Suddenly, he said something that surprised me a lot. He seemed a bit nervous and said something that shocked me."Would you like to go on a date with me?" he asked. I couldn't believe it. Did he ask me out? I felt surprised by his question.I couldn't help but gasp, my heart was beating fast. I didn't expect this at all. I felt stunned and couldn't believe what I just heard.He sounded a bit shaky and said, "I can't believe I'm feeling so nervous."He took a deep breath and continued, "I've been thinking about you since the gym. Remember when we accidentally bumped into each other?"I chuckled softly. "You mean when you bumped into me?"He laughed nervously and said, "Yes, exactly! That's what I meant. I can't stop thinking about you. You're smart and interesting, and you have a bit of stubbornness in you."He talked with a mix of nervousness and honesty, sharing his feelings with me."I've been trying to figure out how to ask you out," he admitted, sounding vulnerable. "I want us to b

"Hey, Harper, mind telling me who sent that package?" Josh asked, curiosity evident in his voice.I hesitated for a moment, contemplating whether I should share the truth with him. After all, he had been a significant part of my life, and perhaps it was time to be honest. With a sigh, I looked at him and said, "It's from Nick His brows furrowed as he processed my response. "Nick? Are you two close?""Is he the same guy from your birthday dinner?" he inquired.I nodded, a gentle smile forming on my lips as I reminisced about the memories we had created together."Do you love him?" he asked, his curiosity evident as he searched my eyes."Why do you care?" I responded, our shared history coming to mind."Josh, as much as I'd love to continue our conversation, I need to head back to the office. You know, with everything going on with Sophia, I have to prove myself to my new boss," I explained, rising from my seat.He reached out and held my hand, his gaze locking onto mine. Despite the un

JOSH POVTrying to focus on my tasks has been a challenge lately, especially with my new job in one of my dad's companies. Recent events have made things chaotic, but the change in environment is giving me a chance to start fresh.I can't stop worrying about the scandal that's hanging over our shipping company. Harper, who I know takes her work seriously, is being accused of mishandling important shipments. This could cause a lot of problems, making our clients unhappy and leading to financial losses.It's a hard hit for us, and it's affecting many clients. The fact that Harper is involved saddens me. She's always been proud of her work, but this situation is hurting the company's reputation.Just when I was lost in my thoughts, there was a gentle knock on the door."Sure, come on in," I said, feeling a bit surprised to see Chloe walk in with a friendly smile."Hi, Josh," Chloe greeted warmly as she sat down across from me."Hey, Chloe," I responded, trying my best to hide that I wasn'

"I had a great time with Amelia and Kate; it helped me forget about my problems. Even though I didn't want to discuss my suspension with Amelia, I still felt like chatting.Kate, Amelia, and I sat outside and talked about everything.I asked Amelia, 'How's work going?'Amelia replied, 'Not much, but I've noticed that Sophia isn't as blunt as before. I think she's scared and unsure about what to do.'I said, 'Really? Why do you think that?' I hope Sophia makes the right choice and that it eventually helps me get my job back. But for now, I'm enjoying this break."Amelia nodded in understanding and continued, "Yes, it's a bit strange to see Sophia so quiet. Maybe she's reconsidering her actions."Kate chimed in, "Well, whatever happens with Sophia, I'm just glad we could spend this time together. It's been nice having you around."I smiled at my friend and cousin. "I appreciate both of you being here for me during this tough period.I continued, feeling a bit surprised. "You know, I'm su

"I was in my room sleeping when my mum rushed in, waking me up, calling my name.'What is it, Mum?' I finally asked her.'Harper, I had a terrible dream about you.'My mum was scared but was relieved when she saw me breathing.'Thank goodness you are safe.''Mum, I'm fine.'I dressed up for work, walking to the dining area where I met Ava and Kate seated.'Good morning, girls,' I greeted.'Good morning, Harper.'My mum was on call with her sister, Aunt Samantha, Kate's mum.'I'm so tired,' I complain to Ava.'Harper, you look so tired. Did you sleep after Mum came crying in your room?' Ava asked.'Barely. I'm so tired,' I replied.'How come you are early?''I have a meeting with a prospective client, and he has been busy. He is traveling soon, so the earlier, the better,' I explained to Ava.Then my mum was still on call with Kate's mum, explaining the dream she had with her.'Kate, what's up? What are your plans for today?' I asked.'Nothing serious, Alex will be coming to town for so