Daddy's Virgin (A CEO Boss Romance Novel)

Heath kissed Kelly and his son as we all rushed behind Cassidy and out to the limo that was waiting. We had thirty minutes to get three miles, which under normal circumstances seemed like it would be easy, but you never knew if the traffic would go your way or not in Los Angeles.

“You know, Cassidy looks like a movie star,” my dad said as we drove toward the big event.

“I do not. Come on now; you’re just trying to make me blush.”

“I think he’s right. Maybe you should give the actress thing a try. I happen to know a movie producer,” I joked.

“Well, since I dropped out of nursing school, I might just take you up on that offer. I just don’t know what I was meant to do.”

“I’m going to check around. After tonight, you and that dress? Man, I bet directors are going to be begging to work with you.”

Cassidy just laughed at me, but I was being serious. She had a special look to her. Unusual, yet down to earth at the same time. Not to mention that she was a sweetheart to be around. I suspected she might have just fallen right into what she was meant to do with herself.

When we pulled up to the red carpet, it was pretty quiet. Most everyone had already gone inside and the photographers looked like they were packing things up. But at least we were there and we could run in and grab a seat to watch the show.

It didn’t matter all that much if we were late. It was our studio, so we could see the movie whenever we wanted and the main thing I was interested in was how the film was going to be reviewed, which wouldn’t happen until after the release.

Our door opened and I got out first and helped Cassidy as we started our way down the red carpet. As a movie studio head, many photographers didn’t really know who I was, so I wasn’t expecting too many to be interested in taking our photos. We would just sneak by and get our butts into the theater.

“Erik, who’s that with you?” one of the camera men yelled out.

“My girlfriend, Cassidy Conrad,” I said as I wrapped my arm around her and we posed for his photograph.

“Wait right there,” another man said as he pulled his equipment back out of his bag.

“Yeah, don’t move,” a third said.

Before we knew it, all of the photographers and entertainment news stations had their cameras out and were snapping away. They barked orders for us to turn one way and then the next. They even asked for pictures of Cassidy alone, which she refused to do.

Entertainment News on NBC pulled us aside and wanted to do a live interview, which I really hadn’t expected at all.

“Mr. Levy, tell us about your career change from technology to film,” the young reporter asked.

“The two fields aren’t that different. I’m using my technology background to help develop an expressive alternative to film batteries so our shoots can last longer without costing more money.”

“And, who is this young lady? Have you already found your Los Angeles starlet?”

“Actually, this beautiful woman is my girlfriend, Cassidy Conrad.”

“Cassidy, what’s it like to date one of the most eligible bachelors in Los Angeles?” the reporter asked.

I couldn’t help but laugh at the idea that I was one of the most eligible bachelors. It wasn’t a title that I ever knew I had. Cassidy did great and kept a straight face through her interview.

“Erik and I started our relationship as all great ones start: as friends. I’m lucky to have such an amazing man in my life.”

“Are you in the film industry, too?”

I could tell that Cassidy was about to say no, and I didn’t want her to throw this opportunity away.

“She is going to be in one of our upcoming movies. We couldn’t let this kind of talent go to waste. We better keep going. I’m sure they’ve started the film without us by now.”

I pulled her away, and we caught up to my father and Heath. Spencer had also just finished an interview and we all made our way in together. In that moment, I realized that it didn’t matter what everyone thought of the film. I was happy. Cassidy was happy. My father and my brother were with me and that moment was one of the best I could have ever dreamt of.

I was in business with my best friend and if this movie sucked, we would fix what we did wrong and move forward with the next thing. Nothing was going to hold me back from having the life I always wanted.

As my brother, father, and Spencer went into the theater, I held onto Cassidy’s hand for a minute. I was overcome with emotion and there was something I needed to say to her.

“I love you. I hope you know that I love you and I want to spend the rest of my life with you.”