Absent

Lily

I walked into the office with a sense of routine, my footsteps echoing softly on the polished floors.

I passed Alexander's office, but to my surprise, the blinds were completely closed, revealing nothing.

It was the first time I had ever seen it in this state. My brow furrowed as I stepped closer, sweeping over the closed door and opaque blinds.

Was there anything wrong?

There was a nagging sense of unease that settled in the pit of my stomach.

Recalling what Ron had told me, a rush of relief flowed in.

Of course. It wasn't unusual for Alexander to be away on business trips or go away for long periods of time. There was no need to be worried after all.

As I took a seat at my own office near his, I couldn't help but wonder why his absence felt more noticeable this time. After all, when I first started working in the hotel as his personal secretary, It was just one more thing I had to get used to.

But now, with the realisation that he was gone, I found myself pondering the rea