Stephanie has always been in love with her boss, Leon but unfortunately, Leon never felt the same way as he was still not over his ex-wife who left him for someone else. Despite all these, Leon uses Stephanie and also decides to do the most despicable thing ever. What is this thing? Stephanie is overjoyed her boss is proposing to her and thinks he is finally in love with her unknowingly to her, her boss was just using her to get revenge/ annoy his wife, and when she finds out about this, pregnancy is on the way leaving her with two choices. Either to stay and endure her husband chasing after other woman or to make a run for it and protect her unborn baby? Which would Stephanie choose? It's been three years now, and Stephanie comes across with her one and only love but this time it is different as he now wants Stephanie back. Questions are; Will she accept him back or not? What happened to his ex-wife he was chasing? And does he have an idea of his child? I guess that's for you to find out, so why don't you all delve in with me in this story?
View MoreThe conversation drifted into a gentle silence, each lost in their own thoughts. Outside the café window, the afternoon sun began to wane, casting long shadows on the busy street. The soft murmur of other patrons became a distant lullaby for the two friends.Stephanie leaned back, her heart both heavy and hopeful. "I keep wondering what it would be like if things were different," she murmured. "If he were not so guarded, if his eyes could reveal more than just a hint of sadness. I imagine a world where we could talk without reservations, where our hearts would not be hidden behind walls of duty and regret."Clara listened intently, her gaze fixed on Stephanie’s face. "I know it is hard to accept that some things may never change," she said gently. "But sometimes, the very thing that makes someone seem unreachable is also what makes them human. It is their pain, their past, that shapes them. You may not be able to fix him, but you can offer him kindness from afar. Just be sure not to l
Stephanie sat in a quiet corner of the small café near the office. The room was warm with soft light and gentle chatter. The aroma of fresh coffee and baked pastries filled the air. Across from her sat Clara, a trusted colleague and friend whose eyes always held understanding.Stephanie cradled her cup with trembling fingers. She stared at the swirling cream in her latte as if it held all her secrets. For a long moment, she said nothing. The quiet between them was comfortable and safe, yet her heart pounded with the need to speak.Clara broke the silence. "Steph, you've been distracted lately. Is everything all right?" she asked softly.Stephanie hesitated. Her voice came out low and hesitant. "I need to tell you something important," she said. She took a deep breath and looked up into Clara's kind eyes."It’s about work. It’s about him," she added, the word catching in her throat.Clara leaned forward slightly. "Who do you mean?" she asked, her tone gentle and curious.Stephanie’s ga
A few moments of silence passed. Then, a soft beep indicated another message from Clara: Remember, you are not alone, even if it feels that way sometimes. The message warmed her heart. She looked up from her phone and out the window again. The city was a quiet constellation of lights, each one a story, each one a secret.Stephanie closed her eyes for a moment, letting the calm of the night wash over her. "I hope one day you can share your burdens," she said aloud, her voice trembling slightly. "You deserve to be heard." The words were filled with a wish for him to open up, to let someone see the man behind the strength.The clock moved slowly. Minutes melted into the stillness of the night. Stephanie returned to her work, but her focus was split. Every time she heard a soft sound or saw a shadow move, her heart leapt with the possibility that Leon might be stepping out of his solitude. But the corridors remained silent, and his door stayed closed.At one point, the silence became too
The office was almost empty. Most of the staff had already left. Stephanie remained at her desk, the soft glow of her computer screen lighting her tired eyes. She had a project to finish. The quiet of the after-hours building felt both soothing and heavy."I need to get this done," she murmured to herself. Her fingers moved quickly over the keyboard. The silence made every sound seem louder. The hum of the air conditioner and the clack of keys were the only companions in the empty corridor.As she worked, her mind drifted. Thoughts of Leon found their way into her head. She remembered his steady gaze during the day and the small smile that had warmed her heart. Now, in the stillness of the night, she wondered about the man behind that guarded expression.Her eyes left her screen. She leaned back and sighed. "I wonder if he ever feels the weight of his own loneliness," she said softly. There was no one to answer but the empty room. Her voice echoed in the quiet corridor.Stephanie save
In that quiet moment, the office seemed to shrink away from her. All that mattered was the memory of that call and the realization that even the strongest person could have cracks in his armor. It was a truth that made her feel both sad and strangely hopeful. Sad because it meant that the man she admired was in pain, and hopeful because it meant that beneath the layers of authority and pride, there might be room for healing. And perhaps, one day, there might be room for someone to share that healing.When she returned to her desk, Stephanie’s hands trembled slightly as she organized her notes. The soft clack of the keyboard seemed to echo the rhythm of her heart. She tried to focus on the work that lay ahead, but her mind kept drifting back to Leon. There was a strange pull in her heart now, a desire to know more about the person behind the mask. She wondered about the life he had once shared with Adriana and the events that had driven a wedge between them. Her curiosity was interwove
The morning was quiet at Phenoix Enterprises. The office held a calm that belied the storm beneath the surface. Stephanie took her seat in the large conference room with the rest of her colleagues. Today, a routine meeting was scheduled. The topic was the quarterly report and updates from various departments. Yet, as the meeting began, something felt different.Leon sat at the head of the table. He looked as composed as ever at first glance. His posture was straight, his hands folded on the table. But as the discussion went on, a noticeable tension began to cloud his features. His eyes were fixed on the projector, his face set in a mask of professionalism. Still, Stephanie sensed a deep unrest beneath that calm exterior.Midway through the meeting, a soft vibration interrupted the silence. Leon’s phone began to ring. He hesitated for a moment before answering. As he lifted the phone to his ear, Stephanie saw his jaw tighten. His eyes narrowed slightly, and his shoulders stiffened. The
Stephanie’s heart raced at the memory. She knew that a smile like that was rare from him. The moment felt precious, as if it were a small break in the armor of his aloof demeanor. She wondered what thoughts lay behind those eyes, what memories or emotions could spark such a brief but significant change. For her, that fleeting smile was a conversation without words, a moment of vulnerability that spoke volumes in silence.The day wore on, and the sun began to lower in the sky, casting long shadows in the office corridors. Stephanie gathered her notes and tidied her desk, her thoughts still filled with the subtle signals from earlier. Even as she packed her belongings, her mind replayed the events of the day. The soft voices, the quick glances, and most of all, the delicate smile that had sparked a connection between two souls separated by duty and circumstance.Before leaving, Stephanie took one final look around the busy office. She glanced toward Leon’s office one more time. Through
The morning light crept into the office as Stephanie settled at her desk. The familiar buzz of printers and hushed voices filled the air. She opened her laptop and began to review her emails. Yet, even as she focused on her work, her eyes kept drifting toward the far corner of the room.There, behind a frosted glass door, Leon worked in his private office. His presence was constant even from a distance. His posture was upright and commanding, and every movement exuded a sense of authority. Even when he was lost in thought, Stephanie felt the weight of his presence as if it reached out to her from across the room.Stephanie greeted a few colleagues with gentle smiles as she made small talk near the coffee machine. Her voice was soft and friendly. She asked simple questions about the weekend and listened to lighthearted responses. Even in these moments, her mind wandered. She found herself sneaking glances over her shoulder, catching sight of Leon as he passed by. In the midst of busy c
Stepping outside, the cool evening air greeted her as she made her way home. The city was alive with soft lights and distant sounds that seemed to echo the gentle beating of her heart. Every step on the pavement felt heavy with the memories of the day. She replayed the sight of Leon in her mind, cherishing the brief moment of recognition that had passed between them.At home in her small apartment, Stephanie sat by the window and allowed the events of the day to settle in her heart. The soft glow of the streetlights mixed with the quiet hum of the city outside. She opened her journal and began to write. Each word was written with a tender honesty. She described the gentle strength of Leon, the purposeful way he moved through life, and the hint of sadness that clung to him like a shadow. Her writing was simple, yet each sentence carried the weight of her hidden emotions.She wrote about the cool touch of the marble floor, the soft murmur of conversations in the office, and the fleeting
Sweet loving “Great! Just great! More work has been added to the pile of files I have to review and analyze.” Stephanie complained as she viewed mail from her department manager asking her to create a visual representation of the data she had to analyze using power BI.It was very late in the evening and most of the staff had gone home but Stephanie stayed late in the office most evenings as work was all she had to do.She didn’t have any friends or family members she could go home to or visit. She grew up in the orphanage and learned very early never to get too close or form any bond with any of the other kids because they could be separated in the blink of an eye.Stephanie sighed, remembering how she had to work hard, work extra time to get an education and work her way up to the position she was in now as a data analyst. The overtime spent in the office paid off.She was nowhere near where she wanted to be in her career but she believed that with time, her ambitious self would ac...
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