CEO'S SECRET CRUSH

Chapter 2 your not alone

MIA'S POV

"Mia, Mia" I hear a women's voice while gently shaking my arm. I don't recognise the women's voice and for a moment I forget where I am.

I open my eyes then shut slightly again because of the bright light in the room. I then slowly open my eyes again to try and figure out where I am and who this women is.

"Mia it's time to wake up, we can't stay here all night" the women says.

"Who are you?" I ask sitting up then it hits me I'm in Daniels office and my mum has died. I instantly starting crying again remember this.

"Hey its okay, I'm Daniels sister, Leah I've sent him to get you a coffee. But we can't stay here all night it's 6:30pm" she says to me.

"I'm, uh I'm sorry" I say through crying.

"Don't you be sorry I'd of left you to sleep longer but we should get you out of here soon" she says while hugging me.

"If you ccc cc could call mme a ta aa taxi I cca ccan get outtt off your wwayy" I say through sobbing tears.

"Mia, shhh don't worry about that. Daniel told me you have no one here since you moved to London and therefore I'm not letting you out of my sight your coming with me and Daniel tonight. I will look after you as I would all my friends" says Leah.

I cry even more missing my friends and loved ones, but can't help think how nice Leah seems also.

"It's alright you let it all out" says Leah rubbing my back while hugging me still. "I'm here I've got you now" . Leah says.

"Ah your back" says Leah seeing Daniel walk into the office .

"Yes I brought the coffee" he says

"Okay, go get everything in the car we will be down soon" Leah says to Daniel since I'm to emotional to talk.

"Okay" says Daniel and leaves not arguing it out with his sister he just does as he is told but try’s to offer a warm reassuring smile at me.

10 minutes later I managed to stop crying.

"Here have this coffee, then we shall leave" says Leah.

"Thank you. I'm sorry I should of left ages ago" I say feeling bad for Leah having to deal with me right now.

"No! it's fine and like I said your staying with me and Daniel tonight. I've got us over night bags brought and packed you have spare clothes for tomorrow as well everything else is sorted" Leah insists.

"I couldn't possibly impose though" I say.

"Shhh now like I said Daniel told me everything I understand you have no friends here yet, therefore I'm officially announcing you as my friend your first friend in London. And as my friend I will take care off you. Because its late and my kitchen is in the middle of being refurbished we will go stay in Daniels spare room tonight. He lives 20 minute away from here" Leah says.

"I couldn’t imposes on my boss like that" I say.

"No! No! Daniel agrees you shouldn't be alone right now which is why he called me. I'm glad he did because I'd hate to think of someone all alone at a time like this" Leah says not allowing me to get away with anything she seems insistent to look after me right now.

"If I'm honest I don't want to be alone right now" I say which is true.

"Well that's settled then your coming with me and Daniel" Leah says giving me a warm smile.

I drink my coffee which I desperately needed since the last one I didn't manage to drink.

"Okay here's you coat let's go before Daniel starts to worry" Leah says as I finish off my drink.

I put my coat on and Leah takes my arm in hers while walking out with me.

"Leah I don't know how I'm going to survive the next few days but thank you for your kindness" I say while tears are slipping out my eyes even though I'm trying not to cry I can't help but feel overwhelmed from the days events as well as touched by the kindness of my boss and his sister.

"So long as I'm with you I will stay with you until your back with your family and friends I will make sure your okay. You don't need to worry about anything. Me and Daniel will be here for you no matter what" Leah says.

DANIEL POV

I had dreams of bringing Mia back to mine having fun cosy weekends together. Making sweet love during the long nights. I imagined how she would react to seeing my penthouse. I don't know why but I'd always wake up smiling wanting to see her pretty little face and hear her sexy voice.

So I'd find myself them days in the advertising department making conversations over work with Michelle just to see Mia in the distance. I never in my wildest dreams thought the day I brought her back to mine would be my sisters idea let alone the day Mia loses her mum.

I wish I could take away Mia's pain and just hold her in my arms until she is stronger within herself again. I've hated seeing her so devastated today it's definitely pulled on my heart strings. She would probably think I'm a crazy person though if she knew I had this big crush on her I think to myself.

I see Mia and Leah are walking towards the car so I hop out the car to open the door for them both.

"Daniel I'm going to sit in the back with Mia, could you also please put the heating on in the car as well" Leah says to me as there approaching me.

"That's fine and I've already got the heating on. I know how you hate the cold" I say to Leah.

"Mia how are you feeling did you manage to drink something?" I then say turning to looking at Mia.

"I'm a little tired still and thank you for the coffee and everything I appreciate it" Mia says.

"No need to thank me. I'd of done the same for anyone" I say as they sit in the car. I close the car door before getting in myself.

"Alright ladies what shall we have for dinner" I ask while start the car up.

"What the options" asks Leah

"I can either cook you something quickly or we can order out" I say.

"I'm not very hungry" says Mia

"You know what Mia my dear brother hear Daniel has a week spot for ice cream that he actually has brought a freezer, then filled it of different flavours of ice creams, and I know when I'm upset ice cream is my go to thing. we could always go raid the ice cream stash" Leah tells Mia.

"You really have a whole freezer full of different ice cream" asks Mia sounding shocked.

"Yes I love ice cream it's my guilty pleasure. But shh don't go telling them crazed women in the office some are quiet scary with the ways they try to chase me around. I don't need them being fuelled by the idea, of a freezer full of ice cream" I say.

"I won't tell anyone, your secret is safe with me" says Mia.

"So how about it shall we raid the ice cream stash" asks Leah.

"If my favourite ice creams happens to be in there I might be tempted" says Mia

"What's your favourite flavour?" I ask

"Ben and Jerry's, cookie dough" Mia says, which makes Leah laugh.

"Oh mine to so there's definitely some in there for sure feel free to have some" I say as we drive into the underground car park.

After I Park the car. I quickly jump out and open the door for for Mia and Leah, then I grab the bags from the boot of the car.

"Alright let's go" I say

Leah takes Mia's arm in hers guiding her to the lift with us.

"These are all lovely cars" Mia says

Yeah there all Daniel, this car park level is all his “Leah informs Mia.

"No way Mia" says sounding a little shocked.

"Yeah but he rarely drives them. He usually sticks to his black model s telsa we were just in. I don't know why he needs to many though" says Leah

"I don't hear you complaining when you borrow them" I quickly say rolling my eyes at Leah.

"Hey you said I could drive whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted" Leah says smiling at me.

"Alright let's not argue the lifts here get in" I say

The lift goes directly to my penthouse since it's my own personal lift.

As we walk into the penthouse I Iook at Mia she still looks like she could cry again at any moment and has red puffy eyes from all the crying she has done. But she is still so beautiful. I wish I could kiss her face until all the sadness has gone away. I must snap out of this, I think to myself. The last thing Mia needs right now is me lusting over her.

"Mia, leah would you like a drink?" I asks to distract myself from my own thoughts of kissing Mia.

"I will have a glass of wine" says Leah

"What about you Mia would you like a glass?" Leah says to Mia.

"I won't say no to wine if anything it may help me feel a little calmer inside" Mia says.

"Well 2 wines coming up then" I say with a warm smile.

MIA'S POV

I didn't expect to end the day like this covered in coffee while in this massive penthouse my boss owns. Its a open space lounge with a kitchen at the right. The kitchen is huge black marble worktops. White cupboards black cooker, kettle toaster ect. In the middle there's a large black corner sofa, white carpet. Massive glass coffee table with a big TV on the left wall then in the to the opposite side of me there's a huge window with a door to a balcony. To the side of each the windows looks to be hallways leading to other places within the penthouse. The walls are a light grey all around except the kitchen side of the room is a white walls. It's definitely stunning at a first glance. If I wasn't so heart-broken right now I'd be wanting a full tour to fully appreciate the beauty of the place I think to myself.

I sit on the sofa and Daniel comes and hands me the wine.

"Thank you" I say while still feeling a little embarrassed for imposing.

"Okay, how about Chinese, I fancy Chinese take out" says Leah

"Okay I will put a order through" say Daniel to Leah.

"How about you Mia? Would you like anything it doesn't have to Chinese could be Indian, pizza, Italian or I could cook you something?" Daniel asks me.

"Just a small chow main will be fine thank you" I say, even though I'm not feeling hungry I know I should try to eat.

"Okay, I'm just glad your be eating something I will go order now" Daniel says looking relieved at my answer.

"Mia how about a bath or shower? While we wait for dinner" says Leah

That's when I remember I'm still covered in coffee and stink and I'm sitting on this really expensive looking sofa I can't help but feel a little uncomfortable being this gross sitting on such a luxurious sofa.

I stand up quickly so I don't ruin the sofa. "um, yes please" I say to Leah wanting to get cleaned up as soon as possible.

"Okay then, come with me. I will show you the way" she says while grabbing a bags.

Once in the bathroom she puts the toilet seat lid down and says "here sit here a second."

I sit down.

"Now which would you like a shower or bath" Leah says pointing to both a huge walk in shower and a massive bath that's more like the size of a hot tub!

"Um, a bath please" I say since I want a moment to soak and wash off the strain of the day.

Leah starts running the bath while getting out a bubble bath from the bag, pours half of it in so there's lots of bubble. While the bath is running

She takes out loads of different body washes, shampoo, conditioners and lines them on a side by of the bath on a shelf. Then she puts body spray, body lotions and some perfumes on a shelf next to the sink. Then takes out toothpastes and a tooth brush leaving it on the sink.

"Use which ever items you prefer I didn't know your personal choice" says Leah. "Oh anything would of been fine" I say.

Then she goes into enougher bag brings out some pj bottoms and pj strappy top there matching pink. Then a black silk dress gown.

"I figured your same size as me a 8-10 figure so I picked size 10 is that okay?" Leah asks.

"Oh your right I'm a size 8 for some things but I prefer size 10 clothing, you didn't need to do that I will pay you back" I say.

"No you won't it's what friends are for! so don't even think about it. Plus Daniel insisted on paying for our stuff it was just my idea so don't argue, call it a work bonus if need be" Leah says as if it's nothing yet its so much stuff, as well as so thoughtful.

Then she says as she turns off the bath "there is also some underwear sets in the bag a few different sizes pick which will fit you okay?".

I can't believe how thoughtful and nice Leah is, she has literally thought of everything. "Thank you" I say as I start to cry again.

"Hey its alright" Says Leah as she hugs me.

"Now there are towels on the shelf next to the bath. Take as long as you need. I will see you soon. I'm going to steal Daniels bathroom and get changed as well that way you won't feel uncomfortable being in pj's as I will be to" Leah says before adding, "then we can eat, Some food will do you some good. Your all tired out from the shock and crying."

"I won't forget your kindness" I say wipe the tears away from my eyes and stand up.

"Don't worry, I'm just glad I can help" she says, Then Leah leaves me to my bath before I can say anything else.

As I layed in the bath I just felt numb and I cried just thinking about my mum. I wish she was here whenever I'm upset it's always my mum there to help me through it.

DANIEL POV

I was dishing up the Chinese onto plates when I see Mia appear after her bath. Leah was still having hers in my bathroom.

Mia looks so good no matter what she wears to the point I lost my focus and dropped the fork on the floor.

"Damn it" I say while I picked it up and put it in the sink.

"Would you like some more wine with your food" I ask Mia

"No could I please have a glass of water instead?" Mia asks.

"There's water bottles in the fridge, I will grab you one make yourself comfy on the sofa" I say.

"Daniel I'm sorry to bring this up now but I'm going to need a couple weeks of work, I need to go back to my home town in a few days to help prepare for my mums funeral" she says while starting to cry again.

I rush over to Mia and hold her hand.

"Mia don't worry about work you take as long as you need, your job will be safe and full pay will be given, So don't worry about that" I say.

"Thank you your so kind" Mia says.

"Don't worry about it now you stay here and I will get you your food" . I say after patting her hand gently trying to offer some kind of comfort.

Mia wipes her tears while trying to attempt a half hearted smile. She was just so cute and adorable even when in distress she thinks of others.

I go grab the water and Mia's chow main and bring it back to her.

"Here eat what you can or even ditch it for Ben and Jerry's if need be which ever you prefer" I say.

"Hey you never allowed me ice cream before dinner" says Leah walking in.

"That's because you always steal the ice creams before meals, at least eat your meals first then steal the ice cream. Plus when you steal the ice cream first you never eat your dinner" I say while laughing at leah.

"And I thought you loved me dear brother" says Leah while grabbing her dinner and trying to sound hurt but held a smile to her face the whole time.

"Only when your not stealing my ice cream" I say getting my dinner and beer before sitting down with Leah and Mia to eat.

Mia then laughs a little, which is music to my ears.

"What's so funny" I ask

"The way you to are arguing over ice cream as of its going to run out yet you have a whole freeze full of it, it's just amusing" Mia says.

I smile at Mia and I'm just glad that out of this whole horrid day I've managed to get a little laugh out of her. I know it won't last long but for a brief second I helped her feel a little bit brighter.

"Well like i said earlier ice cream is my guilty pleasure" I say while winking at Mia.

"To be fair mines chocolate me and my mum would hide 10 bars at least in the Weetabix box away from my dad growing up as he hates Weetabix". Mia says as a few tears slide down her face from thinking of her mum I'd assume.

"That's a good hiding place" says Leah

"Yeah my dad only discovered it after 3 years when he accidentally knocked the box down getting the coco pops out. Me and my mum laughed about that for weeks" she says wiping tears away from her face, yet had a tiny hint of a smile at the corner of her mouth from the memory.

"It sounds like you were all really close" says Leah.

"Yeah we were it's just going to be me and my dad now. I don't have any siblings" Mia says.

"Me and Daniel are really close as our parents worked a lot while we were growing up. So I'm glad I had Daniel around growing up" says Leah.

"Yeah, I suppose I wouldn't change you either Leah" I say while chuckling.

"Do you know when your dad will be back Mia?" I ask

"He said he won't leave my mum over there alone. He will come back the same day she does. He reckons it will take a few days, but he will let me know when. I told my dad I'd go home for when they arrive back. I don't think I could stand being in the house before he arrives back though. Not knowing my mum won't ever be in there again" Mia says.

Leah gives a hug to Mia.

"Well whenever your ready there's no rush. You can stay with me until then if you want. Or we can take you to a different family members or friends so you won't be alone. Whatever you choose to do me and Daniel here will support whatever choice you make" Leah says.

"Thank you" Mia responds

After dinner Mia asked if she could go to bed. Leah showed her the guest room.

"Daniel Mia cried herself to sleep again" Leah Says coming into the lounge.

"I stayed with her until I knew she was okay. Hopefully she will sleep all night" Leah adds

"Thanks Leah I appreciate it, you can have my room tonight I will sleep on the sofa. I've just finished my shower and I'm all ready for bed" I say while point to the quilt I had on the sofa.

"Okay I will let you sleep, night Daniel" she says

"Night Leah" I say before going to turn the lights out, as Leah heads for my room.