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“Then let me show you how I changed.” His voice was still deep and commanding and I almost gave in. “Let me prove to you that I can be the man you deserve.”
“Time will tell, Alexander,” I responded cautiously, unwilling to commit to anything just yet. “We’ll see.”
He nodded solemnly, disappointment flashing across his face.
“Okay,” he said. “I’ll do whatever it takes, Olivia. I promise.”
As he walked away, I found myself gripping my coffee cup tightly, my knuckles turning white. The battle between my head and my heart raged on, leaving me torn and uncertain.
But one thing was clear: Alexander wasn’t giving up without a fight. And neither was I.
***
“Hey, Olivia,” Ethan called out as he entered the small office kitchen. “You seem a little off today, everything okay?”
I forced a smile, attempting to appear nonchalant despite the turmoil within me. “Yeah, just one of those days, you know?”
He nodded sympathetically, poured himself a cup of coffee, and leaned against the counter next to me. His gaze was sharp and observant, making it clear that he could tell there was more going on beneath the surface. “If you ever wanted to talk about it…”
“Thanks, Ethan,” I replied, grateful for his concern but not quite ready to divulge the details of my emotional struggle. As if on cue, Alexander walked by the doorway, paused to shoot me a warm smile, and continued down the hall.
“Speaking of which,” Ethan said, following my gaze to Alexander’s retreating figure, “I noticed he’s acting differently lately. He seemed… kinder, somehow.”
I nodded slowly, acknowledging the truth in his words. “He’s been trying to make amends,” I admitted quietly.
“Wow,” Ethan whistled softly, clearly impressed. “I know it’s been tough—for both of you. But, you know, people can change. Maybe he is genuine this time.”
My fingers tightened around the ceramic mug as I considered his words. Was it worth risking it all again?
“Maybe,” I conceded, my voice barely audible even to myself. “But trust isn’t something easily rebuilt.”
“True,” Ethan agreed, placing a comforting hand on my shoulder. “But you’ll make the right choice.”
“Thanks,” I murmured.
As I returned to my desk, I couldn’t help but watch Alexander from the corner of my eye. He was focused on his work, but every so often, he paused to glance my way, concern etched across his handsome features.
I chewed on my lip, torn between the past and the present, as I weighed the risks against the tantalizing promise of redemption.
My fingers hovered over the keys, hesitation clouding my thoughts. Alexander’s presence was a magnetic force, drawing my gaze toward him, his back to me as he bent over his own work.
“Hey, Olivia,” he called, turning to face me, his eyes dark and intense.
“Alexander,” I replied, trying to maintain a neutral tone.
“Could we talk?” he asked.
Anticipation and fear battled within me as I reluctantly nodded. He led me to an empty conference room, the door closing with a soft click behind us.
“Olivia, I need you to know how much I regret hurting you,” Alexander began, his chest rising and falling with each deep breath. “I’ve spent so many nights thinking about what I did and how I could make it right.”
His words resonated within me, tugging at my frayed emotional edges. I watched as he clenched his fists, tension radiating from every muscle.
“Please,” he continued, desperation etching across his features, “give me another chance. I promise to prioritize you and our relationship above everything else.”
“Alexander,” I murmured, holding his gaze, “I appreciate your honesty, but I am still… guarded. I need time to work through this.”
He nodded, understanding and disappointment mingling in his eyes. “Take all the time you need,” he whispered, his fingertips brushing against mine for a fleeting moment before he withdrew.
