Naughty Ceo’s Secret
Chapter 110

"Are we really going to go back?" Kenzo asked from the doorway of our bathroom.

This hotel really is fancy. Kenzo didn't just get a room either. He got a whole damn suite. Like we're staying for two weeks and not two days. While I do think it is ridiculously too much, it is really nice. "I want to know more," I said.

Kenzo and I have been going back and forth about this since we left my childhood home last night. I really don't want to go. I don't want to see any of them again, especially Jezz. Now that I know she isn't my real sister, I kind of want to punch her in her smug face. I should have done that when we were siblings. I probably would have been forgiven for it more easily than I would be if I did it now.

Still, Jane threw out a line last night, and like a stupid fish, I got hooked. I want to know more about my mom. Jane might make me work for it, but at least she'd tell me more.

"You can just wait until I get the information about her," Kenzo suggested.

I gave him a pointed look.

"We've been over this, Kenzo. A file can't tell me what my mother was like. I want to know if we were similar at all. In more than just our looks. What if Jane has pictures of my mother holding me as a baby?" I said. Kenzo sighed.

"What if I replace some of her friends? Surely they could tell you more than Jane can. She didn't even tell you she had a sister for 27 years." He argued.

I set my brush down, and walked to Kenzo. He's sulking. It's cute.

"I'll leave like I did last night if anything happens. She can either tell me what I want to know, or I can leave. It's as simple as that," I said as I wrapped my arms around Kenzo's waist.

"I don't like the way they treat you." He grumbled.

I smiled up at him.

"I know honey, but I'm impatient. What if my mom didn't have any friends?" I said.

"What about your father? He might still be alive. I'm replaceing him as well. Who better to ask than the man who was in love with her," he said.

My heart panged.

"I.." I swallowed. "What if my father doesn't want me to replace him?" I asked softly.

This has been something sitting in the back of my mind. It was easy to focus more on my biological mom than on my dad. Since information about her was within my grasp. Still, I've went through a million scenarios as to where my dad is, and why he gave me up. Is he dead too? In jail? Abusive? A drug dealer? Maybe he just didn't want me?

If that last one is the case.. How can I face him? What if my biological father forced Jane and James to take me because he didn't want me?

I mean, my mom died of cancer, for crying out loud. Where was he with all of that? Maybe he was around and Jane was lying about it?

None of it makes sense honestly. Jane and James didn't actually want to take me. They made that obvious in the way they raised me.

Maybe it was different when they first got me? Maybe they were paid? Maybe they wanted me until I started to grow up, and then didn't? Honestly, this is all just giving me a damn headache.

"Opal." Kenzo said my name softly.

I looked up at him as he grabbed my face between his hands.

"I know you are scared baby. I wish that I could confidently tell you that there is no way your father wouldn't want to be a part of your life.. I'm sorry that you are going through all of this to begin with.. But I will always be by your side. Always. Even if we do replace out that your father doesn't want to be found, you will always have me. I know I can't make that hurt go away, but I will always be a shoulder for you to cry on." He told me.

I gave him a smile.

"Thank you." I said softly. "For everything. For supporting me, protecting me, loving me."

Kenzo pressed a short kiss to my lips.

"Always kitten."

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"Oh, and this one was from our graduation." Jane said as she handed me another photo.

Surprisingly, when I got here, Jane had tons of photo albums lying out on the table. She insisted that we eat first though. Thankfully, James and Jezzlyn made themselves scarce.

It's been a couple of hours of Jane and I talking now. Kenzo hovered in the other room, giving us space, but still able to keep his eye on me. Jane had told me all about their childhood together. She even poured us some wine a little while ago. Honestly, I can't ever remember having this much fun with Jane before.

"Can I ask you something? Honestly?" I asked her.

"I suppose so." Jane replied before taking a sip of her wine.

"Why are you doing all of this?" I asked.

Jane gave me a confused look.

"You didn't sound like you ever even intended to tell me I was adopted. Then you brushed it off like it was no big deal. Why did you want me to even come out here? You even made sure James and Jezzlyn weren't around. I just don't get it. I would have thought you'd be happy to get rid of me for good," I said.

Jane set her glass down and cleared her throat.

"I know that I haven't been the best mother, but.. You just remind me so much of Char. From your smile to your personality. I was always jealous of my sister, but I shouldn't have taken that out on you. You were just a child." She said.

I smiled at her and patted her hand.

I really wish that I could believe her, but I don't. Jane is hiding something. It just doesn't make sense that she would randomly have a change of heart. So suddenly. With no excuse, no reason. While I'm a whole a.ss adult. She could have had a change of heart when I was a small child and needed it.

Strange how Jane waited to tell me until Haru got involved in my life. Funny how she didn't have a change of heart until recently. Just what exactly are those two planning?

I'm really glad I have Kenzo. He'll figure out what's going on here. I know he will. And after today, I'll never have to see these people again.

Jane may think she's fooling me, but she isn't. Now she can tell Haru that I believed her though. Maybe that'll keep him off of our case for a while.

"I remember when Char found out she was pregnant with you." Jane told me.

I smiled brightly.

"Did she ever tell you about my dad?" I asked.

This is the hundredth time I've tried to ask Jane about my father. At first, she kept brushing me off, or changing the subject. Then she told me that she had never met him. Didn't even know his name. Jane and my mother were close enough that Char told her that she was pregnant. Char let Jane take me when she died. But she doesn't know a thing about my real father?

How stupid do these people think I am?

Jane shook her head.

"Char was very secretive about him. She said that his family was important and he was even more so. I think that she was ashamed of him though." She told me.

I frowned. Ashamed? Of course Jane would assume something like that.

"Opal."

I looked up to see Kenzo leaning against the wall.

"I think it's time for us to go kitten." He said.

That's Kenzo's way of gently ordering me to leave. Honestly, I'm surprised he let me stay this long. Considering he didn't want me coming here in the first place.

"Okay honey." I said.

I gave Jane a smile and stood up. Kenzo grabbed the small box of pictures Jane was allowing me to keep. Jane stood with me, and walked us to the door. Then she wrapped her arms around me, squeezing me in a hug. Which was super awkward considering Jane had rarely ever hugged me.

"Come by tomorrow?" Jane asked as she released me.

"We'll try." Kenzo replied for me.

Neither of us have any intention of coming back. Ever. I got what I came here for. Jane isn't going to tell me anything else. Nothing true anyway.

Kenzo opened my door for me before putting my box in the backseat. Then he got in the car and started it up. I looked at my childhood home one last time before Kenzo started to drive away.

"So, what do you think Haru has on them to make Jane have such a change of heart?" I asked as I turned my head to my fiance.

Kenzo smirked.

"I knew that wench wasn't fooling you for a second," he said.

Kenzo entwined our hands. He brought them to his mouth and kissed the back of my hand. I smiled, finally feeling relaxed for the first time all day.

"My smart little kitten," he said.

"It's all too fishy for me to just believe blindly. But if they want to think I'm that stupid, let them. Besides, maybe this will give us a leg up in... whatever Haru is doing." I said.

"Well," Kenzo said. "I have no idea what they are planning, but I will replace out kitten. Don't you worry about a thing," he said.

"Do you really think she has no idea about my father? What if he's still alive and has no idea about me or something?" I asked.

"I will replace out." Kenzo said confidently.

I blew out a breath as I rested my head on the seat.

"Why do you think Haru is so deadset on us not being together? Is it really because he doesn't like me, or thinks I'm a gold digger?" I asked Kenzo.

Kenzo shook his head.

"This is not about us being together or not Opal," he said.

"Then what's it about?" I asked.

I thought the whole reason for our fake engagement was due to the pressure Haru had him under.

"It's about control," he said.

I can see Kenzo's jaw tick.

"He wants to control me, and he's going to use you to do it. I won't let that happen, kitten. Don't worry." He said.

I frowned.

"I'm not worried. What more could he do? Besides, I'm not leaving you. No matter what Haru does. No matter who my father turns out to be. No matter what other secrets Jane and James have. I'm not going anywhere. So you don't worry," I said. Kenzo smiled.

"Okay baby. I won't worry. As long as I have you by my side," he said.

I returned his smile.

"Same." I said. "So, can we stop for sushi?"