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ning late for work!” With swift movements, she leaped out of bed and hurried into the shower, washing quickly and dressing in a rush. The clock ticking, she knew she had to be at the vineyards by 8:00am for an important inter

interview and quickened her pace. Glancing at the time, it was already 9:30; thoughts of being late flooded her mind. The interview with Mr. Monte seemed out of reach now. Racing towa

g remorseful, she uttered with her head tilted down, a mix of shame and disappointment washing over her. Despite her apology, the room remained eeri

was standing directly in front of her, the room enveloped in silence. As his perfume, reminisc

ustered the courage to lift her head. As her gaze traveled up the man's body, taking in his sharp attire and broad shoulders, she reached his face. To her surprise, it was Jake! and not his f

s of nostalgia and budding affection. In that tender moment, amidst th

sculpted with perfection, added an air of elegance to his features. And his lips, a canvas of softness and allure, beckoned her to get lost in their gentle

breakfast," he suggested as he strolled out, leaving Anna mesmerized by his casual confidence. ‘Where is that coming from? Breakfast? Was it because of my rumbling stomac

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soriented her, making her feel truly lost. As she struggled to navigate the labyrinth of vines, a sudden stumble over hidden dips sent the breakfast airborne. Just as she teetered towards the ground, Monte appeared, catching her in the nick of time, though not without

ratitude to anger and fear. Not thinking twice her hand met his cheek in a resounding slap, shattering the morning peace with a crescendo of new emotions. “How dare you put those filthy hands on me” her d

derstanding. With a sudden surge of strength, Amelia broke free, pushing him away, her heart pounded in her chest as she ran away, the ech

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e of elegance and sophistication. The dimly lit room exuded a sense of intimacy. “Why are we here alone?” She asked but she was met wit

almly, redirecti

cefully, each bearing a tantalizing dish from the tasting menu. The culinary delights

f anticipation and curiosity. Was this a mere breakfast meeting or the beginning of something

ightful," she murmured, the remnants of the meal lingering on her lips. Jake tenderly reached for the napkin, gently wiping her lips, a gesture th

hat evening, each simple utterance from h

he uttered those two pow

st the stark reality of the present left her questioning the sincerity of his words. ‘This is the same man who stopped replying to my letters, after all these years…Marriage

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ace in each other's company, their intertwined hands a symbol of their friendship. They had visited the park with Clair, earlier leaving them alone, she had ventured off to fetch snacks. “When will she be back” Anna questioned as she turns her gaze to meet a now sobbing Jake. Tears welled up in his eyes, cascading down his cheeks as he uttered the words that shattered their moment of tran