Unexpected End

What?!

My mouth dropped open as I stood frozen in place. I watched as Ace disappeared into the bedroom probably to get dressed before we had to leave. Ace’s sudden announcement that we had to leave and the rush that he was in to get out of this place shocked me. Just now I was dreaming happily of all the things that we could do together. My heart sank and I pressed a hand against my chest as I tried to control the rush of pure disappointment that filled me.

This is normal. Emergencies at work happen and it is completely normal.

Ace is the CEO and there are things that only he can do. So many people are depending on him so if they need him then he needs to be there.

I kept on telling myself this over and over, but my legs refused to move from the spot. Logically, I knew that Ace was doing the right thing. He was reacting to whatever situation rightfully based on the details he must have gotten through the call just now. I knew without a doubt that he was just doing what was required