Naughty Ceo’s Secret
Chapter 96

Drink? Oh right. That's what we were doing here. I invited Kenzo out to hang out with our friends.

This is great! Kenzo had already made a good impression with my friends, but then that fake article surfaced. Now he has to start over. I still have high hopes. Hell, I'm just happy Kenzo is here.

"Here Zo, have a glass of beer." Beck said as he filled up a cup.

"Hey! That's my glass." I complained.

"You've had enough," Kenzo said.

"No I haven't," I argued.

"Baby, you can barely talk right." Kenzo teased.

"But I wanted to take shots with you." I whined.

"Then why did you get so drunk so fast?" He asked.

My face heated as I recalled the reason why I decided to get drunk. My eyes connected with Beck's. He smirked at me while his brown eyes twinkled with mischief.

"I was sick of waiting for you." I lied.

Kenzo raised a brow at me.

"Why are you lying to me?" He called me out.

My jaw dropped. How did he even know I was lying? Am I really that obvious?

"I'm not lying. I really was getting sick of waiting for you," I said.

Kenzo chuckled as he leaned his lips next to my ear.

"I don't doubt that you were growing tired of waiting for me, and I'm sorry that I was so late." He said, his hot breath fanning my neck. "But.. I can't help but feel as if you are still hiding something from me, kitten." "H-how would you even know if I were?" I asked.

Kenzo pulled back to look at me. He grabbed my hands in his. Then he brought one up to his lips.

"Because I know you, Opal. You react so well to me, it makes you like an open book," he said.

"I... do?" I asked.

Kenzo nodded.

"Just like now. You seem extremely happy to see me, and I love it. But you also seem a bit worried, and I want to know why," he stated.

My bottom lip jutted out.

"I.. It wasn't my-"

"Kenzo, have a drink." Marc offered, interrupting me. "I hear your marrying my best friend. Good luck with that." He said as he slid Kenzo a shot.

I gave Marc an irritated look. Kenzo took the shot from him, and downed it instantly. A broad smile spread across his face as he looked at our friends.

"I couldn't be happier," Kenzo said.

I smiled at that. He couldn't have been happier to marry me. I can't even say it's fake anymore either. Not after getting that ring earlier today.

"I love you." I said dreamily.

Kenzo turned to me, he cupped my cheek, and opened his mouth, but..

"We are so glad you showed up when you did." Nikki slurred loudly. "I think that if Eric here would have mentioned being Opal's work husband one more time she would have lost it." She snorted.

My eyes nearly bulged out of my head. Kenzo's entire body stiffened. Even his hand on my face turned from a caress to him gripping my chin. Heat flooded my body instantly.

"What?" Kenzo bit out the word.

"I-I.. It is-isn't-" I tried.

"It was all in good fun, Mr. Suzuki." Eric said.

Kenzo's black eyes hardened. He turned his head to glare at Eric. Who now is too drunk to be afraid of his boss. Great.

Marc snorted.

"Was the kiss you planted on her cheek all in good fun too?" He asked, laughing.

Kenzo's grip on my chin tightened. There was a tick in his jaw. Oh no, this is not good.

"Then you tried to plant a real kiss on her, going on and on about how good of a person Opal is." Nikki laughed along with Marc.

Oh god, can't they shut up already?

"You kissed my fiance?" Kenzo said seething.

My eyes flickered at Beck, who had just tossed back the last of his beer. Not the slightest bit worried about what's happening. Is this just funny to all of them?

"No." Sasha said with a snort of her own. "Opal put her hand on his face, and pushed him so hard he almost fell out of his seat." She laughed.

"Yeah, yeah." Eric said. "I never knew Opal was that strong." He said. "It's kind of hot."

I narrowed my eyes at him, instantly pi.ssed. I swatted Kenzo's hand from my chin to address Eric.

"First of all, I thought I already told you to respect my relationship. How can you even call yourself my friend right now? Have you even stopped to think about how uncomfortable this all would make me feel?" I asked. "I asked you to come out so that we could all start doing this more often. So that my friends can meet each other and get to know the man I'm marrying. But you're ruining all of it." I complained.

I got to my feet, and snatched my purse from behind my chair.

"Unbelievable. You ruined my whole night!" I shouted at Eric. "And I still didn't hear an apology from you!"

"Opal-" Eric tried, but I stopped him.

"No no! You can just.. stay here and drink away your guilt." I said as I grabbed Kenzo's hand. "Maybe by Monday you'll be willing to apologize to both of us." I stated.

I started to drag Kenzo to the exit.

"You all have a wonderful night! I'm too upset to keep drinking!" I called out as we walked out.

I pulled Kenzo through the doors, and onto the street. Once we were out of sight, I turned to Kenzo.

"Baby, I'm sorry." He said.

Wait, he's sorry?

"I didn't mean to get that upset, or make you upset-"

I threw myself into Kenzo's arms, stopping him. I grabbed his face, and planted a passionate but short kiss on his lips. Then I pulled away giggling.

"I'm not upset at all," I admitted.

Kenzo raised a brow at me. He looked back through the window at our friends, then back to me.

"No?" He asked.

I shook my head.

"I felt like things were escalating, and I really just wanted to have a good night with you. I didn't want you to be upset," I told him.

"So you made a scene in front of all of our friends," he said.

I nodded.

"And put Eric in his place. So now you don't have to be mad, or fire him... right?" I asked sweetly.

Kenzo chuckled darkly. He reached up to grab my chin. His other arm wrapped around me.

"Oh, don't mistake my appearance right now kitten, I am very mad." He said with that low raspy voice.

I nearly melted into him.

"If you want that man to keep his job, you're going to have to work for it, kitten," he said.

"I can do that." I rushed out.

Kenzo's black eyes hardened. His grip on my chin tightened. Not enough to hurt, but enough to have heat rushing to my brain.

"You seem so eager to help out a man who apparently has been hitting on you all night. Even right in front of your fiance." He said dangerously.

My legs wobbled.

"I-I." I trailed off.

Kenzo stared down at me fuming. His cold black eyes, the grip on my chin, it's all.. making me too hot. I need.. more.

I reached up to grip onto Kenzo's shirt. I pulled myself up so that my face was right in front of his. We're only an inch apart now.

"Honestly," I said. "I couldn't care less about anyone else right now." I admitted. "I just want you, Kenzo."

Suddenly, a black car pulled up next to us. Ben hopped out, and went around to open the back door. He smiled at me, and I quickly returned it. Then I looked back at Kenzo. Who is still staring down at me like he's struggling to contain himself. "Get in the car. Now." He ordered.

I pouted as I meekly walked to the car. I got in, and slid all the way to the other side. I feel so defeated. I thought that putting on that little show would earn me points over what happened. I thought that I could pull Kenzo out of there, and convince him to take me somewhere. Anywhere. Just some place we could be alone. Some place he could ravish me.

I would beg for it. On my hands and knees. Over and over. I'd beg for it all. I'd humiliate myself as much as it took to get Kenzo to fu.ck me.

Am I just a horny drunk?

I was so stuck in my own head that I barely noticed Kenzo climbing into the car. Or that he put the divider up. Actually, my thoughts were not shaken until Kenzo grabbed me, and pulled me into his lap.

I let out a small yelp, but Kenzo didn't care. He just moved me to straddle him. Then he pressed his lips to mine in a harsh kiss. Kenzo smashed our lips together in what feels like desperation. A desperation that is leaking from the both of us.

Has Kenzo wanted me this whole time too? Just as badly as I've been wanting him? Then why has he been holding back?

I pushed myself into Kenzo before he could pull away. My fingers struggled with the buttons of his shirt. If I could just get him naked-

Kenzo placed his hands on mine, stopping me. He pulled away from my lips. I gave him a confused look.

"Why did you stop?" I asked.

"Opal, maybe we should talk before we go further," Kenzo said.

I raised a brow at him.

"Talk?" I asked, confused.

This isn't our first time. What do we need to talk about?

Kenzo blew out a breath.

"Are you sure you're ready for this?" He asked.

I scrunched up my face.

"Kenzo, this isn't our first time," I said.

"I know." He said with a nod. "But this is our first time since our week-long fight. Since you've forgiven me. Since we've been engaged. Since you told me about what your ex did to you.." He said softly.

Is that what this has been about? Kenzo is afraid of how fragile I am because of the past memories I dragged up? That's.. so sweet.

My sweet, kind, considerate, Dom. I wouldn't trade him for anything in the world. He's mine. All mine.

I grabbed Kenzo's face between my hands. Then I brought my lips close to his. Not in a kiss, but just a gentle, teasing brush.

"Kenzo Suzuki... If you don't take me somewhere to fu.ck me right now.. I will break off our engagement." I threatened. Kenzo chuckled.

"Would you like to come back to my house?" He asked.

I shook my head.

"Later," I whispered. "Right now, I want you to take me to the Pet Store."