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Rejection

Author: Randy Ransky
last update Last Updated: 2025-09-10 17:52:05

Lara’s POV

I sat on the edge of Aiden’s bed, my fingers twisting nervously as my eyes wandered over the roses I had scattered. The whole room smelled sweet, intoxicating even. My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might burst out of my chest.

The sound of the door unlocking made me jump. My breath caught.

The door pushed open, and there he was—Aiden. Shoulders straight, tie loosened, his expression tired but still sharp enough to make me weak.

Then his eyes landed on me. On the roses. On the wine.

He froze.

The silence stretched, unbearable, while his gaze darkened, sweeping over me in the red dress, my curves outlined under the dim light.

“Lara,” his voice came low, rougher than usual. “What is this?”

I stood on trembling legs, forcing myself forward. “It’s… for you,” I whispered.

His eyes narrowed, unreadable. “For me?”

“Yes.” My hands clutched the hem of my dress. “I… I couldn’t hold it in anymore.” My voice cracked, but I pushed through. “Aiden, I love
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    Lara’s POV I sat on the edge of Aiden’s bed, my fingers twisting nervously as my eyes wandered over the roses I had scattered. The whole room smelled sweet, intoxicating even. My heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might burst out of my chest. The sound of the door unlocking made me jump. My breath caught. The door pushed open, and there he was—Aiden. Shoulders straight, tie loosened, his expression tired but still sharp enough to make me weak. Then his eyes landed on me. On the roses. On the wine. He froze. The silence stretched, unbearable, while his gaze darkened, sweeping over me in the red dress, my curves outlined under the dim light. “Lara,” his voice came low, rougher than usual. “What is this?” I stood on trembling legs, forcing myself forward. “It’s… for you,” I whispered. His eyes narrowed, unreadable. “For me?” “Yes.” My hands clutched the hem of my dress. “I… I couldn’t hold it in anymore.” My voice cracked, but I pushed through. “Aiden, I love

  • FORBIDDEN AFFECTION    He's mine

    Lara’s POV Two weeks into this internship, and I already felt drained. Every day it was the same—get to work, dive straight into sketches, corrections, endless briefs. Sometimes, I even skipped lunch without realizing it. By the time I got home, I was too tired to even bother with dinner. I would just collapse in my room. No energy left for anything else. Aiden came home late most nights now, so we barely saw each other. The little chances I had to even glance at him felt fewer and fewer. This morning, Rose and I walked into the company building, chatting lightly about the workload. The moment we stepped through the glass doors, I froze. Aiden. He was walking side by side with Miss Evelyn, their pace steady and in sync, heading toward my direction. Her hand was looped around his arm, holding it like it belonged there. My chest tightened at the sight, heat rushing up my neck. For the briefest second, his eyes met mine. My breath hitched—then he looked away as if nothing hap

  • FORBIDDEN AFFECTION    The Chief Executive Officer of Heritage Jewelry House

    Lara’s POV It was lunch break, Rose finally had time for me. We left the design floor together and headed to the cafeteria, the smell of food drifting out even before we walked in. The place buzzed with chatter, clinking trays, and the hum of workers unwinding for a short while. We grabbed our meals and found a small table near the corner. I dug into my food right away, but Rose just sat there for a moment, poking at her rice like she wasn’t really hungry. Her voice dropped low, barely above a whisper. “You know… I’m starting to think this whole internship idea was a bad one.” I nearly choked on my drink. “Wait, what? Are you seriously saying this right now?” I laughed, leaning toward her with a playful smirk. Rose narrowed her eyes at me, clearly annoyed at my amusement. I shook my head and teased, “Don’t tell me you’re already giving up. One day in, and you’re planning of giving up?” Her lips twitched, like she wanted to smile but refused. “Giving up? Never. Especially w

  • FORBIDDEN AFFECTION    Internship at Heritage Jewelry House

    Lara’s POV Two weeks passed faster than I expected. Exams were over, and today was the start of something new—our internship. I stood outside my gate, bag slung over my shoulder, tapping my foot nervously against the pavement. My heart felt lighter than it had in days, though a part of me still lingered on that moment in Aiden’s office. The way he held me… and the way he forgot me the moment Evelyn walked in. I shook the thought away the second I saw Rose’s car slowing to a stop in front of me. She leaned over the window, grinning like she’d just won the lottery. “Hop in!” she called. I slid into the passenger seat, buckling in. “Wow… you’re actually early. I was sure I’d be waiting another twenty minutes at least.” Rose flicked her hair over her shoulder dramatically, her grin widening. “Are you kidding? Today’s our first day! I can’t bear to be late—not even for a second.” I chuckled, shaking my head. “Who are you, and what have you done with the real Rose?” She gasped

  • FORBIDDEN AFFECTION    Jealousy

    Lara’s POV I hesitated in front of Aiden’s office door, palms damp, heart racing. The words “I love you” spun circles in my head, but they refused to come out right. Should I just say it? Or throw it in as a joke so I could laugh it off if he didn’t feel the same? I knocked lightly—so soft it was almost pointless. No answer. I tried again, a little firmer. Still silence. Taking a shaky breath, I pushed the door open just enough to peek inside. He was there—behind his desk, sleeves rolled up, pen in hand. The veins in his forearm flexed with every stroke, his jaw set in focus. My chest tightened. “Um…” My voice came out small. “Can I come in?” His head lifted. His eyes landed on me, unreadable but warmer than usual. “Of course,” he said. I slipped inside, closing the door softly. My fingers twisted the hem of my blouse as I stopped in front of his desk. “I… came to deliver my application letter,” I said, forcing the words past the lump in my throat. “And I thought I should… com

  • FORBIDDEN AFFECTION    Don’t make a habit of chasing me

    Rose’s POV My feet felt like they were glued to the floor. Kiddo? He just called me kiddo, like I was some little girl who had wandered into the wrong room. My lips parted but no sound came out.His dark eyes locked on me, sharp and unyielding, the kind that made your heartbeat skip and then race all over again. His voice cut through the silence, deep and commanding. “Didn’t you hear me, Rose? Come here.” I swallowed hard. He… he knows my name? Slowly, with legs trembling, I walked toward him. Every step felt like the entire room was holding its breath. I stopped a few feet away, twisting my fingers together nervously. “I—I didn’t mean to interrupt,” I whispered. “I was just… looking around.” Kailin leaned back in his chair, studying me with that piercing gaze. The way he carried himself, the way others had left the room without a word—this was not a driver. This was someone powerful. Someone untouchable. “You’re curious,” he finally said, his tone unreadable. “But cur

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