paused, swallowing the lump rising in my throat. I shouldn’t loose my cool. I should just talk to her calmly so we don’t end up in a yelling competition.Mother stated at me for some seconds and sighs. "The part was last weekend, you didn’t come and you ignored our calls and messages, making me the laughing stock of the country.”

Lana~“What’s wrong? You have been quiet ever since. Are we good? Did I do something wrong? Are you-" Aaron blabbers on. I reach out, placing my hand on his, a guilty smile displayed on my lip.“You did nothing, I promise. I’m just thinking of Saturday.” The tension seemed to deflate as his shoulders sag. He exhaled softly, holding my hand in his and brings it up to his lips, placing a kiss on my knuckles.“Why? Because we are going to meet your mom?” He asks and I chuckled, looking outside the windshield, the car wheel going fast.“That’s one, I mean. I was supposed to beat your ass during our cooking competition.” I say, Aaron snorts ugly.“That’s a dream you cannot attain, Lana Monroe but do you want to tell me what’s really going on with you?” He asks, voice firmer, not buying my excuse.I sigh, letting my hand loose from his hold. "My family is..” I trailed off, not knowing how to get the words out of my mouth.“Remember, every family has their problems. You can trust me with wha

Lana~This is it. I exhale, turning to see Aaron already staring at me, he clasps his hand against mine, squeezing gently in a reassuring manner.“Come on, let’s get this dinner started.” He tells me. I nod, looking out the windshield where my house was. Mother and Father are both in there, waiting for us.We got down from the car, I stood by the gate, looking at the building, a shudder ran down my spine. I felt Aaron’s hand encompass mine, giving me the encouragement I very well need."Come on, it can’t be that bad.” He mutters, taking the first move and pushed the gate aside. I follow his lead and stepped into the compound, walking straight to the door.I sucked in my breathe, knocking the door twice. “Hey.” Aaron calls out beside me. I hum, waiting for them to open the door. “I like you a lot, Lana Monroe.” He whispers. A smile made it’s way to my face as soon as he utters those words, immediately turning to see him already looking at me. He grins, holding my hand in his and brin