GETTING THE HEART OF THE CEO

The girls had lunch at the restaurant, and Gloria sent them the food. At 5 in the afternoon, they left the place. Janna locked the gate with a padlock, Lindsey hailed a taxi with a package in her hand, and both of them got in. A car followed them to the university.

Freed parked and stepped out, positioning himself at the front of his car. Kyle did the same, crossing his arms.

-Did you know what she was studying? -Freed exclaimed, followed by a laugh as he saw his friend’s bewildered look.

-Shut up.

-Now what do we do? We’ve been watching them all day, and my sister-in-law is full of surprises.

Kyle was surprised by the things he had discovered about his wife. Resigned to withdraw, he overheard a group of young people saying,

-Finally, today we graduate, we’re going to receive our degrees. -shouted a young girl.

-I’ll be a great fashion designer. -another girl intervened with a joyful sparkle in her eyes.

With a dark look, he observed his surroundings. Cars were arriving, people were getting out, accompanying young graduates with gowns and caps. Others held them in their hands. He approached one of the girls he had heard before and asked in his cold yet masculine voice,

-Are there classes going on, or is there a celebration happening here?

The girl swallowed hard upon seeing the handsome and desirable tall man standing in front of her. With a flirtatious tone, she said,

-Classes ended last week! Today is my graduation ceremony. If you want, you can join me.

Without responding, he turned away, hearing,

-What an arrogant man.

Kyle wanted to know more about his wife. He stood next to his friend, adjusting his suit, and with a haughty look, began to walk directly to the entrance of the building while muttering,

-Follow me! Let’s see what my wife is doing in this place.

Freed said nothing; he followed in silence.

Kyle asked one of the security guards where the graduation ceremony would take place. They were informed to head to the university auditorium. They entered the grand hall; Kyle searched the entire place like a radar until he saw her dressed in a gown and cap, surrounded by people. He walked to the back of the hall, sitting in a corner where he could observe everything.

After a grand speech by the university director, Lindsey Girt Rose, Janna Risso, and other young talents were named as the most gifted and talented students who graduated with honors. Lindsey was excited; her heart beat frantically. In that moment, she realized that working with her designs was the escape from thinking about her unfortunate life. She would finally have the title of fashion designer she had longed for. Her eyes saddened as she saw some parents hugging their children with love. How she wished her father was there with her, giving her a smile and celebrating her achievements, paying attention to her friend who carried a downcast expression. She could only hold her friend’s hand and offer a reassuring smile.

After the ceremonies, everyone started to leave the hall. The two friends walked towards the exit. Lindsey stopped and turned when she heard,

-Lin! Congratulations! -said Derex Yedte.

-Thanks, and goodbye -annoyed by his presence. She was turning away when someone spoke again.

-Lin, are you still mad at me?

She took a deep breath and looked him in the eyes.

-Can you just leave me alone?

Just as Dexter was about to speak, Helen, a former classmate, approached, hugging him around the waist and exclaimed with disdain,

-Honey, why are you talking to the ugly one? By the way, your sister told me they married you off to an arrogant man because they found you rolling around with him in a hotel bed. I imagine he must be blind not to notice someone as insignificant and tasteless as you.

Dexter, upon hearing what his girlfriend said, was surprised. He had known Lin since childhood and knew she wasn’t that kind of woman, even though she hated him for what he had done.

“Helen, enough already,” Dexter shouted, annoyed by the situation. Lindsey frowned and clenched her fist. Janna signaled her to calm down, nodding toward the teachers.

“I have to go. Enjoy your title, Helen. We’ll see each other again,” Lin said, turning around and walking toward the exit, followed by Janna. Dexter watched her leave, freeing himself from his girlfriend.

“You picked the worst time to create one of your scenes.”

“What were you doing talking to her? I’ve told you to stay away from her.”

“Sometimes I regret losing her friendship for getting involved with you,” he clarified with a sad look, taking a few steps toward a group of people joining the conversation.

Helen became furious, throwing a tantrum with her hands. “Calm down; this is not the best place to argue. Let’s go to the club to celebrate with the guys. Besides, you have a way to have Dexter in your hands,” her friend whispered, pulling her away.

At the end of the benches, a man with a somber look observed every move of his wife. He was surprised not to see any of her relatives with her, noticing the sadness in her eyes. He wanted to approach and hold her hand, then saw her reaction when that young man spoke to her.

“Now what do we do, friends?”

“We leave. Tomorrow I’ll find out more.”

“Don’t tell me you’re going to follow her like today.”

“She goes out on weekends. Do I have to know what she’s doing?” he said, walking toward the exit.

“She might be spending time at her parents’ house.”

“You’re an idiot! Can’t you see her parents didn’t show up at her graduation today?”

“True. Tomorrow, at the same time, at your place,” he said, starting the car, and they left.

“I’ll do it alone.”

“No, I’ll accompany you in this madness.”

As Kyle got out of the car, he saw her arriving in a taxi. He moved toward the house’s door and opened it, standing there motionless, waiting for her.

Freed, noticing his friend’s reaction, smiled mischievously and left. Lindsey was busy paying the taxi, and when she looked up, nerves attacked her. “Not today, God, don’t let her start with her insults.” She took a deep breath and walked calmly. Passing by, she kept her gaze straight toward the mansion’s interior when she heard, “How was your day?” he inquired calmly.Nôvel/Dr(a)ma.Org - Content owner.