A NIGHT WITH THE CRAZY CEO

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

*NEXT DAY*

**MARIANNA**

I woke up to the loud noise coming from the blender. Mom must be making her fruit juice already. I looked towards Brianna’s bed and saw that she was not lying on it and the bed was already made. She must have left for work. I remembered when I told Brianna about the scholarship stuff. She was really happy.

~~FLASHBACK~~

“Hey sis! What are you doing?” I asked when I entered the room and sat beside her.

“Ugh! I’m just going through these files that needs to be cross-checked.” She groaned.

“Oh okay. There’s something I have to tell you though.” I said solemnly.

“Okay… What is that?” She asked halfheartedly, her sole attention on the files in front of her.

“I passed the scholarship exams and I’ll be resuming in ROYAL GATE HIGH SCHOOL on Monday.” I dropped the bombshell and Brianna tore her focus away from the files to look at me.

“Tell me you’re joking!” She exclaimed, looking at me disbelievingly.

“I’m not joking. I’m so damn serious.” I said seriously and she shrieked.

“That’s my sister, I’m so proud of you. I knew you would make me proud. Does that mean you won’t be paying school fees anymore?” She said then asked cautiously.

” Yup! You can finally have more money to do other things.” I stated.

“That’s awesome! God bless them for hosting the examinations.” She said with a smile.

~~END OF FLASHBACK~~

I got up from bed and stretched my limbs. I looked at the wall clock and saw that I have two more hours before it is time for me to go to work. I put on my flip-flops and walked down the stairs to the kitchen. I saw mom sitting on the kitchen stool with a plate of spaghetti and a cup of pineapple juice in front of her. I went over to her and gave her a peck on the cheek before sitting on another stool.

“Morning Mom. Did you sleep well?” I greeted then asked.

“I slept well. How did your night go?” She asked back.

“It was splendid. Did you cook breakfast?” I questioned as if it was not obvious by the smell of spaghetti coming from the pot.

“Yes I did.” She responded.

“You should have woken me up to cook for you. I don’t want you to stress yourself.” I scolded and she smiled sheepishly.

“I didn’t want to disturb you. Besides, I was really hungry and that was why I decided to cook by myself.” She defended herself and I shook my head.

“You should have disturbed me. I don’t want anything to happen to you mom.” I stated.

“Fine, I won’t stress myself anymore. Happy now?” She said jokingly.

“”Yeah, I’m happy now. Let me go and do my chores before I go to work.” I said standing up.

“Won’t you eat before you start working?” Mom asked.

“No, it’ll make me feel lazy. I will eat once I’m done with the chores.” I replied.

“Alright then.” She nodded and I walked out of the kitchen.

An hour and some minutes later, I was done with my chores so I took my bath and put on a shirt and a trouser. I went to the kitchen and ate my breakfast. I informed mom that I was leaving and then I left for work.

I got to work some minutes later and Rosalind was not present. It was Mia, a teenage girl, same age as me that was behind the receptionist’s desk. I didn’t bother myself to acknowledge her since we were not on good terms. She eyed me with disdain as I walked past the desk but I just pretended as if she didn’t exist.

I went to the backroom and changed into my uniform. I sat down with nothing to do for some minutes before I remembered that I had clothes to deliver to a certain arrogant and cute dude. I stood up and went to the room where we put already washed and packaged clothes and took out his clothes before leaving the room.

I should have delivered his clothes some days ago but I didn’t because I didn’t remember and the examinations were the things I had on my mind. He should have come to get his clothes if he really needed them but he didn’t even bother. He’s really an asshole. I was about to walk out of the building when Mia’s shrill voice stopped me.

“Where are you going Marianna? You just got here few minutes ago and now you’re going out again.” She stated loudly.

“Where I am going to is none of your freaking business.” I snapped back a reply.

“It is my business when you don’t take permission from the boss before going out.” She said.

“You can run along and go and tell her that I left work to have fun with my friends you this fool!” I insulted her and she looked like she was about to explode.

“You this bitch, I’ll make sure you lose this job….” She was saying but I cut her off.

“If you’re not blind and can see clearly, you would see that I’m holding clothes with me and your peanut sized brain should have told you that I want to go and deliver these clothes to a customer.” I said angrily.

“Oh really? Since when did we start delivering clothes to customers?” She questioned.

“Since today bitch!” I shouted and walked out of the building without looking back.

I stayed by the side of the road for a few minutes before I finally saw a cab. I boarded the cab and sat down comfortably at the backseat.

“Where is your destination miss?” The driver asked.

“Uhhh…. I don’t really know but this is the address.” I replied and brought out the wrinkled sheet of paper the guy had written the address on then gave it to the man. He looked at the paper and nodded.

“Okay, I know the place, you will have to pay five dollars for this.” He said.

“No problem, let’s go.” I stated and he started the car then drove off.

After a thirty to forty minutes drive, the car stopped. I looked out of the window of the car and we were in front of a mansion. A very huge and beautiful mansion that I wondered if the driver took me to the right place. This place is literally a FREAKING CASTLE!!!

“We are here miss.” The driver said.

“Really? Are you sure this is the right place sir?” I questioned with uncertainty.

“Yes miss. If the address on the sheet of paper is correct then this is your destination.” He replied calmly.

“Woah! This place can definitely pass for a palace!” I screamed absentmindedly.

“Miss, you can ogle over the mansion later. I have to get back to work now, I need my money please.” The driver said impatiently.

“Oh I’m sorry. Have your money.” I apologized and gave him his money and he didn’t waste another second before he zoomed off.

I turned back to the mansion and was faced by a gigantic metal gate. I looked around the gate to see if I would find a doorbell because if I knocked from now till next week, I’m sure nobody will hear. I finally saw a doorbell and rang it. I continued ringing it until someone finally opened the gate.

“Who are you? Where are you from and what is your business here?” The huge man that opened the gate, dressed in a three piece black coloured suit and dark sunshades asked with a gruff voice immediately after opening the gate.

“I.. I’m Marianna. I came from a drycleaning shop and I’m here to deliver these clothes to someone.” I said and showed him the clothes with a slight feeling of fear.

“And who is that ‘someone’?” He asked again.

“Uhm, I don’t know his name but I can describe him to you.” I stated.

“Describe him then.” He said with a harsh glare.

“Okay. He’s tall with a good build. He has pink lips, jet black hair and green eyes. He shouldn’t be older than 18 years old.” I described.

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“Oh, that must be Young Master. Let me get him for you. Come inside and stay over here.” He uttered and moved away to give me space and I entered.

My jaw dropped to the floor immediately I saw the full view of the mansion. There was a beautiful fountain situated a few kilometres metres away from the gate. Trees and colourful flowers were lined up along the sidewalk. The huge mansion I’d rather call A CASTLE stood tall and proud with the rays of sunlight reflecting on the glass walls.Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Can you close your mouth please? You are embarrassing yourself.” The man’s gruff voice snapped me out of my reverie and I blushed hard in embarrassment.

“I’ll go get the Young Master for you now.” The man said and went towards the mansion while I kept looking around. How I wish I could take a tour around this Castle. Colourful butterflies were flying from one colourful flower to another.

I looked towards the entrance and saw Adonis and the huge man coming out. As Adonis got closer, I saw that his hair was dishevelled and his face looks somehow. Seems like he just woke up from a nap. Lucky dude, sleeping while other people are busy working their asses off to make ends meet.

“The drycleaning girl? You’re just delivering my clothes? Is this the right time for you to do that?” He questioned when he got closer to me.

“Glad you remember me. These are your clothes. I wasn’t able to deliver them because I was very busy but here they are now.” I said and raised the clothes that were inside a plastic bag.

“Hope you didn’t ruin them because I’m still standing on my threat.” He stated.

“You can check for yourself if your eyes are still working perfectly.” I said with a sweet smile and he glared at me.

He snatched the plastic bag that contained the clothes from my hands and brought them out before inspecting them and he bobbed.

“You at least, managed to not stain the clothes. You can leave now.” He uttered dismissively but I still stood there, unmoving.

“What are you waiting for? If I can remember clearly, I gave you the money for your services the day I came.” He stated.

“I know but I need money for transportation back to my shop.” I said.

“Money for transportation? I also gave you that!” He scoffed.

“Yeah you did. But I’ve used it to take a cab to this place.” I replied.

“Really? Then walk back to your shop.” He said.

“I can’t! Do you even have an idea of how far your house is from my shop?! It’s like, very very far.” I said too.

“Fine, what do you want me to do?” He asked looking resigned.

“I want you to give me some money for transportation. That’s all.” I responded.

“Fine.” He said simply and inserted his hand into his pocket but he didn’t find anything.

“Shit! My wallet is inside. Clark, can you help me with twenty dollars? I’ll give it back to you when I get inside.” Adonis said to the huge man who had been standing behind him all along.

“No problem, Young Master.” Clark stated and gave Adonis twenty dollars which he brought out from his pocket.

“This is the money. Now leave my house and don’t cross my path ever again. I’ve argued with you more than I’ve ever argued with anyone in my whole life.” He stated and I giggled uncontrollably.

“Same here dude. Hope we never meet again because your attitude irritates me.” I replied him and walked out of the beautiful mansion hurriedly before he’ll think of a comeback.

TBC