(Lexi’s POV)I must be sick, repeatedly blinking at the document in my hand. Today was the third time I had seen my contract, the first was when I stupidly signed it without reading the contents, and the second was when Catherine and I reviewed the details.“You’re allowed to breathe, Lexi,” Finn grinned as he relaxed, leaning on the backrest of his executive chair.Frank heaved a sigh, his silent way of saying the same, so I inhaled and exhaled, doing it again as I thought, why on earth did I get trapped in this contract?Ah! It was my earnest hope that I would be able to help my twin sister in earning and saving money for Aliyah’s operation. She wasn’t even a year older than me, just a few minutes, but between us, she had a greater share in our expenses at home since she earned more from singing at the bar. I needed a good and stable job.I read the first part, nodding and agreeing that I would faithfully do the best of my ability to carry out my duties and responsibilities as his w
(Lexi’s POV)“Well, Frank’s a good man,” Finn muttered, leaning again on the backrest and looking at me, but he avoided my eyes when I turned my head to him.“I know,” I said.“Ah, you know… Really?” He raised his eyebrows as if I had said something funny. He crossed his arms to his chest and looked at Finn, then me.“I know a good man when I see one, Finn,” I said, and Frank is one, but he seemed not ready to let it go, poking fun at me.He nodded, lifting the corners of his mouth, but his reaction did not convince me, annoying me more.“But…” He met my eyes. “Why him?”“I’m here, Finn,” Frank scoffed and waved his hand. “I’m the one she wanted to date. Do you have a problem with it? Can’t you accept that she wants to date me, not you?”“I know a good man when I see one, Finn,” Finn said the exact words I uttered a while ago, copying my tone and facial expression. “I don’t care if she wants to date you, Frank. She’s the one who started it.”“Me?” I rolled my eyes. “You’re the one who
(Lexi’s POV)It was only before six in the evening when I got home.Exhausted, I sat on the couch, leaned on the backrest, and closed my eyes, replaying in my mind how my day had gone. Finn didn’t mind that I spent most of my day with Frank as he busied himself attending meetings. When he left his office this morning, he didn’t return, just sending me a message to learn everything I could from Frank.Frank was a real gentleman and a professional, teaching me everything I needed to learn for my job. He showed me how he and Catherine dealt with their everyday work, especially on busy days. He gave me tips and a little information about how Finn worked and how I should push my boss when he felt uninspired to do his job. He shared how Angela and Finn competed at work despite holding and managing different companies and told me funny stories about them.Angela seemed to be the one pushing or inspiring Finn, but I didn’t see it that way. Something about him intrigued me, but I remembered I
(Lexi’s POV)“Wait!” I shouted, running toward the elevator and telling the last one who entered to hold it open for me. I took my ID card, tapping it immediately on the small screen to open the turnstile, giving me access to enter the company. The employee held the button, waiting patiently for me while I ran toward them like zombies were chasing me. “Whew!” I breathed out, closing my eyes and stopping in front of the elevator for a second to catch my breath. I didn’t know why I had to run like nuts when I was still an hour earlier than my official working time, but I wanted everything to be ready before Finn arrived at the office.“Are you okay?” He asked.I nodded, opening my eyes. “Thank -” I bit my bottom lip, but my heart stopped beating when I saw who owned the finger still pressing the hold button.“Thank you,” I said in a panic, walking immediately inside. Frank only released his touch on the button when I was inside the lift.I stretched my lips, forcing a smile while I
(Lexi’s POV)“Why does Sky want to talk to me?”My eyes widened, almost whispering as I asked Frank when we were done eating breakfast. He just received a call from Catherine to relay the message to me, and after he ended their conversation, he helped me clear the table.Frank chuckled amusingly, glancing at me and picking up the paper bag on the table. “Catherine didn’t say, but why do you look so worried?” He asked as he opened the door, stopped while his other hand held the doorknob, and waited for me. “He’ll probably just ask about your first day.”I nodded, thinking about what I should tell him when my first day as secretary was a mess. Should I say to him about Colonel? Complain about my dislike of dogs? Does he know about his relationship with Lexa? Did Finn tell him about the kiss?“You’re making me worry, Lexi,” Frank uttered, looking at me with concern. “You’re turning pale. White as a ghost.”“Sorry, but it’s like being called by the school principal.” I smiled at him ner
(Lexi’s POV)Did I hear it right?Sky wanted me to be more than a work wife to Finn. I cleared my throat, blinking my eyes at him and opening my mouth, but no words came out.He raised his index finger and chuckled. “Wait. I’m sorry for startling you with my words.” He placed his hands on his lap. “Let me clear that one.”I nodded. “Please,” I whispered and swallowed hard.I had no intention of becoming someone else in the Mars’ life, and even the possibility of becoming Finn’s future sister-in-law was still hard to visualize. Our lives were not only miles apart, but we were like heaven and earth.No… It was more like I was on earth, while the Mars were part of the universe.“Finn,” he sighed deeply. “Lexi, this is a difficult favor I am asking you,” he looked into my eyes and smiled. “But if you feel like leaving him because he is becoming difficult, stay with him.”I leaned my head forward, my eyes blinking as I wondered why the chairman of the Mars Group of Companies was asking me
(Finn’s POV)“Guilty?” I asked the beautiful woman standing beside me.Lexi was surely playing many thoughts in her mind because not only was she quiet, but she would sometimes pout, pursed her lips, and then heaved a sigh.“I bet Sky told you about my work attitude, huh?” I asked, breaking our silence inside the elevator.It was a short trip from our floor to the tenth floor, but if we didn’t talk, it would be like standing in a broken lift, not moving down, and staying inside forever.She turned to me, raising her eyebrows but still not talking.“This isn’t a playground, Finn,” I repeated the exact words and copied her tone as I laughed hard. “You said it better than Sky, you know?” I waggled my eyebrows and sighed. “Did you accept the offer?” I couldn’t help asking as I put my hands inside my pants pocket.I promised myself that I wouldn’t ask Lexi, but curiosity was killing me.“Offer?” She raised her eyebrows and squinted her eyes, but it was only for a second. Her eyes widened,
(Finn’s POV)I raised my head when the door opened, and Lexi came in with my smartphone. With her lips pursed and her eyebrows knitted, I knew my work wife wasn’t happy. I pressed my lips tightly, not wanting to comment more because I was sure she knew now what she had volunteered her name to.“Why didn’t you tell me?” She muttered irritatingly. I was sure her annoyance wasn’t for me but herself.I leaned on the backrest of my chair and looked at her amusedly. “You were busy doodling,” I accused, but only teasing her.Her eyes widened, and she gasped. “I wasn’t doodling.” She placed my phone carefully on the table and opened her notebook.My eyes squinted, trying to read her handwriting. “God, you must use a tablet or laptop next time. Your handwriting is terrible.”It wasn’t true. It was cute, and when I meant cute, for a font size, it was too small, but her handwriting was neat and organized as she underlined and highlighted the words she didn’t understand.“What’s the font size of