MR CEO (Living with my worst nightmare)

★KYLA★

"Hi everyone,I'm homeee",I screamed as I dashed into the sitting room.

The delicious aroma of food hit my nose as I entered.

"Hmm,mum is at it again",I whined sitting on the chair.

Suddenly,my stomach grumbled.

"Kyla, is that you?",mum asked coming into the living room.

"Yes mum",I answered rubbing my hungry stomach.

"And where are you coming from?",she asked standing akimbo.

"Mum!!, we've started again",I said frowning.

"Answer my question young lady",she said in a serious tone.

"Ok mum,I went out with Neil and Prisca"

"Again!!??,to cause trouble right?",she asked,her eyes peering into mine.

"No mum,just for fun",I said trying to convince her.

"Kyla, stop this lifestyle,it doesn't suit you as a member of this family. Why do you want to drag this family's name into the mud??. If u don't beat boys today, you'll fight tomorrow,you keep dressing like a tomboy. Stop all this,it's frustrating!!",she poured out.

"Mum,how many times do I have to say this?,I love free lifestyle,why do you always want me to show off as a rich kid? Mum,I like my lifestyle but I'll stop causing trouble okayyy??",I said.

"You've always been saying this, but I hope you'll change one day",she said looking sad.

"I promise you mum",I assured rubbing her hands.

"I'm hungry, anything for me??",I asked going into the kitchen.

"Heyy, come back here,go and freshen up,I'll set the table,"mum said dragging me back.

"I love you mum!!, you're the best mum ever",I said giving her a light peck.

I left the kitchen and zoomed upstairs to freshen up.

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I'm Kyla Mondava, 22 years of age,I live my my parents and two sisters. My family is rich but I love free lifestyle,I love boys things,I dress like a boy,I move with guys but I have just one bestie tho.

My father runs one of the top ten companies in Manila. The name is "Camidon Group of Companies", which is coined from mum and dad's name. Well, that is how strong their live is.

"I'm coming mum!",I said as mum yelled my name.

I descended the stairs and joined them at the dining table

"Hi Juliet, hi Ashley",I greeted my two sisters.

"Hi cupcake", they both chorused. Well, they are fond of calling me that.

"Isn't dad back?",I asked searching around with my eyes.

"No, he's not",mum answered as we started eating.

★RYAN★

Today has been a very stressful and busy day. I have been looking for a new P.A and the interview is ongoing.

I was still meditating when I heard a knock. I looked up slowly.

"Who's that?, come in",I said when the knocking persisted.

The door creaked open and I lady walked in. I raised my head to have a look and.....What!!?

"What the....??, is this an angel or what??", I didn't realize I was already drooling until her sweet voice jerked me back to life.

"Good morning sir",she greeted looking down.

"Yes damsel, how many I help you?", I replied calmly.

"Sir, I'm here for the interview",she replied putting on a smile.

"Ellen Samantha".

"Show me your C.V", I requested with a stretched hand.

She handed it over to me and I scrutinized it for a while. I was quite impressed with what I saw.

"Your qualifications are good, but what makes you think you can have this job", I asked with a raised brow.

"Well sir, I so much believe I can join hands to make this company progress", she replied boldly.

INTERESTING.

"So? Do you have any work experience?"

"Yes sir, I've worked in two different companies and......", she said and stopped abruptly probably short of words.

"Anyway, I'm quite impressed. You're hired", I said.

"So, you can start tomorrow, 8am prompt",I added.

"You mean I've gotten the job?", she asked widening her eyes.

"Yea, what are you waiting for?".

"Oh thank you sir", she said almost kneeling down.

"You're welcome, congratulations!!".

"Thank you sir", she replied and exited the office while I smiled slightly...

★ELLEN★

"Wow, I can't believe I got the job so easily". Ah, I've finally gotten a job, not just a job but a good one at that.

I'll be able to take care of my sick mother. She would be very happy to hear the good news. I never thought it would be so easy.

"I better go see my mum", I said as I boarded a cab to the hospital.....

I ran into the hospital and bumped into Dr. Smith.

"Oh sorry", he apologized.

"Yeah, it's a good thing I saw you. Where's my mum?",I asked impatiently.

"Come with me", he said dragging me along.

He took me to my mum's ward and left. I moved closer to the bed and sat beside her. She still hasn't opened her eyes for the past four days.

I held her hand and a tear escaped my eye.

"Mum", I began.

"I know you can't hear me but I'm sure your heart is with me. I believe you'll be fine soon".

"You see.... I've gotten a job that the pay is very good and I'll be able to take care of you",I said trying to cheer up.

"Mum, I've missed you so much, please get well soon", I sobbed.

I held her hand and placed my head on her chest. Just then, I felt a hand stroke my hair, I raised my head and meet with mum's peering eyes..

"Mum!!!", I screamed loudly.

She winced adjusting herself.

"Sorry", I said and rushed out to call the doctor.

The doctor came and did the necessary things.

"Erhmm, Ellen, you see! Your mum is okay for now but she has to perform the surgery as soon as possible. If not, she might not be able to survive it", he explained.

"Doc, please bear with me, I'll try my best", I said in a pleading voice.

"Okay, I'll take my leave", he said and left.

"Mum, you're a strong woman, don't worry, you'll be fine", I stroked her hair.

Neil, pass the ball!!!," I screamed, jumping up and down the post. Right now, we are at the field having fun;

I am the keeper. Funny, right?? Prisca came to my side and started laughing.

I suddenly frowned, knowing fully well what caused the laughter. "Kyla, you suck at keeping. Can you imagine? Neil scored two goals just at the beginning of the game," she said, still making jest of me.

"What do you mean? At least I'm still better than you are," I said with a pout. "Said by who??" "Kyla Mondava, the top queen," I said, winking at her.

"Girls, watch out!!!" Neil screamed as the ball came in our direction. We dodged it and ran off, laughing hard....

★CAROLINA★

I lay on Eric's chest, enjoying the beat of the music coming out of the earpud I connected to my ear.

I moved my body slowly as Eric stroked my hair. Suddenly, Eric tapped me, and I removed the earpud instantly. "What?" I asked, raising my head. "Lina, I don't know why...but I feel somehow guilty for betraying Ryan", he said peering his eyes into mine.

"What for?, you know it's you I want and besides he caught us already and we've broken up", I replied.

"You don't mean it!!?", he said in surprise.

"Like seriously?, you don't have an idea that we are not together again?"

"But you know what? I don't love him, I only want his money and I'm sure he can't resist such a beauty", I said flaunting around the room with just my undies on.

Eric stood up and held my waist from behind.

"Right now, I love you so much and I don't wish to lose you", he said turning me to face him as he placed a light peck on my lips.

"Not happening baby", I replied and kissed him properly this time.

★RYAN★

I was in my office arranging a load of files. I was sweating profusely so I decided to call Ellen to assist me.

I dialed the intercom and she picked up on the third ring.

"Ellen, I need you in my office".

"Ok-a-yy s-ir", her voice came out cracked.

Something is definitely wrong with her.

Few minutes later, she came into my office looking sad.

"I'm here sir", she said diverting her gaze to the floor.

"Ellen, what's wrong? You don't look good", I said, my voice laced with concern.

"Sir, it's nothing, just a minor issue".

"Do you mind sharing?", I asked and her countenance changed immediately.

"It's alright if u don't wanna talk about it. I just want you to help me with these files", I said pushing the files towards her.

"Okay sir", she said and turned to go.

"Uhmm, Ellen, can we have lunch together?", I asked hoping she would agree.

She hesitated for a while.

"It's okay sir".

"Okay thanks, I'll be expecting you",I said and she hurried out.

I don't know what this feeling is but everything in me wants to help. I just hope she could open up.

★ELLEN★

I quickly rushed out of the office panting heavily. I held my chest as soon as I reached out.

That was close!.

I really appreciate his concern for me but I don't think I should bother him with my problems.

I'll just wait till the end of the month for my salary, I pray mum survives.

Mum is suffering from kidney deficiency and she needs a transplant. That's the main reason I'm working here.

I got to my desk and started arranging the files. It was much but I managed to finish it before lunch.

I sat on the chair totally exhausted, I suddenly heard a knock on the desk.

I looked up and saw Collins. He's my co-worker and Sir Ryan's best friend.

I heard he was the only friend Sir Could trust and talk to ever his former best friend betrayed him by cheating with his girlfriend and blah blah blah....

"Hey, Sir Ryan needs you downstairs", he said.

"Oh it's lunch time already, I'm going out now", I replied and he walked away.

I rounded up what I was doing and went to join my boss in the car.....

★ELLEN★

The car started and the driver drove us to God knows where.

I was looking out of the window all through the drive. After a long silent drive, the car stopped.

I guessed we were there already.

I looked out and saw a gigantic restaurant. The driver came down and opened the door and I came out, Sir Ryan also came out from his own side.

We went into the restaurant and occupied an empty table.

No sooner had we sat down than a waiter came running to our table.

"Your order pls", he said and Ryan signalled him to come to my side.

I picked the menu and searched through. I selected the cheapest food on the list.

Since he's treating me out, I must not pass my boundary.

Sir Ryan looked at me and shook his head.

"What's that? Select something better, bill on me", he said.

"No sir, I'm okay with that".

"Are you sure?", he asked and I nodded.

"Okay, get me the same thing", he said and the waiter went away.

Soon, we were served and we started eating. I started eating rather, because Sir Ryan was just poking fork into his food.

He was stealing glances at me at intervals and I began feeling uneasy.

"You know", he started and I stopped eating immediately.

"You can share anything that's bothering you with me, I mean anything at all, because a problem shared is a problem half solved", he said and I choked.

Not this topic again.....

Why is he hellbent on knowing what's wrong with me??

But do I have to hide anything from him? He might be of help. What if mum doesn't survive the delay?

But I don't want to bother him with my problems. He has much on him already...

"Sir, I don't get what you're insinuating" I said.

"The other time you came to my office, you were sad and when I demanded to know what happened, your countenance changed".

"So I wish to know now, maybe I can be of help, because if you're sad always,you won't do my work wholeheartedly", he added.

"Is that a code or what??", I thought in my mind.

"Sir, I don't think I should bother you with my problems", I replied him.

"It's nothing, I want to know".

I hesitated before speaking up.

"Sir, the thing is, my mum has been hospitalized for quite some months now."

"She's suffering from kidney deficiency and she needs a transplant and the doctor said she has to undergo the operation as soon as possible, if not, she might not survive it".

"But I don't have the money, that's the main reason I'm working here. I don't want to lose my mum", I explained sobbing.

"Is that it?", he asked and I looked up.

"What do you mean?", I asked.

"Is that what has been bothering you?", he asked again.

Is he being serious right now??.

Does he want to make jest of me? I can't believe this!.

" Wait, why can't they start the operation already?", he asked again.

"I have to deposit at least half of the money before they can commence the surgery", I replied.

" Ok, how much is the amount?".

"Seven hundred thousand pesos", I replied.

"Send me your details, I'll forward it to you so that the hospital can start the surgery as soon as possible", he said.

I couldn't believe my ears!! Just like that??

"Sir??", I called to confirm I wasn't hallucinating.

"Forward your account details to me", he repeated.

I did so immediately. I couldn't believe it when I saw a credit alert of 1 million pesos.

I almost knelt down but he quickly stopped me.

"Ellen stop it! This is a public place, you're embarrassing me".

"Sir,I don't know how to show my gratitude but I'm sure I'll be able to repay you with at least,my 3 months salary", I replied.

"That's nothing, you don't have to pay me back", he replied and I had to cover my mouth so I wouldn't scream.

"Thanks a lot sir", I replied.

" Are you done eating?", he asked and I nodded.

"Okay then, let's go", he said and we went back to the car.

The driver took us back to the company....

★RYAN★

I parked my car and headed for the door. I pressed down door knob and surprisingly, it opened.

How come??.

Did i forget to lock it beg leaving? Or did someone break into the house?

All this thoughts ran through mind as I made my way into the house. I got in and met the pillows scattered all over the place.

Someone is definitely here.

I was about going further when someone shouted.

"Taa-daa", a young voice screamed from behind.

Isn't that?....

"Jordan!!!", I called turning back. Well that's my 14-year old little sister.

"Wow!!, is this you?", I asked twirling her around.

"Yes brother ",she replied with a giggle.

"You've really grown ".

"Is mum here?", I asked.

"Yes pumpkin ", mum said coming down from the stairs.

"Mum, when did arrive?", I asked surprised.

"Two hours ago".

"You scared me, I had thought some thieves broke into the house", i said stroking Jordan's hair.

"Brother, we are spending 2 days here, I missed you a lot", Jordan said.

"Really??, that would be great", I replied and mum nodded.

I don't really think this is a good idea, mum is definitely not gonna let me rest until I fulfil her request which is for me to get married.

"Jordan, go upstairs and I also wanna go freshen up", I told her.

"Nope, it's almost time for my favourite show".

"Ok then, I'm going up", I replied and headed for the stairs.

I got into my room and sat on the bed undressing myself, I walked into the bathroom and took a quick shower.

I stepped out with water dripping off me and wore my pyjamas before exiting the room.

I got to the sitting room and was welcomed by the sweet aroma of food. It was definitely coming from the dining.

So fast??

I quickly took my seat as my stomach grumbled.

"Brother, your stomach needs food", Jordan said laughing.

After a while, we finished eating and Jordan went to her room saying she was feeling sleepy. I was about going to my room also when mum called me back.

"Ryan, I need to discuss something important with you", she said.

I sighed in frustration. I thought as much.

I sluggishly walked back and took my seat opposite her.

"Ryan, I've been drumming this into your ears since, I need to see my grandchildren, I'm getting old already. Go and get a wife for crying out loud", she said.

"Mum, I've told you, I'll get married when the time is right, for now, I'm still searching, I replied.

"When will the time ever be right, huh, tell me", she asked.

"Mum!!", I called in frustration.

"Ryan, if you don't do what I want, I would be forced to do what you don't want ", she threatened.

"Mum, give me more time", I requested.

"No time is ever enough for you!", she said.

"I'll do my best", I said and headed upstairs....

I was in my room, wondering about what Mum discussed with me.

Why would she want me to get married at this early stage of my life? How old am I?

I don't think a 29-year-old guy is too old. Besides, I don't have any lady in mind, not anyone that suits my taste.

So how does she want me to get married? All these thoughts ran through my mind as I lay on the bed.

I continued thinking until sleep took over me...