"What did you just say?" Adrienne asked Ryan once again."I just said that I am skilled at turning any situation into a profitable one. Why are you so upset?" Ryan inquired, clearly confused by her reaction.Adrienne returned to her seat, taking a moment to compose herself.Daniel joined them, announcing, "The car is ready. Let's go, Adrienne.""Allow her to sit here for a few minutes. She became upset over something so trivial. I believe she needs a moment to collect herself," Ryan advised Daniel."My love, what's the matter?" Daniel asked, crouching beside her and gently caressing her cheek with his thumb."Let's just go now," Adrienne replied, standing up. Daniel held her hand as they exited the room together.They climbed into the car, and Daniel turned to Adrienne, questioning, "What happened? Did he say something hurtful to you?""No, it wasn't anything serious. I simply remembered something," Adrienne confessed."Oh, I see. I suppose that's a good thing. What did you remember?
"I have an uncanny ability to turn a profit in any situation, even the most challenging circumstances," Adrienne stated once more, her gaze fixed on the view outside the window."What's the matter? First, you show up unannounced, and now you keep repeating that statement. What's going on?" He questioned, extending a glass of wine towards her."Someone once said that to me. I can't seem to get it out of my head. It keeps replaying, and I don't understand why," Adrienne replied, her shoulders drooping with sadness."Don't force yourself to remember, alright? Let it come naturally," he reassured, positioning himself behind Adrienne. His hands circled her waist before gently massaging it. Their eyes remained fixed on the view outside.Adrienne accidentally knocked her wine glass onto the window sill and turned to face him. Her hands found their place around his neck as she pulled him closer, their noses now touching. As his breath caressed her face, Adrienne closed her eyes."Why won't yo
Adrienne stepped off the elevator, finding herself on the top floor. She followed the directions given to her from the reception lounge, leading her to the secretary of the CEO's office."Oh, so you were the secretary," Adrienne acknowledged Juliette as she entered her office."Welcome, ma'am. How may I assist you?" Juliette responded, attempting to maintain professionalism."Why were you giving me odd looks at the party a few days ago?" Adrienne inquired, puzzled by Juliette's behavior."I'm sorry, ma'am, but I have no idea what you're referring to," Juliette denied any knowledge."Is Ryan in? I informed him that I would be stopping by today," Adrienne inquired."Yes, let me inform him of your presence," Juliette offered, reaching for the telephone."Forget about that," Adrienne dismissed, taking it upon herself to enter the office."No, you can't just..." Juliette attempted to intervene, but Adrienne had already made her way in. Adrienne walked gracefully towards Ryan's desk, placi
"Are you actually firing me?" Juliette asked, clearly shocked."Yes, I am," Ryan confirmed."Um...why? Why are you firing me? I demand -and deserve- an explanation," Juliette insisted."You don't know why?" Ryan questioned."If I knew why, I wouldn't bother asking you in the first place," Juliette responded, her tone changing.Ryan stood up from his seat, his movements tense yet purposeful as he moved towards Juliette. He reached out, gently resting his hands on her waist and pulling her closer, until she was standing between his legs. His touch both comforting and confusing."H-hey, calm down, pretty lady. It's not that serious," Ryan stuttered, trying to regain control of the situation. His touch lingered, his fingers absentmindedly stroking her hair as he spoke. "We have something special, right?" Ryan whispered, gently stroking her hair. But Juliette remained silent."Don't you want to talk to me?" Ryan pressed."Why are you firing me?" Juliette asked, her voice filled with confu
"Sorry I can't hangout this weekend, something came up," Ryan said."Oh...what's that? What's the emergency?" Juliette asked with concern."It's an issue with Brian," Ryan explained."Brian? Is he okay?" Juliette asked worriedly."Yes babe, he's fine. It's just his usual baby drama because he's missing his mom," Ryan replied."Okay then, no problem. Daddy duty calls. Let's talk on Monday, okay? And you don't have to explain yourself at times like this. We are not official," Juliette said understandingly."Yet..." Ryan added playfully, causing Juliette to giggle."Okay then, goodnight dear. I guess I'll see you at work on Monday," Ryan said."Goodnight to you too. Sleep well," Juliette said and ended the call."Are you done?" Daniel asked as he joined Juliette in the lounge."Yes, it was a call from work. Thanks," Juliette said as she accepted the drink Daniel offered her."Will you be sleeping over? It's too late to go back to your house," Daniel asked Juliette."Yes, I didn't even pl
Adrienne drove up the long, winding driveway, her heart fluttering with anticipation as she approached Ryan's opulent mansion. The sight of the grand entrance and well-manicured gardens took her breath away. She parked her car, smoothing out the pleats on her patterned summer dress - a vibrant blend of blues and yellows that complemented her sun-kissed complexion.As she made her way towards the front entrance, Ryan emerged from the house with a warm smile, his eyes lighting up as he saw her."Adrienne, you made it! You look absolutely stunning," he exclaimed, admiring her outfit. Flattered by the compliment, Adrienne blushed and thanked him.Entering the mansion, they found themselves in a spacious foyer adorned with breathtaking art pieces. As they navigated the ornate hallways, pleasant conversations filled the air."Thanks again for honoring my invitation," Ryan said with a grateful smile."You're welcome," Adrienne responded, returning the smile.As they moved towards the impressi
Adrienne's laughter danced through the room, filling the space with warmth. "Oh, I believe it's not about being weird, but rather embracing the ebb and flow of life. Isn't that how everyone is? We all experience highs and lows, times when the world feels like a magical wonderland and moments when we just want to tell everyone and everything to take a hike," she retorted, her voice filled with a touch of wisdom.His curiosity piqued, Ryan leaned closer, their gazes locked intently. "And how do you unwind after a long day then? What are your hobbies?" he inquired, genuine curiosity lacing his words.Adrienne's eyes sparkled as she took a small moment to gather her thoughts. "To unwind, my favorite escape is swimming. There's something incredibly therapeutic about immersing myself in the cool, calming embrace of the water. Aside from that, I indulge in good food and the occasional soundtrack to life. And of course, I find solace in the pages of novels," she confessed, a hint of nostalgia
"Excuse me? Did I hear you correctly?" Adrienne leaned forward, her voice filled with disbelief. She needed to double-check the doctor's last statement, convinced that she must have misheard.The doctor moved closer to her, his gaze shifting from Adrienne's eyes to the floor. "Yes, ma'am. I confirmed that you are indeed pregnant. Congratulations," he mumbled, stumbling over his words.A surge of denial flooded through Adrienne, causing her brows to furrow. "There must be some mistake. Your report cannot be accurate. How long was I unconscious?" She pressed, hoping for a glimmer of reassurance.The doctor hesitated for a moment, scratching his chin. "You were unconscious for about thirty minutes," he finally replied, his tone lacking confidence.Adrienne's eyes widened in disbelief, her voice trembling with a mix of frustration and disbelief. "Thirty minutes? That's all it took for you to determine that I am pregnant? Absurd!" She scoffed, unable to suppress her incredulity.The docto