The CEO's Return

SAMANTHA WOKE UP early. Five o'clock in the morning to be exact. She has always been that way, ever since she learned what is right and wrong. Her mother taught her to be a morning riser. For her mother, every second count and a person is more productive when he wakes up early because it can do more.

Even without the help of the alarm clock, her eyes opened automatically. Her body seemed to have memorized the time that she should wake up. Aside from that, her mother has never been fond of using alarm clocks because the old woman, an alarm clock is just a tool that was used for people who don't have time management skills. And it is one of her mother's rules, she is an only child and her mother doesn't want her to be wrong. That is why she grew up very disciplined.

Samantha wasted no more time meditating and daydreaming in bed, she got up immediately. She removed the thick comforter that was wrapped around her body, so her thin negligee was exposed. The fabric is silk and its color is old-rose. The nightwear is a bit daring because you could see her cleavage and the curve of her body. She smiled sheepishly, she could only wear those kinds of clothes when she was sleeping. In the true sense, she is a very conservative type of person.

She is 24 years old. But if you're going to stare at her, she is a picture of a mature and successful woman. Despite her young age, she already has lots of achievements in life and she is a serious type of person. She is not like other women her age who only know about the fun or life of various parties or clubs. She is a woman with a big dream and another one, her mother has a high expectations of her. And she didn't want to disappoint her.

She fixed her bed. And she is not new to such tasks. She was raised by a mother who knew how to do housework and did not depend on anyone. Her bed is made of antique wood, that if it's only for sale at this time, she was sure the value of it is expensive. It was covered with a thick mattress and a bed cover. She systematically arranged the folding of the blanket and the alignment of her pillows.

After that Samantha went to her own bathroom. She showers quickly. Why? It is still dawn and the water is cold, including the cold wind. Her bathroom is not yet modern to have an automatic heater. Besides, her mother did not want her to take a long bath. According to her, it just a waste of time. As long as she doesn't stink and she's presentable, she's good to go. Her mother is a very organized and systematic person.

When she finished bathing, she was still wrapped in her bathrobe even though she was alone in her room. She combed her long and beautiful waist-length hair. When she opened her closet, her almost identical design and contoured clothes were exposed to her eyes. It seems like the colors were the only difference between those. She chose to wear a knitted purple long sleeve with five buttons on the front. And a pencil-cut skirt that was only slightly above her knees. In today's modern world and trendy clothes, Samantha's clothes are really different.

Why her mother used to be a seamstress. And her mother is the one who makes and sews her own clothes. She appreciates that because she no longer has to buy clothes at the mall or clothing boutique. Her mother is also good at sewing. But the thing is, her designs and style are outdated and out of fashion today. Nevertheless, she is not complaining.

She put on close-flat shoes on her feet before leaving her room. She is ready to do what she has to do today. Samantha went down to their high and wide ladder made of Narra wood. Her feet traversed the spacious living and dining room. Their house was so huge that it can be called a mansion.

She passed by the housemates who were also awake and were starting to do their work. She looked at them and smiled, and then headed to the kitchen. She thought their butler was just a few minutes earlier than her. She considered their butler, an old-woman, as her second mother too. The old lady is kind and sweet.

Some of their staff grow old and started their family here. But her Mother Lucy, the butler, has not been able to get married and has become an old-maid.

It is noticeable that those people who are awake right now in their home are all women. They also have male housemates, such as the driver and gardener but they do not wake them up early until it is time for their mother Geneva to wake up. Her mother is very strict and she does not let her be close to any man, except if under her surveillance.

In addition, when she was still young, her mother taught her that even if they had housemates, she should learn more female activities and duties. And one of these is cooking and table preparation.

It can really be said that her mother was strict with money, but when it comes to food, her mother will never be questioned. What they eat is also the food of their housemates. Geneva argues that you should not deprive yourselves of food and should eat good and nutritious foods. That is why despite her mother's strictness, the maids can't criticize her mother because there is no discrimination and separation of their food towards them.

The foods they usually cook for breakfast are the common breakfast foods. Such as fried eggs, hotdog, ham, corned beef, bacon, tapa, and fried rice. For hot drinks, coffee for her mother and hot chocolate for her or sometimes buffalo's milk. Fresh fruits will not be forgotten on the table. Sometimes they also eat bread when they want to.

At lunch and dinner, their dishes are also different. And the food cooked is delicious. Every day is different. They cooked chicken, pork, beef, fish, seafood, and vegetables. It is also a law in their house that the menu should not be repeated for two weeks. And like her, their housemates have memorized their daily routine as well. And before it turns to six o'clock in the morning, the table must be ready and everyone should be awake to have their breakfast.

It was exactly half-past six when the male housemates came out of all the rooms, including her mother and Aiden. Aiden was adopted by her late father Arthur. Her mother also agreed to adopt the young man because, for them, Aiden fulfilled their dream of having a son. She is the only child. Aiden is eight years older than her.

Aiden wore a formal and in a dignified suit. White long-sleeved polo tucked-in with his khaki pants. The sleeve of his polo shirt is folded into his elbows. Aiden is a picture of a gentleman. Or, maybe he's just wearing that kind of suit because that's what her mother wants? Geneva always wants them to be prim and proper. Her mother and her bereaved father want them to be decent and presentable in the eyes of other people.

Out of respect, she kissed her mother on the cheek. "Good morning, mother."

Aiden also greeted Geneva. "Good morning, "

Samantha's mother stared at them. "Good morning too, " she looked at everyone in the dining room, "Good morning to all of us. Let's have breakfast, " they began to prepare their delicious breakfast.

Geneva Anderson is not just rich. She is very rich. She is one of the well-known rich people in their country. But despite that, her mother can be said to be eccentric. She has views and habits that are unusual. And sometimes you will think she is kinda weird.

But she could not blame her mother. She knew her painful experience. Geneva was just a poor child back then, besides that, her father always abused her. Geneva's father is an alcoholic, gambler and beats her up to the core. At the young age of her mother, Geneva was the one who supported his own father. There are times that her mother just wanted to give up, but she persevered and fought.

If only Geneva's father had not just laid in bed because of lung cancer, he would not have repented from his sins. And there, Geneva's father confessed that she was not his real daughter. That Geneva was only stolen from his mortal enemy. The ex-girlfriend of Geneva's acclaimed father was the mother of the latter and his mortal enemy became her husband, so in retaliation, Geneva was stolen to the hospital and another child was given that was pronounced dead.

Geneva wanted to hate her acknowledged father for all the hardships she had endured, but his illness must have been enough payment for all her suffering. He apologized before dying. And that's when Geneva found out that she was rich and a daughter of a billionaire! There, Geneva's life changed.

But despite the change in Geneva's life, it did not erase the strange habit that her acknowledged father caused her and in her personality. The pain left by her acknowledged father remained in her mother's personality. That's why when Geneva is about to marry Samantha's father it seems to be a job application rather than dating. The man must meet Geneva's standards. He should be polite, respectful, and a good person. It doesn't have to be rich or handsome, but not also poor or opportunist, and of course, he should not be ugly. And Geneva chose Samantha's father, Arthur.

But then, Arthur died early. He had a heart attack. And because her mother loved his father despite her attitude, she had no plans to get married again and she just focused her full attention on her. But before Arthur passed away, he fell in love with a boy who was his friend's son. Aiden's parents both died in a car accident and the young boy was about to be placed in an orphanage, so Arthur quickly told Geneva about that.