XII - Tempt Me, I Dare You

The feeling of someone hugging me was the first thing I noticed when I woke up. A smile formed on my lips as I saw the heavenly and peaceful sight of my three years old son, Acrion sleeping beside me. I couldn't deny the fact that he looks so much like his dad. A baby version of Noah. Someone who who new Noah wouldn't probably think twice about Acrion's father the moment that they see him. The resemblance isn't just something that can easily denied.

My thought was cut when I heard my cellphone ringing. Who would call me this early? It's only six in the morning.

"Hello?"

"Honey…" It's my dad.

"What's wrong, dad?" I am bothered by the tone of their voice. It sounds like he is about to tell me something that would crush my world.

"What is it, dad? Is there a problem?" I asked again for the second time.

"It is regarding the company, Braelle." What's wrong? I am sure my dad wouldn't call me all the way from the Philippines to Greece if the problem isn't that serious.

"Come on, dad. Tell me," I said.

"Someone's taking over the company," dad answered. There, he finally said it. But, what? Did I heard it right? Or did I misheard what he had said?

"What? How is that possible? That's our company. Our family's company!" I can't help but get frustrated. How did that happen? The last time I checked, we are still the owner of the company. We are still the sole owner of the company.

"Do you remember when your lolo got involved in a political scandal? Almost all of the investors withrawed their shares. No one wanted to invest in a sinking company that's why me and your mom decided to to loan money. We thought we can save the company from bancruptcy but we were wrong. Now, someone has bought almost all of our shares." Dad answered.

Caroline Co. Is very dear to me. Not only for me but for our family. The company is almost my sister! Then now, someone's taking over it?

"And now someone's taking over our company, huh?" I said with a hint of sarcasm. Like, what the fuck? I started training for our company at a very young age. I didn't train for years and all my plan for the company will get ruined just because someone has already the majority of shares.

"He agreed that you willl be the Vice President, honey." Vice President? What the fuck? I didn't spent amost half of my life training for the company just to sit in the position of the Vice President.

"Miss, the new CEO wants you in his office," my former secretary said. Me and my son needed to go here in the Philippines to help my mom and dad settle the issues.

How I hate that new CEO. I hate that man or woman even if I still don't know who that fucker or bitch is.

Pagpasok ko sa loob ng dating opisina ni dad na dating Presidente ng kumpanya bago ako ay hindi ko maiwasang magulat nang makita kung sino ang nasa loob non.

As I enter the CEO's office, I couldn't help but get shocked as I stare at the man standing inside. How I wish Greg is here with me. May the Lord guide me.

How the hell…

Noel Orion Archimedes Harisson Castellane

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

"I-its you," I said unbelievably

"We met again, Miss Vice President," he said with a smirk formed on his lips.

It was the man who broke me years ago. The man who caused the deep scar in my heart and soul. The father of my son.. Suddenly, anger gushed through my veins. How dare he get our company?

"Yes, it's me, Mr. CEO," I answered with a smile that almost formed a smirk on my face. Suddenly, an idea popped on my mind. I think I know what should I do next. You want to play, huh? Fine.

I walked near him then leaned on the table in front of where he is seated. I grabbed his nape and kissed him forcefully. Not so long after that, I felt him responding to my kisses. We are already on the middle of kissing hungrily when I felt his hands roaming around my body. I can't help but laugh in my head. I'll play the game like how you like it to be played.

He was already caressing my waist but before he could do more on my body, I pulled back. I moved my lips near his right ear then whispered, "You think I'll surrender myself to you after knowing that you now have the ownership of our company, huh? Fool."

After that, I stood and was ready to have my exit when an arm wrapped tightly around me. I felt him at my back, his lips near my left ear. I fealt him breathing against my nape.

We stayed in that position for seconds before he whispered, "And when you surrender yourself to me, you will be no longer be the Vice President." That made me stunned. No, I can't lose my position.That's the only thing I can hold onto right now.

He continued whispering, "Go on, tempt me. I dare you."