The following morning, Nora roused from her slumber and began to prepare Axel and Mia for their school day. As Axel grumbled about his reluctance to attend, Nora couldn't help but smile at his childish complaints. "I can't wait to grow up and be an adult," Axel whined.Nora paused for a moment and turned to her son. "Trust me, Axel, once you grow up, you might find yourself wishing to be a child again," she said with a gentle smile.Axel looked up at his mother, his expression pensive. "Really?" he asked."Absolutely," Nora replied. "So, enjoy the stage you're in now and make the most of it. Time flies faster than you think."Axel nodded, taking in his mother's words.Once the children and Alice were ready, Nora took a moment to glance at herself in the mirror. She was dressed in a sophisticated black suit, tailored to perfection to fit her frame. The sleek blazer and matching trousers complemented her curves, while the crisp white blouse added a touch of elegance to her ensemble. The
As the interview continued, one of the high-level interviewers was about to ask Nora another question again as he said, "What will you contribute to this company if you are …..?" But before the interviewer could finish the question, Merrick gestured with his hands to stop the interviewer from speaking. The interviewer stopped mid-sentence and looked at Merrick curiously. He obeyed, and Merrick took over.Merrick smiled and focused his attention on Nora and studied her application once more. He noted that she had worked as a secretary for many CEOs, "I see here that you've worked as a secretary for many CEOs," he said, looking up at her. "Is that correct?"Nora nodded and replied, "Yes sir, that's right."Merrick leaned forward, studying her face. "And this was in France?" he asked, double-checking the information. Nora nodded, and Merrick leaned back in his chair, repeating the words to himself - "in France." Merrick leaned back in his chair, repeating the phrase "In France" again to
As the interviewers proceeded to question the remaining applicants about how their experience could benefit the company, Merrick's gaze shifted away from Nora. Meanwhile, William couldn't help but steal side glances at her.The room was filled with anticipation as the interview continued. The remaining applicants sat on the edge of their seats, eager to impress the panel of interviewers. One by one, they answered the questions with confidence and poise, detailing their past experiences and how they could contribute to the company's success.Merrick, who had been fixated on Nora earlier, now averted his gaze and looked down at his hands. He fidgeted nervously, wondering if he had made a mistake by showing any interest in her. William, on the other hand, couldn't take his eyes off Nora. He tried to remain focused on the interviewer's questions, but his attention kept drifting back to her.After the interviews had concluded, Nora and the other applicants stood up and exited the hall. Onc
As William reminisced about his encounter with Nora, he couldn't help but gush about her. "You know, even though she was drunk and sounded like someone who had just been cheated on or had her heart broken, she was still so damn cute," he said dreamily.Merrick watched as his friend talked about Nora, his face betraying his own emotions. He tried to keep them in check, not wanting to interrupt William's train of thought. Instead, he just smiled and nodded."Yeah, I remember her being pretty attractive," Merrick agreed. "But don't let that cloud your judgment about her abilities as a secretary. Being cute doesn't necessarily mean that's the reason why she is qualified for the job."William chuckled nervously, realizing his friend was right. "Yeah, you're right. I guess I just got caught up in the moment."After the passage of several years, Merrick had tirelessly embarked on a mental quest to find Nora. And when fate finally reunited them, a resolute determination surged within him, vowi
Alice glanced at the clock on the wall and gasped, "Oh no, we have to go pick up Axel and Mia from school! Nora, we need to get going."Nora wiped away her tears and nodded slowly, "You're right. I don't want the kids to notice that something is wrong with me."Alice gave her a warm smile, "Exactly. So let's put on our game faces and go pick up those munchkins."Nora managed a small smile and followed Alice out of the room. They walked down the hallway and out the front door where Alice's car was parked. As they got into the car, Alice ignited the engine and pulled out of the driveway.The car ride was quiet, except for the sound of the radio softly playing in the background. Nora stared out the window lost in thought, while Alice focused on the road ahead.After a few minutes, Alice turned to Nora and placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder, "Hey, everything will be okay. You'll see."Nora managed a small smile once again and nodded, "Thanks, Alice. I really appreciate your support.
Nora's face contorted in anger at Austin's reaction. He had the audacity to act surprised after what he had done to her. "How dare you!" she exclaimed, her voice shaking with emotion. "You have no right to act surprised after what you did."Austin opened his mouth to respond, but Alice quickly stepped between them, her arms outstretched. "Hold on, guys," she said, her voice calm but firm. "We're in a school, and there are kids around. Let's not make a scene."Nora looked around and saw the faces of the children from the school, including Mia and Axel, staring at her. She realized she had almost let her emotions get the best of her. With an awkward smile, she tried to diffuse the tension.Austin, meanwhile, smiled at the children, seemingly unfazed by the confrontation. "Alice is right," he said, his voice measured. "Let's all calm down and talk this out please." He said to NoraNora glared at him, her anger still simmering beneath the surface. Then She turned to face her children, Axe
He inserted the key into the ignition and brought the car to life. The engine hummed as Austin shifted into gear and zoomed off toward their home. The passing scenery was a blur as they drove and Austin's memories with Nora came into play, As the car sped down the road, the scenery outside became a blur, and Austin's mind began to wander to memories of Nora. He couldn't help but notice how stunning she looked now, with a radiance that seemed to emanate from within. Her beauty had grown exponentially over the past seven years, and Austin found himself captivated by her every move now.As the miles ticked by, Austin's hidden feelings for Nora began to stir inside him again. He couldn't shake the feeling that there was something between them, something that had been simmering beneath the surface all these years. The more he thought about it, the faster his heart began to beat, a rhythmic thudding that seemed to match the pounding of the car's tires against the pavement.Austin took a dee
As the morning sun streamed through her window, Nora slowly opened her eyes. She took a deep breath and stretched her arms, feeling the warmth of the sun on her skin. Despite being healthy, she felt a sense of fatigue deep within her.Lying in bed, Nora gazed out the window at the world outside. She watched as birds chirped and fluttered around the trees, and the sounds of cars passing by filled the air. She listened to the familiar noises of the morning, feeling a sense of comfort in their routine.As she lay there, Nora couldn't help but wonder what the day would bring.As Nora looked out the window, she could hear the sounds of Alice and the kids getting ready for their day. The bustle of their morning routine made her feel even more tired and listless. She longed to have a purpose, a reason to get up and face the day with energy and enthusiasm.Alice had woken Mia and Axel up early in the morning, assigning them to help her in the kitchen with the morning chores and breakfast. The