Dating Mr. CEO - Chapter 14: Chapter 14

FAY
I opened the door to Elroy's room, hoping to God that he had left for work already, I was in no mood to face him or argue with him... I was still angry at him for hurting Melissa's feelings and destroying the brunch. In fact, I think being angry with him will last longer than I thought.
He deserved every bit of my anger and harsh words, but- not today, not now when all I wanted was peace and quiet... Maybe a little bit of sanity.
When my eyes landed on Elroy, buttoning up his Grey-white plain ironed shirt, I knew I wasn't going to get what I wanted.
I closed the door behind me, the small noise of the door, made him to turn around. When his eyes landed on me, I froze. Can this man get anymore breathtakingly handsome?
His brows rose in what looked like surprise. "Oh my God." He said, rushing over to me, and before I knew what was happening, he engulfed me in a hug. "Jesus Fay," he broke the hug as his eyes searched mine frantically. "... I was so worried about you? Where the hell have you been?" He asked, worry clouded his whole face.
I pushed him away gently, clearing my throat awkwardly. "Are you okay?" I had to ask.
"What do you mean?" He asked. "I was worried sick about you, I thought of calling you but, I remembered Catherine broke your phone out of rage."
"Uh..." I was lost for words. "Uh..."
"Are you okay? Where were you?" He asked, cupping my face in his hands, looking all worried and concerned
I stepped away from his hold. "I was at Rhea's... Not that you care anyway." I muttered. Still shocked at his sudden change of behavior.
He sighed. "I was just about to go find you. I tried calling Damien but he didn't pick up... They all didn't pick up..." He said.
"Yeah... Okay." I muttered, trying to walk pass him but he blocked my path.
"Listen, at first I thought I was right... I thought that I did the right thing by bringing up the issue at the brunch... But then I had time to think about it... And I realized that I was- that I was- was wrong..." He said, looking so sincere that I almost fell for it.
"I don't have time to argue with you Elroy, what I want is to stay away from you." I stated, trying to move away but he blocked my path again.
"I'm not trying to argue with you, Fay."
"Yeah right..." I said, finally walking pass him but he rushed to stand in front of me again, stopping me from moving further.
"Listen, I know you think this is weird, and I do to... Trust me, I don't understand what I'm feeling or why I feel guilty. But- when I saw Catherine hit you-"
"Elroy-"
"Let me finish." He cut me off. "... I realized that I was wrong and that I was being selfish. I didn't think of you or what you really did want." He sighed. "For that, I'm sorry."
What?
"Did you get hit on the head last night?" I asked. Now feeling concerned for him.
He looked confused. "What? No Fay- I'm really so-"
"Stop." I said. "Please stop... Whatever game it is you're playing... Just stop. I know you're up to something and I know you enough to know that there's a big reason why you're pretending to be sorry... You're never sorry. You do things because you want to, because you feel it is the right thing to do. You don't care who you hurt to prove your damn point. So whatever it is you're trying to do? It's not gonna work."
He looked confused for a minute before speaking. "I know it's hard to believe that I'm actually apologizing- but... I feel like crap. And I feel so guilty. Grandma wouldn't talk to me and the things I said to Cade and Damien... It was all wrong and I plan to apologise to everyone for my - my selfish acts."
"I still don't believe you."
He nodded, looking really vulnerable, which was so unlike him. "I know... And honestly, it's okay. I've been treating you like crap ever since we got together- and it's wrong. I was just too blinded by I don't know what to call it- ignorance? I really am sorry for everything. And you honestly don't have to believe me- but I trust in time, you will." He said.
I raised a brow. "Elroy, this is petty, really petty... I honestly don't know why you're doing what you're doing and I honestly don't care. I don't care about anything anymore. You should be glad... The contract is off with Yvonne. You got what you wanted. So please, don't mock me by pretending to actually care about me, cause I know you don't. There's only one person you care about and that is you."
"But Fay-"
"Enough." I stopped him. "I'm home now, why don't you just head over to sparks, I'm pretty sure you're needed there, than here."
He sighed, looking away.
I took the opportunity to leave him, making my way to the walk-in wardrobe.
Surely he couldn't be serious, I mean, why would he just change overnight? He had to be pretending. Maybe he was up to something... Something big, cause the Elroy I know, would never ever apologize for anything, even if it kills him. So he had to be up to something.
But I have to admit, I expected him to be mad at me for not coming home last night, I expected him to yell and say some hurtful words but- he didn't show me what I expected to see from him... He did the opposite of that... He apologized. Apology and Elroy in the same sentence was just like fire burning above water.
I sighed, taking off my jacket and shoes. I also took of my earrings and tied my hair in a messy bun.
I had no shoot today, so on my way here, I booked an appointment with Karen. I needed to talk to someone. Elroy's new character was making me question myself, and I needed clearance on somethings too.
I walked out of the closet.
I gasped when I saw Elroy standing in the spot I left him, with his head hung low like he was thinking of something.
"You're still here?" I asked, pulling his attention from his hands that he seemed to be focusing on.
He raised his head, looking at me. "Uh... Yeah... I uh... I didn't realize I was still standing here." He said, looking everywhere but me.
Chuckling nervously, he grabbed his suit from the edge of the bed and hurriedly put it on. "I'll see you later?" He asked.
I didn't reply, instead I crossed my hands over my chest, raising a brow at him.
He pressed his lips together, as he turned to leave.
"Are you forgetting something?" I asked.
He turned to my direction immediately. "What?"
"Your tie?" I asked, walking over to his direction, I picked his black tie from the edge of the bed where his suit laid before.
"Oh..  I uh-"
I cut him off by, raising the collar of his white shirt, and placing the tie on it, then I proceeded to knotting it for him. "Whatever it is you're doing... I'm not gonna fall for it. So just stop." I said, putting all my attention on his tie.
"I'm not doing anything." He said. I could hear the innocence in his voice.
I scoffed, looking up at him. "It's crazy how you can lie without looking guilty, or insincere. I mean, you're really good at pretending." I said.
His brows furrowed in confusion. "Pretending? Fay... I assure you, I meant everything I said before."
"Yeah," I arranged the tie properly on his neck, I was a little to hard on it, but not hard enough to choke him." "...Right." I completed my sentence. "What makes you think you that I'll buy this new crap of yours?" I asked.
"Nothing... I honestly didn't expect you to believe me... But last night, I had enough time to think. Everyone is upset with me... I honestly didn't care before, I tried to convince myself that I did the right thing but- turns out I didn't. I hurt grandma and now she knows that I've been putting you through hell. I'm just trying to start afresh, to make this work- to make us work. And I know it'll take time to convince you but- I can wait."
"Well, you'll have to wait forever until you snap out of your pretend scheme, cause you're never gonna convince me." I said, arranging his collar and stepping back.
"I knew you would say that... And that's why I'll call Yvonne today, and renew your contract with her..."
"Excuse me?" I asked, unsure of what I just heard.
"You were right... It was selfish of me to want to keep you all to myself. You're free to do whatever you wanna do. You're free to continue working with her. I thought I was protecting you from her but- I didn't realize that I was making you unhappy."
"Since when did you start caring about my happiness?"
"Since the time I realized that I was being a total ass. I saw Yvonne last night, she came here, she was mad about the text Catherine sent, we argued and she said somethings that made me rethink the whole situation... I know you still don't forgive me but- it's totally okay, I'll keep on trying to convince you- I'll make us work, and I'll make grandma happy again..." He said.
I was lost for words. Completely.
"I'm running late...I'll see you later Fay." He said, looking all convincing and innocent... and maybe a little, sad?
Then He walked out, shutting the door behind him.
My eyes still remained pinned to the door.
What . The hell . Just happened.