To Hate My Stepbrother

Ava’s POV

I made my way to the lower floor with Mason’s Secretary, she had the date fixed for the opening party of the company and decided to announce it to the employees.

“So guys, the party will be on the 25th of this month which is this weekend and I really expect a lot from you guys,” I started as the employees listened keenly. Mason was too busy to attend but they didn’t mind.

“I expect diligence and like we always do, I expect everyone to take part in every activity because none of us will be able to do it alone.” I added.

The room got filled with murmurs from the employees as they discussed the different posts that they would like to help out in and it made me happy that they agreed to be so involved.

Mason’s Secretary and I both went to book the hall we’d be using for the party and we also checked to make sure that the food and drinks were also in check.

Everything was successfully planned and everyone was working so hard to ensure the success of the party that the only thing left was for the actual party to take place and neither of us could wait for it.

Going about the business, Mason and I have been so busy that neither of us really had enough time for our personal outing.

I enjoyed working with him and I loved the fact that his new company was gaining the fame that his old company once had and even more than that.

Checking the time, I hurried to Mason’s office and just when I got there the door to his office opened again and the secretary walked in.

“Your stamps and signature are needed on these documents so that I can also begin working on it and send them out as soon as possible before taking our next step.” The Secretary announced with a smile as she dropped the documents on his table.

Mason didn’t smile back and he’d only picked up the documents and started stamping it without even doing as little as going through it.

I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me that something was bothering Mason because he would never sign on any documents without actually reading it first.

“You know what,” I started, placing my hand on his and taking the stamp from him as I stopped him from stamping any further, “just do this later.” I added with a smile that he only returned with a sigh.

“You can go now, leave the documents and when he has gone through it he’ll sign it and I can even bring it back to you myself.” I assured the secretary who picked up the documents she knew that Mason would’ve worked on before leaving the office.

Leaving my seat, I went to lock the door before turning back to make my way to Mason as I had my seat in front of him.

I wanted him to talk to me and tell me about what is bothering him since his mood was never like this.

“What’s the matter with you? You don’t look so good, are you okay?” I asked and Mason only let out a heavy sigh as he rested his back on his ergonomic chair.

“I’m fine.” He groaned, rubbing the tip of his nose with his eyes closed and I knew better than to believe what he’d just told me.

Leaving my seat, “C’mon, you really don’t expect me to believe that you’re fine now, really?” I asked as I moved his hand from his face while sitting on his table so I was looking at him properly.

“Talk to me, what’s really going on?” I probed and he finally opened his eyes, his eyes carried the weight of worry that he was feeling inside and I just couldn’t ignore it.

“It’s this director,” he started, “he’s been offering me money and threats too asking me to give up my position as the CEO.” He spoke.

Mason finally let it all out to me and told me how long it had been going on because the director had also gone as far as asking him to sell the entire company to him.

“Look at me,” I started, lifting his gaze so that he’ll meet mine, “it’s your company and no one else’s.” I added with a smile.

“You already have a lot of people supporting you, helping you, wanting to see you succeed and if you have that many people with you then tell me how much power that director has over you.” I said and it felt like some sort of revelation because his worry began to fade.

“Fuck him,” I laughed, “if he doesn’t enjoy seeing you as the CEO then he should just go to hell.” I added and Mason bursted out laughing.Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

“Thank you, I feel better now.” He smiled, his mood had changed and he’s already cheered up again. Pulling me into him, we kissed for a while and before it turned into something else I broke the kiss.

“You have work to do.” I pointed out as I stared at the documents on his table. Mason groaned as he picked up the documents and started going through them while I went out of his office.

Picking up my phone, I called Nicole and she was so excited to hear my voice. It’s been long since we last spoke to each other with everything going on. I’ve been too busy to call her.

We spent hours talking about things and catching up on stuff that we didn’t get to talk about. She was still in shock that Chad could turn out to be that kind of person.

“People aren’t really always who they appear to be, I’m just glad you’re okay now.” She sighed and I smiled.

Nicole’s daughter will be three years old in two weeks time and she said she needed my help planning her child’s birthday.