Naughty Ceo’s Secret
Chapter 54

I can't believe I kicked Jezz out like that. I never stand up to my sister, or my family at all for that matter. I've always just taken their verbal abuse.

Then I moved out here. I got dumped, and my mother wasn't there for me like usual. I pulled myself out of that slump with the help of Marc and Kendra. My real family.

Tost all of that weight, and changed my lifestyle to be healthier. Even losing 100 pounds didn't make my mother love me. It didn't make my sister any nicer. But it made me happier, and healthier. That's what really matters.

It took me a while to realize that. Which is why I cut back a lot of contact with my family. Except for Jed. I never stood up to any of them, I just. stopped giving them so many opportunities to tear me down.

I just did it though. I stood up for myself. I told my sister to get out of here, and not come back.

Jezzlyn even thought I was joking at first. I practically had to force her out of here. She complained the entire time about it too. Of course. Wouldn't expect anything less from the spoiled princess.

"I can't believe that you did that." Jed said once I plopped down on my couch.

"I feel like we should celebrate or something." Marc said

'Your sister is evil." Kendra muttered.

Jed laughed

"Yeah she is. She's always been like that too." He said.

"I can't believe your family dynamic." Kendra said. "I would never talk to my little sister, or brother like that." She said.

"You have a little brother?" Jed asked her.

Here we go.

"Yeah, and sister. They're twins. Just turned 18." Kendra said.

"Really? Got any pictures?" Jed asked.

Kendra looked up at him with a frown.

"I am not showing you pictures of my little sister." She stated.

"That's great, because I would rather see the pictures of your brother." He replied.

Kendra blinked at Jed for a few moments.

"You're gay?" She asked.

Jed laughed.

"I don't believe in labels. I like everyone, but I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy guys more. It's just so cute watching them get all flustered." He said. "Gross." I muttered

Hearing my little brother talk like that.. Ew.

"Well, my little brother isn't into guys. I don't think." Kendra muttered

"I bet I could convince him to give it a try." Jed said

Kendra scoffed.

"Okay!" I said cutting everyone off. "I just want to relax." I said.

"Movie?" Kendra offered.

"That actually sounds great." I said.

Kendra grabbed the remote, and sat next to me on the couch.

"Something scary." Marc said.

"I'll go make some popcorn." Jed offered.

I leaned my head on Kendra's shoulder. I might not have the best mom and dad. Or the best sister. I might not be perfect, or have a perfect life. But I really do have some great friends.

"Opal."

*******

What was that?

"Oooppall!!"

Ugh how annoying

"Op, wake your a*s up."

My eyes popped open to see Marc standing over me. I'm still on the couch with Kendra, who is alseep leaning on Jed. Jed is also asleep, snoring away. I had to giggle at the two of them. "Should we wake them, or get pictures first?" I asked in a whisper.

"Nah, let them sleep. I already got the pictures!

"Marc said.

I giggled as Marc helped me to my feet.

"I woke you up so that we could celebrate like old times." He told me.

"Old times?" I asked.

"Yeah, with this." He said.

Marc held up a perfectly rolled blunt in front of my face.

When we were teenagers, Marc and I used to smoke often.

We used to have a lot of fun skipping cla*s, or hanging out after school. We were a couple of pot heads. Until I started dating a guy that didn't like it.

I smiled at Marc, and we walked back to my bedroom. I opened up the window in my room that has a bench in front of it. Then I sat down. Marc immediately light up the blunt.

"I still can't believe you kicked your sister out like that. Even if you did tell her to call next time before showing up." He teased.

"Yeah well, if she calls then I can tell her not to come, or that I'm busy." I said

"True, but we both know that if Jezz wants to come, she will." Marc replied.

I sighed. I know that Marc is right. I've always been such a push over for my family. I never tell them how I feel, never say anything about the way they treat me.

Today was different though. For the first time I stood up to my sister. I kicked her out of my apartment. I might not have been as mean as my friends and brother hoped I would be, but.. I still did it. "You've been so confident lately. It's really nice to see Op." Marc told me.

I shrugged.

"I lost a lot of weight. I should be. Right?" I asked with a smile.

Marc shook his head at me.

"I didn't mean it that way, and I don't think you losing weight had anything to do with this." He said.

"Huh?" I asked.

"Don't get me wrong, you do seem a bit happier since losing weight. Although, I suspect that a lot of that has to do with you cutting off from your parents." He muttered.

What is Marc getting at exactly?

"You were still shy though. Still too timid. Still kept your head down. Until the last few weeks." He said

The last few weeks?

"It just seems like since you got promoted that you've been. a lot more confident. Happier. Less willing to deal with people's sh.it." He told me.

"I... have?" I asked.

Mare nodded, and passed me the blunt.

"I thought it was just your promotion at first. You were pis.sed to the max about it, but I thought that maybe you just settled in. Now I think it's something else." He said with a sly smile. "Like what?" I asked him.

"Like the mega hot boss you have. Ya know, the one you've been fucking." Mare teased.

My face heated instantly. Does Marc have a point? Has being around Kenzo had an affect on me? On my confidence?

Honestly, I'm not sure. I don't feel much more confident then I did before. Although.. I've never stood up to my sister like that. I would be lying if I said I haven't been a bit happier since being with Kenzo either. Maybe not over this last week, but. Before that, when he was flirting with me, doing things to me in his office, our date.. All of that had me feeling more special than I ever have before.

Maybe Kenzos Dom side is rubbing off on me? I mean, I'm not a Dom, definitely more of a Sub. Maybe it's Kenzo's own confidence that is rubbing off on me. Or maybe his confidence in me just gives me more.

Or maybe being looked at by Kenzo Suzuki's intense black eyes was what did it.

"Maybe you're right, but I don't know." I told my friend.

"I can't believe you've been fucking your boss though. And didn't tell Kendra and me." He complained.

I rolled my eyes.

“I wasn't really sure what was going on. Honestly, I'm still not. Being with Kenzo is.. so much different than any relationship I've ever been in. He is different." I said.

"Is that such a bad thing? I mean, the guys you've dated in the past are all a bunch of fu.cking douche bags. Maybe it's a good thing you're trying something different." Marc offered.

I sighed

"I don't know Marc. I really like Kenzo. Like. a lot. I'm just not sure that he wants me." I admitted

Marc laughed, hard

"Please. I met the guy one time, and it is extremely clear that he wants you Opal. If it was just about sex, he would be done with you by now. He definitely wouldn't be coming into your apartment, or delt with Jed. And he would have taken Jezz home last night, and not you." He told me.

"You have a point. Kenzo says he cares. He does things that make me feel like he does. He's so different than I expected a CEO to be, and when it's just him and I... I don't know, he makes me feel like we are the only people in the world. Like I'm the only person he sees. And he listens to me. That is extremely important." I said.

"So what's the problem?" Marc asked.

I passed Marc the blunt as I thought about how to answer.

"A few things. For one, I'm not sure if I can fit the expectations of the kind of relationship Kenzo wants. I think that I can. I like the things we do, but.. The biggest issue is that it seems Kenzo doesn't want anyone at work to know about us." I said. "He is a very important person Opal." Marc told me.

"I know." I replied. "I understand that. I don't expect Kenzo to shout from the rooftops that he loves me or anything. I just.. I don't want to be a secret. We can remain professional, and still.. I don't know, be public I guess. don't want to be some kind of dirty secret. Is that so wrong?" I asked my best friend.

Marc shook his head as he passed me back the blunt.

"Not at all. Sounds like the two of you need to have a conversation." He said.

"I don't know about that. Maybe I should just give up.

Kenzo has been a real as.shole all week. And then everything last night with Jezz. He totally let her be all over him, and I'm still mad about it. I told him I needed some time to think before he brought me home today." I said. Marc laughed.

"You know what you should do?" He asked.

"What?" I replied.

"Play hard to get. If Kenzo really likes you, really wants something serious with you, then he will work for it. You just gotta wait it out. Tease him. Give him the cold shoulder. Ya know, things that you've not really done before." He told me. I frowned at him.

"Don't give me that look. The moment you start to like a guy, you settle for anything he wants. You're too compliant.

Give this one hell for once. Let's see how much he really likes you." Marc said.

I guess he has a point. That must be the Sub in me. Stupid Kenzo always being right about me. How can someone who just met me a few weeks ago know me so well? "Alright, fine. I'll give it a shot." I said.

Hopefully I don't get in too much trouble for doing this with Kenzo. I don't imagine being patient is a quality a Dom possess. Maybe that'll be a good thing though.

Marc and I chatted while we smoked. Once our blunt was gone, Marc left my room. He told me that he would wake Jed to go to bed, and sleep on the floor so that Kendra could take the couch. I changed into some pajama's and crawled into bed.

I pulled my phone out for the first time since I've been home. I have a few missed calls from Mom. Jezz probably cried to her the moment she got home.

I also have a text from Kenzo.

Mr. Suzuki: I hope you are having a good night kitten.

Call me any time if you want.

I smiled as I read over it. Should I call him? Or should I do what Marc said, and play hard to get?

I decided just to text him.

Me: I had a very relaxed afternoon after I kicked Jezz out. Kendra and Marc stayed, and we all watched movies together. I'm in bed now though.

I should probably put my phone down instead of waiting for a text back. Just as I was about to set it on my bedside table, it dinged.

Mr. Suzuki: What kind of movies did you watch?

I smiled as I typed my reply.

I guess this is as hard to get as I can be.