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Chapter 8- Moving day
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2026-02-15 06:55:40
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And he took my breath away Chapter 22- The lead at 8:32
Remy Marcus Thorne.That had been the only name ringing in my head for the past few hours. The guy was literally a ghost, and I needed to get in contact with him before the she-devil did.Sometimes, I think about my life and ask myself why I chose to be an investigative reporter. There were literally a hundred other professions I could have chosen from.But no, I had to choose something that messed with my mental health every single day. Still, as much as I loved to complain, I actually enjoyed my job.The thrill I got every time I solved a case that seemed unsolvable, or received a compliment from my superiors. It made everything worth it. Regardless of what anyone else thought, I knew for a fact that I was really good at this job and that was exactly why I needed the promotion so badly. To crown all my efforts.I sat in my little cubicle, the flickering fluorescent light overhead humming a low, rhythmic tune that matched the throb in my temples. My desk wa
And he took my breath away Chapter 21- Safe lie or dangerous truth
CoryThe small cafe I had chosen was tucked into a quiet corner of the city. Not one of the polished, glittery establishments where business tycoons flaunted their wealth, but a moderate place, with worn brick walls, the faint aroma of roasted beans and a shelf filled with books for patrons to borrow.I ordered a cup of espresso, then chose a seat by the window. Outside, the city moved in its usual rush, but, in here, the world slowed. The hush of conversations, the clink of cups, the hiss of steaming milk. It was almost comforting. I wrapped my hands around the warm porcelain cup, inhaling the rich scent. The bell above the door gave a melodious chime, cutting through the low hum of the espresso machine. I didn’t look up immediately, partly because I was terrified to face Aliyah, if she was indeed the one who had stepped in.I was also distracted by the hairline crack in the tabletop. Then came the sound of footsteps, not the frantic click of someone in a hurr
And he took my breath away Chapter 20- Withheld confessions
Cory I didn’t mean to lie to her. Twice.I panicked and the words just continued to slip out. I couldn’t stop myself.Sitting inside my car, in the company’s parking garage, the air felt too thin. I had to crack my window open to get proper ventilation.I had a chance to tell her how I felt, a chance to finally be honest, to unload all that I had in my mind for the past eight years and counting. And I fumbled.I didn’t know if I was going to get another opportunity again. Even if she didn’t feel the same way, it was important she knew just how much she meant to me.The staring wheel felt slick under my palms. Eight years, that’s 2,920 rehearsing a truth that died the second it hit the back of my throat.I leaned my head against the headrest, watching the exhaust from a neighboring SUV curl towards the concrete ceiling.Flashes of last night resurfaced and I closed my eyes to shut it out. This shouldn’t be affecting me this much. I should have let the whole si
And he took my breath away Chapter 19- Nothing happened
Remy “Mmmffphhh!” I scream in my pillow immediately I dropped on my bed.“Oh oh. Judging by what's going on right now, I’m guessing the talk didn’t go well.” Aliyah said, from where she had curled up in a corner of my bed.I looked up at her, my mouth folded in a line. “Why in the name of the lord did I listen to you, Aliyah. I just had one of the most embarrassing moments of my entire life.”I buried my face back down, shaking my body violently as another muffled scream escaped me.“Come on, it couldn’t have been that bad. What exactly happened?”I rolled on my back, staring at the ceiling as it spun in a dizzying blur– kind of like my brain right now. “Aliyah, it was horrible. Everything we thought we perceived as his feelings for me, was just…politeness.”The word stung in the air like a bad smell. Aliyah winced, her eyes widening in sympathy.“Oh, I’m sorry boo. That must have been a very hard conversation. But, I for one have witnessed on multiple
And he took my breath away Chapter 18- Clearly a misunderstanding
RemyI’ve had this conversation with Cory in my mind a thousand times already. But nothing ever prepared me for the actual moment.The air in the room felt heavy, like the oxygen had been replaced with something thicker and harder to consume. Cory sat in his chair, hands around his now empty glass. His gaze drilled through mine, which made what I was about to do more painful.For months, I’d rehearsed my opening lines while sitting beside him in the car everyday, in the shower, and during those restless hours at 1:00 AM while working. In those versions, I was articulate. I was calm. I was the one in control. But looking at him now, eyes searching me like he was on the verge of uncovering a scandalous secret, all those polished words dissolved into a static hum in my brain.“Cory,” I finally whispered. The name felt like a jagged piece of glass shredding at my throat. He didn’t flinch, but I saw his grip tighten a little around the glass cup. “I know wha
And he took my breath away Chapter 17- The name in the ledger
Cory“A toast.” I raised my half-empty glass of white wine. “To the newest editor-in-chief.”“Not officially,” Remy countered, rolling her eyes, “but I do like your enthusiasm.”She lifted her glass anyways.“Well I for one believe, Cory, that spot is yours already.” Aliyah slipped in, clinking her glass against ours before taking a sip.“I still need to beat Freya to achieve that goal. And she isn't making it easy for me.” Remy exhaled deeply. “She’s currently leaning towards the mayor’s office like they are her personal PR team.” She added, her gaze drifting to the window where the city lights blurred into streaks of gold and neon. “From what I heard, Sterling liked the data.” I chided, taking a gulp from my glass before refilling it.“Yeah, he did. But he wasn’t satisfied. He’s old school. So he works with pure unfiltered facts, not just patterns and observations. I just need more evidence.” She bit her lower lip, which made me tilt my head and smile despi
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