Chapter 23: WTF

Esmerelda

The world around me fades into a blur as Jaxson leans down, his face inching closer to mine. We're standing next to my car, the city's hustle and bustle a mere backdrop to this intimate moment. His eyes, intense and full of promise, are locked onto mine, making my mind go blank. I can feel the heat radiating from his body, the anticipation building between us.

Despite my rational thoughts, my body leans into him, craving the warmth of his touch, the taste of his lips. In this moment, the busy city street, with its glaring lights and incessant noise, disappears. It's just him and me, in our own little world.

But as our lips are about to meet, my thoughts are suddenly interrupted by the sound of a cough. Tony, my driver, stands a few feet away, an apologetic look on his face. The spell is broken, the moment lost. I step back, my cheeks flushing with embarrassment. I know I shouldn't let this happen. He's my boss now, lines should be drawn, boundaries respected. But at that mome