The love of a Mr. CEO

“Thank the heavens we finally finished, if i had to stare at one more decor layment I think I might’ve combusted” Katie remarked throwing her hands in the air for emphasis. Giggling at her over dramatic gestures, I nodded in agreement as I gathered all of my things into my folders. Almost on cue, Ivan popped his head in sending me a cheeky grin.

“I heard giggling and assumed it was safe to come in, Lord knows I’ve learned my lesson on not interrupting Katherine while she’s in her zone” he said causing Katie to laugh in response.

“There was a easter event Ivan wanted me to plan which he sprung on me three days before might I add and had the audacity to disrupt my creative juices. So I took it upon myself to chew his head off for fifteen minutes straight until I finally was able to calm down” she explained making me erupt in fits of laughter as I imagined the scene in my head.

“You laugh now but you do not want to be on the receiving end of her wrath” Ivan defended himself before ushering me towards him.

“You’re attending this charity event with me right” I asked Katie once i reached the door.

“Of course, it’s my time to see my creation come to life. I wouldn’t miss it for the world” Katie answered before continuing “I assume you will be attending as Ivan’s date correct”she asked wiggling her eyebrows with a smirk.

“I’m not even going to bother with an answer to that, have a good rest of your day Katherine” Ivan spoke, not giving me time to wave goodbye before I was pulled out the door and towards his office. Once in his office, he pulled me into his embrace and nuzzled his head in my neck as we stood together in silence.

“Not that I don’t enjoy being in your arms or anything but is there something wrong” I asked.

“I met with your father today or more like barged into his office and told him to stop forcing his way into your life. You have no idea how hard it was to keep from beating him to a pulp for all that he’s put you through” he explained his head remaining in my hair.

“You didn’t need to do that Ivan-”

“I know but I felt pathetic sitting around watching how his reappearance in your life has affected you so I figured I’d step in.” My heart fluttered at his confession as a stupid smile grazed my face as I stayed in his arms content.

“Do you happen to know a Philip Wagner by any chance” Ivan asked

“I met a guy by that name yesterday in the elevator at my father’s building, why”

“I had the pleasure of getting stuck with him in the elevator as he pestered me about nonsense, then proceeded to ask me if I’d bring you to a karaoke night he was hosting tomorrow night”

“I love karaoke” I exclaimed in excitement, bouncing in my heels before adding “we should definitely go, I could invite Sierra and Connor also”

“The only reason why I shall go is so that I can see you shake that sexy little bottom of yours and belt cheesy songs like a goof” he admitted, giving my bottom a light slap.

“We’re so singing a duet together”

“Over my dead body” he whispered, bringing himself closer to me.

“That can be arranged, my love” I teased, grabbing his face and kissing him.

Amelia’s pov.

The boys had told us they’d be outside at around 7:30 to pick us up but it was currently a quarter til 6 and Sierra and I were sprawled on top of the mess that was now my closet, hopelessly looking for an outfit.

“How the hell do I have this many clothing items and can’t decide on a single outfit” Sierra muttered exasperated.

“Sierra, you do know this is my closet right” I asked sitting up only to find her face down in a pile of tops.

“That explains why I don’t remember buying any of this” she replied, her voice muffled by the clothing.

Laughing at her forgetfulness, I got up and shuffled threw the heap to reach the dresses and pulled one out that I believed what look good on Sierra. Tossing it on her head, I waited patiently as she got up to examine the dress.

The dress was a peach colored, ribbed t-shirt dress and had a knot on the bottom, before she could say anything, I grabbed a pair of knee high grey suede boots to go with the dress. Nodding in approval, she strutted dramatically towards the bathroom, leaving me to contemplate outfit ideas on my own.

I grabbed a cream vest to wear as well as a basic white shirt and paired it with some jeans to go with it. Because it was a casual night, I didn’t want to be over the top with my outfit knowing fully well that my drunken singing would be dramatic enough.

“Why haven’t I seen you in this dress” Sierra asked as she stepped out of the bathroom in her outfit and made her way towards the vanity to start her makeup.

“I never knew I had it before today” I answered making a mental note to go through and organize my closet.

I quickly shrugged out of my lounge wear and into the outfit I chose, thankful that I was blessed with curly hair which eliminated having to style my hair.

“Can I ask a question” Sierra asked not taking her attention away from her makeup.

“You already did but I guess I shall allow another” I joked watching as she glared at my reflection in the mirror.

“Why didn’t you tell me that your father was back in your life?”

My eyes widened at her question and I watched as she set down the brush to turn her attention to me. I had been meaning to let Sierra know what was happening but I never got around to it considering I had met with my father yet again yesterday.

“Connor stumbled across a note meant for Ivan that had information about you in it. It didn’t take long for him to tell me and once I read the note, everything kinda fell into place.” She explained as I furrowed my eyebrows at the mention of the letters addressed to Ivan about my family.

“How did Connor find the notes”

“He was going through his mail when he found it, I’m guessing whoever put it there did it on accident. After he showed me the note, he put it back in the correct mailbox” she assured. I took a moment to comprehend what she was telling, slightly baffled that Ivan kept these letters from me.

“Well, everything was happening so fast and my life was slowly unraveling that I wasn’t sure what to believe anymore. I didn’t want to tell anyone because I felt that if I verbalized what was occuring in my life, the reality of it all would set in and I was too scared to face that” I explained, feeling awful that Sierra found the news out for herself.

“It’s whatever, I just feel like ever since you and Ivan began dating, our friendship has taken a backseat in terms of who you’re prioritizing which I don’t hate you for cause he’s a fine specimen and I’d never be heard from again if I were in your shoes but could we go back to how we were before” she rambled, ending it with a slight smile.

My heart filled with guilt as I took in the truth behind what she had said. Ever since I took this job, my main focus had been Ivan and making sure his needs were meant, even though initially he was a pain. Rushing over to her, I jumped on top of her and enveloped her in a hug, murmuring how sorry I was for the lack of effort on my part.

“If it were any other person I’d totally be offended but I shall let it slide since he is like one of the biggest CEO’s in the country” she joked and I laughed with her before getting up.

“Shall we get our karaoke on” I asked