All Chapters of The Reluctant Daddy CEO : Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

NICHOLAS. "That’s a beautiful lay up," my dad commented. "I could have done better," I mumbled while leaning further into my seat. He snorted. "The old you might have.""You calling me rusty?"He chuckled lightly not taking his eyes off the screen.I laughed along like I wasn't keeping a huge secret from him. A secret that could either make or maim our relationship.My mind couldn't stop thinking how he talked about the idea of someone in the family having a child born out of wedlock. It wasn't welcomed. If I ever wanted to fully take custody of Luciana which I hope will never come to that. It was going to be one of the hardest thing I have ever done."I actually didn't expect you to stay here tonight," my dad's voice cut through the messy thoughts in my head."What do you mean?""I have to make plans for you to spend time with me," he paused to look at me. "Like I have to guilt trip you everytime."Before replying, I tried thinking about a time I have spent with my dad that was

ASHLEY.When life throws you into a situation without giving you a manual or train you for it. It just leaves you to navigate through it on your own. "Who are you?" the person asked.I couldn’t help but stare. Everyone knew him. Business tycoon feared him.Children wanted to be like him. Students whisper his name in class. "I want to be that successful when I grow up."I would have loved to meet him but not like this. Not in his son's house.The Garett Bianchi.His gaze shifted from me to Luciana. He couldn't hide his surprise.He couldn't see her face from where he's standing.Her face will reveal everything. "Who are you?" he asked again. "My son isn't home. Kat isn't here. And I find an unknown woman with a child all alone in his house."I sighed. "It is not what it looks like sir."He chuckled. But it's anything but warm. "I am one minute from calling the police."My stomach turned... not in delight. The complete opposite.The freaking police?What do I say?What do I do?"

ASHLEY.He looked so broken, torn by his father's words. I watched him as he stared at Luciana. I feared he was going to say he hated her or blamed her for everything. I was surprised when he gently brushed her hair. Luciana smiled as he walked away. Like she was also glad that her dad doesn't hate her. I fixed a quick dinner for Luciana and took her to her room. I helped her change into her pyjamas and sang her a lullaby. "Da-da," she mumbled before closing her eyes. I hoped he was okay. I headed to my room after eating the sandwich I prepared for myself. I changed into my night clothes.I went back to the living room and waited for him to come back inside. He didn’t. Not even when the rain got heavier. My heart ached for him. My legs reacted before my mind could stop them. I wasn't sure it was my place to go after him. I found him sitting outside. He was shivering from the cold but he made no attempt to get up."Are you fucking trying to catch a cold?" I shrieked out.

ASHLEY. Some things didn't feel right. Not the extra-comfy bed, not the extra-soft pillow. I slowly opened my eyes, squinting to adjust to the sunlight. From the darker curtains, I knew I wasn't in my room. I pressed my hand on the pillow to steady myself. Instead of softness, I was met with a hard surface.I quickly glanced down and gasped. My eyes trailed to where my hand was touching. I did something stupid. I screamed... loud. His fucking abs. That's what I was touching. His eyes fluttered open and I jolted away from him. Falling to the floor in the process. His laughter followed me, it sounded hoarse.I stayed on the floor and covered my face with my hands. Our bodies were entangled. I could still feel sparks jolting round my body from his touch.I fucking slept in his room. Worse, I slept on him."Are you going to stay on the floor, forever?" he asked. How did I even look?My hair was probably sticking in every direction. Did I drool when I was sleeping? I was sl

ASHLEY. There are times in life when you wish you can read someone's mind. In my life, I wish I could read a certain Adonis mind. One minute, he was staring at me so intently, the next he came up with an excuse about Lucy. "Where could she go?" he asked after I told him she likes playing hide and seek. I shrugged, still mad he managed to change the topic so easily. "Anywhere." He cleared his throat. "I will go and find her." I only nodded before settling into one of the chairs. I like him. I couldn't lie to myself anymore. Will it be unrequited? I wished he could like me back... but only in the world where pigs could fly. He doesn't do relationships. But he kissed me because he wanted to. That should count as something. Then he asked us to be friends. "Found her," I heard his voice and turned around in my seat. I hummed in response as he sat across me. He tried putting her in high chair but she let out a cry everytime. He let out a chuckle. "Guess she wan