LOGINSerena’s Point of View“What exactly did they say to you that day?”We were silently enjoying our food when he suddenly asked that.My fork stopped halfway to my mouth.I looked up.“What?”“Lucy. And the other girls.”Oh.He was still thinking about that?Adrian was staring at me, still waiting for my answer.I smiled, trying to brush it off.“It was nothing, Adrian. It was so long ago. Forget it.”“I want to know.”I blinked.It was rare for him to press me for anything.But right now, he clearly sounded as if he wouldn’t give up until I said something.“It really was nothing. I think they were just a little jealous.”“Jealous?”“Yes.”“Of what?”I almost laughed.“Of me.”His brows pulled together.“Why?”God.Why couldn’t this man understand something so simple?“Because you didn’t even smile at them, but you got up to shake my hand and congratulate me.”His expression remained completely serious.“Why should I smile at them?”I stared at him.“God, Adrian. Smiling at people is no
Serena’s Point of View“You remember that?”I couldn’t even believe what I had just heard.Him remembering me that well, even when we barely knew each other.“Yes.”“But...”I stared at him.“We barely knew each other.”Adrian raised one eyebrow.“We knew each other.”"Hm?"“You had already cried in my arms. You told me about that asshole. You told me about little Theo. I took you to Uncle Wang’s, a place that’s close to my heart.”His eyes stayed on mine.“So you still say we barely knew each other?”I looked down, avoiding those eyes staring into mine.Yes.What he said was right.I had done all those things before that day at Lena’s.And he had done so much for me already, including motivating me to apply to Henrix Properties.Still, in my heart, I had always felt like we were from two different worlds.I honestly believed I was just someone he sympathized with.Someone he truly felt like helping.I never thought he would pay that much attention to me.Someone who didn't even deser
Serena’s Point of View“So what if it was?”For a moment, I forgot how to speak.I looked at him.But he was just looking at the road as he drove us through the traffic. As if he hadn’t just said something that made my heart pause.So what if it was?What did that question even mean?Was he trying to say he didn’t mind even if he went on a date with me?Or...Was he simply trying to say that even if it was a date, what did that have to do with Noah?Maybe that was most probably it.“You’re asking me?” I finally managed to ask.But it was something utterly ridiculous.“You’re the one who brought it up.”“Because Noah called it a date.”“And you said he wasn’t wrong.”Damn Adrian.“I just said that it looked a little like a date.”“Yes. That’s why I asked you, what if it was?”I turned around and looked out the window.Because I felt like I couldn’t continue talking while looking at him anymore.“I didn’t say anything would be wrong with it.”I said it in the most indifferent voice I co
Serena’s Point of ViewAdrian: You said you wanted to watch the movie everyone was talking about.I was lying on my bed, staring at the text I had just received.It was true that there was a movie I found interesting.But I had never even mentioned anything to him about this film.Me: When did I even mention it to you?Adrian: Not directly to me. I heard you mention it to Becky.I searched my memory, trying hard to remember when I had talked about it with Becky while he was somewhere around.It was actually very rare for Becky and me to talk about anything except work when he was around!Adrian: No need to exhaust yourself thinking about when it was. I heard it in front of the elevator. You two were talking, and as soon as I came, you stopped.Did I imagine some disappointment in the words he had typed?Anyway, now I remembered when it happened.Me: Oh! This morning.Me: Isn’t it normal for employees to stop all their personal talk when the big boss is around?Adrian: Big boss?Me: Ye
Serena’s Point of ViewThe mighty CEO everyone was afraid of had entered the employees’ canteen, and almost everyone had forgotten how to behave normally.The place, usually filled with chatter and laughter, was now almost completely silent.But despite all this, Adrian, of course, looked completely unaffected.As if this wasn’t even his first time visiting the staff canteen.He was walking closer to the queue.Which meant...Toward us.Act normal, you idiot.He was just Adrian.No.At work, he was Mr. Henrix.Your CEO.Just because he had rested his head on your lap to get a massage...Or just because he had hugged you to sleep...That didn’t change anything.Still...My stupid heart was beating crazily with each step he took toward us.Like some silly high school girl whose crush was walking toward her.When he got closer, Adrian stopped.Right in front of Becky and me.My heart stopped.“Are you both joining the queue, or may I?”It was his calm and indifferent voice that brought n
Serena’s Point of ViewThe doorbell rang exactly at 7:30.“Good morning.”I opened the door with a greeting, already knowing exactly who was there.And he stood there in a perfectly fitted dark suit, his hair carefully styled.He looked like usual.Almost.There was something different about him.Something in his expression that I had no way of describing.A little softer?Maybe...“Good morning,” he greeted me back.He was holding a paper bag.He had texted me early in the morning that he would bring breakfast.I moved aside, letting him in.He walked into my kitchen. He was used to my little apartment by now, just like I was used to having him in it.“Finish getting ready. I’ll arrange this,” he said, getting busy in the kitchen.“I have finished getting ready.” I pouted, wondering what else there was to do.“You have lipstick on your chin,” he remarked without even looking at me.“What?”I ran all the way to my room and checked in the mirror.He was right.There really was a lipsti
Serena’s Point of ViewI shouldn’t have agreed.That was the first thought that came to my mind as I walked to the café where I was supposed to meet Rowen.Last night, I went back to that place I once called home, only to grab some of my clothes and belongings. I didn’t stay there, even when Rowen
Serena’s Point of View“Serena… can you hear me?”Rowen’s voice was the first thing I heard as the darkness slowly faded and I tried to open my eyes.I shut my eyes again as tightly as possible.I wished I could shut my ears too, so I wouldn’t have to listen to his voice. But I couldn’t move my ha
Serena’s Point of View“For table seven!”Lucy called from the kitchen, and I quickly picked up the tray.It was a Friday evening, my third day at Lena’s. With Lena suddenly ill, Marco was managing the restaurant, and the whole place felt slightly off.I made my way through the crowded tables.The
Serena’s Point of ViewFinding a place to stay wasn’t easy, and I didn’t have the luxury to be picky.After a few calls and visits, I finally found a room in a shared apartment.Fortunately, they only required the monthly rent as a deposit.The place was small, just enough for a bed, a table, and a







