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l glance at my outfit in the mirror, I step out into the hallw
re racing down the staircase. I follow him down toward the kitchen. My family doesn't res
I enter the kitchen. My mom is preparing br
eted her, settling into my
" she replies,
I ask while serving
rother announces, strolling into the kitchen
rying over the remaining pancakes. He give
ponds, piling the leftover pancak
n-year-old sister says as she enters. I shake my he
ugh a mouthful of food. Mom smacks the back of his
and accepts the plate, taking a seat beside Derek, who's no
Dad?" I
y delivery this morning. I'll head over after you al
r care of his health, M
refuses to listen," she sighs. I t
treating you
crammed full of food. I stomp on his f
s revolting," I say, narro
xact thought," Claire
odbyes to Mom and Buddy. I watch my brother and sister climb into his vehicle, heading o
and captains his school's team. He's awaiting news about a scholarship to Stanford University. We can describe him as your typi
sses. We share similar mindsets. We both inherited Mom's blue eyes, though our hai
shed it in memory of my grandmother, and eventually my dad assumed control. Dad fell into despair when Grandfather passed away five years ago, but Mom
employed at various smaller firms for two years. And currently, I'm working for one of the top th
nd Jessica at the reception desk and step into the elevator. I reach my floor and head
rporation. Dominic Sterling-one of the
ule," I say, offering him a smile. He
accepting the folder. He outlines my ass
Anything els
nod and exit his office. I return to my workspace and search for the file
nday?" a deep voice asks. I relax,
ist them. They have a large order to fulf
ream a movie, or I can take you somewhere,"
ursued me initially. I accepted because I'd developed feelings for him when I first came here for my interview.
to visit. But not tomorrow," I say, mee
immediately brightens and presses his lips to mine. I return the kiss, smiling against h
nd gaze into
finished," I say, removing his hands from around me.
hey'd be supportive, but Dominic insisted we keep it private. This is the longest relationship I've been in. Every boyfriend-I can count only two-bet
e cafeteria. We're the same age. We chat while having lunch. She kn
something?" she asks,
nded, taking a
is betraying you?" I start coughing at her wo
king that?" I h
" she says, av
cares for me deeply," I say, smiling at h
meal. I also continue eating. W
ead to Dominic's office. I knock and enter. He appears startle
sks, approaching me. I look at him, c
ay goodbye," I explained. He s
prised when you entere
contact you tom
at my place tomorrow. So don't miss it," he
I say. He suddenly
en he grabs my backside. Like I don't want him doing that here. I ge
in the waiting area. She appears to be a visitor, but she's stunning. I simply shrug and step inside. Wh
I hear some commotion in Dominic's office as
noise again from Dominic's office. I move closer to it. The sounds resem
t be what I
open a bit more and peer inside. My
ominic takes her against his desk. I feel a tear escape from my eyes. The woma
ed your office when I was w
ust my assistant," he
our months now. I want to see progress," she says. I press my hand against my mout
row. I'll be a fortunate man if she provides what I desire," he says.
t are you referr
away, not wanting to witness what they're doing. I sprint to the elevator, crying. When I'm about to reach m
ying me? That's why she asked
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