Mine

Love was the last thing on my mind when I first laid eyes on Ethan, I remembered how excited I felt everytime he smiled in my general direction but I always wrote it off as a mere infatuation. Four years have passed since then,yet he's all that occupies my thoughts, my gaze drifted out of the window and I felt a familiar ache of longing, as I was getting lost in memories Crescent bursts into the room, his cologne proceeding him.

"Why are you still Sitting there?, we have a deal to close in two hours "..

"Yes Cent I'm aware, one might think you're my boss with the way you're yelling "

My comment was of course ignored by him, he was too busy trying to rush me to be bothered by it, and I couldn't blame him, the Matrix deal was very crucial to the company, we had decided to invest in another sub branch of our company that kept growing rapidly and required a lot of money. This deal was supposed to help the company gain stability once more, anyone would be wondering why I wasn't treating it as serious as it was, though this lazy and unbothered attitude was reserved only for Cent,my assistant who weirdly acted like boss sometimes...

I regarded my dressing room as a visual representation of my inner thoughts and feelings, filled with colours, spacious, you could find almost everything in it, from cheap stuff to high class to rare clothing's and accessories, this room was a stark contrast to my office which gave the feeling of calm, orderly and control, It had more space and less contents than my dresser, it's walls were painted with less vibrant colors, black being the most prominent one, it has a very simple setting and was one of the few things I stood my ground on when the office was being styled, I believe simple is classy and that's exactly how I want my business partners to see me. AsI stepped into the dressing where the soft glow of LED lights illuminated the rows of tailored suits and designers, the air was filled with the scent of freshly laundered clothes and subtle tang of leather from my shoes, I took out the suit arranged for me to wear to the meeting, it looked uncannily like the current suit I had on but was told was "much more appropriate" for closing the deal. I slipped on the crisp white shirt feeling the starched collar fig gently into my neck, the fabric felt cool and smooth against my skin, giving me that extra boost of confidence I needed.

The muffled hum of the office carried through the door a gentle reminder of the chaos that awaited me on the other side.

"Lexi, you ready?, it's been like an hour now", stunned I look at the clock hanging on the wall that had been useless for a while now, just 15 minutes had passed..

As I emerged from the dressing room, Crescent was already positioned by the door, my suitcase and essentials at the ready. "Time waits for no one, shall we?" he said, his nervousness palpable. I suppressed a smile, recognizing the tension beneath his witty remark.

In the hallway, employees cast respectful glances my way, their admiration evident. Many had risen through the ranks alongside me, witnessing firsthand my tireless efforts to establish our company as a respected industry leader. The impending deal with one of the city's – if not the country's – most influential companies had generated considerable buzz. The fact that I had secured this opportunity was, frankly, astonishing.

With measured confidence, I made my way through the hallway, exchanging occasional greetings with employees. The journey to the meeting location proved unexpectedly smooth and efficient, as if fate itself was propelling me forward.

Upon arriving at the building, Crescent and I were greeted by two impeccably dressed individuals. "Miss Alexandria Keys?" they inquired in unison. Crescent responded crisply, "Yes?" The men nodded. "This way, please."

We were escorted to a solitary room on the floor, where one of our escorts knocked softly on the door. A low, resonant voice bade us enter. As we stepped inside, I froze, my eyes locking onto a familiar figure. A discreet nudge from Crescent prompted me to find my voice. "Ethan?"

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