"He wasn't expecting it; he stumbled and fell. Nolan's reaction was real as he held his cheek.""Axel too was taken by surprise watching this unexpected confrontation appear. When he looked closely, he realized it was Nolan.""He exchanged glances with me. 'What was that for?' He asked, concerned, holding me steady.""The clubber, who had been dancing and laughing moments earlier, stopped what they were doing. Now, they stood in a hush and looked at us, their faces a mix of surprise and intrigue.""Nolan, still staggering from the punch, attempted to regain his composure. 'What the hell, Josh?' he repeated, his voice edged with both pain and disbelief.""I was livid as I retorted with stern resolution, 'You know exactly what you did, Nolan. Stay away from me and Harper.'""Sometimes I wonder what girls see in him. He was hitting on another lady; obviously, he wanted to lay with her, a smooth talker.""Can't believe Harper and Jane got tangled with him.""Nolan, Josh, what's up with bot

As Ava went to the door, I remained in the living room, lost in my thoughts, constantly replaying the events that had unfolded.I couldn't help but wonder about Josh's well-being. Was he coping with all of this? Was he taking care of himself? I hoped he wasn't drowning his sorrows in alcohol, and I wished he wasn't shedding tears at night like I was. I prayed he was managing his work meetings just like before.My feelings for Josh were deep, and I wanted nothing but the best for him, even if we weren't sure what lay ahead for our relationship.The truth is, I was filled with regret. I wished I could turn back time and make things right. I'm the kind of person who rarely makes mistakes because I carefully weigh the pros and cons before taking any action.One of the reasons Ava was upset with me was that I had ignored her warnings. She had urged me to come clean to Josh before Jane discovered the truth.As I was lost in thought, I overheard Ava and the person at the door engaged in conve

"A soft knock at the door heightened my anticipation. Hoping it was Josh, I opened it only to find a delivery person with a package. Disappointment struck, but I saw it as a chance to take control.'Oh, a package,' Ava exclaimed, taking it in my hands.Shawn, Ava's boyfriend, had sent a sweet package for her. He had been thoughtful since confessing about cheating on Ava.""I'm happy Ava is happy. I wish to get my groove back with Josh. He has been nothing but sweet.With a heavy heart, I thought about what Ava had told me, urging me to try and fix things with Josh.Tears streamed down my face as I remembered the happy times with him, now overshadowed with brokenness.Ava noticed my distress. 'Are you still crying?' she asked, concern in her eyes.'I'll be fine,' I replied, trying to mask my emotions and rubbing off the tears flowing down freely on its own accord."Clutching the keys to Josh's place, doubt crept in. "What if he doesn't want to see me?" I wondered aloud, consumed by the

Ava gazed in the direction I pointed and exclaimed, "Josh, what are you going to do now?" She asked me, looking concerned."Seriously, Ava, I don't know. Seeing him brings back memories, I can't tell what's running through his mind."My heart quickened as he started to sing "Someone Like You" by Adele, pouring his emotions into the lyrics.As Josh's voice filled the room, I couldn't tear my gaze away from the haunting emotions I had tried to suppress."I felt a mix of nostalgia and sadness. Our eyes finally met, and subtle emotions passed between us, my heart pounding hard in my chest like my rib cage threatened to burst out.I was moved by the vulnerability in Josh's voice, a reflection of the emotions he couldn't say in words.Axel came by to sit beside me with a gleam on his face and whispered, "Do you like my surprise?"I was stunned and looked between Josh and Axel. I couldn't bring my words together as I stuttered and asked, "D..do y.. you know about us?"Axel's grin widened, rev

"Thank you," he whispered, "but there is something I need to talk to you about," he said with a serious face. Looking at him, I asked, "Josh, what is it?""I was told you dropped your resignation letter," he said. I nodded my head without saying a word. "Be well informed that your position is still left vacant if you are still interested," he continued. He raised his hand and added, "But we can't afford to lose you in our organization."That brought smiles to my face. I told him, "I'm glad I'm a valuable asset to our organization, and I'll think about whether I should resign or not." He instantly rushed to me, saying, "Harper, please, more than anyone else, I need you.""That's sweet coming from you. It means a lot to me," I replied. "And mind you, I'm not quitting; I was only pulling your legs.""Thanks, Harp, together we can give Nolan a run for his money," he said. "Yes, Josh," I said exhilaratingly. He held my hands, looking deep into my eyes. I could see different emotions running