CEO's Dilemma

CHAPTER FIFTY-ONE

"I'm actually heading downstairs to have breakfast" I tell Ace over the phone as I walk to the stairs and start descending. I look down in the living room where I spot Asher and Kyle seated on opposite chairs with Kyle giving Asher a murderous glare while Asher's attention is focused on the news showing on TV. These men will never change.

"Ace, I have to go now, Kyle is here and he doesn't look too good right now. Asher made him wait for two whole hours while I slept. I can only imagine the anger that's boiling in his heart right now"

"Asher can definitely take a life for you"

"Apparently"

"Alright then, I'll leave You now. I love you Luna"

"I love you Ace" I say with my eyes closed and I can feel my own words stab my heart like a thousand daggers. Those word I'm not supposed to say to him. I am officially a fiancé snatcher.

I'm sorry Sophia.

I quietly descend the stairs and walk into the spacious and luxurious living room. The moment Kyle sees me, he sits up from the chair and walks to me. I crash into his arms and he gives ma a big bear hug and kisses my hair.

"God, I've missed you cupcake" He whispers as he hugs me tight and I let him. I miss my brother's hugs, in fact, I miss him as a whole!

"I've missed you too, I'm sorry I kept you waiting" I say pouting like a five year old as he lets out a heavy sigh of exasperation and flashes a stern glance at Asher whose gaze is still focused on the TV.

"Let's not even talk about that"

"Join me for breakfast"

"Luna, it's ten am in the morning, I had breakfast two hours ago"

"But you can still join me"

"No will not and don't even think about giving me those puppy eyes, I won't fall for them" He warns and I storm off to the dinner where I make myself comfortable. Breakfast has already been served so I take a plate and start serving myself some chicken soup. Kyle walks in and sits on the chair opposite mine.

"How are things going with Tiana?"

"Awkward" He says in a frustrated tone.

"Why awkward?" I ask with a raised brow.

"I think I might have rushed things with her"

"Oh my God Kyle, strike the nail on the head already, stop all these half statements here and there" I say in an annoyed tone.

"Well, you know it's been a couple of months since we met"

"I know that" I say impatiently as I put a spoonful of chicken soup in my mouth.

"So we had sex about two weeks ago and that's when I realized she was a virgin"

"Oh... you lucky so of a gun!" I say with a wide smile " When are you announcing the wedding?"

"Wedding? When I don't even know how to talk to her anymore? She's always so shy and reserved when we are together and I swear it freaks me out a great deal. I don't even know how to deal with her"

"You still love her right?"

"Of course I do! I love Tiana and I want to marry her but her shy attitude just makes it very difficult for me to deal with her"

"Well, it's up to you to figure out how to deal with her"

"Is that all you have to say?"

"Yeah, I mean ... you are the one responsible for shyness right now, so it's only right that you find a way to snap her out of it"

"But you are a girl right? And you are familiar with such. Give me some tips on how to go about making her to open up to me again."

"Duh, I was never shy after my first sex. I remember never wanting to leave Seven's sight"

"Don't even go there!"

"What I'm trying to is that there's girls and then there's their personalities, so there is no general way of dealing with us. What will work for me isn't necessarily what will work for her"

"Then what do you suggest I do? Her shyness is killing me" He laments and I'm tempted to laugh. Kyle is a very tough guy, he always has a solution to every problem that comes his way.

Seeing him restless right now over a girl is something very funny and amusing.

"How about you take a day or two off and do something for her. Take her somewhere peaceful and quiet and spend some quality time together and while at it, make sure to do all the romantic things that come across your mind, then she will open up to you"

"That is going to work right?"

"Well..." I at shrugging " Like I said, different girls, different personalities, so let's only hope that she like it"

"I'll do just that. Thanks a lot for the tips"

"You are welcome"

"Dad called" He announces and I feel my heart begin to race in my chest. What's coming out if his mouth next is not something I will like.

"What for ?"

"He insists on meeting Ace. He said to bring him over for lunch on Sunday. Unfailingly"

"That can't be good"

"Don't let it bother you. Ace is a tough guy, he will be just fine"

"Dad can be very intimidating if he wants to be. I don't want him putting Ace's ass on hot coal" I say worriedly.

"Does Ace look like the type of man who is easily intimated? That is the most eligible bachelor in the nation we are talking about, he must have dealt with more menacing situations than this. He sure can handle a fifty year-old man who wants to whine about him getting his daughter pregnant. Relax"

"Yeah, but if only Ace will be chanced"

"Come on sis, Ace will do anything for you. One word and it's done!"

"How can you be so sure about that?"

"Well, Ace and I meet once in a while and all he ever talks about is you. That guy is totally smitten by. He's whipped!" He says laughing hard.

"It's not even funny" I say frowning.

"Just keep eating your good. I have conveyed my message so I can now be on my way. Lunch on Sunday, one pm prompt. Come along with Ace" he concludes as he gets up from his chair and walks over to me. "Come over for weekend sometime, I sincerely miss having you around" He says as he kisses my forehead.

"I will"

"That's my girl, goodbye and take care of yourself"

"I will" He walks out of the diner. I hear him exchange goodbyes with Asher and I smile. These guys will never seize to amuse me.

I exhale deeply as I continue to eat me food. What could my father possibly want to discuss with Ace?