A NIGHT WITH THE CRAZY CEO

CHAPTER SIXTY EIGHT

NEXT MORNING

**BRIANNA**

I woke up by 4 a. m. the next morning because of how anxious I was feeling. I took my bath and dressed up. I also checked my travelling bag to make sure that I had everything I would be needing. I didn’t want to leave anything behind.

I also had a light breakfast because I wasn’t sure if we would be served on the plane. It was 5 a. m. now and I was waiting for Adrian to come and pick me up so that we could leave for the airport. Thirty minutes later, someone came knocking on our front door and I instantly knew that it was Adrian because we weren’t expecting anybody else. I got up to unlock the door and saw him standing outside in his handsome glory.

I greeted him with a hug and ushered him inside.

“Hey, good morning.”

“Morning, beautiful. Did you sleep well?” He asked as he sat on the couch. He seems to have made hi self comfortable here, and doesn’t mind what the house looks like.NôvelD(ram)a.ôrg owns this content.

“Actually, I didn’t. I was so anxious that I kept tossing and turning on the bed and I even woke up by 4!” I exclaimed.

“Wow.” He chuckled. “It’s probably because this will be the first time you’re travelling out of the country and you’re nervous about what the flight will be like.”

“You’re right.” I sighed and sat down. “And I’m also nervous to leave my mom and Marianna alone for a week. I wonder how they’ll cope.”

“I’m sure they can cope, they’ll just have to survive a week without you and you can call them from time to time.” He said and placed his hand on my back, trying to calm my nervous self.

“Yeah… I can do this.” I uttered as I took a deep breath and exhaled a second later.

“Okay, so you ready to go?” He asked as he got on his feet.

“Yes, let me go tell mom that we’re leaving.” I said and jogged up the stairs then went to mom’s room.

I met her sleeping on her bed. Of course she was sleeping, it’s freaking 5 in the morning.

I went over to her bed and tapped her twice, she fluttered her eyes open.

“Good morning, mom.”

“Morning sweetie.” She responded and checked me out. “You’re about to go?”

“Yes ma, Adrian is downstairs and we’ll be leaving now.” I uttered.

“Oooh, Adrian is here? Let me go say hi to him before the both of you leave.” She said as she got off the bed and I wondered if she heard the other things that I said.

“Mom! You should lay down, it’s too early for your to be walking around.” I grumbled.

“Oh please, I’ll be back in bed in no time. I just want to say hi to Adrian.” She waved me off as she walked out of the room.

Why do I even care? Mom is a drama queen.

I followed behind her as she walked down the stairs and her eyes lit up when she saw Adrian. Great, he’s about to steal my mom from me.

“Mrs. Jackson!” He hollered cheerfully when he saw her and they engulfed each other in a hug. I rolled my eyes at them. Mom would be telling me that I was jealous if she saw my face right now. She as to engrossed in Adrian to notice.

“Adrian! How are you.”

“I’m fine thank you.” Adrian flashed a charming smile at my mom and I almost thought that he was trying to flirt with her.

“Brianna told me that y’all are about to leave.” Mom stated.

“Yes, ma’am. We’ll be leaving now, we’re kind of running late already.” Adrian said.

“Alright, take care of her please. This is the first time she’ll be going out of the country.” Mom told him.

“I will take care of her. She’s my responsibility now.” Adrian said and mom smiled.

“Thank you.” Mom grinned. “Y’all should leave now before you might your flight.”

I picked up my travelling bag and hand bag then went over to where Mom was standing and hugged her. I smiled as I inhaled her flowery scent that I had grown accustomed to.

“I’ll miss you, mom.” I whispered and she patted my back.

“I’ll miss you too, sweetie.” She murmured and kissed my forehead.

“Go now.” She said as we broke off the hug.

“Bye Mrs. Jackson!” Adrian uttered as he walked out of the house.

“Bye Adrian! See you soon.” Mom replied loudly.

“Bye Mom!” I shouted as I walked out of the open door.

“Bye darling! Take care of yourself!” She shouted back as she stood outside the house.

I sauntered over to Adrian’s car and dumped my travelling bag in the back of the car before getting into the backseat with him. I waved at Mom through the window as Brandon began to drive.

Soon, we hit the road and began the ride to the airport.

I turned my head to look at Adrian who was sitting beside me. His eyes were closed and he rested his head on the headrest making me wonder if he was sleeping.

“Adrian…” I called. “Are you sleeping?”

“No, I’m not. I’m just meditating.” He murmured a reply, his eyes still closed.

“Hmm hmm.” I hummed. “Why are you meditating though? Are you nervous about the trip?”

I teased and he chuckled before finally opening his eyes.

“I’m not nervous, this isn’t my first business trip. I’m just clearing my head is all.” He responded.

“Alright.” I said and silence fell between us.

A few minutes later, Brandon drove into the parking lot of a quiet airport. I thought it was creepy that an airport is this quiet but what do I know? This was my my first time in an airport.

Adrian alighted and I got down after him. Brandon also got down and went to take our bags from the back.

I moved closer to Adrian because of how nervous I was.

“Adrian, why is this place so quiet? I thought an airport is supposed to be a crowdy place?” I asked in confusion.

“It’s quiet because this is a private airport. We’re the only ones here.” He responded.

“Oh really? I thought we would be taking a public plane.” I said in amazement.

“Nah… Why would I take a public plane when I had a private jet?” He stated and my jaw dropped.

“You have a private jet?!” I shrieked.

“Yes, I own this airport.” He answered with a small smile and my eyes went wide.

He keeps surprising me. Who would have thought that he had a private jet? I’m sure a lot of people would know because of social media but I’m not a social media type of person.

“Just how many things do you possess? If you have a private jet, then let me guess you also have a private island somewhere?” I uttered sarcastically.

“Yeah, I actually have a private island in Hawaii.” He said with a smug smirk and I froze in shock.

“You keep surprising me, making me remember that I really don’t know anything about you.” I stated as we came to the place where the private jet was and I got another shock of my life.

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