A NIGHT WITH THE CRAZY CEO

CHAPTER FORTY-FOUR

**BRIANNA**

“I lost my job at the restaurant.” Cherry dropped a bombshell and I stared at her in surprise, trying to wrap my head around what she said.

“What did you just say?” I asked, what she said not fully registering in my head.

“I said that I lost my job at the restaurant.” She said with a sad smile playing on her lips.

“How did that happen? When did that happen?” I asked the two questions that were on my mind.

“I didn’t do anything offensive, I swear. I was just 20 minutes late because my aunt delayed me, I was helping her to do something. And not to talk of the traffic jam I met on the road. Mrs. Williams said something about the owner of the restaurant telling her to fire me the next time I came late to work and I guess today was not my lucky day.” She explained sullenly, trying to smile but failing miserably, and my mind went to Mr. Adrian when she mentioned the owner of the restaurant. I wouldn’t blame Mrs. Williams for firing her, it’s all Mr. Adrian’s fault.

“I’m so sorry, babe. I wouldn’t blame Mrs. Williams for that, the owner of the restaurant is to be blamed.” I uttered and patted her back comfortingly.

“I don’t blame Mrs. Williams too, it’s that Adrian’s fault. I won’t call him Mr. Adrian anymore, he doesn’t deserve it.” She said and I chuckled a little even if I knew that I shouldn’t have when the situation was like this.

“When have you ever called him Mr.? You always addressed him as crazy boss and here’s more proof that he’s crazy.” I stated.

“You’re right,” She giggled, “I haven’t addressed him as Mr. before because he wasn’t my boss. He is your boss. He’s just handsome for nothing, he’s crazy!” She said and exclaimed at the last two words and I chortled loudly.

“I wonder how you cope with his craziness evryday.” Cherry uttered.

“Oh me? I show him that he’s not the only crazy one. He’s crazy, I’m crazy so we show each other pepper.” I said with a smug smile and Cherry bursted into laughter for the first time since she told me about her lost job.

“Oooh, I trust my best friend. I trained you well.” She giggled and I looked at her like she grew a second head.

“You mean I trained you well right?” I asked and she laughed boisterously.

“I know, I know, you trained me but let me pretend like I trained you.” She stated.

“Better let that be pretense.” I smirked and she laughed harder.

“So, what are you going to do about your job now? Working in the club wouldn’t be enough.” I stated after I had calmed down.

“Don’t worry about that. I starting looking up for jobs online after I was sent out of the restaurant and I saw that the CEO this popular fashion industry M. Collins Fashion Industry was looking for a secretary so I’ll be going for an interview tomorrow.” She answered.

“Wow! That’s so fast, you didn’t even waste time at all.” I exclaimed.

“You know me, girl, I do my things as quick as possible.” She said proudly.

“Oh shut it, you idiot. I wish you luck on your interview.” I said.

“Thanks bestie.” She smiled.

“Now let’s talk about you. Who was the person that dropped you off? I saw you alighting from a car that didn’t look one bit like a cab.” She said, waggling her eyebrows.

“That was nothing.” I tried to wave her off but she didn’t relent.

“Don’t tell me that that was your boyfriend!” She whisper-yelled with round eyes and I facepalmed myself.

“That wasn’t my boyfriend, Cherry. That was my freaking boss who insisted on giving me a ride for God knows what and he didn’t give me a chance to object. Happy now?” I snapped.

“Fine, I had a hunch that it was that crazy boss of yours but I wanted to hear it from your mouth.” She stated

“Whatever.” I rolled my eyes in tiredness.

“We’ve been sitting here for over twenty minutes now, let’s eat something before we leave.” She said.

“That’s a good idea. Bills on me.” I uttered and she nodded before we waving for a waitress to cone over. My phone decided to ring at that time and it turned out to be my mom calling. Shit! I forgot to inform her that I’ll be coming home late tonight.

“Hey mom.” I said after answering the call.

“Brianna, are you okay? You should have gotten home by now but you’re nowhere to be found.” She uttered over the phone, her voice dripping with worry.Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“I’m fine, mom. I’m with Cherry in that restaurant that’s in our street. I forgot to call you to tell you that I’ll be coming home late.” I said apologetically.

“It’s okay. Your sister and I were just worried a little.” She stated.

“Don’t be worried, I’ll be home soon.” I replied.

“Is that aunt?” Cherry mouthed to me and I nodded yes.

“I want to speak with her.” She mouthed again and I told mum before handing the phone over to Cherry.

“Good evening aunt.” Cherry greeted mum.

“You don’t have to worry about Brianna, she’s with me. So be rest assured that nothing is wrong with her.” She stated and I heard mum reply her but I couldn’t make out what she said.

“Bye aunt. My regards to Marianna.” Cherry said and returned the phone to me.

“I ordered for you already since you were busy on the phone.” Cherry said and I looked down on the table to see two plates of cheeseburger pasta and two glass of water.

“You ordered correctly.” I gave her two thumbs up before digging into my food, it was looking and smelling too delicious for me to keep staring at it so I started eating.

I was halfway through eating the food in front of me when I heard a male voice call my name.

“Brianna?” I heard the voice and I stopped eating, looking confused as to why somebody that wasn’t Cherry was calling my name. Who knew me here?

“Brianna.” The person called and this time he was standing in front of the table. I looked up at the person’s face and it didn’t look familiar.

“Excuse me but do I know you?” I asked and I must have looked funny because my mouth was filled with food

“Ouch, you don’t remember me?” The guy asked back.

“Have we met? Cos this face doesn’t look familiar to me.” I stated.

“You’ve really forgotten me.” The guy said again.

“I don’t have time for this guy, you can see that I’m eating. Either tell me who you are of get out.” I uttered.

“Hey, hey. It hasn’t gotten to that yet.” He said.

“Then tell me who the fuck you are.” I stated.

“It’s me Carlos, the guy that gave you a ride to an estate the other day.” He responded.

TBC