Brixlee stood still, hesitant to get into the black sleek limo. Nathan’s father Allen Grey, on seeing how hesitant she was, slowly stepped out of the limo, his face etched with lines of worry and a hint of determination. The wind rustled through his graying hair, his presence commanding attention in the bustling scene.Mr. Allen Grey approached Brixlee, his eyes filled with a mix of vulnerability and a glimmer of hope. "Miss Cyrup," he called out gently, his voice carrying a touch of weariness.Brixlee's heart went out to him. She sensed the immense burden he carried, She cleared her throat, her voice trembled slightly as she responded, "Mr. Grey, what can I do for you?"Nathan’s father took a deep breath, averting his eyes for a moment before meeting her gaze. "Brixlee, I implore you. I need your help to reconcile with my son. It's been eight long years since we last saw each other, and when we finally met again, his resentment towards me was palpable."Brixlee listened intently, her
Nathan couldn’t get enough of the view, as he held his breath trying to contain his desire. Fortunately, a voice from outside interrupted his thoughts.“The door is jammed, we’ll need to call a repair man. We’re sorry for the inconvenience, please bear with us for the time being” One of the staffs said from the outside.Brixlee frowned, she already felt awkward at the thought of staying in the same room with Nathan. She got on her feet and walked into the closet to change. About a few minutes later, she was out in her long silk night dress, surprisingly, Nathan was still standing at the door.Brixlee smirked.” Mr Grey, you heard what the hotel staff said, it’s going to take a while so why not have a seat?”Nathan reluctantly took his seat on a couch at the edge of the room while Brixlee sat at the other end on her bed scrolling through her phone.For about an hour, none said a word to the other even though they both knew the awkwardness lingered.... Talia sat on the edge of the
Brixlee stood in the middle of the crowded room, her eyes scanning the sea of people in search of Nathan, she was sure he would be there. With the few weeks she had known him, she knew what kind of person he was. She couldn't wait to let loose and forget about everything else for a while.As she turned to head towards the bar, a tall, attractive guy stepped in front of her, blocking her path. "Hey there," he said with a smile. "I'm Ryan. Can I get you a drink?"Brixlee’s heart fluttered at the sight of him. It wouldn’t cause her any harm to flirt, at least her boss was also somewhere having fun with his best friend. "Um, sure. I'll have a gin and tonic," she replied, trying to keep her cool.Ryan disappeared into the crowd and returned a few minutes later with two glasses filled with ice and clear liquid. One of the drinks was spiked, and he handed the spiked drink to Brixlee. That was the first phrase of his plan. He clicked his glass against Brixlee’s before taking a sip."So, what
Brixlee wasn’t sure what to do, was she to pull away from this moment she had secretly wished for?Nathan pushed her gently towards the bed, never once breaking the kiss. She stumbled back onto the soft mattress, watching as he climbed on top of her. He trailed kisses down her neck and along her collarbone, eliciting soft moans from her lips.Brixlee felt none of this was right, Nathan was her boss. She slowly placed her hand on his chest slightly pushing him backwards. Nathan was thrown aback as he tried to maintain his balance.“This isn’t right, Mr Grey” Brixlee murmured as she walked out of the room, leaving Nathan all alone in the room looking as perplexed as ever before. Brixlee made her way down the stairs, she needed to cool off all the heat and calm her nerves. She found herself walking towards the lush garden at the back of the building, which was eerily quiet, just what she needed. The garden was filled with beautiful flowers, fragrant bushes, and flickering lights that sho
It was late at night before Brixlee regained her consciousness. As her eyes fluttered open, she could feel the familiar comfort of the room. Nathan was seated at the edge of the bed with a worried look on his face. When he saw that Brixlee had regained consciousness, he immediately sat up and asked, "What happened, Brixlee? Are you alright?"Brixlee got into a sitting postion and took a deep breath. She knew that she had to tell him the truth, no matter how difficult it was."I was kidnapped," she said, her voice shaking. "I was tied up in a room and left there for hours. I managed to escape, but I don't know where I am now."Nathan's eyes widened with shock and sympathy, not sure how to reply to the terrible news."Oh my god, Brixlee. I'm so sorry. Can you tell me anything about the kidnapper or where you were held?"Brixlee shook her head. "No, I didn't see anything or anyone. It was dark, and the room was quiet. I just don't want to think about it."Nathan put his arms around her an
Next Day…Nathan and Brixlee were back at the office. So much had happened on their trip to New York and none of them could ever get over it. Again, Brixlee had thought Nathan had no memory of the kiss they shared and their barely avoided make out session because he never for once asked her about that night. She felt it was for the better, things would have gotten weird if he had remembered.As Brixlee walked into the office that morning, she was happy to be finally back to that familiar environment. Nathan wasn’t yet at work but Tyler was seated on an empty chair with his head bowed.Brixlee smirked, thinking it was one of his many tricks to avoid her again. Tyler didn’t say a word as Brixlee took her seat and she was a bit worried. The Tyler she knew would have said dozens before she even found her seat.Brixle cleared her throat.”You didn’t see me entering?!” she asked and Tyler didn’t reply her again this time. Brixlee knew something was wrong.”You’re okay, Tyler?!”She asked softl
Two days later….That morning at the office, Brixlee Cyrup was lost in thoughts as to how she would approach Nathan about his father. She had received a call from Nathan’s father that morning again reminding her about her promise. As she sat, lost in her thoughts, Nathan walked in, jilting her thoughts.“Good morning, Mr Grey” Brixle muttered slowly but audibly and Nathan could sense the discomfort in her voice.“Morning, Brixlee” he replied her. He slowly grabbed some files on his table and turned to her.”Grab your bag, we’re leaving in ten minutes”Brixlee wasn’t sure where they were going but she couldn’t dare question him, he was the boss after all.He followed him out big the office building and they both entered the car and it drove off.…Brixlee and Nathan had just finished attending a motivational seminar together. Although, Brixlee hated seminars, she had no choice. As the seminar came to a close, the attendees started filing out of the venue.Feeling a bit overwhelmed by th
Brixlee wiped the tears rolling down her cheeks as she walked out of the office building, her steps felt heavy with defeat. The weight of Nathan's anger and the loss of her job weighed heavily on her heart. She tried to steady her breathing, finding solace in the rhythm of her footsteps against the pavement, as she made her way home. Was that the end?! After everything, they were just going to part ways like that?!The city streets were bustling with the energy of people going about their lives, completely unaware of the turmoil within Brixlee's soul. The fading daylight cast a soft golden glow, bathing the bustling sidewalks in an ethereal light. Yet, Brixlee found no comfort in the familiar sights and sounds of the city that she had once embraced.Every step echoed with the memories of her time at the office, of the collaborative atmosphere and the friendships she had formed. But now, all she could think about was the shattered trust and the words that had cut deep into her spirit.