Naughty Ceo’s Secret
Chapter 46

It's Monday morning, and I'm a nervous wreck.

After texting Kenzo yesterday, I didn't hear from him for hours. When I did, it was past 9 p.m. All Kenzo said was that he was glad I made it home safe, that he found someone to watch my apartment, that Ben would be here in the morning to pick me up, and to go to bed. Then he hung up. Just like that. Like there was nothing else to talk about. It kind of hurt my feelings. I thought that we would have had a longer conversation. I don't even know who is going to be watching my apartment, or if I get to meet them.

I ended up over thinking things like usual, causing me to get little sleep. Then I got out of bed early to make myself look extra nice today. I left my hair down, in thick light red waves. I wore a royal blue pencil skirt that goes down to my knees. Paired with a white short sleeved blouse that has a high neckline.

Ben was there to pick me up like Kenzo said. Although, Kenzo was not with him. I was not dropped off at the back door, like Ben usually does. Instead, I was dropped off at the front like everyone else.

I'm not sure why that made me feel uneasy, but here I am.

In the elevator. Feeling uneasy.

When the elevator finally made it to my floor, I took a deep breath before exiting. Then I made my way back to my office. Kenzo's office door is open. So, I dropped my bag in my chair, and walked into his office

Kenzo is sitting at his desk going over some papers.

"Good morning sir." I said cheerfully.

"Good morning Opal." Kenzo replied flatly.

Opal.. not kitten? I mean, I guess we are at work.

"Uhm, h-how did you sleep Hast ni-"

"Opal, please run and grab me a cup of coffee. From the break room is fine. I also need you to take these files down to the advertisement floor." He said interrupting me.

Kenzo didn't look up at all as he held out a stack of papers.

I walked over to grab them from him. Still, he didn't look up at me.

I'm confused.. Is it just me, or is something different?

"Is there something you need?" Kenzo asked when I didn't move.

Yeah, some fucking attention.

"No sir, I will get your coffee right away." I said as I rushed out of the room.

What the hell was that about? Kenzo always looks up at me when I greet him. He doesn't usually interrupt me like that either. And he was being so dismissive. Maybe he's been really busy this morning?

I shouldn't look too much into it. I'll just get him his coffee, and take those papers where he needs. Kenzo is still a CEO, he still has a lot of work to do. I'm sure things will get back to normal later.

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Okay, so I was wrong. It did not get better later. As the day went on Kenzo continued to treat me the same. He kept things strictly business.

Honestly, I'm not sure why it bothers me. I mean, I am his secretary, we do have a job to do. I shouldn't be looking so much into this, but.. I can't help it.

Kenzo never failed to do small things before. He would tease me, even during office hours. Kenzo would at the very least look at me, smile at me, acknowledge me. He hasn't done any of that today.

I miss his intense black eyes, and those small smiles from him.

Kenzo hasn't actually looked me in the face all day. He has me run errands around the building, make calls for him, all the normal things. Something is off though. Usually Kenzo would look at me in the least. Maybe he's just swamped.. I don't know though, he doesn't have much more going on today than normal. Is it maybe something else?

Did I. do something? If I did, what though? I did everything Kenzo told me to over the weekend, and today. Did I forget something? "Hey you."

I looked up to see Eric standing in front of my desk with a smile on his face.

"Hey." I said.

"You ready for lunch? Unless you're too busy again today?"

He asked.

I looked behind me at Kenzo's closed door. Another off thing. Since I've been his secretary Kenzo usually keeps his door open unless he's in a meeting, or something similar.

All day its been closed, unless he comes out for some reason, or calls me in to ask something of me.

I looked back at Eric. I'm really not feeling hungry. Maybe I should just tell Eric no-

My thoughts were interrupted by Kenzo's office door opening.

"Opal, could you please" Kenzo stopped abruptly when he noticed Eric.

"Mr. Suzuki, hello. How are you?" Eric asked politely.

Kenzo gave Eric a hard look. One that is usual for him.

Hopefully Eric knows that already, and doesn't take it personally:

"Fine thanks. What are you doing here?" Kenzo asked.

"Just came to see if Opal wanted lunch. There's a food truck outside that I think she'll like." Eric replied.

Kenzo narrowed his eyes at Eric. Tension grew in the room.

Oh no.. This is starting to get awkward.

"Uh, I'm not that hungry Eric, but than-"

"Go to lunch. I will see you after." Kenzo interrupted me to say.

My eyes snapped up to him.

"But-" I tried, but was interrupted again.

"Go Opal. You need to eat." Kenzo said.

Then he walked into his office, and closed his door behind him.

Why do I feel so weird about this? I think that Kenzo knew I was always having lunch with Eric. It's not like it's a big deal. Yet.. this feels weird. Like I'm doing something that I know Kenzo won't like, even though he's the one that told me to go. "Well, you ready?"

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"Okay so this burrito was totally worth it." I said before taking another bite.

Eric chuckled

"I'm surprised you didn't get a salad." He said

I shrugged

"I'll just eat one for dinner, and go to the gym tonight." I said

"What gym you go to? Maybe we could start working out together." Eric offered.

"I don't know if you would want me a gym buddy. I don't go as often as I should anymore, and when I do it's late at night." I said.

"Figures." Eric mumbled.

"Huh?" I asked.

What does that mean?

"Nothing." Eric said shaking his head.

Okay? Is everyone acting weird today, or is just me? First Kenzo giving me the cold shoulder, and now Eric saying things that don't make sense.

I wonder why Kenzo is acting so weird though. It can't just be me. I mean, it's not like I was expecting Kenzo to treat me like we're a couple here. I understand that we need to be professional.

Just.

At the very least, I thought that things would be the same.

Kenzo wasn't this standoffish before the Pet Store. He would bring me to his office, give me the slightest bits of attention. None of that has happened today.

"What's on your mind Op?" Eric asked me.

I shrugged.

"Nothing much." I lied.

I can't exactly tell him that I fu.cked our boss, and now he's giving me the cold shoulde-

Oh my god..

Is that what it is? Kenzo got what he wanted from me, and now its all over? We had s.ex, spent the night together.. He got me a new phone, and posted some kind of body gaurd to my apartment. Why would he do all of that if he was just going to be done with me after?

Oh man, I feel like I'm going to be sick. I'm such an idiot. I should have known this would happen. I knew that Kenzo only made me his secretary to fu.ck me.

"You sure? You look kinda. upset." Eric said gently.

"Can I ask you something while also being very vague?" asked him.

"Sure." He replied with a smile.

"I was recently seeing someone. It was a bit unexpect, but we ended up sleeping together. Ever since then.. things have been weird between us. Do you think that I did something wrong?" I asked

Eric scrunched his face up.

"Acting weird how?" He asked.

What should I say.?

"Well, he's been kind of standoffish. Giving me the cold shoulder almost. I'm confused.. Do you think that he only wanted to sleep with me?" I asked

Eric gave me a soft, but sad smile. That doesn't seem promising. Great, just great.

"Look Opal, I care about you, so I won't lie. It does sound like maybe he got what he wanted, and now he's done with you. I'm really sorry." He said sounding genuine.

I should have guessed this would happen.

"I don't know though Opal, It could be anything." Eric said.

"You're such an amazing, and beautiful woman. Anyone would be stupid to lose you." He said.

I gave him a small smile.

"Thanks Eric." I said.

I should have known that something like this was a possibility with Kenzo. After all of those rumors.. ones I just made true. God, I am such a fool.

I'll just have to chin up, and do my job, no matter how much my chest hurts.