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ALYONAThe following morning, I woke up earlier than usual — my body had already adjusted to my office routine. The faint morning light streamed through the tall glass panels, casting a pale glow over the room. I finished my morning business, got dressed, and waited quietly, unsure if it was okay to step out. He might still be sleeping, I thought. The last thing I wanted was to disturb him. Gathering a little courage, I tiptoed toward the living room."You’re awake?" I froze. The sudden deep timbre of his voice broke through the silence, startling me. I turned to see Alexander standing by the counter, his shirt sleeves rolled up, the morning light tracing the hard lines of his face."Good morning," I managed. He came closer, and before I could step back, his cool fingers brushed my forehead, then lingered at the side of my neck. "How’s your fever?" he asked softly, his brows knitting together."I—I think it’s gone," I said, forcing a little smile."Good," he murmured. His tone carrie

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ALYONAEverything felt like a dream. The afternoon sun peeked weakly through the gray sky, its light soft but not enough to chase away the cold. People outside were bundled in long coats and scarves, a reminder that winter was still clinging to the city. Inside the car, the faint warmth from the heater mixed with the chill that clung to the windows. It felt strange, sitting beside him in the back seat for the first time. The space between us felt both too small and too wide. I kept stealing glances at him. He didn’t say much, just looked out the window with that quiet focus of his. Maybe it was the medication, or maybe it was him, the way his presence filled every bit of silence, but for the first time in a long while, I felt lighter. A small, unplanned smile tugged at my lips before I could stop it.When we stepped out of the car, the cold air brushed against my cheeks. I glanced at the entrance and murmured quietly, “I think it might be closed.”He shoved his hands into his coat poc

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“What? Is it not good?” I asked, leaning back, trying not to laugh at his reaction.“It’s amazing,” he said, a slow smile spreading across his face, and I felt that familiar flutter in my chest.I focused on my plate, scooping some hot sauce onto a tender. The first bite hit my tongue, and a soft moan escaped me as I licked the sauce off my fingers. “Yummmm,” I murmured, closing my eyes for a second to enjoy the flavor.Alexander raised a brow, then, before I could react, he reached over and took the unfinished bite from my hand.“It’s hot sauce… You might find it spicy,” I warned, but he ignored me completely, chewing with a look of reckless confidence. I liked spicy food, but I could see the effect it was having on him. His eyes watered, a few tiny tears slipping down his cheeks, and I had to bite my lip to keep from laughing.“Wait,” I said, grabbing my glass of water. I held it out to him, hoping it would help, but he drank and grimaced—the heat wasn’t fading. He puffed his cheeks

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My heart skipped. The name flashing on the screen made my eyes go wide — Mom. I’d called her yesterday morning, and she hadn’t picked up after that. Panic bubbled in my chest. She must have been worried about me. Alexander looked up at me, his brow slightly furrowed. “Everything alright?”I nodded too quickly. “Yeah... it’s my mom. I should take this,” I said, already reaching for the phone.“Go ahead,” he said gently. I took a small breath before answering the call, wondering why Mom would be video-calling me out of the blue. My heart thudded as her face appeared on the screen, worry already written all over it.“Hey, Mom?” I tried to keep my tone light, pretending everything was normal. But sitting here, right next to Alexander, I couldn’t relax.“Alyona, baby! How’s your fever? Is everything okay?” she asked immediately, her voice coming out in that anxious rush I knew too well.“Mom, I—”“Did you take your medication? Grace came to check on you last night but said you weren’t home

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ALYONAWhen the call ended, I set my phone down slowly, trying to steady my breathing. My cheeks were still warm, and my heart hadn’t quite caught up with what had just happened. Cassie’s expression flashed in my mind, a silent judgment she didn’t even need words for. Alexander leaned back slightly, his voice softer now. “You’re blessed,” he said, glancing at me. “Your family seems wonderful. Your mother’s kind, and your sister... she really cares about you.”A quiet laugh escaped me. “Cassie cares, yeah,” I said, giving a faint smile. “But she’s more like a boss than a sister most days.”He chuckled, the sound deep and easy. “That explains her expression earlier.” I nodded and pushed myself up from the couch. “I’ll go grab the decorations from my room.”He gave a small nod, and I turned toward the stairs. I could feel his gaze on my back for a moment before I disappeared around the corner. Upstairs, the air felt still, calmer. I crouched beside the closet, pulling out a storage box f

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ALYONAI opened the door, still trying to calm my racing heart from the moment that had just happened. The sight of Ivy standing there, balancing a big box in her hands, made me blink twice.“What took you so long?” she complained, rolling her eyes and brushing past me as she pushed the door open wider. “Were you asleep or something? Anyway, I brought this—”“I…” My voice came out unsteady. I hadn’t even processed what was happening yet.“What? Did something happen in the office? I keep telling you, Alyona, just finish your contract and kick your boss right—”Her words stopped mid-sentence. Her eyes went wide, her mouth hanging open as she stared past me.“What the…” she whispered, and I froze before turning around.Alexander was standing at the bottom of the staircase, hands in his pockets, looking calm but unreadable. The same man I’d just been far too close to only moments ago.For a second, no one said anything. Then Ivy’s expression changed completely.“Hello,” she said, her voic

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ALYONAIvy finally left after we finished decorating, promising she’d be back in thirty minutes. Olivia would be here soon, so the house had to look perfect. I bent down to pick up the last of the boxes, stacking them neatly near the door. My mind was running through a quick checklist. Decoration—done. Cake—ready. Ivy will order the pizza. Am I missing something?I scanned the room again, making sure every ribbon and light was in place. It actually looked beautiful.“Thanks for helping,” I said, stepping back to see how it looked.“Anytime.” His voice was calm, but his eyes stayed on me a moment too long. That silence again. The same one that always found us when we were alone. It wasn’t uncomfortable exactly, but it made my heart beat faster for reasons I didn’t want to name.I cleared my throat. “You must be tired,” I said, hoping to ease the tension.He shook his head slightly. “I’m fine,” he said. Then his voice softened. “You should get ready for the evening ahead.”I nodded quic

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ALYONAWe cut the cake and clicked a bunch of pictures, laughing like we hadn’t done in ages. At one point, Ivy smeared a bit of frosting on Olivia’s cheek, and in return, Olivia put some on mine. The room was full of laughter, flashing cameras, and happy noise. After some time, I excused myself and went to the kitchen to serve the cake. I set out the plates and spoons, trying to focus, but a bit of the cake had dried on my cheek.“Alyona, need a hand?” Mason’s voice came from behind me.“Yeah, sure,” I said, handing him the plates and a spoon without really looking up. Before I could realize what he was doing, he took a napkin and reached out to wipe my face. “There’s some cake here,” he said, his thumb brushing against my chin.I froze. His touch was too familiar, too close. I instinctively stepped back, but he caught me by the waist. “Stand still, princess,” he whispered, his hand firm on my side.My breath caught, and I froze. When I looked up, my stomach twisted. Alexander was st

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ALYONAI carried the boxes inside and began setting the food on the table. My mind was still half lost in the song, the silence that followed, and the way Alexander’s eyes had lingered on me. I tried to focus on arranging the plates, hoping no one would notice my shaking hands.“Need a hand?” Mason’s voice came from behind, breaking my thoughts.I didn’t turn right away. “I’ve got it,” I said, but he was already beside me, taking a box from my hand.“You always were terrible at letting people help,” he said with that familiar grin.“And you’re terrible at listening,” I muttered, though a tiny smile slipped out.He leaned casually against the counter, watching me. “You haven’t changed at all.”I sighed, shaking my head. “Mason, don’t start.”“Start what?” His tone was playful, but his eyes held something deeper.“This,” I said quietly, finally meeting his gaze. “Whatever you’re trying to do. Stop it. Or I swear, I won’t talk to you again.”He raised his hands like he was surrendering,

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ALYONAAnd there I was, standing in the middle of the room, blushing like an idiot. Not because of what he said… but because of the way he said it like dinner wasn’t just dinner anymore. The streets buzzed with life even at this hour. Music played softly from a nearby speaker, mixing with the sound of laughter and sizzling oil. The small food truck stood under a flickering streetlight, its metal counter lined with bottles of sauces and piles of fresh vegetables. A few people were gathered around, chatting, waiting for their orders, the air filled with the smell of grilled meat and spices.“This is it,” I said, smiling as I led the way. “Told you it’s not fancy.” Alexander’s eyes moved slowly over the crowd before settling on the truck. “Doesn’t look bad,” he said, his tone unreadable as always.I stepped closer to the stall and looked up at the man behind the counter. “Two wraps, please. One spicy, and one without.” From the corner of my eye, I saw Alexander’s head tilt slightly. “Wit

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