All Chapters of So Long, Mr. CEO. I'm Now With Your Brother : Chapter 31 - Chapter 40

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Reunited

ROXANNE The doorbell rang. Kylian who was dressing to go out to God-knows-where, since he wouldn't tell me where exactly he was going to, and I exchanged glances. "Is that your date? The person you're going to see?" I didn't bother to hide my accusation. He chuckled, unperturbed by the accusation, "you don't want me. Yet you don't want others to want me? That's cute though." He caressed my face, before going to answer the door.I eye rolled, partly annoyed at myself for acting up like I was his wife.He was right. I had told him I didn't want such relationship between us, but now I was expecting him to tell me where he was going to and hoping it wouldn't be to go see some woman, possibly the one owner of that pair of pink panties I'd seen in his bathroom my first day here. "Mrs. Robertson?"Pulled out of my thoughts to turn a furrowed gaze to the door, "mom?"She walked in, carrying Ethan and it wasn't until I neared her that I saw she was breathing heavily."Mommy!" Ethan stret

Curious Or Jealous?

ROXANNE "This is what Kylian and I have been discussing, mom," I broke the short silence that had enveloped the room, "he actually brought it up. He said you need to leave your job and your apartment.""Oh." Mom blinked, saying nothing."You know this mean you can't step feet outside this building for the main time, Mrs. Robertson. Just like you're officially no longer working for Josh and his mother. And you can't go home to get your stuff. You have to let whatever you have in that apartment go.""What?" Mom squeaked her disbelief. "But...""Mom, your life is more important than any personal belongings. Moreover, you don't really have much."Mom gave me a look.I heaved a sigh, feeling for her, "mom, please. This is for your own good. Those people chasing you might know where you live and will be coming for you there."Ethan shifted in my arms sleepily, he rubbed a small hand over his eyes and let out a hiccupy yawn. I placed a hand on his back, caressing in circles to help him ease

Josh Calls

ROXANNEIt's been an hour since I left mom sitting alone in that living room all by herself, of not knowing whether she was interested in food or anything.I was staring at that picture for the thousandth time, trying to tell myself it wasn't him. While other part of me was pissed at me for my stupid obsession over a life that didn't concern me. Wasn't I the one who had told him to continue frolicking with other women? In my words, I'd used the word 'fuck'. So even if it was him, he had every right to do whatever he wanted with Sandra Sawyers. Not my business. We weren't even an item, I thought in self-irritation.I turned off my phone, forcing my attention away from the new. Seeing Ethan was still deeply asleep, I rose myself from the bed and headed out to the living room. I heard mom's voice talking on the phone. Her tone caught my attention, drawing perplexity from me."I took him." Mom was telling whoever it was on the other end of the line. She waited a beat, her expression a

Their Plan

VANESSA "No." Roxanne uttered coldly, "we'll deal with this legally." Then she ended the call.For a moment, no one said anything. Patricia and Josh exchanged glances, then their eyes rounded on me. Chalking nerves and a bit of fear, I put on my haughtiest of stare, "what?""Are you sure you didn't touch your son?" Patricia asked, repeating the same question for the second time. "Yes, babe," Josh's tone was careful not to accuse, "are you sure?""Are you guys questioning me?" A perfectly carved brow arched, "wait. You guys don't believe me?" I feigned hurt, especially at Josh who squirmed. Patricia shifted uncomfortably, looking at her son. "It's not that. But she said she has evidence. We need to know what the evidence is. To just understand so in case Roxanne...""We are here worried over Roxanne like she has some kind of connection or wealth to intimidate us? Have you forgotten who she is?" I made sure they heard my emphasis on 'she'. Josh drew a breath. "We can easily squas

Morning In The Penthouse

ROXANNE It was the next morning. Kylian hadn't returned home yesterday and though it had taken all of my will, I was glad I didn't call him. He was an adult and could very well do whatever the hell he wanted. I was making breakfast for everyone this morning. Because I had no idea the room Kylian had assigned mom, or the condition it was in, I had to give mom one of the guest rooms to sleep in. The boy had no change of clothes and his favorite cereal was unavailable. I just hoped he would agree to having this breakfast of scrambled eggs, strawberry pancakes and apple juice. Maybe I should call him and ask him to get some fresh clothes, Ethan's favorite cereal and milk when he was coming.That would sting my pride, but I would tell him it was a debt, and I'd pay back. It was time to find a job so Ethan's responsibilities wouldn't have to fall on him. If only he wouldn't be too busy, I thought derisively, to answer when I called. The womanizing jerk! Sandra Sawyers must be thinkin

A Mother's Fears

ROXANNE "Does pasta and meatballs sounds good or we should have rice and salmon?" It was almost dinnertime on that same day. Mom and I were having a mindless that had gradually shifted to talks of what to have for the night. The fridge was fully stocked and even the pantry. So whatever we wanted to eat would be available. Ethan was playing with his set of toys in the living room, and loving the new crocs he'd been wearing since morning.My mind would stray to Kylian from time to time, wondering where he was and when he would be home. I appreciated his gift but after thinking hard and deep, I knew the attraction I felt towards him needed to stop and while I hadn't told mom yet, I had decided I was going to give his gift back to him. Expensive gifts, as I've come to learn, were for lovers and romantic partners, even close, loved family members or a dearest friend. I fell into neither of these categories.I was the girl he was helping finding her identity and he had told me himself

Confirming Her Suspicions

ROXANNE "Good evening," Ethan copied my greeting, getting up from his toys. His gaze slid over to Ethan, the warm amusement reached his eyes before it curved his lips. "Good evening, Ethan. How are you?""I'm fine, you?" Ethan asked back as serious as a five year old could muster. He nodded, almost breaking into a laugh, "I'm fine too.""Thank you for the gifts. All of us loved them." By 'all of us', he meant me, himself and mom. "Mommy even cried when she opened the sparkly bracelet."Little kids and their blabbermouth. "Is that so?" He turned his gaze on me, a teasing glint in his eyes. I cleared my throat, looked away from him to Ethan. "Let's gather your toys, and put them back. Have you bathed and changed." "I don't have pajamas." Ethan stated.I guess Kylian had forgotten pajamas. "Don't worry, we will...""I apologize for that. I forgot." He whipped out his phone, and began typing fast on it. A sudden surprising wave of anger blew through me. He hadn't picked mat of my

Job At An Ice Cream Parlor

ROXANNE The afternoon was bright, with the sun bearing down gently — as though it was in a good mood, not wanting to scorch the skin of whoever walked beneath its beam. However, it was hot enough to have my throat dry and Ethan crying for ice cream just as soon as we stepped out of the vehicle.Kylian walked calmly behind us. His presence looming like a bodyguard. We were going shopping. Kylian believed there were more things Ethan needed. More clothes. More footwear. Toys, books and video games for kids.I had fought with him on that, but he'd disregarded my protests.Ethan now had his own room. Kylian had singlehandedly painted and constructed and prepared a room in the penthouse. By the time he was done, the room had turned from a clean, bare room with fresh white paint to a sky blue with splatters of white, and designs of animated characters on the walls. A bed he had made himself, suitable for a boy of Ethan's age was now in the middle of his new room. Ethan had decided to h

Over Lunch

ROXANNE "Do you like this one?" Kylian held out a pair of small red converse that cost more than a week's salary of my new job. I had tried to stop Kylian from getting Ethan expensive stuff, but he wouldn't listen. And Ethan was all too enjoying the attention. Our carts — two big ones — were full and Kylian was still buying. All Ethan had to do was look at an item, he would ask if the boy liked it and wanted it. Sometimes, he wouldn't ask. He would just assumed that because Ethan looked at it, the boy wanted it.So, I left them to their thing and just followed.Once we were done, and everywhere was paid for, we entered the car and drove off, going back home. My phone rang. It was mom."Hey, mom.""Are you guys on your way back?""Yes, mom." I replied."Okay. Please, can you get some carrots and basil for me? I'm trying to make lunch.""Please could we stop at the market and get carrots and basil for mom?" I covered the speaker of the phone to ask Kylian."Tell her not to bother.

Going To See The Doctor

ROXANNE"You could've let me start my job today." I whined, climbing into the passenger side.Yes, I was anticipating going on this drive to meet — though unplanned — with this doctor who had chosen to save my life six years ago. But the first job I'd gotten was about to fly out the window. Kylian spared me a look that made me feel foolish, and proceeded to give me a small, amused shake of his head. "What?" A frown imprinted itself on my forehead without invitation, I strapped myself in. "You're about to find your place in the Gilmore family and you're thinking about a job that pays pitiful salary compared to your position as a Gilmore."While he had a point, I countered, "it's an honest job, Kylian. And yes, I'm not disputing my possible place in the Gilmore family. But I don't want to get ahead of myself. What if whatever happened was something that can not legally be undone? What if my share, if I turn out to be part of the Gilmore, is long gone? That Vanessa and her parents hav

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