Imagine #180: Young And Menace (Part 3)

*Y/N's P.O.V.*

Being selected to be a CEO of a company should never be a problem, but currently, that is my problem right now. I have no idea how it happened but my mom just dragged me in this company and then suddenly, I'm the soon to be CEO of this institution. I literally thought this was just a prank, but no...this is business and my mom is serious when it comes to that thing.

I'm currently at the meeting room of the company trying to think. This was just too much to take in, and on the first place, I never wanted this.

"I'm so happy they are using their heads and chose you instead of the son of the Stumph's. You're more fit to be in that position, darling." My mom said excitedly, greed overflowing on her eyes.

I looked at her when I heard Patrick's last name...right, the executives were to choose between me and him and they chose me, I'm sure Patrick's parents are so pissed at us right now.

"My I always tell you, I never want to do this." I told my mom in a pleading manner, but the moment she heard that she just became angry. She leaned closer to my face as if she was threatening me.

"Did I ask for your opinion on this, huh, darling? You will be the CEO of this company and you will accept it. Your training starts now. I didn't give you any options...this is your path." she said in a shrill voice and I swear hairs all over my body raised. I almost forgot she's supposed to be my mother.

Soon enough the executives came in one by one and the meeting started and I never felt so out of place. I can see the greed in this place right now as they talk about what should I do and how I am a great asset to the company. I was itching to say something, but my fear was holding me back because my mom kept on glaring at me there as if telling me to just shut it. Suddenly, the door to the room opened again and a guy around my age entered...I almost thought that he was just like me that was dragged in here, but I realized I was wrong. I can already feel the pride and greed in him too.

"Glad you can make it, James. Everyone, this is James Scott, my son and he'll be the COO of the company...more like Ms. Y/N Y/L's partner." one executive said and oh boy, I don't like where this is going. I really don't.

 "Finally, these two are able to meet. I know they'll be a dynamic duo in no time." my mom said and I swear all I want is to teleport away from that place.

The meeting went on for more minutes and after that I was dragged away by the secretary who gave me a tour around the company, already telling me what my work is and everything even if I didn't agree to this. Hearing her already stresses me out, the job of the CEO is never easy and for someone having this age and already handling those work...I think I'll be going to a suicide mission here. Hours and hours have passed, my brain is already numb and finally, we're done.

"You'll start your training tomorrow, be here at 8 in the morning and we'll immediately start. I'll see you again, Ms. Y/L." she said then leaving me at the lounge area all alone...finally.

I collapsed on the couch and immediately getting my phone out of my pocket. I've been wanting to look at this since earlier, but of course, I can't. I opened it and saw that Patrick messaged me a couple of times already.

'I guess you already heard the news, huh? My mom is so angry at your family, but you know I wasn't I'm actually kind of proud that they chose you, like, I know you're more capable than I am, but then again...we shouldn't be treated this way. I hope you're doing fine, princess. Reply when you can.'

'Hey, I hope you're really fine. I'm a bit worried that you're not replying, you're probably in the company now right? I hope they are not pushing you too much, but tell me if they are...promise I'll rescue you out of there. Hang in there, Y/N.'

'I miss you already...'

I read the messages and I swear they made me feel relaxed. I caught myself smiling while reading and I just decided to reply to him finally.

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I'm feeling like all the stress is coming in my way in a very fast phase. It's only been three days since I started my training, but I feel like I already have the whole company at myback. I'm so stressed, all these work are not training anymore too and I'm so culture shocked with everything that is going on. I was just homeschooled before and have not experienced that much of stress, and being in here now it literally killing me.

"You're doing great, Ms. Y/L, but you can do better. I know eventually you can." my secretary said and I have no idea if I'll be happy or angry at what she said. After that, she just left me alone in my office to continue my work.

"Hey there, may I come in?" I suddenly heard someone by the door, I looked up and was shocked to see James there.

"Yes, what can I do for you?" I asked. Honestly, I don't like the guy...there's something off about him.

"Nothing, I was just wondering if I can ask you out for a coffee or tea." he asked. 

Honestly, I am in need of a coffee right now and maybe agreeing to him won't hurt. I was about to say something to him, but suddenly my phone vibrated. I immediately looked at it and saw that Patrick messaged me

'Hey, Y/N, sneak out for me? I'll be waiting at the parking lot.' I read and immediately have a plan.

"Um, I'm sorry, James but I'm really still busy...maybe some other time?" I said to him and acting like I'm going back to work.

"Oh, okay. Take care, Y/N." he said while walking out.

"Oh, and please tell my secretary to not bother me until I say so and please lock the door behind. I need to concentrate. Thank you." I told him and thankfully he did what I say.

The moment I know I'm alone, I just made sure my office is locked from the inside before going out of the emergency exit door and making my way towards the parking lot. Moments later, I arrived at this deserted parking lot, already trying to find Patrick. Suddenly, I felt someone hug me from behind.

"Hey, I missed you!" Patrick murmured against my ears which I just love.

"I missed you too, Stumph." I said while facing him. Finally, I was able to let go of all those stress.

"Are you okay, Y/N? You really look...awful right now. I'm sorry for the word, but you look so stressed." Patrick said while cupping my cheeks.

"All these works are killing me, Patrick, but I have to do as they say." I explained to him. He just pulled me in and kissed me on the forehead.

"We'll try to think of something to escape this reality of ours...but for the meantime, I need you to hold on, promise I'll always be here when you need me. Let's give you a break for a while, let's grab some food." Patrick said with a hopeful smile.

"You know what, this is why I like you very much. Thank you." I told him and we sneaked out of there.

Of course, we felt like criminals here. Not walking on main streets, looking like we're always on the look out for something...it's honestly annoying, but like he said, we have to just hold on and keep doing this until we find a way to escape this reality.

We just found this coffee shop and talk and ate there for a while. I really missed talking to him and I'm thankful he's here to wipe my stress away. It's really that true time flies when you're having fun and I already have to make my way back to the office now.

"This is all the time I have for now, Patrick, but seriously, thank you." I told him as we walk back to the company.

"It's always my pleasure, Y/N." he said with a cute smile. Patrick stopped walking for a while and of course, I stopped too since we're holding hands. We just innocently looked at each other then kissing each other like nothing else matters. "We'll find a way out of this feud, Y/N. Just hold on." he murmured and I nodded at him.

"I promise." I replied.

Fortunately, I made it back to the office without getting caught. I honestly thought I was successful again, but I realized I was so wrong when my mom came barging inside my office.

"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" she bellowed, I swear I feel like she's becoming a freaking dragon. I began to stutter and I hate that I'm not a good liar.

"I-I just went out to grab a coffee m-myself. Taking a few minute break is not tha--

"DON'T MAKE ME STUPID, Y/N!" she said so angrily and now she's walking near me. She grabbed my hair and pulled them down which honestly hurt me.

"M-mom, please, you're hurting me. I-I just...--

"HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND?! WHY ARE YOU WITH HIM? WHY ARE YOU WITH THAT STUMPH?!"  she asked as she continued to pull on my hair harder and harder and I swear I started whimpering in there.

"W-what's wrong with it?! I can choose who I'll be friends with!" I bravely said and I never imagined that my mom could push me against the wall this hard. I even hit my head on the wall too hard, but she didn't feel any remorse. She just walked towards me again and gripped on my cheeks to hard.

"You really think I won't know, huh?! YOU'VE GONE STUPID AND YOU FLIRTING WITH THAT BOY WILL TEAR THIS FAMILY APART! I WILL NEVER LET THE BOTH OF YOU BE TOGETHER AGAIN. HE'S PROBABLY JUST USING YOU TO GET THE POSITION OUT OF YOU, Y/N! THINK!" my mom said and I can't believe I was just crying there.

"We never really cared about this business and everything...we just--

"Oh, FUCK THAT, Y/N! HOW SURE YOU ARE THAT THAT'S REALLY THE CASE?! HUH? A STUMPH AND A Y/L CAN NEVER BE TOGETHER. WE'RE BORN TO BE ENEMIES! AND ENEMIES WOULD DO ANYTHING TO DESTROY THE OTHER ONE SO YOU BETTER THINK!" she continued to shout at my while gripping my cheeks. "YOU WANT LOVE? YOU WANT A COMPANY, DON'T WORRY, DEA, I'M ALREADY ARRANGING YOUR WEDDING WITH JAMES, MAYBE THAT'LL MAKE YOU THINK." she continued then throw my head back away and I just collapsed on the floor.

"N-no, mom you can't do that! I swear I'll run away if you...

"I WANT TO SEE YOU TRY, DARLING." she said while kneeling next to me. After that, she suddenly snatched my phone away. I really tried to get it away from her, but I was too dizzy to do so. "From now on, you'll have guards around you 24/7 and I will not let anyone go near you WITHOUT my permission. You'll have no phone or no nothing to access any kind of communication and your every move will be monitored. You did this to yourself, darling...face the consequences of it." and with that my mom threw my phone on the ground and stomped on it, breaking it into pieces.

After that, she just walked out of my office, leaving me there on the floor silently crying...already having difficulties to keep my promise to Patrick to 'hold on'.

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*Patrick's P.O.V.*

Yelling...again...I guess I can never have enough of this.

It's in the middle of the night and now I have to go down again to check what was going on. I thought this will be a just another usual night with my mom's tantrums, but I guess it's different. The moment I saw what's happening by the door, my heart began to beat fast...it was Y/N's mom and I swear if she's in here at our place, shit has gone down.

"TELL YOUR SON TO STOP LEECHING ON MY DAUGHTER! AND FOR YOUR WHOLE FAMILY TO STOP LEECHING ON OUR FAMILY. JUST ACCEPT THAT YOU'LL NEVER BE ON OUR LEVEL!" Y/N's mom shouted. "Look who decided to show up, haven't told your mother about what you and my daughter have been doing?!"

"Patrick, what is this lunatic talking about?! You'll never go mingle with a filthy Y/L, right?!" my mom asked and I can't believe I'm just standing there...frozen. Suddenly, Y/N's mom throw pictures of me and Y/N being together...someone was spying on us. "Unacceptable. YOU WILL NEVER LEAVE THIS HOUSE WITHOUT MY PERMISSION, PATRICK!" my mom shouted.

"Keep your pet out of my daughter's way...we'll not have a garbage DNA mingling with ours." she harshly said and I must admit, these people are indeed horrible. She began to walk away and I was shocked that my mom just let her be, maybe her anger is towards me right now.

"Don't worry, surely our DNA will be allergic to yours anyway." my mom said, finally putting all her attention towards me. 

Well, so much for this secret relationship we have.

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