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"What? How did you get this?" she asks, looking up at me with excitement and disbelief.
"I called in a few favors," I tell her, trying to sound nonchalant. "John told me about your dream to work there, and Cassie helped with your portfolio. I took it to them a few days ago,"
"Oh my God," She places her hand over her head in awe.
"Besides, the company's CEO happens to be an old friend of mine. I told him about you and your passion for fashion. He looked at your portfolio and your designs, and he was impressed. He wants you to start as soon as possible."
Serena's excitement is palpable as she leaps off the chair and throws her arms around me. I laugh, holding her tightly against me, feeling her body pressed against mine.
"Thank you!" She screams. "Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
Her enthusiasm is contagious, and I can't help but feel a sense of pride that I was able to help her achieve her dream.
As she pulls back, she subconsciously pecks me on the cheeks, and immediately the air around us changes to something tenser.
Our faces are so close. Just a slight nudge, and we'll be kissing. I can feel my body responding to Serena’s proximity, feeling myself getting hard as her body presses against mine.
Fuck!
I try to suppress my feelings for her, but it's getting harder and harder. I want her badly and wonder if she feels the same way. The one thing I know for sure is that I can't act on these feelings.
It makes it so infuriating.
Serena clears her throat and pulls away.
"Thank you," She whispers, her voice breathless, and I smile, trying to hide my feelings.
"You're welcome, Serena," I say, trying to keep my voice steady. "You deserve this."
She smiles and says, "I can't believe it. The House of Luxxani has always been my dream, and I never thought I'd get to work there. Thank you so much, Michael."
I feel a sense of satisfaction as I see her still smiling. Seeing Serena happy is all I could ever ask for, even if it means suppressing my feelings for her.
"You're going to do great things there," I tell her, "I can't wait to see what you achieve."
Serena nods, her eyes shining with excitement. "I can't wait to start," she says with excitement. "My first day is next Monday, so I should start preparing."
I watch her as she disappears up the stairs, feeling my heart beating faster with each passing moment. It's getting harder and harder to hide my feelings for her, and knowing how she looks at me, she might feel the same way.
I want her so badly, but I can't act on those feelings. We are doing so well as friends now, and I don't want to risk losing her.
Besides, John will never approve.
But I can’t stop thinking about how Serena looks at me and how her body is pressed against mine. I want Serena so badly. I don’t know how long I can keep these feelings hidden inside.
Chapter 10
A Kiss
Serena
I stand in the kitchen, fully engrossed in preparing dinner, when I hear the front door opening and Michael coming towards me. My heart flutters at the thought of him, and I feel a jolt of electricity running through me as he enters the kitchen.
"Hey, Serena," he greets me with a warm smile. "Need any help?" He asks, dropping his briefcase on the counter.
I turn to face him, trying to hide the surge of emotions that overwhelm me. "I'm almost done. Why don't you go freshen up? I can handle the rest."
"Are you sure? I don't mind getting my hands dirty. Let me assist you." He moves to come close, and I pause, considering his offer.
