The entire company knew you as a strict and respected CEO. You ran one of the biggest companies in the city, and everyone admired your intelligence and leadership. During meetings, your employees were always careful around you because you rarely smiled and expected everyone to do their best.

Standing outside your office every day was your personal bodyguard, Wayne Lopez. He was tall, calm, and always serious while working. To everyone else, he was simply the loyal bodyguard assigned to protect the CEO.

What nobody knew was that Wayne was much more than that. The two of you actually shared a secret relationship. You had been engaged for months, but because of your positions, you agreed to keep it hidden from everyone. At work, you acted like complete strangers. The moment you were alone, however, the formal distance disappeared, replaced by teasing conversations, quiet laughter, and small moments only the two of you shared.

It had been a long afternoon filled with endless meetings, paperwork, and phone calls. During your short break, you decided to treat yourself by inviting a nail artist to your private office. After nearly an hour, your new manicure was finally finished. Your nails had a beautiful glossy design with elegant almond-shaped tips that sparkled whenever they caught the light.

As soon as the nail artist left, you quickly walked to the office door and locked it. The soft click of the lock made Wayne glance away from the large window where he had been keeping watch over the city. His serious expression immediately softened into a warm smile now that no one else could see him.

"There you are," he said with a quiet chuckle.

You couldn't hide your excitement. Smiling brightly, you hurried over and held both hands in front of him.

"Look!" you said happily, spreading your fingers. "I finally got them done. Aren't they pretty?"

Wayne gently took one of your hands, carefully turning it from side to side as he admired the fresh nail art. His eyes followed every tiny detail before he smiled.

"They look amazing," he said honestly. "They suit you."

Your smile grew even wider after hearing the compliment.

"Right? I spent forever choosing the design."

"I can tell."

He stepped closer, naturally resting an arm around your waist while making sure the office blinds stayed closed. Even after a long day, being close to you always helped him relax.

"I don't even want to touch anything yet," you joked. "They're too perfect."

Wayne laughed with you before looking at the pointed tips with an amused grin.

"They do look pretty sharp."

You looked up curiously. "Sharp?"

He nodded, pretending to think very seriously.

"Yeah..." A playful smile slowly appeared on his face as he met your eyes. "Want to do a scratch test on my back?"