It is you

My mind was a whirlwind of thoughts about the gorgeous man I encountered in the penthouse.

The entire time at work, I could barely focus.

It had only been a few hours since our encounter, but I already knew my world would never be the same.

No man had ever seen my body until today, and the feeling was more intense than I’d ever imagined.

I found myself grinning as I thought about him. But my joy didn’t last long.

Zach, our supervisor, approached me with his usual stern expression.

“We pay you to work, not to get lost in your thoughts, Miss Gray,” he snapped.

“I’m sorry, sir,” I replied quickly.

“You should be. Now get back to work,” he said before walking away.

I sighed as I hurried away, eager to escape his presence.

The harsh rays of the sun shone on my face, pulling me from my thoughts.

Morning had arrived, and my shift had finally come to an end.

I quickly made my way to the bathroom to freshen up before heading home.

The hotel provided rest quarters for staff working long shifts, which was a small blessing.

“Is everything okay with you?” Clara, my work buddy, asked as I entered the bathroom.

“Of course, I’m fine. Why?” I replied, trying to sound normal.

“I don’t know. You just seem... different since yesterday,” she said, watching me closely.

I forced a smile and avoided her gaze. Clara had been a good friend ever since I started working here.

“Well, it’s great that I’m not,” I said, giggling nervously.

Clara raised a brow, clearly not convinced. I knew I was acting strange, and I knew exactly why.

“Bye, Clara. See you tomorrow. I’ll text you when I get home,” I said, brushing past her.

After packing my backpack, I left the hotel. The ride home was short, and I couldn’t wait to collapse into my bed.

It was the weekend, which meant the twins weren’t at school.

“Alli! You’re home!” they exclaimed, hugging me tightly as soon as I walked through the door.

I wrapped my arms around them, smiling warmly.

“I missed you both,” I said.

Josy and Jake were only sixteen, but their heights made them look older, especially Jake, who was taller than all of us.

“Hi, Mama,” I greeted my mother, walking over to kiss her cheek.

“How was work today, baby?” she asked gently.

“It was... amazing,” I said, my thoughts drifting back to Mr. Gorgeous.

For a moment, I wondered if he had returned to his city or if I’d ever see him again. A flood of questions filled my mind.

“Allison, are you okay?” Mom’s voice snapped me out of my daydream.

“Uh? Oh, yes. I’m fine,” I stammered. “Why?”

“You’ve never called work ‘amazing’ before,” Jake teased.

“Did something special happen at work, honey?” Mama asked with a curious smile.

I could feel their anticipation, but there was no way I was sharing the real reason behind my mood.

“Come on, guys. Can’t I just be in a good mood?” I said, laughing.

“Not after a long shift,” Josy replied. “You’d usually be in your room, taking a bath by now.”

I rolled my eyes at their detective skills.

“Alright, see you all later for lunch. Don’t bother bringing me breakfast, Mama, I already ate,” I said, heading for my room before they could question me further.

The sky had turned dark, with stars and the moon casting their soft light.

I sat by my window with a book in hand, but for the first time in a long while, I couldn’t focus on reading. My thoughts were elsewhere.

Could this be what love feels like?

Oh, no. I couldn’t possibly be in love with a stranger I’d only met once. I didn’t even know his full name! What if I never saw him again?

The thought broke my heart a little, and the unfamiliar emotions overwhelmed me.

Feeling boxed in, I decided to go for a walk to clear my head. Night strolls always calmed me down.

I slipped into joggers and a sweatshirt, tying my long hair into a bun before heading downstairs.

“I’m going out for a stroll!” I called out as I passed by Mom’s room.

“Okay, honey. Stay safe,” she replied.

The cold night breeze greeted me as I stepped outside. Winter was near, and the chill was settling in.

I walked for a few minutes until I reached the park near my house.

It wasn’t crowded, which was exactly why I liked coming here.

I found an empty bench and sat down, letting the quiet night wash over me.

My eyes caught sight of a couple walking by, holding hands.

Their love and affection for each other were obvious, and it stirred something inside me.

I sighed deeply. Could I ever have something like that?

Wake up, Allison. A man like him could never fall for someone like you.

“I thought that was you,” a familiar voice said from behind me.

For a moment, I thought my mind was playing tricks on me. He couldn’t be here.

“It is you,” the voice said again, and I turned around.

My eyes widened in shock. Standing there was the man who had consumed my thoughts.

I rose to my feet, my heart racing so fast I thought it might burst. Words failed me.

He walked closer, his aura commanding and magnetic.

He wore a simple t-shirt and black slacks, but the night air seemed to wrap around him like he belonged in it.

“You’re here,” I managed to whisper, more to myself than to him.

“Yes, I am. And it’s nice to see you again, Allison,” he said, his voice smooth and warm.

Oh, goodness. My knees felt weak, and it took every ounce of willpower not to collapse.

He was here—right in front of me. My Mr. Gorgeous.