My Grumpy CEO

Conrad

(Friday)

As I  arrived home from work, i felt a sense of relief wash over me. I had a long and stressful day in the office, and all I could think about was taking a moment to relax and enjoy the evening with Jessica.

I  made my way to the kitchen and started preparing our dinner. I was a  good cook, I just hate cooking even for myself but since it's a date and i wanted to make sure that every dish was perfect. I carefully selected ingredients and started chopping and preparing everything with precision.

As the food simmered, I poured myself a glass of wine and sat down to enjoy the moment. I took a sip and closed my eyes, savoring the flavor of the wine as i let the stresses of work wash away.

When everything was ready, I placed the dinner on two plates and set them on the table. I put on some music and lit some candles, creating a romantic atmosphere for our date.

Then I heard a knock.  finally, Jessica has arrived.

I  took a deep breath as i stepped outside and saw Jessica waiting for me. She looked even more stunning tonight, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of disappointment in myself for being so cold towards her the first time around. It was because I was helping Kyle and i was scared to let another woman into my life after what Lilah had done to me. I had always been a bit of a workaholic, but after Lilah left me for my own brother, I threw myself into my work and never looked back.

But something about Jessica was different. She had an energy about her that drew me in, and I found myself wanting to know more about her. However, the memory of Lilah's betrayal still lingered like a sour taste in my mouth, and i couldn't shake the feeling that i was just setting myself up for failure again. Despite my reservations, i decided to push forward with the date, determined to try new things and see where they lead me to.

As we  settled into our sit, i couldn't help but notice how tense I felt. I had been on plenty of business meetings and client dinners, but this felt different. I was hyper-aware of his every move and word, wanting to make a good impression on Jessica but feeling like i was walking on eggshells at the same time.

As we chatted and ate, i slowly began to relax. I was surprised at how easy it was to talk to Jessica, and i found himself opening up more than i had in a long time. The conversation flowed naturally, with Jessica asking thoughtful questions and genuinely engaging with what i had to say. I found himself smiling more than I had in years, and I knew that this was the kind of connection i had been missing.

As the date came to a close, I felt a mix of emotions. I was happy to have had such a great time with Jessica, but i couldn't shake the feeling that i was setting myself up for heartbreak again. I knew that i had to take things one step at a time and not get too caught up in my own fears, but the memory of Lilah's betrayal still weighed heavily on my mind. I  knew that i couldn't let my past define my future, and i was determined to not let my fear hold me.

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CHAPTER 18
Jessica's pov will show more about the  date ♥️