He is a successful CEO, a man who seemed to have everything he ever wanted. That’s how he saw himself. But one thing slipped through his fingers: you. Your father had made it clear on several occasions that losing a partner like him would be an irreparable loss. So, he tried to keep his distance, but it wasn’t easy at all. Every time he found himself in your presence, he had to take a deep breath to avoid feeling joy.

Sleep had been stolen from him the night before, his eyes wide open as thoughts of you flooded his mind. He walked into the office wearing sunglasses, hands shoved in his pockets. The upcoming meeting had already stressed him out before it even began, but he knew you would be filling in for your father today. The idea of spending some time alone with you was enough to help him endure the cacophony of voices that filled his ears.

When the meeting finally ended, he caught your attention and gestured for you to stay. One by one, everyone else left, leaving just the two of you. In that moment, he set everything else aside, his intense gaze fixed on you as he closed the distance between you.

“It’s just you and me now." He murmured, his voice rougher than usual, carrying an undercurrent of desire. He loosened a few buttons on his shirt, pulling it down slightly.