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LOVE AGAIN:A SECOND CHANCE WITH THE EGOCENTRIC CEO

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Ch. 55 / 120 May 08, 2025

****VAL'S POV***

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I stood by the window, peeking at him, he has been there for an hour now , I wonder what he is waiting for?

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Is he planning to sleep in the car?

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That is my boss, I think I was a bit hard on him with my choice of words, I can't stand arrogant and toxic men.

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Just then his car lights flashed and he drove off. I went back to the couch, my eyes closed, Daniel?

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How could he ask me that, it's not even his business. I am not his property, Daniel is a good friend, and .... nothing more. I opened my eyes.

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The giant teddy bear was the first thing that my gaze held. I got up and went to it, the gift bags surrounded it. I picked them up and checked the contents. Sanitary care items, hairs, and jewels, chocolates bars and cakes.

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I resisted the cakes and chocolate and kept them back, I had to give it out or he did think he was my lord after this gift.

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But it's a gift, my parents do tell me, a gift should be appreciated no matter how small, but this is how big actually and the person involved. I hate him that much?

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To be frank with myself.

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I don't hate Prince but his character, and now I don't know if he is being sincere or just smart to get my heart then strike, I don't want to get myself in more trouble because of my heart.

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I drew a deep breath and went back to the couch. I didn't know when I slept off.

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******* I woke up late the next morning , my phone had hundreds of notifications from Daniel.

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He called, texted and sent chats.

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"Oh dear!"

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I jumped from the couch and dialed his number many times but he refused to answer.

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I quickly went into the bathroom freshened up , no time to make breakfast.

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I decided to apologize to Daniel for last night and also talk to Prince and apologize about my rude words last night and thank him for his gifts too.

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I put on the wig he bought and the jewels and went on my way. I hope he will feel the need to talk seeing I accepted his gifts.

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****PRINCE'S POV***

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"Wake up Mr frog Prince ain't you going to work today?"

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Zoey's blurry image was standing by my bed side with two hands folded on her chest.

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"Your soy cakes again?"she asked, seeing the cake box torn apart and money littered all over the room.

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I smiled at her. It was a good and joyful night last night, I had no voices in my head except from...

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I looked at the three women cuddling themselves next to me, and sat up straight with a groan.

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"What is wrong with them?" Zoey asked me. I shrugged, currently exhausted from the night's foursome threat.

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"It's morning, get your asses up!"

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She screamed out at them disrespectfully, well they didn't complain.

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The strippers had some of my cakes last night so I am sure they still had a little in their systems.

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They woke up and started dressing up, while Zoey watched with a grimace.

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"Zoey, get me a cigarette pack from the drawer" I requested. She ignored me. I smiled , she hates me bringing home naked women.

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"Come on...a cigarette please Zoey".

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The ladies picked the money up and left the room after.

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"I thought you loved Valerie?".

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Zoey snapped out of nowhere.

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I opened my eyes and gaze at her silently for some time.

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"What does your blonde little head know about love?" I laughed and stood up from the bed, my bed sheet wrapped my naked waist because of her.

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"Well you treated her gently like you treated me when she visited and you told me yourself".

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I went mute again, then lit a cigar, after a half pull I turned to her.

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"If you are a man you will understand, it's all an act Zoey, girls love that and at the end of the day , they will present themselves as an offering to you".

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"Oh I see...., you will never change Mr Frog". She replied.

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I smirked.

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She shook her head and went out of the room while I got into the bathroom to shower.

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****VAL'S POV****

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I arrived at the company with a deep breath and a lot of practice before now.

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I went in the entrance door, ready to talk to Daniel but disappointedly he wasn't even at work yet.

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The other colleagues glared at me like I was a stranger because of the new hair and jewels I guess. I don't know who to ask about Daniel, I am not in any way relatable to any of them, I think they all hate me.

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I dialed Daniel's number and he refused to answer.

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Maybe he thought I intentionally ignored his chats, calls and messages last night.

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Then I noticed the new secretary smiling at me, finally someone to talk to.

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I got up from my chair and walked to her office.

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"Wow I love the hair, how much did you buy it?"

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"It's...it's a gift"I said shyly.

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I saw her face go wow then a naughty grin appeared on her face like she knew it.

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"The person must love you too much, it's very expensive and it suits you"she said at me like a friendly advice.

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"Thanks".

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I said nervously, I hope she doesn't ask who gifted the hair to me too.

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"Please have you seen Daniel today?"

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"No...dear, I am not sure he will come to work today, he is always punctual".

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I nodded slowly then stole a glance towards the boss office.

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"And for the boss, he said he won't be at work today either"she smiled at me.

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My cheeks stained knowing she caught me and guess I was thinking about Mr Prince..

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"Oh ... . Thanks I appreciate".

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I replied and went back to my office, just then Felicia, one of our colleagues, came and touched my hair.

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"Wow I thought it's fake, it's beautiful".

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"Thanks"I said in surprise.

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For the first time, having a female colleague complimenting me based on literally anything.

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"How much did you buy it, I love it?" Esther, another designer shouted from her corner.

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"Esther, you can't afford it so don't embarrass yourself".

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Felicia, the first one to compliment me replied to her.

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"Sorry Esther , I can't tell it's a gift".

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I looked at Esther but behind her, I found Kamsy and Jennifer glaring at me, I pretended not to notice.

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"Uhhhh! From a man, your boyfriend?" Felicia asked in a naughty way that made me blush.

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I nodded awkwardly , I actually accepted the boyfriend tag to make Kamsy more jealous.

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Esther ran out of her office.

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"Girl, can we be friends?"

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"Why? You want to steal her new boyfriend like someone we know?"Felicia said out loud.

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