Chasing The Broken CEO
Chapter 21

Evan's gaze remained on me. I heaved a huge sigh and shook my head. I smiled bitterly at him. I could just agree and not at him but my pride is way more relevant than the obligation my parents have given me.

"Don't you think it is too early for me to say yes?" I said, trying to hide how nervous I am with this topic. I swallowed the lump in my throat and stared in his eyes intently. "Do you think I am that easy to get, Evan? The chase hasn't even started yet so I don't think it would be appropriate for you to boss me around and tell me to make time for that engagement party."

"So, does that mean you want me to beg?" he scoffed at me.

The side of my lip rose. I bit my lower lip and tried to suppress my mischievous smirk. "Slight..." I simply replied.

He shook his head and I saw his boyish grin on his lips, feels like he couldn't believe that he's hearing all these from me right now. Like does he expect me to obey him only because he has shown me a strange kindness today? That's only a wishful thinking.

I don't feel like surrendering early when in fact, I was the one who swore that he would chase me. What does it make me if I let him rule this whole thing? I understand that even in the bible, it says that we, women, must be submissive to men but sometimes, it doesn't apply to any situation. Just right what we have in here. I still want Evan to learn a lesson and make him chase me or beg.

"This is getting a little more unreal, Risha. Are you really challenging me when in fact, it is your family who needs our company?" he mocked me. "I know but that is bullshit..." I muttered.

He doesn't need to remind me about it. I am fully aware that my family needs their power and influence in order to grow in the business world. To be honest, their family is truly a power group and is a top notch in this kind of industry. They may have an option to neglect this whole arrangement; however, I still want to hold on to my pride and dignity firmly. And again, being kind to me in just a day would not really change my mind. A day of treating me nicely is not totally enough to make up for those non-stop arguments we had in the past.

I just want him to realize that not all the things he wants will be given to him easily. I would like him to change his behavior and to stop using his overly used power to manipulate people and me. I would like him to start the chase, beg for me to be with him and win me at all cost.

"We have all the time for this chase you are referring to. Why not join me in our engagement party first and then you would have all the rights to make me suffer the consequences afterwards? Just so you know, it has been planned from the very beginning, Rish."

I laughed sarcastically. I can't believe this guy. He is not really listening to me! How could someone like him be so one-sided about this? He only thinks about his reputation. What about my feelings, though? "Stop being so bossy, Evan!" I snorted dramatically. "All my life I've been following the rules and commands of my parents. Do you think I would let someone like you do the same thing to me?"

He pressed his lips firmly. He finished his beer and then he wiped the corner of his lips using his elbow. Oh, the way he did it was just so manly!

"You are way challenging than I thought," he commented.

I shrugged my shoulders, "You only have to choose between these two, Evan. It's either you choose the chase or just run."

Deep within my mind, I wish that he would choose the chase as despite the hate, I still have the urge to know him more. Yes, that's what my stupid side wants to happen. Unbelievable! "Do you really want me to choose?" his tone became more difficult.

I nodded abruptly. "Yeah, you have to choose even this whole thing is totally bullshit." My forehead creased. "Come on! Are you really going to marry this common girl in front of you? I mean, am I good enough to live your life with?" I challenged him.

Silenced filled in the place. The cold breeze has blown my hair roughly but I did not mind it as my eyes remained darted on him. He was also looking at me intently. The air blew his hair, almost hiding his piercing eyes. His aura has darkened, making me feel weak and would like to run for my life. But then, I remained calm in the outside, trying to challenge him with all the little strength I have, almost wanting to read the thoughts on his mind.

"You are more than enough, Risha. I know you are capable of doing business with me. I have no plans of backing out so I guess you should know my answer by this time..." he replied with his intense voice that totally sent shivers up to my spine.

I gulped hard. So, does that mean he is choosing the chase?

Damn it! He is! Seemed like it was easy for him to choose, huh? He's probably trying to heal himself from his failed relationship and I think this fixed marriage was his better choice of escape.

"Alright," I shrugged and cleared my throat. "You better do it right, then..." I said, giving him a chance to win me. "Can we go home now?"

He chuckled sexily. I don't understand why it sounded like music to my ears though. He licked his lower lip and continued staring at me. It feels that his stare would melt the shit in me and so I decided to turn my back on him and walked towards his car. I went inside the front seat and buckled my seat belt. He followed me. I watched him walk like a model in a runway and hopped in the car.

He's almost perfect only if he has good manners. I tried to hide my smile by just staring at the window.

I don't know why but I feel more at ease right now. Despite Evan's brooding and most of the time unbearable personality, it doesn't scare me anymore.

In fact, because of what he said, I feel more interested in seeing how things go for us. I am excited to witness how he will make a move to make me accept him.

Well, regardless of what he would do, my answer would still be a yes after all. I have no choice, alright? I just want Evan to feel that I am not an easy to get and he needs to work hard for me or else I'll turn my back on him. In addition, I would like to see him try and win me at all cost if he is truly dedicated with this whole agreement.

I bit my lower lip. The well known Evan Zendejas would chase me and I would do the same thing discreetly as I want to see him open his locked door for me. That woman, Irish Esquivel might be holding the key for this door but I guess I need to use my luck and break that door by hook or crook, as soon as possible.

Evan might be someone who is unbreakable and untamed, but I know that there are still ways for me to change that. I am not going to give up by now. We have all the time in the world to play this interesting game. I only wish that this would be successful as I don't want to be in a mess with so many headaches to bear. That would be so tiring and suffocating.