บททั้งหมดของ FALLING FOR MY CEO BOSS : บทที่ 11 - บทที่ 20

After their meeting wrapped up, Nathaniel and Jason headed straight for the penthouse. Nathaniel carried a small garment bag slung over his shoulder, something he’d picked out earlier that day. They stepped into the living room quietly, hoping to catch Ariel off guard. She was standing by the window, arms crossed, gazing out at the city skyline, completely lost in thought. Nathaniel smiled faintly and called out, “Hey, little sis.” Ariel turned, and the moment she saw him, she lit up. “Nathan!” She ran to hug him tightly. He wrapped his arms around her, his usual guarded expression softening. Jason stood off to the side, hands in his pockets, grinning. “We’ve got a little surprise for you.” “A surprise?” Ariel raised a brow curiously. Nathaniel held up the garment bag and unzipped it slightly, revealing a beautiful outfit inside. “For you,” he said. She blinked. “Wait,what’s this for?” Jason gave her a mischievous smile. “Well, we found your prince charming.” Ariel’s

Maya’s eyes widened. “Oh no,” she whispered, her voice filled with regret. “I’m so sorry. I thought… I thought she was your girlfriend. I didn’t know she was your sister. I...I chased her out. I’m really, really sorry.” Nathaniel leaned back in his chair, exhaling. “It’s fine… I guess. She cried a lot, you know. You should probably apologize to her.” “I will. I will, sir,” Maya said quickly, guilt written all over her face. “It’s alright. You can go,” he said, giving her a small nod. Maya stepped out of the office, shutting the door gently behind her. As soon as she turned the corner, she groaned under her breath and began lightly kicking at the air, running her fingers through her silky hair in frustration. Behind the glass, Nathaniel caught sight of her little meltdown. A soft chuckle escaped him,he wasn’t even sure why he found it so funny, but he did. Maya had just gotten back to her office, still feeling terrible about everything. She let out a sigh and checked the ti

The next morning, Maya was already up and dressed for work. She tied her hair back neatly, grabbed her bag, and walked down the stairs, ready to head out. But just as she reached the living room, a loud voice came from outside. “Maya!” She paused, confused, then moved quickly to the front door. Her parents and Marcus trailed behind her, all curious about the sudden shouting. Maya opened the door and blinked in surprise. “Ariel? What are you doing here?” Ariel smiled brightly. “I came to pick you up obviously” Maya looked stunned. “You… came to pick me up?” Before Ariel could answer, Maya’s parents appeared behind her, looking curiously at the girl standing on their doorstep. Ariel quickly straightened up and greeted them politely. “Good morning, sir, ma’am. I’m Ariel, Maya’s friend and her boss's sister… and also Marcus’s classmate.” Maya’s mum smiled immediately. “Ohhh, you’re the girl he was talki......” “Mum!” Marcus jumped in fast, panicking. “No, no, no, Mum

Later that afternoon, the office had an unusual quietness. Most of the employees had already been dismissed early, and by the time Maya packed up her things, the hallways were nearly empty. As she stepped out of the elevator, she wasn’t surprised to find Jason, Ariel, Sophie, and Nathaniel all making their way out at the same time. “Look at us,” Jason said with a grin, slinging his bag over his shoulder. “All clocking out like responsible adults.” “First time for everything,” Ariel added with a smirk. They all laughed lightly, the late sun casting a warm glow over the sidewalk outside. “Goodnight, guys,” Maya said, adjusting her handbag. “Wait,” Sophie piped up, turning to Maya. “Can I maybe... come over for a bit? I just feel like we need a little bestie talk time. You can finally tell me everything.” Maya smiled. “Yeah, of course. Come on, let’s go.” Ariel sighed dramatically. “Ugh, I wish I could come too. But, you know… the family dinner.” Maya gave her a soft smile. “It’

Later that afternoon, Maya was at her desk when she got a quiet message from Nathaniel: “Please call everyone into the meeting room. Everyone. I’ll be there in five.” She blinked, a little surprised, but did exactly as asked. Soon, the entire staff receptionists, assistants, managers, janitors, even the security team were all gathered inside the meeting room. Whispers moved between them like soft waves. No one really knew what was going on, only that it had something to do with the tension from that morning. Then the door opened. Nathaniel walked in, composed and sharp as always, and Maya followed behind him. Everyone stood. He gave them a small nod. “Please. Sit.” They sat, slowly, eyes on him. Maya quietly took a seat by the wall. Nathaniel cleared his throat. “I asked you all here because I owe you an apology.” The room went still. “This morning… I walked in here, and I acted cold, distant rude, even. You all greeted me, and I ignored you like you didn’t matter. That’s not