A Love Unseen

s mind wandered, thoughts drifting to the upcoming wedding and Aurora, his fiancée. He couldn't help but

sing his meals and even running to his apartment in the dead of night whenever his housekeeper required her help when he had a relapse and had shut everyone out, she had always been

revolving door of suits and briefcases, all seeking his signature

t eaten all day. He walked over to his sleek, mahogany desk, where his computer and a few neatly arranged f

d pressed the intercom button. "Emily, could you please order

a visitor... It's Miss Wynter," she reported, to which he sighed as exhaustion suddenly washed over him

, so I brought dinner, hoping we could eat together if you don't mind," she said, her bright smile unwavering despite Landon's reserved demeanor, which only made him feel mo

bag, and he headed to the comfortable long couch by the side, where he began to unpack the containers. "I figured you could use a break and have a healthy meal at the s

.." He trailed off, and Aurora's smile faltered for a moment before she quickly recovered. "It's fine, Landon," she said, giving him a small encouraging

ut to begin dishing out their meal when his phone buzzed with an incoming message. He glanced at the scre

is glass door opened for what felt like the zillionth time. The visitor's arrival was met with a mixture of surprise an

e for whatever his lunatic of a friend had in store for him. Cros

by and say hello." He placed his hands in his pockets,

ywhere but here. After all, this would be the first time she would be assuming the status of Landon's

, his smile softening. He became playful, his tone teasing. "Why, should I not be here? Di

exposing how red her cheeks had gotten. Her words tumbled out in a rush and she bit her lower li

appearance. As far as she could remember, Landon had said nothing noteworthy happened rece

s causing her curiosity to get the better of her

Landon's expression remained neutral. "Yes, he called me before boarding the plan

te, so why did I learn about it so late?" she thought to herself, feeling a pang of petty

his eye. "What did you say little one?" he asked, pretending not to have heard.

she said. He reached out, ruffled her hair gently with a playful gesture, then pl

y to her lips, and it took all her willpower not to harumph like a toddler. Ethan's expressio

ed his presence altogether. "Let's eat, I'm starving," Ethan said, unde

out small servings of Landon's favorite dish - grilled veal with roasted vegetables, comprising of zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry toma

, while Ethan's plate had slightly less. Her own plate had the smallest por

hen turned to face them once she was done, a smile on her lips. "All set," she said, but

e T-shirt tucked into slightly baggy, dark grey suit pants, which broke perfectly above his sleek black shoes. A matching grey suit jacket was folde

as he scrolled through it, his expression serious. His suit was impeccable, the royal blue he always

er in her chest, a sense of unease that she couldn't explain, because this wasn't the first time it happened. "So this is what i

oom. Landon, on the other hand, remained oblivious to the awkwardness in the air, still engrossed in his phone. Aurora's eyes dart

hing beneath the surface. And Landon well when her gaze drifted back to him he was just being his usual, aloof self. She had hoped

e light and casual. Aurora's cheeks flushed slightly as she replied, "It's been good, Senior. Just b

see. Well, I'm sure Landon here is keeping you on your toes." He said, his t

voice neutral. Ethan chuckled, "Oh, nothing, nothing.

ent battle between the two men the only difference was they were sitting next to each other instead of h

l we?" She suggested, forcing

smile returning. Landon, on the other hand, simply nodded, his expression still unreadable. S

rlying tension did not go unnoticed by the three friends. So, in an attempt to lig

widened in surprise. "Oh, you already know... which is not surprising. I'm sorry I didn't tell you

deep breath in relief before continuing excitedly, "I didn't know you

expression remained neutral, but Aurora could sense a hint of unease beneath the surface. His eyes seemed to cloud over for a moment, an

ed trying to break the tension and cover up for Landon's silence. "You'd make an amazing

or the compliment, though. In return, I'll make sure to give Landon here a sendoff he'll never forget, but h

drifted off, and for a moment, Aurora thought she saw a flick

what more could you ask for?" Aurora's cheeks flushed with pleasure as she tried to rid herself of

as if memories were flooding back. Aurora knew better than to

world but had ultimately shattered his heart. He remembered the pain, the anger, and the sense of be

e himself mentally, doing his best to follow the conversation. Aurora, on her part, shot him a smile of encouragement that said sh

nal chaos, leaning forward. "From her family to her looks, ev

is grandfather had asked him if he loved Aurora. "Do you love her?" he had asked, and Landon had replied, shruggin

t choice, Landon. Aurora is someone you can easily learn to love. She's done so much for you, and she deserves

direct eye contact ever since talk of their engagement began in the room. His thoughts kept hamme

im. She could understand where he was coming from, for she had watched him crumble for two whol

ant to hurt him, but at the same time, she couldn't let him go. So, even if he had wit

to hold on to his hand and provide the warmth he needed. With all these thoughts running wi

s tightly, her lips biting into her lower lip. But it lasted only for a few secon

er course through his veins at the effect Landon's uncertainty was havi

ir back and stood up. "Well, I should probably ge

enior? You just got here!" Ethan chuckled. "I know, I know. But I have

As the two men rose from their seats, Aurora remained seated on the

the best man, right?" Landon responded with a simple, "Whatever. I didn'

a cold glint. "I'm also serious about something

ly expression. "Cause if you do, I'll hunt you down, no matter what ocean or sky you

s tone. "Rest assured, I won't. She's also a very good friend

tten on his face, which to him was a decent reaction. His warm smile

s, by the way, Rory. Yellow suits you. Take

them indirectly face the situation they were in, he'd forced Landon to see that he was still

ople left in the office they were now very clear about where