Mr CEO’s Little Bride

Finally Back Home

Nathan’s Pov;

I couldnt believe my ears. Is Dad for real?

” What are you saying Dad?” I asked coldly, trying to stay cool and not get angry.

” Yes son, I think this will really…”

” Cut the crap Dad” I cut him off in anger.

I don’t think I can hold it in any longer.

“Are you for real? Like I should get married. I’ve told you countless times that I don’t want to ever get married. I don’t wanna engage in that stupid union called marriage” I rasped in anger.

” I know son, but as it stands, I don’t think you have a choice. It has already been decided and concluded”.

” What are you talking about?” I asked.

” I’m talking about the company. It’s either you get married to her for the betterment of this company or you step down as the….”.

” What nonsense are you saying to me, Dad” I cut him off in anger again, my heart beat increasing.

Is he really threatening me with that?.

Hell no!!.

Why do I have to get married for any reason? I hate the idea so much.

” It’s your choice, son. Better make the right choice before coming back because the date for the wedding will be fixed soon” he said and I heard my phone make a beep sound.

He hung up.

” Hello, hello, Dad!!” I called several times, but there was no response.

F**k!! He really hung up…he fucking hung up on me.

I threw the phone away with anger, not minding where it would land.

Damn!! How could Dad do this to me?

Why do I even care? I’m better off without his company. I’m already successful enough without itm

I mean, I’ve got my own money, so, what’s the threat for?.

I thought about this over and over again, but no matter how I look at it, I knew I still have to do it.

It’s not just about the company. I know what Dad is capable of if I don’t concur to this.

Fuck!! I hate this so much.. I need to think of something.

Who’s the girl?.

I have to do something. First, I have to get back.

Yes…I have to.

*

*

It’s been almost three days since Mr Staffers had broken the news to his daughter and since that day, she’s neither talked to anyone, nor has she eaten or even stepped out of her room.

Mr Staffers became worried, while Michael missed his sister so much.

There was no one to eat with him, no one to talk with him and no one to take him to school.

” Dad, is she still in her room?” A worried Michael asked his Dad who was going to work.

” Don’t think about that too much, okay. I left your breakfast on the dinning, eat, take your bathe and stay here till I get back. I promise to talk to her when I get back” Mr Staffers said to him, with a reassuring smile.

Michael nodded to all what his Dad said and waved at him till he was out of the house.

Ruby’s Pov;

I had refused to come out of my room, since Dad told me about the merger.

I think it’s been three days and those three days have been hell for me.

I miss Michael. I miss my little brother…a lot.

He always came up to my door when Dad had left for work – knocking and begging me to open the door for him, telling me how much he misses me, and then, I always end up crying.

It’s the fourth day now and Dad just left.

I knew because I could hear his car leaving the compound.

I got up from the bed lazily and went to the bathroom. I eased myself and turned to the mirror to stare at my reflection.

Damn!! My face was rugged.

My eyes are bulgy and my face swollen. I had done nothing but cry, but now, all of that is over.

I won’t cry any longer. It’s of no use. I won’t cry for something I know I can’t change – for something I know will still happen.

It will also mean helping Dad. I know he wants this so much and I’m the only one that can help him – so why not?.

Besides, I don’t think I’ll be that hard.

Although, I still think I’m way too young to get married, but nonetheless, it’s all for the best.

I got back to my room to find my phone ringing.

Diane!!.

A small smile creeped into my face as I picked it up.

” Hey girlfriend” came her cheerful voice.

” Hey” I cooed slowly.

” What’s up girlfriend? Why’s your voice down?” She asked, noticing my sad mood.

” I dunno Diane, I don’t just know what’s wrong. I feel so empty and frustrated” I let out frustratedly.

” Tell me about it best. What happened?” She asked again.

Should I tell her? I thought.

She’s my best friend, so why not, I can trust her.

I sighed and explained everything to her, excluding the bankruptcy part.

” Oh, girl! That’s not so good. I mean, you’re still young and will only be done with high school a few months from now. What’s with the rush? Is your Dad that eager to have grandkid?” She asked, amusingly.

” I dunno Diane, I feel so.. what should I do?” I asked her, not even knowing how I was feeling.

” I don’t think I have an answer to that. I’m as confused as you are” she said.

” Oh, damn! I’m so done” I whined.

” Who’s the guy?” She asked.

” I dunno him. I haven’t even met him or seen him. I only know he’s the CEO of De Martins company” I replied.

” Oh, my!!!” Diane screamed as soon as I said that – loud enough to damage my eardrum.

” What?” I asked perplexed.

” Don’t tell me you’re talking about Nathan…Nathan Martins” she exclaimed.

I ceased my brows in confusion.

” Uhm.. I dunno, I think so” I said confused.

” Oh, girl! I think you’ve won a jackpot” she squealed.

Okay .. whatsup with her?.

” Jeez Ruby! Do you know who that guy is? If truly he’s the one, then girl, I think your Dad is the best Dad in the whole world” she said in excitement.

Okay… she’s getting really weird.

What’s she talking about??.

I asked myself, staring into space in confusion.

Nathan’s Pov;

I got down from the plane and took off my shade, staring round the airport till my eyes finally landed on the person I was looking for.

The chauffeur! I sighted him at the left hand side, leaning close to the car.

He saw me coming and came to collect the bags from me, as I got in.

In no time, we were on our way.

I couldn’t wait to get home.

There are sure alot of things I need to sort out with Dad.

*

*

We finally arrived at our destination, after several minutes on the road – if not up to an hour.

” He’s here. He’s here” my little sister, Ella, screamed back into the house.

Soon, my Dad and his wife – my stepmom, came rushing out.

I stopped walking when I got to them.

Ella ran to me, and engulfed me in a tight hug, which I didn’t reciprocate.

I saw the maids hurriedly take my things out of the car to the house.

” Welcome back son. Let’s go in” Dad said, with a smile as he led the way into the house.

Ella held me by the arm tightly, smiling and giggling like a child.

I dunno when she’s gonna come off this obsession she has over me before it turns to something else.

I’m her brother for crying out loud.

” Go freshen up and come join us for dinner son. We have a lot to talk about afterwards” Dad said.

I nodded and made to walk away when I saw Ella still holding me firmly by the arm.

I looked at her to see and met her cute eyes and pouty lips.

” You didn’t get me anything” she whined, like a baby.

Naturally, I’m supposed to get angry, but I am used to it already. It’s just Ella being Ella around me.

I wiggled my hand out of her hold, heading to the stairs.

” Not now Ella” I said and left.

I got to my room and took off my jacket, as I looked round the room.

Ahhh!! I’ve missed my room.

I undressed and went to get a towel, before walking into bathroom to take a shower

Water. Here I come.

Ruby’s Pov;

I wasn’t able to get all the things Diane had told me about Nathan off my mind.

How sure am I that this is not really a bad idea like she had assumed?.

Imagine I didn’t even know his name not until she mentioned it.

Damn!! I’m so confused.

I dressed up after taking my bathe and walked down the stairs to see Michael seated on the couch, his gaze fixed on the TV screen.

” Michael!” I called lowly, but loud enough for him to hear me.

His eyes snapped up to my face, as he got up from the couch in haste and ran to where I was standing, hugging and kissing me in happiness

He sure missed me and I did too.

The door opened slowly and I looked up at it to meet his gaze.

Dad!!.