Chap 4 (Esmeray pov)

"How have you been? It's been so long since I last saw you, "

"Madam Deimos -"

"Eh! Call me Mari, we are close so stop the formality"

"My apologies. I've been good and you?"

"Good, chairwoman Ling my apologies. How have you been?"

"Madam Deimos I've been really good, as you know Diamond is getting ready for marriage"

"Lucky you. I can't seem to get this one over here to marry" she replied giving Xerxes a side eye being annoyed at the circumstances.

"I know what you mean. Please excuse me I must go. Please take care and we should catch up. Ceo Deimos"

"Chairwoman"

"So Esmeray what are you doing today? Why don't we-"

"Forgive me but I have a meeting to attend to"

"At this hour?"

"Nanna please, Ceo Ling is busy"

"Ugh. You two are so focused on the company I might even think you get off just by thinking about it"

".....*cough* I must go." I replied trying to get out of this now uncomfortable situation. Out of nowhere I got a call that the meeting with Zion was canceled.

Great now I have no excuse. I don't mind Madam Deimos but she can be a handful sometimes, even worse then my mother.

I know she heard the news based on the bright smile on her face.

"I assume the meeting is canceled?"

"Unfortunately yes."

"Good now come inside with us. I know you ate but I'm sure you have space for dessert."

As happy as Madam Deimos was with the situation I was definitely not. I have known her about the same time I knew Xerxes. And even after our one sided relationship ended she kept tabs on me.

Deep down I always wanted to be a part of her family but after the death of my father my main priority was the company.

Her husband passed a few years ago. Leaving everything to her and Xerxes.

"So tell me how is the company?"

"It's good."

"That's good to hear. Oh no. Xerxes I forgot my wallet please bring it won't you?"

"*sigh* sure"

"Good now that we are alone. May I speak freely?

"That all depends, Madam Deimos"

"Ceo Ling I need you to marry Xerxes. He is the only grandchild I have with my only son. And you know his father passed two years ago. His mother died at birth. There is no one to carry on the Deimos company"

"Why are you asking me? I am not fit, our company's are basically rivals. Whatever we had in the past is gone"

"Look me in the eyes and tell me you dont care about him"

"Madam Deimos... I in fact.. give zero fucks about Ceo Deimos" I don't know what she was expecting but at my response the hope in her eyes dried.

But it's true. I don't care about him, not once did I ever care about him. The reason why I talked to him was for the sake of my father. It was his request to get close to him.

Right after his death I stoped the act. I told him off and although it may have been the wrong move. Now he hates me.

I don't blame him, after all the only thing I care about is money.

"Please excuse me, I must go"

"Yes of course." She replied smiling not trying to hold me back.

"Did you say something?"

"Of course not, she got a call."

This week has been stressful and I need something to distract myself. So I went to my place and set the mood.

Now at rhw comfort of my own place I showered and changed into some red panties with a white t-shirt. Lighting some candles I played some music then turning the red Led lights on. There's just something about red lights that Mmh...I can't describe the feeling but let's say it makes me a thirsty and not for water.

I have been craving some sort of action for the past week. But where will I get pleasure if not from myself.

I laid in bed touching myself slowly. Licking my fingers then rubbing my nipples.No thought at all of who but just someone sucking them good. As much as it feels good I need more. So taking a pillow I sat on top rocking back and forth. The sensation of my panties becoming wetter turned me on more.

Right when the best part was coming I got a damn phone call from Zion.

"H-hello?"

"Esmeray, I have some news. It's about your mother"

Just a few hours ago I was with her and even when I asked about her health all she said was "good". Good? This women has been lying to me the entire time.

"Lady-"

"Where is my mother!?"

"I am here...what's the matter Esmeray?"

"You have bone cancer?" I expressed my words holding back tears.

"Ho-how did you find out?"

"That's the first thing you ask?"

"Esmeray please calm down"

"When were you planning-"

"I wasn't..I have been getting treatments. Esmeray please do not make this a big deal."

"Mother you are slowly dying"

"Am I? I was diagnosed a few weeks ago. I am waiting for your sister's wedding to pass. Please do not say a word?"

She is dying and still wants to play it off? I always knew her as stubborn but this is something else. Even as she is fading away she cares about other people.

She was always like that. My father would give us reasons why he fell for her. Aside from the company my mother was his main priority.

"I will only keep this a secret until the marriage but right after you are telling her"

"I promise I will"

Promises after promises is all ive been surrounded with but they're all lies. I know my mother and if theres one thing i know fkr certain is that shell play the "I forgot" card.

"...Ceo Deimos, we need to meet again"