Uncharted Love: From Casual to lovers

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and I have every confidence that, in time, she'll emerge as a thriving businesswoman, much like myself." My mo

hick. This wasn't the scenario playing out in my head when I reluctantly decided to tag along. It was supposed to be a quick in-and-

th salt-and-pepper hair and a well-groomed beard,

d with a beaming smile

as always," he complimented my mom, who gracious

n ensuring no man even slightly more handsome t

e a mirror image of your youth," he r

with an awkward smile as he env

EO of the Walker conglomerate. E

e moment Michael appeared. I'll forever hold that grudge aga

with three grown up ass men as kids. The shocking revelation of him being m

might have ended up as one of y

whelmed, I turned around, discreetly searching for the nearest exit

haunting echo from the past, sneered,

by Hayes, looking even more captivating than our las

tinctive thud. Nodding gracefully to those acknowledging her, she glided toward me, hips movi

matching dress, I knew it had to be you. Your shamelessness knows no b

and the last thing I want is to argue with you over something that happened two years ago," I

my face became an unwanted internet sensa

d you think walking in here in a similar dress would reignite nonexistent feelings? This isn't a Hol

ill?" I countered, narro

bout their connection earlier, I wouldn't have entertained any delusions. Sh

to slap me, but a sudden

d chest. Stepping back, I encountered a brown-hair

bout that, love. She's not the most lik

to free her hand.He maintained his grip

oubt you want to be on the new

g audience, she relu

re," she ordered, st

elf," Theo said with a smile b

so done wit

clinking glasses from an extravagant party, conspicuously devoid of its host. The estate's grandeur unfurled in the

l glow that seemed to dance with shadows. Solitude became my companion, a momentary respite from the bustling crowd left behind. Yet, the tranquilli

f running into him lingered, holding me back. The distant sounds of laughter and music from the mans

leaving, a deep voice

nto the dim light, his silhouette painted a captivating figure – a white shirt neatly tucked into black pants,

ir between us crackled

voice betraying the interna

efore extinguishing the cigarett

I sensed his eyes boldly exploring the contours of my attire. The intensity of his gaze left me feeling bo

ring, an involuntary reaction I instantly regretted,

ogne, clinging to the fabric like a captivating ghost from the past, encircled me, sending shivers down my spine. As my legs threatened to

ired, his blue eyes locking onto mine. I was momentarily lost

tures. Stammering, I managed, "I left my coat inside," hast

t the party? Because if that was the plan

being close, and the next thing I know, I've got someone tail

e chummy, acting like nothin

n had..." His sentence was abruptly cut off as my palms slap

someone overheard us? The notion unsettled me, prompting a quic

t that crosses your mind?" I shot him a stern glare, ret

ken in my mouth as I chose no

offered, halting my departure

home," I refused hastily, struggling

aring to go back for them because you didn't want to run into someone, and you claim

with a mix of emotions - regret, nostalgia, and t

irmation, he smiled and w

ht? So why the devil did you agree to hi