Bossalicious Bad Boy: A Billionaire Office Romance by Ellie Rowe

Author:Ellie Rowe [Rowe, Ellie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Ellie Rowe Writes
Published: 2023-08-28T16:00:00+00:00

16

ALEXANDER

I stifle a yawn as I make my way to the conference room for yet another meeting. The steady rhythm of my footsteps echoes through the empty hallway, creating a sense of urgency that both thrills and exhausts me. My thoughts drift to Clara, her recent behavior weighing heavily on my mind.

"Morning, Alex." I hear the janitor greet me, his voice bouncing off the walls. I offer him a nod and a smile before continuing on my way. As the CEO of this company, I'm no stranger to stress, but something about Clara's sudden withdrawal from me has my gut twisting with unease.

A specific instance comes to mind: just yesterday, in the break room. I had entered, my usual confident stride intact, only to find Clara hastily retreating out the back door. She didn't even look at me, and for some reason, it stung. Her avoidance feels personal, and I can't help but wonder what I've done to deserve it.

"Alex!" I hear her call from behind me, and my heart leaps. But as I turn to face her, she quickly diverts her eyes to the floor and mutters, "Sorry, I thought you were someone else."

"Clara, wait," I say, reaching out to grab her arm, desperate for some sort of connection. She winces, pulling away, and my hand hangs in the air awkwardly.

"Sorry, Alex. I, um, I have to go." And with that, she disappears around the corner, leaving me standing there, utterly confused.

My head throbs with questions. Is it something I said? Something I did? The more I think about it, the more examples I come up with - times when Clara has purposefully avoided me.

"Alex, are you okay?" My assistant, Julie, asks as she walks past. I force a smile and nod, though I can't shake the feeling that something is terribly wrong.

"Fine, just tired," I manage to say, but my thoughts are still with Clara. What could have possibly caused her withdrawal? Did I offend her somehow? Or perhaps she's just overwhelmed by the workload here.

As the day wears on, I find myself unable to concentrate. My mind keeps drifting back to Clara - her bright smile, her quick wit, the way she has of making everyone around her feel at ease. We used to be close, our unlikely friendship built on shared laughs and mutual respect. But now, it feels as though she's slipping through my fingers like sand, and I'm powerless to stop it.

"Alright, Alex. Time for action," I mutter under my breath, pushing away from my desk and striding towards the door.

"Julie, hold my calls," I instruct as I pass her desk. "I need to talk to Clara."

"Of course, Alexander," she replies with a nod.

As I approach the break room, I catch sight of Clara pouring herself a cup of coffee. My heart races in anticipation of finally confronting her about her behavior. I stride into the room, determined to confront the issue head-on.

"Clara, we need to talk," I say firmly, crossing my arms over my chest.

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