Naughty Ceo’s Secret
Chapter 79

The interview wrapped up, and I was asked to grab a few things for Kenzo. It took me much longer than I thought it would. It's been over a half an hour since Kenzo's been done. Maybe we can talk on the way back. I'm starting to feel bad for jumping to conclusions. Kenzo should feel bad too though. He could have talked to me about.. whatever is going on. I just made it to Kenzo's dressing room. The door is cracked open. Which is great because my hands are full.

"You did great on the interview."

That's GG's voice. Why is she in there alone with Kenzo?

"Yup." Kenzo replied with a clipped tone.

"Your grandfather will be happy to hear that you're seeing someone. He did have me ask that question knowing you would say yes. Even though, we all know it's a lie. You did good Mr. Suzuki." She said with a giggle. "What-" Kenzo started to talk, but..

I dropped everything in my hands drawing attention to myself. I bent down to start picking stuff up when Kenzo came to the door.

"Op-"

"Don't." I cut him off.

Kenzo got down on his knees to help me gather up the papers and other gifts given to me for him. I snatched what he had from his hands, and hurried to pick up the rest. Tears are filling my eyes.

I'm so stupid. One small comment... One look at those black eyes.. And I fell for it again. Kenzo wasn't serious about me. It was all a show. All fake for this stupid interview.

"Opal, what you just heard between GG and I was-" Kenzo tried, but I don't want to do it anymore.

"I don't care." I said softly.

"Opal-" Kenzo tried again.

"I said I don't care." I said louder.

My eyes snapped up to Kenzo's. I'm trying to chose anger over sadness, but it's not helping to hold back these tears.

"Kenzo, she said she doesn't care. Let's let her be." GG said.

Yeah, let me be. I've made enough of a fool out of myself today. I'm not sure how I can even face Kenzo for the rest of the day.

I stood up with all of the papers, and other gifts that I dropped. I shoved them to Kenzo who had stood up with me. I smoothed out my skirt, and took in a shaky breath.

"I'm taking the rest of the day off." I stated.

Then I turned around to leave.

"What? Opal, you can't just-"

Kenzo was cut off by me walking through a door that said exit. Thankfully, it came out to where Ben is parked. Ben gave me a strange look. I shook my head at him, and walked around the building. I just want to go home now. I want to sleep. I want today to be over.

Why did Kenzo have to look at me when he said all of that? I really thought he meant it. That the last few days had just been some kind of misunderstanding.

No. The truth is, Kenzo has been playing some kind of game this whole time with me. I don't know why, and I don't get what this game is. I just know that I'm tired of it.

Kenzo only did that for the cameras. I'm sure people will be gossiping about if he was looking at said lover in the background. I was just a pawn in all this.

I still don't understand why his grandfather would have GG ask a personal question like that either. I guess Kenzo knows, since he answered it the way he was supposed to. I wonder if Beck knows too. All that talk about me needing to be patient.. Yeah right. Patient for what?

I'm getting a headache from all of this.

"Opal?"

My blood froze at the sound of that voice.

What the hell is he doing here? This isn't his part of town. His firm isn't near here at all.

I looked up and swallowed the lump in my throat.

"Brad." I mumbled.

Brad. My ex. The one who cheated on me with his secretary. I need to get out of here. Walking away alone was a really bad idea.

Brad looked me up and down with a pleased smile.

"I almost didn't recognize you. You've lost weight." He said.

It feels disgusting having his eyes all over me like that.

"Yup." I said.

"You look really great. How have you been?" He asked.

"I've been fine thanks." I said.

I tried to walk passed Brad, but he grabbed my arm, and spun me around. Fear struck inside of me. All the memories of the things he used to do to me came rushing back. I can already feel myself start to shake. "You're supposed to ask how I am too." He said teasingly. "But I don't care." I replied.

I hope that my voice sounds strong, and not shaky.

Brad chuckled.

"Don't be like that Op. We have a lot of good times together." He said.

"Like when you cheated on me? How is Tracy?" I asked snidely.

Or all the other things you did...

"Fired her." Brad said dismissively. "What are you doing right now? Let me take you out for some food." He said.

Panic pushed through me. I have to get away from him. Hopefully he'll take no for an answer for once.

"I'm in the midd-"

"She's busy." Someone interrupted us.

I was yanked from Brad's hold, and pulled into the hard chest of Kenzo Suzuki. I looked up at Kenzo. He's glaring daggers at Brad.

I've never been so happy to see him.

"Uh, you know this guy Op?" Brad asked.

"Yeah, he's my bos-"

"I'm her boyfriend. Who the fu.ck are you?" Kenzo interrupted me.

I frowned at Kenzo.

Brad clicked his tongue as he looked Kenzo up and down. He chuckled, but it held no amusement.

"Really? What does a guy like you want with someone like Opal?" He asked.

My jaw dropped. I heard the smack before I felt the sting to my palm. I slapped a hand over my mouth as I gasped.

Oh my god, I hit him. Over something so stupid. I should have just walked away. Now I've done it.

"What the fu.ck Opal?" Brad seethed.

"I-I-I'm s-s-s-s-"

Brad took a step towards me. Kenzo moved me behind him as he took a step towards Brad. Kenzo is much taller, and has a lot more muscle. Brad would be stupid to fight him.

I gripped onto the back of Kenzo's suit jacket. Breathing is becoming harder. I squeezed my eyes shut as I gripped onto Kenzo harder.

"You're no fu.cking different then when I had you. Might be prettier, but just as fu.cking stupid." Brad seethed.

"Watch what the fu.ck you say." Kenzo warned dangerously.

Brad scoffed.

"You still livin' in that same apartment Op-"

Brad didn't get to finish his sentence, because Kenzo threw his fist into Brad's face. Brad went tumbling back. Kenzo looks like he's ready to throw another fist. Brad has blood coming out of his nose already.

I grabbed onto Kenzo's fist as my tears finally sprung free. Kenzo turned to me, and I started shaking my head. I can't let this happen because of me.

"P-p-p-please.. c-c-can w-we j-j-just g-g-g-go.." I stuttered out.

"Listen to your girl bro. She knows from personal-"

"I suggest you shut your fu.cking mouth right now before I don't listen to her." Kenzo interrupted.

Kenzo pulled me into his chest and started to rub my back. He kissed the top of my head, and that was my undoing. Today was too much. Sobs started to wrack my body.

"Ben, please take Opal to the car and wait for me." Kenzo said softly.

I was passed off to Ben. I'm still sobbing like the damn mess I am.

"If I ever find out you bother Opal again, getting your a.ss kicked will be the last thing you need to worry about." I heard Kenzo say.

I tired to ignore everything else as Ben walked me to the car. I stared at my feet the entire time. Once Ben helped me into the back of the car, I took my shoes off, and pulled my legs up. I wrapped my arms around myself, and buried my head in my knees. I heard the car door open, and close. "Ben, drive us back to Opal's place please." Kenzo said.

I heard the click of the button that puts the divider up. Then I felt gentle arms engulf me. Kenzo pulled me into his lap, and I let him.

"Opal, are you alright?" Kenzo asked softly.

"No." I blubbered.

Kenzo sighed as he started to rub up and down my back. He kissed the top of my head. Kenzo let me sob my heart out as he whispered sweet nothings to me.

When my tears finally dried, I risked looking around. We're in the parking lot of my apartment complex. I wonder how long we've been here.

"I should go." I said.

I wiped my face as I sat up on Kenzo's lap. I tried to get off of him, but Kenzo wrapped his arms around me. He held me to his chest, and I melted against him. I no longer have the strength to fight him, and I honestly don't want to. "That man was your ex." Kenzo said.

It wasn't a question, but I answered anyways.

"Yeah." I said softly.

"He used to hit you?"

This time, it was a question.

I turned around to in Kenzo's lap. I chewed on my bottom lip as I stared up at him. Kenzo looks calm right now, but.. I'm kind of afraid to answer.

"Not all the time." I admitted as I looked down at my hands. "Just when we fought, and he would get mad. He never punched me or anything. It was more like slapping, or pushing." I said awkwardly. "It's not a big deal." "Not a big fu.cking deal." Kenzo muttered.

Kenzo grabbed my face, and ran his thumbs along my cheeks.

"No one should ever lay their hands on you Opal. Ever. It is a huge fu.cking deal. No wonder Jed is so protective of you." He told me.

I grabbed onto Kenzo's wrists as I frowned at him.

"You're no better." I spat at him. "You might not hit me, but.. You play with me the same. You still jerk my heart around like a toy. You don't get to play the jealous boyfriend." I said.

"Play?" Kenzo asked incredulously. "Baby I know that this week has been.. off. I'm going to explain things to you. I just have to tread lightly. Things will make sense soon-"

"I want them to make sense now." I interrupted.

Kenzo's eyes hardened.

"I can't tell you anything right now. Expect for one thing Opal Marie Evans. You are mine. I'm done waiting for your decision. Congratulations babe, we're officially a couple."