Me, You and Forever

u up." The middle-aged man greeted her warmly, his voice steady and polite. His gray

caught off gua

ne buzzed. A message from an unkn

r will pick you up.

he even know her number? She didn't remember menti

back. He looked prepared to wait as long as necessary, his calm eyes watch

s like a request and more like a command, wrapped in politeness. Levi's

for her, and the thought made her bristle. Yet, there was something about the way Levi had phrased i

ne into her bag. "Alright, G

g to be moving in today." She

t to make things quicker." He responde

nesday, it's not

You don't have to move in with your things imm

rd she tried. His unusually calm voice ke

I

eaded, making Kat feel gui

She sur

ry much." He s

de to pack some of her things. It was just f

ier warmth unwavering. She tried to fight back the anxiety she wa

t for

scale of the estate. Majestic oak trees flanked the winding path, their sprawling branches creating a natural archway that filtered the afternoon sunlight into

n ocean, perfectly manicured and edged with vibrant flowerbeds bursting with color. It was a living painting, every detail meti

cool leather of the seat. The house was enormous, more like a palace than a home, with its stately architecture and grand proportions. Pale stone walls rose h

ce. Water cascaded down from a sculpted marble figure at its peak, the sound of the flowing water soothing and rhythmic, like a tranquil melody in the backgr

, and she felt a strange mix of awe and unease settle in her chest. This place was be

d framed by intricate carvings, seemed to beckon her forward, promising secrets and stories within. Kat took a deep

eyes twinkling as if he could sense he

driver opening the door for her, her mind reeling as she stepped out onto the cobblestone

ulent, and utterly captivating. An

ammered and tried to

mogul who had built his fortune with ruthless precision. From a young age, Levi had been groomed to take over the family dyna

reckoned with. His innovations had revolutionized industries, his name becoming synonymous with cutting-edge technology and business acumen. Investors flocked to him, compe

ad always been ambitious, always driven by something she could never quite grasp. Even back then, when they had be

without so much as a goodbye. The suddenness of his departure had shattered her, le

the pulse quicken in her veins, memories rushing back of the intense connection they once had. For a brief, ma

gain. Not after everything that had happened. Levi might have grown into a man of immense power and influence, but to

eatened to overwhelm her. Levi might have built a new life for himself, but she ha

thing more. And she would m

overwhelming. Gleaming marble floors reflected the soft light from chandeliers that hung like glittering constellations from the high ceilings. T

mall in the flamboyance of the mansion. She stood in the mi

r. Grey will be with you soon," Gunta

htly out of reflex as she carefully mo

of thoughts. Did he live alone in this mansion? Did wo

herself, trying to silence the intru

ur business if h

ramic shelf that displayed a collection of action figures, each one carefully arranged. They were

rive it along an imaginary highway. She could almost hear Levi's voice from

didn't notice when Levi stepped i

ites too," he said, hi

igure slipping from her hands and h

y," she stammered, immediate

iot,' she cussed

en in fear and worry. It was clearly a rare find

er the broken parts and place them back on the sh

calculating, were warmer now, almost playful. They gleamed against the contrast of his silver hair, which was tousled just enough to be

a beat at the sight of him. He was even more breathtakingly handsom

d out, desperate to make amends

hiver down her spine. "That would take you thirt

. "You can take it

cing in his eyes. "So you can tell R

she quickly brushed it aside. "She already knows you're

Now that you've broken my very rare, limited edition car a

widened in s

to pay me back," he added smoothly

ying in the guest house, a place where she could have her o

despite herself. "And now we're talking about the main house. I'm afraid that's non-negotiable." His vo

er the same roof with him was both thrilling and terrifying. But there was something in his gaze,

und casual, though her voice wa

ce of a smile still lingering on h