EmilyAfter a great night, an equally splendid morning followed. I awoke to the delightful smell of freshly brewed coffee and inviting pancakes. All I needed was a fiery kiss from Mike, except the bed was empty. The smell coming from the kitchen showed me the mood he had woken up in. It was clear we were both going to have a great day.I had woken up with an insatiable urge to get to work. I felt it was time to start the new book everyone was talking about. There was certainly no time to waste, so I jumped out of bed. After all, whoever said the night was a good candlestick was right.A quick shower and as light an outfit as possible were perfect for the start of the day. All that was missing was breakfast, which was expected to be a delicious one, and then diving into the realm of love stories. That was where I always escaped when I was sad or when I was happy. I missed writing so much. I wondered why I’d taken such a break and forgotten my passion. There was no point in looking for

Kevin I opened the office door and beckoned Eddy in. I pulled him into a corner so we could talk without Luke hearing us. My office was super big, thankfully. I enjoyed having a lot of space where I spent most of my time.It was a big dilemma. I couldn’t afford to lose the business I’d already invested heavily in, but still his demands were far too high and time was extremely short.“He wants a double!” I said in a fierce voice.He looked at me in amazement. I liked him the most because we could understand each other by our looks. We thought alike and had the same fears.“Yes, but with half the amount up front. Otherwise, I say we don’t risk it. Raise the price too.”I didn’t answer him. I went back to my desk chair, where Luke was waiting for me. “Yes, I’ll help you, though your request is difficult. The price goes up 10% and we want half up front. It’s the only way I can help you,” I told him sternly. I wanted it to be clear from his voice that there was no room for further ne

Mike It amazed me at the ease with which Emily filled the page that was open on her new laptop. She was living every sentence that was littering the white sheets. Though Andy and I continued to chat next to her, her thoughts were flowing with ease. It wasn’t hard to tell the joy that washed over her soul. Her face was as serene as ever. I had never seen her so beautiful. She radiated light, love, and pleasure. The joy on her face was special. It reminded me of the only birthday my father ever came home. He had forgotten that it was my birthday like every year, except that on that day, lucky for me, he had an easier day at the office and came home early. When I saw him, I jumped into his arms and thanked him for coming to my birthday party. He was surprised, then pretended to come for me. I didn’t care why he had come. What mattered to me was that he was with me. His presence was the best gift. That innocent joy I felt then, I felt now in Emily. “I have a surprise for you t

Kevin“Hey! Are we toasting or not?” Luke’s voice was so excited. He was in a good mood and that was because of Carla.As Luke spoke, a subtle smile played on my lips, masked beneath my calm appearance. His gaze, however, seemed to pierce beyond words.“Here’s to a successful day. Today I got two very important contracts for my business,” I told him with a smile.“Two?” Luke asked me in wonder.“Yes! The next contract we’ll be celebrating on the fine, hot sand of Blue Wave Resort,” I said enthusiastically, grinning. Our eyes met for a few seconds.As the tension grew, our eyes met in a silent struggle. Behind my wry smile lurked an iron resolve to never be defeated, and Luke felt his confidence slip through his fingers.“You’ll be my guest, dear Kevin. Last night when I talked to the salesman, he told me that seventy percent I would get the contract,” Luke said, trying to intimidate me. His eyes were alert to my reaction, hoping he would catch me off guard.“Wrong Luke. I’ve just been