We stood under the tree, the warm sunlight filtering through the leaves above us. Ethan's eyes were intense, and I felt a flutter in my chest. “I just wanted to make sure you are okay.” he said, gazing at me with love and care, “You can take the remaining week off to take care of your dad, and about the hotel... we can both come to a compromise,” he said. We will discuss it in detail when you get back from your break. I smiled, feeling a sense of relief wash over me. If you're okay with that, then I'm happy, I replied, trying to sound casual. Ethan's eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled. Thank you for everything, Ethan, I said, my voice low and calm. I felt a shiver run down my spine as he leaned in, his face inches from mine. My heart was racing, and I knew I wanted him to kiss me. Just as our lips were about to touch, Ethan's phone rang, shattering the moment. He sighed, pulling it out of his pocket. Sorry, I have to take this, he said, answering the call. I nodded, excus
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