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Chapter 11: That feeling

Luciano’s POV I wasn’t supposed to be in Tribeca that afternoon. The meeting uptown had ended early, and Jacob, my occasional bad influence, convinced me to check out a new artisan café a few blocks from where we used to grab greasy pizza in college. “You need more carbs and less stress,” he’d said. “And real espresso.” We walked the familiar streets, bathed in that calm, mid-afternoon lull New York sometimes gave you between its storms. People passed with purpose, coffee in hand, phones pressed to their cheeks, their lives unfolding at breakneck speed. I liked the chaos. It matched the noise in my head. But there was something quieter under the surface that day. A hum. A pull. It started when we crossed Franklin Street. I slowed my pace, my gaze catching on a boutique storefront under construction. The windows were half-covered in brown paper, but a faint logo was taped to the inside glass. Elegant. Feminine. Familiar, somehow. I stopped. “What?” Jacob asked, half

Last Updated : 2025-05-15

Chapter 12: Almost seen

Natalie’s POV The city was dipped in dusk by the time I left the boutique. The air had the crisp bite of early spring, whispering promises of new things just around the corner. My boots clicked softly against the pavement as I walked aimlessly, not toward anything in particular—just… away from the buzz of construction and decisions. Whether I wanted to admit it or not, this was tiring. Yes, it's something I wanted, but it was still tiring, all those decisions and designs I needed to make. I passed by cafés, their windows glowing gold, filled with couples leaning across tables and people laughing into wine glasses. There was something strangely comforting about it. The way the city didn’t care if you belonged. It just kept moving, beating on. I turned down a quieter street near Tribeca. Familiar in a way that made my stomach twist. That’s when I saw him. Luciano. He was across the street, stepping out of a sleek black car with his usual ease, talking to someone— Jacob. His coat f

Last Updated : 2025-06-10

Chapter 13: No more ocean

Natalie’s POV Krystal stare at me like I was a ghost “Natalie!”She said with shock “Shush I’m doing a surprise here” i say to get jokingly ‘Is he n there’ i point to Luke’s office while balancing the paper bag with our favourite tacos from our high school hangout. “Yeah he’s inside and lucky for you he finished his meeting 30 minutes ago you have plus minus an hour before he has to go to another one” she says “ you’re an absolute star you know that right?” I knew Krystal from high school. She was in our rival schools dance team. But we were always friendly with one another. I make my way to the office… i knock three times before I hear a come in. I twist the lock and open the door. He’s sitting on his desk looking at the laptop with a serious expression “I wonder if any of your employees know that you used to cry at Pixar movies” i say as I lean on the doorframe. He looks up. Blinks. Looks down on his laptop then looks up and blink again. That really cracks me up

Last Updated : 2025-06-10

Chapter 14: Rogue Fabrics and Focaccia

Like he promised, Luke was standing in front of my apartment door, ready to be put to work. He didn’t even wait for a greeting before throwing a dramatic hand on his hip. “You’ve been living here for a month, and your kitchen and living room still look like a furniture showroom. I’m seriously judging you right now.” I crossed my arms and leaned on the doorframe. “Don’t judge me! I’ve been extremely busy, okay?” As I stepped aside to let him in, I tried to subtly swipe a scrap of fabric off the coffee table—the same piece that was sitting suspiciously over a half-eaten Chinese takeout container. Judging by the raised eyebrow he shot me, I knew he’d seen it a long time ago. He shook his head as he stepped inside, his eyes scanning the barely-decorated room like he was an interior designer on a home makeover show. “Busy, huh? Too busy to put a spoon in a drawer or hang up literally anything on the walls?” “What I lack in tidiness, I make up for in creativity,” I shot back, tossing t

Last Updated : 2025-06-16

Chapter 15: In dreams, she’s mine

6 MONTHS LATER A hand was touching me. I couldn’t see whose it was—just that it came from behind, slow and sure. Not like someone trying to get my attention, but like someone who already had it. Like someone who knew exactly what they were doing. It wasn’t a tap. It was a seduction. And then I saw them—her hands. I knew them. I’d seen them hold coffee mugs, sketch flowers in the corners of her notebook, tuck strands of hair behind her ears. But now, they were snaking toward territory that had always been off-limits. I caught her hand just before it could go any further. “What are you doing, Nat?” I asked, my voice already husky. She smiled—that kind of smile that lit up her whole face, deepening the dimples in her cheeks. “What do you think I’m doing?” she asked, her voice silky and unbothered. “Something we both can’t take back.” “Who says I want to take it back?” she murmured, slipping her hand from mine and continuing her slow, torturous journey down my torso. She reache

Last Updated : 2025-06-29

Chapter 16: In Natalie We trust

I knew Luke was in a bad mood the moment I stepped into his office. He didn’t even look up when I entered, too busy tearing into a board member over the phone. His voice was sharp—measured, but barely. His knuckles were white around the stack of papers he slammed down onto his desk just as I closed the door behind me. Not exactly the warm welcome I was expecting before dinner. I hovered by the door, uncertain. “We don’t have to do this today,” I said carefully. “I’ll understand if you need to cancel.” He let out a tight sigh, dropped the phone onto its cradle, and ran a hand through his already-messy hair. Then, without missing a beat, he grabbed his blazer from the back of his chair and motioned toward the door. “No,” he said, voice low but certain. “I need to get out of here before I say something that gets me sued.” I raised a brow. “Are you sure? You look…” I hesitated, unsure how to finish that sentence without insulting him. “Like I want to throw someone out the win

Last Updated : 2025-07-16

Chapter 17: helping hands

I woke up to a text from Jessie saying she needed me pronto. She had clear instructions.wear something comfortable. it's gonna be a long day.that's all she said So, as the good friend that I am. I had my assistant reschedule all my appointments and inform her that I won't be coming to the office.I stood in front of my closetMy favourite thing to do is to pick out outfits and accessories that I'll wear for the day.People go to therapy, I go shopping, dress up, and style myself. Not only is it therapeutic, but you don't have to talk to strangers about embarrassing thingsI chose to go with blue wide-legged jeans and paired that with a fitted black bodysuit, and for the shoes, I went with pointy black leather boots. I put on some perfume and grabbed a blazer just in case it got chilly.on my way out. I grabbed my BMW keys and my favourite Prada sunglasses. I passed the mirror and did a double-take, and damn, did I look good. ****************************************************

Last Updated : 2025-07-24

Chapter 18:

Luciano’s POV - the morning after the Fair- 06:00 am I had a dream. Not that kind of dream. Not the one where she kisses me out of nowhere and I wake up sweating and annoyed with myself. This one was different. The kind that doesn’t leave you when you wake up. The kind that plants a seed and grows into a full-blown plan by morning, even though you know—know—it’s crazy. I’ll marry Nat. Yeah, I know. Insane right. But the more I thought about it, the more it made some ridiculous sort of sense. She’s my best friend. The one constant in a life filled with pressure and deadlines and board members who think a man without a ring is a liability. It all hit me after yesterday’s call with one of the board’s oldest, most irritating members—who basically implied, in not-so-many words, that I was too much of a “risk” to carry the company legacy unless I “settled down.” Like it’s in the fifties. But here’s the thing: I’m going to exaggerate the hell out of that conversation

Last Updated : 2025-07-25

Chapter 19- The fair bonus scene

I wasn’t in the mood for crowds, noise, or overpriced snacks. But then Natalie had said “Let’s go to the fair”—with that soft grin of hers and that spark in her eyes like she was already hearing the music and smelling the candy apples—and suddenly, the chaos of my day didn’t seem that important anymore. Now here we were, walking side by side through the fairgrounds, with strings of lights hanging above us like lazy stars, the night air thick with sugar and laughter. And she looked… unreal. Hair caught in the breeze, cheeks glowing under the carnival lights, her laugh cutting through the noise like something I hadn’t realized I needed until I heard it again. There were a million moving pieces in this place—rides spinning, games blaring, children screaming—and yet, somehow, she was the only thing in focus. “Why are you staring at me like that?” she asked, nudging me with her shoulder as we passed a funnel cake stand. I blinked. Caught. “Just thinking,” I said, clearing my t

Last Updated : 2025-07-26

Chapter 20: The proposal

Luciano’s POV - an hour later- I froze For a second I couldn’t think. Panic got the best of me “Hello. Is anyone there?” The sound of her voice makes jolted me back to my senses. I cleared my throat.” This is gonna sound out of pocket and maybe a little crazy. Actually full blown mind boggling crazy but I need you to hear me out okay?” “Oookay. Lay it out to me I guess” she said full of hesitation but I couldn’t really blame her. This was about to get crazy. “Marry me “ That was not how I wanted to say this but it seemed like my mouth had a mind of its self own. She was so shocked that she chocked on her drink and started coughing profusely. “Shit Nat are you okay?” I reached out to pat her back. “I’m sorry what?” she said baffled. “ okay I didn’t mean to say this like that but my mouth seems to have its own mind” I exhale. “You remember yesterday? That call with the board member I mentioned?” “Yeah. The one who basically said you’re a rogue bachelor and

Last Updated : 2025-07-28

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