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Your Lips to Mine #4: The Billionaire's Heartbeat Heartbeat 21
I could feel the weight of the silence in the hallway before I even saw her. Rachel. Always calm, always composed, but with a sharp edge lurking beneath the surface. It wasn’t the first time she had found a moment to corner me, but this time, I knew it would be different. She had been watching. I could feel it. The way her eyes lingered a little longer than necessary, the way her questions had become more pointed, more intentional. There was something brewing behind her practiced smile, and I had a feeling I wouldn’t like it. I was leaving the patient floor, my mind still swirling with the results of my latest rounds, when I spotted her leaning casually against the wall. She was waiting for me. Her arms crossed, her expression unreadable, but I knew better. There was always something beneath that exterior. Rachel was never one to hide her thoughts when it came to James. And right now, her thoughts were very much centered on me. “Olivia,” she said, her voice smooth, almost too smooth
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The hospital room is quieter now. The constant beeping of monitors and the hushed voices of nurses have faded into a dull background hum. For the first time in weeks, the air feels less heavy, less tense. James is recovering. Slowly, but steadily. His color has returned to his cheeks, and the exhaustion that had been etched in his features is finally softening. I’ve seen him like this before, in the middle of a treatment—when the worst of it is over, and the world begins to feel a little bit lighter. But this time, it feels different. There’s something more personal, more intimate about his recovery. Maybe it’s because, for the first time, I’ve been a part of it not just as his doctor but as something more. I sit beside his bed, watching him with a kind of reluctant fascination. His eyes are closed, but I know he’s awake. I can sense the tension in his body, the way he holds himself back from saying something, as if he’s waiting for me to make the first move. “Olivia,” he says softl
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The phone rings again, a shrill sound that cuts through the quiet of my office like a blade. I glance at the caller ID, my stomach tightening instinctively. James. I hesitate before answering, already dreading the conversation. "Olivia," his voice crackles through the line, strained and rough, a far cry from the calm tone I’m used to. "I need you in my office. Now." My heart skips a beat. I don’t need to ask why. Derek Sullivan, the ruthless competitor who’s been circling James’s company like a vulture, has ramped up his campaign. I can feel it in the air—the weight of impending disaster, the tension building with each passing day. I know how much this is affecting James, how much it's draining him. But nothing I say ever seems to change his course. He refuses to step back, refuses to let anyone take charge of the situation. It’s always been this way—his stubbornness, his need for control. “I’ll be right there,” I say, my voice calm, even though my mind is racing. I grab my coat an
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I stand at the door, my fingers hovering over the brass knocker. The house in front of me is exactly as I remember it—large, imposing, and impeccably neat. Every corner of the old Victorian house tells a story, every window and every stone seemed handpicked to convey a sense of quiet perfection. The façade of it all, a crisp, polished exterior, is so... familiar. And yet, it feels like I’ve never truly belonged here. My heart beats in my chest like a drum, loud and unsteady, as the years of distance come flooding back in waves. I inhale sharply and knock, the sound sharp in the quiet of the afternoon. Seconds stretch into what feels like an eternity before I hear the faint echo of footsteps. The door creaks open, and there she stands—my mother, in all her composed, elegant glory. The years haven’t been unkind to her. She’s just as tall, just as put-together as she was when I left all those years ago, but her face—her face tells a different story. The lines around her eyes and mouth,
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It’s strange how something as simple as sitting in silence can make you feel like you’ve said everything that needs to be said. That’s how I feel right now, sitting by the window in James’s room as he rests. The room is dim, the early morning light filtering through the curtains in pale golden streaks. James is lying in the bed, his breathing slow and steady, the rise and fall of his chest almost soothing to watch. I’ve been here for what feels like hours, not really doing anything, just... being. Sometimes, that’s enough. I didn’t think I would ever say that, but with James, in this quiet space, it’s true. There’s so much unspoken between us, but in this moment, I feel like we understand each other more than words could ever express. The sound of his voice startles me from my thoughts. “Olivia?” I turn to find his eyes open, slightly unfocused but steady enough to make me feel like he’s truly aware of me. My heart gives a little jolt at the sight of him, vulnerable but still stron
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It’s funny how a single moment of realization can shift everything. One moment, you’re watching someone struggle, and the next, they’ve come into their own, proving to you—and to themselves—that they’re ready to take the next step. That’s how I feel today as I watch Maya. For so long, I’ve been guiding her, providing feedback, and helping her navigate the complexities of being a doctor, but today... today feels different. I’m sitting at my desk, watching her work. She’s with a patient in the next room, her voice muffled but steady, the kind of voice I’ve come to recognize as confident, yet compassionate. There’s no hesitation in her tone as she explains the treatment plan, no uncertainty when she answers the patient’s questions. The Maya I remember—the one who hesitated at every turn, unsure of her place—has transformed into someone who knows exactly where she stands. I lean back in my chair and let out a long breath. I’ve seen her grow in so many ways, but today, it feels like she’
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It’s funny how something so simple can become so complicated. A boundary, something that should be clear, should be non-negotiable, has suddenly become a battleground between what I know is right and what feels so wrong in the best way. I had always prided myself on being able to maintain clear, professional boundaries with my patients. I knew where I stood, what was appropriate, and what was off-limits. My role as a doctor was simple: care for them, guide them, but never cross that line. Yet, somehow, here I am, struggling with a line that feels as thin as air. James. James has been my patient for months now, and despite my best efforts to remain professional, he’s slowly become more than that. It’s hard to describe, but there’s something in the way he looks at me, the way he listens so intently, the way he makes me feel both seen and understood. It’s hard to ignore. But I have to. I have to maintain my boundaries. He’s still my patient. I remind myself of that, over and over.
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It’s an early morning when everything changes. The phone call comes in just as I’m finishing up my breakfast, sipping on my lukewarm coffee as the world outside my window slowly comes alive. I almost don’t want to answer it, the name on the screen being one I’ve seen countless times, but something in the pit of my stomach tells me today isn’t going to be a normal day. “Olivia?” James’s voice is tight, almost strained, and the words that follow catch me off guard. “I need you to come to the office. Now.” His tone is nothing like the calm, collected man I’m used to. It’s raw, vulnerable, like a storm churning just beneath the surface. “James, what’s going on?” I ask, trying to keep my voice steady, even though a knot is forming in my stomach. I can hear the sharp intake of his breath through the phone, and it makes my heart race. “I’ll explain when you get here,” he says, his voice faltering slightly before he adds, “Please. Just come.” There’s a sharp edge to his plea, a kind of
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There are moments in life when time feels like it stands still—when everything falls into place, and the weight of the past fades into the background, leaving only the present. As I stood in the quiet of our living room, watching Noah play on the floor, I realized that this was one of those moments. The world around us, the worries, the challenges, the sleepless nights, had all brought us here—together, as a family. And I wouldn’t change a thing. James was beside me, a rare moment of stillness between us, the only sound the soft hum of the refrigerator and Noah’s giggles. He had always been the one to take charge, to handle things, to drive forward. But now, watching him sit beside me as a father, I saw the softness in his eyes that hadn’t been there before. The way he looked at Noah, with such love and tenderness, made my heart swell. "You know," he said softly, breaking the silence, "I never imagined this—this life we’ve built, this family. It’s everything I never knew I needed."
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The sound of baby laughter filled the room, a sound that still had the power to make my heart flutter. Our son, Noah, was sprawled out on the blanket we had set up on the floor, surrounded by colorful toys that I’d picked out, each one carefully chosen with his future in mind. Every moment with him felt like an awakening, a deep-rooted understanding that nothing could matter more than this life we were building. James was sitting across from me, his laptop open, fingers flying across the keys. Even now, after everything we’d been through, after the whirlwind of pregnancy and parenthood, he remained the tireless, driven man I’d always admired. His mind never stopped working, always calculating, always strategizing for the future. But there was a softness to him now, a tenderness that made it clear that no matter how much he worked, Noah and I were always his priority. I watched him for a moment, taking in the way the sunlight filtered through the windows, casting golden hues across t
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The room was quiet except for the steady beep of the machines and the soft rustle of nurses moving in and out. The air was thick with anticipation, but there was something else in the atmosphere—something undeniable. Something raw. I was here, in this hospital room, about to give birth to the child James and I had been dreaming about for months. The excitement, the fear, the overwhelming love—it all felt like a rush, crashing over me in waves I could barely catch. The contractions had started in the early hours of the morning, slow and spaced out, but now they were coming faster, harder. And I couldn’t stop shaking. James was right by my side, holding my hand, his presence anchoring me to the present. His face was calm, but I knew him better than anyone. I could see the tension in his jaw, the worry in his eyes. He wanted so desperately to ease my pain, to make everything easier for me, but there was nothing he could do but be here with me. And that was enough. His support was all I
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The moment I found out I was pregnant, everything changed. It wasn’t just the obvious shift—the growing belly, the endless discussions about baby names and nurseries—but something deeper, something I hadn’t expected. It was a part of me, a quiet, underlying uncertainty that started to swell within me. The excitement, of course, was there. The joy of knowing that James and I were about to bring a new life into the world was almost overwhelming. But alongside that joy, there were fears—silent whispers in the back of my mind that I couldn’t ignore, no matter how hard I tried. Would I be a good mom? Could I balance this new responsibility with my career? Would I lose the part of myself that I had worked so hard to build, the part that had always been me—Olivia, the woman who prided herself on independence and strength? As I stood in front of the mirror one night, my hands gently resting on my rounded belly, I couldn’t help but feel the weight of the questions pressing against me. I had
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The first thing I noticed when I woke up that morning was the overwhelming sense of change. The air in our house felt different. It wasn’t just the morning light creeping in through the curtains or the quiet hum of the city outside. It was something else, something I couldn’t quite put my finger on. But as I looked at James, still sleeping beside me, I knew it was real: we were about to become parents. I had always been independent—confident, self-assured, and, if I was being honest, a little bit selfish when it came to my time and my career. But now, my world was shifting. It wasn’t just about me anymore. It wasn’t just about James and me, either. There was a little person coming into our lives, and everything was about to change. I couldn’t deny the excitement, but there was also a healthy dose of fear mixed in. How would we manage the transition? How would we balance our busy careers and a newborn? What kind of parents would we be? I could hear James stir beside me, and I turned
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I never imagined that the words "You’re pregnant" would hit me like a ton of bricks. And yet, as I sat there staring at the small white stick in my hand, the realization was slowly sinking in, each passing second heavier than the last. I was pregnant. It wasn’t just a fleeting thought or a potential future, but a very real, very present fact. And the truth was, I didn’t know how to feel about it. James was in the other room, finishing up a few things for work. The irony of it all wasn’t lost on me—here I was, trying to process the biggest news of my life, and he was buried under emails and meetings, as if his world wasn’t about to change forever too. I had wanted to tell him in a way that felt special, something we could look back on with joy, but at that moment, I didn’t even know where to start. I took a deep breath, holding the pregnancy test like it was the most fragile thing in the world. After all we had been through together—after the emotional rollercoaster of our relationsh
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It’s funny how life can turn upside down in an instant, how everything can seem perfect one minute and the next, you're standing in the middle of chaos, trying to pick up the pieces. It wasn’t the kind of test I was expecting, but then again, is anything ever really what you expect? James and I had just started to settle into a rhythm—a rhythm where we balanced work, home life, and everything in between. After a year of marriage, we’d finally reached a place where things felt stable, where the worries that once weighed so heavily on my shoulders didn’t seem as daunting anymore. But the universe had a way of throwing curveballs when you least expected them. It started with a phone call. James was in the middle of a meeting when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen, and his face instantly went from calm to tense. I saw it immediately—his usual confidence slipping away as he stood up abruptly and stepped out of the room. I felt that familiar knot of unease settle in my stomach. So
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It’s hard to believe that it’s been a year already. A whole year since James and I exchanged vows, promised each other forever, and started this journey together as husband and wife. Time moves quickly when you’re constantly busy, and when you’re deeply in love, but looking back, it feels like both a lifetime and a blink of an eye. This first year has been everything I imagined, and more. We’ve built a life together, not just as a couple, but as partners—personally, professionally, and emotionally. We’ve faced our fair share of challenges, but we’ve always emerged stronger. Sometimes, I still pinch myself when I realize that we’re here, living this life together, making decisions as a unit, and navigating all the complexities that come with being in a relationship like ours. I woke up this morning with the sun streaming through the curtains, and the first thought that crossed my mind was how grateful I felt. Grateful for everything we had been through and for everything we still ha
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The flight to our honeymoon destination was nothing short of surreal. We were finally married, finally embarking on this new journey together, and the weight of everything we had experienced up until this point felt lighter than ever. It was as if the world had cleared itself, leaving behind nothing but us, the quiet hum of the plane, and the promise of a fresh start. James had been by my side through everything—every obstacle, every doubt, every tear—and now, we were heading somewhere new, somewhere just for the two of us. No responsibilities. No distractions. Just us, and the life we had ahead of us. When we landed, I could hardly contain my excitement. We were in the Maldives. The moment we stepped off the plane, the warm, tropical air hit me like a wave, and the scent of saltwater and coconut filled my lungs. The sun was beginning to dip below the horizon, casting everything in a golden glow, making it feel like we had entered some kind of paradise. The reality of the wedding st
