Dating Mr. CEO - Chapter 57: Chapter 57

ELROY
"It took you long enough." Was her first sentence to me, when she spotted me approaching her office. She smiled up at me, her lips curving into an uncomfortable smile, the same one I used to like.
God, what did I even see in her? Why was I so drawn to such a woman? Was there a mask over my eyes? Not only today did I realize the extent she would go to get what she wanted.
She dropped her pen and stood up, walking out from behind her desk.
"I'd suggest you just stay right where you are, I only came here to get somethings straight with you." I said coldly.
She sighed. "I see Fay has spoken with you."
"She has. And I just can't believe you Yvonne... What the hell did you fill her head with?"
"The truth." She shrugged. "I told her we kissed and I told her you still loved me. Isn't that the truth?"
I raked my hands through my hair. "Yes, we kissed. But that was just it, I didn't kiss you back because I loved you-"
"But you said-"
"I don't love you Yvonne. I loved the relationship we once had. It was the first time I tried out dating, the first time I fell in love. The first time I trusted someone enough to spill my heart out to, and also the first time I got that same heart broken. I don't love you Yvonne, neither do I want to have anything to do with you. Fay is all I care about, she's all I love... She's real. You were just- just not."
She frowned. "So what? You're trying to say you don't love me? That you don't feel anything for me?"
"You are my past Yvonne. My past. Fay is my present. We once had a relationship, the same one you ruined, and right now, I'm grateful for that, because if I had remained with you, I wouldn't have gotten the opportunity to meet someone like Fay, I would have been stuck with someone as deceitful as you... It would have been a disaster."
"So what are you doing here then? Why aren't you with your precious Fay."
I clenched my jaw.
"Did she break up with your sorry ass? If she did, then I'm glad. She just saved herself from a man who only thinks about himself... Who whines about every little thing that doesn't come his way... A man who can't even let go of his pathetic past." She spat out.
"Nice preach, but I only came here to drill a hole in that little head of yours and fill it with these words. 'you and I can never, ever be together again.' maybe there was a time ago when I thought you were everything, when I thought I'd finally found someone who I could trust. But you were just a phase I had to go through, our relationship led me to Fay... And honestly, I have you to thank. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have truly realized what she meant to me."
She looked broken beyond words, the grip she had on her chair was really strong that it turned her knuckles white.
"So what? This is you trying to hurt me with your words?" She asked, her voice thick.
"No. This is me letting you go. This is me ending whatever it was we had. This is me, saying goodbye."
If glares could kill, I would be dead.
I turned around about to leave, but then she spoke.
"You were right all along."
I paused.
"I dated you to gain from you, not because I loved you. But then, I fell in love with you, but it was too late for me to realize. I had already stolen your ideas and I knew you would hate me for it. So I didn't say anything... I just left you, I left you so you'd think you were the one who hurt me, I left you so that one day when I come back to you, you'd accept me again. But still I was too late. Fay came in between us, and I couldn't do anything."
I turned to face her again. "Thanks for letting me know. But honestly, I don't see a reason to care anymore."
She didn't bat an eye, so I turned and walked out of her office.
Fay had gotten everything all wrong, but now I'd have to make myself clear to her, like I just did with Yvonne.
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She wasn't at her penthouse, and I had absolutely no clue on where I could find her.
She had ended everything so abruptly, without giving me a chance to even comprehend the situation. It was almost like she had made up her mind before arriving at my office.
God, I should have just told her before Yvonne had the chance to fill her head with all those nonsense.
I made a huge mistake. A really huge one.
"Where are you Fay?" I muttered, still seated in my car, right outside her penthouse.
She wasn't answering my calls, neither was she replying to my texts.
Where the hell could she be?
Was she with Lucas? No... No... She wouldn't go back to him at a time like this.
Jayden Collins? Damn, she could be with Jayden Collins because he's like the only thing close to a friend she had right now.
My phone beeped, drawing my attention to it immediately.
It was a text from Catherine. Fay's mom.
Catherine:
Elroy, I just wanted to let you know that Fay's at my place... I'm only able to text you now cause I'm on my way out. She wouldn't let me tell you where she was because I had been trying to convince her to pick your calls and let you know where she is... I just hope you can get here quick and sort everything out... She's been crying all day, I've never seen her like this before. Just get here quickly okay?
5min.
I reread the message for like five times before I fired up my engine and drove straight to Catherine's.
In all of the places I would have imagined, her mother's place wouldn't have even been below my list. But heavens bless Catherine for letting me know where Fay was.
I would make her listen to me even if she didn't want to.
I couldn't let us end this way, she meant so much to me and I was ready to fight to any extent to make her understand that.
I pulled over in front of Catherine's house, spotting Fay's car, upfront, along side one of her mom's car.
I took in a deep breath, letting it out in a second, before leaving my car.
I pressed on the door bell, my hands shaking in nervousness and my heart hitting my chest hard in anticipation.
The door pulled open shortly after, revealing a Butler.
"Hi... Um... Is Fay in?" I asked awkwardly.
"Yes sir. Should I let her know you're here?"
"No... No... It's fine, I called her." I lied, knowing fully well she wouldn't let me in if she knew I was at the door.
"Okay sir, welcome." He stepped aside opening the door fully so I could go in.
I walked in, the warmth of the house made me feel unwelcomed, but I ignored it.
"I'll take you to her." The butler said, walking ahead of me, as I followed him through the long hallway, until we stopped in front of a room. "She's inside sir."
I nodded and watched him leave.
With my heart in my throat I pushed open the door, walking into the room to find her laying on the couch, sleeping.
I sighed, relaxing when I saw how peaceful she looked.
I closed the door gently so I wouldn't wake her.
I moved further into the room quietly, crouching down in front of her.
Her closed eyelids were red and her cheeks were stained with dried tears. My heart jumped in my chest at the sight.
I made her cry, I caused her so much pain.
It was all I'd ever caused her... Pain.
My fingers on their own accord, moved to smooth her hair away from her face, and immediately, her eyes pulled open.
I gasped, withdrawing my hand Immediately. "I'm sorry... I didn't mean to wake you."
She stood up immediately, her eyes wide in shock.
Sighing, I raised to my full height.
"What are you doing here? How did-" she groaned, "Mom." She gritted out.
"I went back to your house but- but you weren't there so I-"
"I don't wanna talk to you, Elroy... Please just leave." She said.
I took a step closer to her, but she took two steps back, squeezing my poor heart. "You know we need to talk Fay."
She scoffed. "There's nothing to talk about, El. I meant what I said... I don't wanna do this anymore, so just leave me alone."
"I'm not ready to accept that Fay, not until you've heard me out. You can't just break things off- I don't want that- you don't want that... Nobody wants that, aside from Yvonne and Lucas." I said.
She crossed her arms over her chest. "How do I even believe you? Our relationship is built on lies El... Lies. Maybe we're not just meant to be together. Maybe we- we don't deserve each other."
"You don't know that." I said.
"Of course I do... You're still in love with Yvonne."
"I'm not." I said within a heart beat.
"So why did you kiss her?" She asked.
The room grew silent.
"What? You have nothing to say?" Fay asked.
"I made a mistake, kissing Yvonne was a mistake and it was wrong. It meant nothing to me Fay... I swear to you, it meant absolutely nothing."
She just stood there, staring at me.
"Yvonne used to be one of the best things in my life... I used to love her, she was the first woman I'd ever let In. It's not- it's not easy to just drop everything like that. When she came to me, that day- I was- I was in a bad place. I was worried about you, you weren't picking my calls, you're weren't even speaking to me... And you know me... I just act without thinking. She kissed me, and I was just so curious to see if, if what we once had was still there, but it wasn't. All I could think about was you. I thought I was in love with her... But that isn't the case anymore."
I took a step closer to her, she didn't move back this time.
"You, Fay Henderson has taken that spot... In fact, you cleaned it, then claimed it." I took the last step, closing the distance between us. "I love you Fay. And I'm done denying it. It's you I want, need, and love. You're the only one. You have to believe me."
A tear slipped down her eyes to her cheek.
"Why didn't you tell me about the kiss? Why did you keep it from me? If you say you love me, you should have told me."
"I wanted to tell you before Yvonne had the chance, but I couldn't bring myself to." I said.
"Why?" She asked. "Why couldn't you bring yourself to? You didn't think I deserved to know?"
"No Fay... It was because I was scared. I was scared that this would happen. I didn't want to lose you. I was scared you were going to hate me, I didn't want you to hate me. I didn't wanna hurt you."
"Well you already hurt me... And this is already happening." She said.
My heart broke at her words, but I wasn't ready to give up yet. "I'm so sorry... And I know that no amount of apology can justify this. But- I don't want to end things with you... Not when we've gotten this far. I'm in love with you Fay, please don't do this. Please."
She gave a shaky sigh as tears slipped down her cheeks.
"I know you've given me a lot of chances, and I know I don't deserve more chances. But just give me one... Allow me to show you how much you mean to me, how much I love you. I promise I won't do anything like this again- I won't do anything to hurt you, or to make you cry. Give me another chance Fay, I promise not to misuse it this time."
She sniffed cutely, as she surprisingly engulfed her arms around me, placing her head against my chest.
I was still for a second before I returned the hug.
"I hate myself for being so soft on you. But it's fine... You have one more chance, and I swear to God, if I see you close to her again, I'll murder you in your sleep."
I snuggled her neck. "That's a fine way to go but- I promise it won't happen again."
She nodded against my chest. "I don't want to break up either. It's the worst feeling."
"I know." I said. "I think we need a break from all this drama." I muttered.
"What do you have in mind?" She asked, pulling away.
"There's this place I know." I said.
"Then I'll get my things ready." She smiled, placing a soft kiss against my lips, making my heart jump.
"I love you." I said, after she broke the kiss.
She responded by wrapping her arms around me in a tight hug, almost as if she was scared to let me go.
She didn't say it back, but I didn't mind.   I'll wait for her, no matter how long it took... I'd wait.