Desired By Mr CEO のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 21 - チャプター 30

Riley's povI rushed out of Aiden's office like my legs were on fire. My boss confessing his feelings came to me as a shock. It was something I didn't expect at all.The connection between us was undeniable but it doesn't feel right. I mean, the gap between us was too big. He was a rich man while I was just struggling to make a living and to give my mother a good life.'I just rejected my boss' I whispered, patting my racing heart slowly. I wasn't sure if my rejection was out of embarrassment or fear but I didn't want what happened to my ex - boyfriend to repeat itself and I didn't feel I was ready for a new relationship yet.The walk back to my office seemed very short because I practically ran, afraid of Aiden coming out of his office and trying to convince me into dating him which wasn't going to work out.I entered my office and began to sort out the rest of my work but I couldn't concentrate. His words were repeating in my head. The way his lips moved and his eyes focused on me w

Riley's PovI cleared my throat awkwardly and Diego sat down. The conversation was cut short with both of us focusing on our food. The silence went on for about two minutes."Why is it awkward?" Diego suddenly chuckled and I bursted into laughter."That's a very good question." I wiped my entire lips with one of the tissues to avoid another scene repeating itself.Diego chuckled, dropping his fork. "What are your hobbies?" He asked, looking at me.His gaze was so exceptional that I had to remind myself mentally because he was talking to me. "Hobbies? I am not sure. I like and dislike doing everything." I answered in the most honest way possible.All my life has revolved around my ex-boyfriend. Now, I was busy with work so I didn't have anything I liked. Well, something I could consider as a likable thing was me picking tulips for my mother."What do you mean? That's weird. How is it possible for a female not to have any hobbies? She likes everything and dislikes everything? That's ver

Aiden's PovThe week was going very smoothly, especially about me being able to see Riley's face. I have never seen anyone as enthusiastic as she was. She was always filled with energy, going around with positivity."I am proud of you, Riley." I shook her hands in congratulations. Her design passed the board's resolution and successfully entered the manufacturing stage.I saw that she had been very nervous earlier in the boardroom but there was no way I could have talked to her or made her feel less nervous about the whole thing.But thank goodness the entire project team ran very well and she was officially in. I was relieved that she was now on the project team because it meant I'd get to see her often."Thank you, boss." Riley said with a smile, withdrawing her hands almost immediately.I glanced around and saw that no one was watching. She was so quick in withdrawing her hands and that pricked something in me. "You should work harder. There were no mistakes in this doesn't mean yo

Riley's PovThe birthday actually went more smoothly than I expected. I met with new people and had a good talk with them even though they treated me like I didn't exist.That was one of the problems that rich people always have. They always see every other person beneath their legs, below their standards, like others were the dirt they stepped on which was absolutely annoying.But I wasn't bothered because I came here on behalf of someone else. I came because it was Diego's birthday. I didn't need to think about any other thing or any other person that was irrelevant. Diego's mother asked me to stay over for a while which I agreed to."Riley, have you noticed that my mom likes you?" Diego suddenly said, sitting close to me on the chair.I didn't look surprised because it was definitely obvious that she liked me and I also liked her too. She had a good spirit and always wanted everyone around her to be happy, just like my mother."She has been urging me to get married but I said I hav

Riley's PovDiego was surprised that his mother asked Aiden to take me home instead of him since she liked me and wanted him to get married. That act and everything that happened felt funny to me except the kiss, of course."Take care ma'am." I hugged Diego's mother."Make sure to come around some other time." She hugged me back and rubbed my back.I nodded because that little hug gesture reminded me of my mother. I couldn't wait to see her again but sadly, that'd be till the next weekend when there will be no work to attend to.We walked out of the study with Aiden ready to take me home. Diego stepped beside Aiden, pulled his hand and I paused. "Don't forget what you should do." Diego whispered to him with a serious expression.I frowned slightly, feeling very confused. What was he talking about? What was Aiden supposed to do that he hasn't done? Was there something I was unaware about? Or maybe they have some personal unfinished business that wasn't my concern.Aiden didn't respond