The CEO'S Rebirth Fiance

holson Office, with employees w

me out of the elevator wearing a blue uniform, push

towards the reception area, gree

st be the n

m Brianne. Nic

atched from his office doorway. His gaze lingered on Brianne for a m

ate's office to clean. As she emptied the trash can, Nate worked at his de

didn't see you

r name again?" he asked, his mind in tu

" she said softly, confu

tly, a small crease form

She forced a laugh.

the papers on my desk, as if

me all the time. So, uh.

sh can, Mr. Nicholson." She moved quic

her shampoo wafted towards him, carrying a hint of

right, sir? You l

s hand reached out to rub his forehead,

oice, but he let it slide. "Well, if you'll exc

ue your work, you don't

around her neck caught the light, partial

an old woman, both strangers to him, b

ready halfway out the door. "Do

e." His voice sounded distant even to

door behind her. The soft click of th

desk, the date circled in red tomorro

It feels like just yesterday

is tired face, feeling the weight of

another attempt to drown the sorrow in paperwork. However, for

now stirring up his feelings,

so much like the missing piec

rshly into the void, dropp

the dark sky outside the window. Thunder b

Nicho

d voice spl

nding in the doorway, a

arger on earlier and... I saw your light on.

still doing he

done." She sighed, rubbing her

g voice interrupted, making her jump. "Ma

osebumps rise on her bare arms. Her air co

d to working late at night. But you can stay if

ure? I can

to leave either, her eyes

urning off completely, leaving your office pitch b

a flashlight in one of these draw

nated his office. In that brief light, he saw her takin

wait together unti

, Bri

of comfort, letting his hand remain

ve uttered was on her lips as he wrapped his a

t the chill in the air. As he held her, he became acutel

her surprised expression, he found himself wanting n

thumb brushing her lower lip. Her breath was ragged, but she did n

e stood transfixed in a fragile instant, torn between the ghosts of

und himself powerless against the urge to pull he

temple, the smell of wet cloth and pe