At 5 PM, the day breathes a sigh of relief, the sky painted in shades of amber and gold as the sun begins its descent. The office gradually changes as the clock approaches the conclusion of the workday.The continuous hum of discussion fades into low murmurs, keyboards become silent, and desks once packed with paperwork and coffee mugs are tidied up.The employees grinned and nodded to each other, acknowledging their collective efforts and promising a moment of relaxation. While some stay in small groups to finish off conversations or have a brief chuckle, others move purposefully, ready to enjoy the evening's independence.Amelia had been so engrossed with work that she hadn’t realized the closing hour had come. She quickly rushed through the remaining task for the day, trying not to carryover any leftover duties to the next day.Outside the building was Cora, who had carefully packed her car few miles away from the building so that Alex wouldn’t see her when he was leaving the offic
Amelia's reflection in the window conveyed her raw vulnerability as the city lights flickered by. She had worked so hard to keep her armor intact, but every tear was a witness to the pain and bewilderment Cora's words had caused.The ride seemed endless, a solitary passage amid the tempest of emotions Cora had whipped up inside of her.“We have arrived your destination ma’am,” the cab driver announcedWith no response, the driver turned his gaze towards the rearview mirror to observe Amelia. Her silent tears and distant stare caught his attention, a reflection of the emotional turmoil she was battling.He slightly turned his neck backward to obtain a close distance with her, hoping she will hear him this time.“Ma’am, I said we have arrived at your desired destination,” the driver started firmly“Oh!” Amelia, whose attention had been caught, exclaimed. Her sudden outburst was a raw, involuntary reaction, betraying the depth of her distress.“Are you okay, ma’am?” the cab driver asked
10AMTwo hours into the working hours of the day, Alex found himself engrossed with work. After winning the competition and being recognized as the number one company in the corporate world, this meant more responsibilities for him.Few minutes later, his mind lingered towards the conversations he had with Amelia yesterday evening, especially the part where Amelia suspected Flora had revealed her secret to Cora.Though he tried to convince her that Flora would never do such a thing, Amelia's words kept replaying in his mind: “I don’t even know who to trust at this point.”Suddenly, he heard a knock on his door, interrupting his thoughts. He responded, “Yes, come in.”The door swung open, and standing next to him was his security team lead. Mixed feeling rushed through his face.Regardless, he hoped that whatever brought him to his office at that moment should be a pleasant news.“Sir, may I have a seat?” he requestedAlex responded swiftly, “Yes please, you can.”The team lead took a
“Hello Mr. Lawrence," Amelia greeted politely."Greetings to you Amelia. Hope you're doing great?”"Yes sir, I am. Thanks for asking.” Amelia responded."I hope you are doing great too, sir?" Amelia asked."Oh, Yes I am, Amelia." Mr. Lawrence answered swiftly. Mr. Lawrence continued, “The officers, who were reached by Mr. Wesley, had texted me just now for us to prepare for an event coming up soon." "The day and time will be communicated to us soon.” He continued"He stated that this will be a good avenue for us to meet with Mr. Nick since his refusal to answer our calls." He concluded."Okay sir. I'll be waiting on you for further details in regards to both Mr. Nick and Mr. Wesley.” Amelia replied, and thereafter, interrupted the call.Flora, who had been patiently waiting for Amelia to get off the call, decided it was time to find out what was going on. As she walked towards Amelia, her steps were purposeful yet gentle, a mix of concern and curiosity evident in her every movement.
As she gestured to leave the office, Alex pulled Amelia closer, their faces illuminated by the soft glow of the office space.He gently tilted her chin up, his eyes searching hers with a mix of longing and sincerity. Without a word, he closes the distance between them, his lips meeting hers in a tender kiss.As Amelia tried to pull away, Alex took her hands in his, squeezing them gently. "I care about you more than anything. And I'm ready to face whatever comes next with you." Alex said, with his voiced tinged with sincerity.Alex reassured Amelia of his commitment, promising to do right by her no matter what. Amelia felt a wave of relief and happiness, knowing that she had someone who cared for her so much.After the shared moment, she made her way out of the office, reminiscing on the memories they had created in a short time.2 PMHours had passed at the office, and it was getting hotter outside at this time of day. The employees were able to enjoy their stay because of the cool, a
Tears filled her eyes, and she had a profound, unadulterated feeling of weakness. Breathing heavily, her thoughts racing over the ramifications of her secret being revealed, the room felt as like it was closing in on her.Her hands trembled uncontrollably, and she could feel her colleagues' piercing gaze going straight through her. Every murmur was like a knife, every look like criticism.Her legs felt like lead, yet she wanted to escape, to hide from the curious stares and the incessant murmurs.The betrayal wounded her deeply, making her feel vulnerable and ashamed. Now, her intimate and vulnerable private moment with Alex was exposed for everyone to know.The tears she'd been keeping back eventually broke free and silently traced down her cheeks as she stood there, unable to find the courage to reply.When she did find her voice, it was barely a murmur, choked with emotion. "I... I can explain." However, the statements seemed meaningless, and she was aware that there was no way to
Answering indirectly he uttered, “Sir, we have been able to find one of the posing policemen.”“Good,”“So, how do we locate him?” Alex inquired“We do have his address, Sir.”“Go get your things ready and gather two men from your team who will accompany us alongside. We are going there right away!” Alex instructed.“Okay sir.” He responded, exited the office afterwards.Alex, who had already arranged his belongings in preparation for the end of the workday, exited his office and made his way to the ground floor.Upon seeing the receptionist, he instructed her to contact the HR department to inform them that he was in need of a new personal assistant. She accepted the obligation with a nod.As he stepped out of the building, his eyes caught sight of Amelia, and he walked towards her. As he arrived at her standing spot, he turned to Amelia, his eyes filled with concern. “Are you okay?” he asked softly.Amelia nodded, though her voice was shaky. “I think so,” she replied, taking a deep
Following his words, his team members stepped aside, revealing the girl standing behind them.The coordinator's wife gasped, her eyes widened in disbelief before filling with tears of joy. She rushed forward, enveloping her daughter in a tight embrace, both of them crying freely.They held each other for a long moment, their tears of joy mingling as they swayed slightly, lost in the overwhelming relief and happiness of their reunion.The girl clung to her mother, her small frame shaking with sobs of relief and comfort.After that precious moment, the mother turned her tear-streaked face to Alex. "Thank you, thank you so much," she said, her voice thick with gratitude. She extended her thanks to each of Alex's team members, her appreciation evident in her heartfelt words.Alex, also visibly moved, asked, "How about your husband, ma'am?"She replied, "He stepped out briefly, but I will tell him to come see you at the office tomorrow."Alex smiled warmly. "Okay, ma'am, that wouldn't be a