The C.E.O'S shattered heart (MxM, C.E.O X C.E.O)

Chapter 17. Chasing cars

I smiled when I heard the kids discussing which colors they wanted to paint the train. It was naptime for the kids after lunch. I decided to work on a schedule for Monday and Tuesday while I was free. I got startled when Alexei suddenly took a seat next to me on the terrace. One of the maid's instantly brought food for him. "Are you catching up with work, Zachariel?" Alexei asked me while drinking a glass of water. I smiled at Alexei, then replied to him with, "No, Alexei. I'm working on a schedule for the kids. They won't feel bored if they have enough things to do next week." Alexei nodded, then started eating. I looked in bewilderment at Alexei when I heard him ask me, "Why were you disappointed in your friend last night, Zachariel?" I sighed then answered Alexei with, "Peter asked me to serve a V.I.P. customer while knowing fully well that I didn't work there. Bartenders are also not permitted to serve customers in private at the bar. I know that he was looking out for me, but he knows me well. I would have never managed to please the customer. Peter should have rejected the customer immediately."

Alexei frowned, then asked me, "Are you in desperate need of money, Zachariel?" I chuckled then responded to Alexei with, "No, Alexei. I'm not." Alexei smiled while finishing his meal. He stood up, then said while putting his hand on my shoulder, "Tell me if you are ever in trouble, Zachariel." My heart fluttered when Alexei touched me, but I ignored it. I didn't want to waste my time finding out what all these little incidents meant. Alexei walked away before I could reply to him. The kids woke up after an hour. I helped them freshen up, then brought them to the garden. I played games with the kids before resuming our project. We managed to finish the train by six o'clock. The kids wanted to show it to their father, but it wasn't dry yet. It seemed like the kids enjoyed working together. I asked Ocean to do more group activities with them.

The kids dragged Alexei to the garden when he came downstairs to have dinner with us. Alexei was proud of his children. He placed the train on a pedestal in the hallway for everyone to see. The kids were tired, so they were quiet during dinner. Alexei received a call just when he was about to bathe the kids. He apologized to the kids and me, then went to his office to answer the call. I didn't mind Alexei's departure because Ocean was there to assist me. The kids climbed into their beds after getting dressed. They clutched their plush toys close to their chest then closed their eyes. I tucked the kids in, then kissed them good night. I was just about to turn off the lights when I heard Jacques ask me, "Can you sing a song for me, uncle Zachariel?" I looked in astonishment at Jacques, then asked him, "Don't you want to hear a bedtime story instead, Jacques?"

Jacques shook his head, then answered me with, "No, uncle Zachariel. I want to hear a song because you have a soothing voice." I grabbed a chair then took a seat next to Jacques's bed. The little boy grinned while staring at me. I stroked Jacques's head, then started singing the track Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. Jacques fell asleep halfway through the song. I didn't realize when my tears had started falling. I had learned this song by heart. I had serenaded it to Andrew to make him fall in love with me. I quickly wiped my tears away, then uttered, "I can't believe that it still hurts. I should have forgotten the song years ago." I shook my head while getting up. I decided to go home when I saw that it was almost ten o'clock. I made sure that all the kids were comfortable, then walked out of the room.

I decided to say goodbye to Alexei before leaving. I knocked on his office's door, then waited for him to answer. I walked into Alexei's office when I heard him say, "Come in." Alexei was busy going through his emails. I took a deep breath, then asked Alexei, "Haven't you finished working yet, Alexei?" Alexei smiled at me, then responded to me with, "Yes, I'm turning off my computer right now. I'll be with you in a minute." I sighed then uttered while looking at Alexei, "The kids are sleeping peacefully, Alexei. They won't wake up anytime soon. I have to go home now. I'll see you tomorrow morning." Alexei stood up when he heard that I was about to leave. He walked over to me, then grabbed my hand. I looked startled at Alexei. Alexei let my hand go, then uttered, "Please stay the night, Zachariel. You are a long way from home. It will be midnight by the time you'll reach your house." I groaned while contemplating what to do.

My heart skipped a beat when I saw a framed note hanging close to the door. I could see that it was a copy of the letter that I had given Alexei. I walked closer to the piece of art, then asked Alexei while touching the frame, "I can't believe that you've kept the note that I gave you all those years ago, Alexei?" Alexei looked in shock at me. He rubbed his face in frustration, then asked me, "You still remember me, Zachariel?" I smiled at Zachariel, then responded to him with, "Of course, I do, Alexei. You left a great impression on me."

This is the lyrics of the song. Please read it, so you can find out what Zachariel was going through at that moment.

We'll do it all.
Everything.
On our own.

We don't need.
Anything.
Or anyone.

If I lay here.
If I just lay here.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

I don't quite know.
How to say.
How I feel.

Those three words.
Are said too much.
They're not enough.

If I lay here.
If I just lay here.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told.
Before we get too old.
Show me a garden that's bursting into life.

Let's waste time.
Chasing cars.
Around our heads.

I need your grace.
To remind me.
To find my own.

If I lay here.
If I just lay here.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Forget what we're told.
Before we get too old.
Show me a garden that's bursting into life.

All that I am.
All that I ever was.
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see.

I don't know where.
Confused about how as well.
Just know that these things will never change for us at all.

If I lay here.
If I just lay here.
Would you lie with me and just forget the world?

Hi guys, thank you so much for reading. The next installment will be an emotional one. I hope that you guys liked the interactions between Alexei and Zachariel. Stay safe everyone and until Thursday.