In Love, Never Say Never

Looks like Marcus’ business is thriving.

“That’s fine. It’s not urgent.” I was just acting on a whim. If Marcus was busy, I could always talk to him later.

The receptionist raised a brow as she kept the visitor log. She said indifferently, “Have a nice day.”

Just as I turned around, the elevator doors opened with a ding. Marcus exited with a few men. An older man in the group appeared to be his client.

I guess he has a business meeting.

Marcus saw me immediately. He seemed to hesitate for a moment before talking to the assistant standing beside him. He arranged for the client to be brought to a meeting room. Thereafter, he approached me. “Why didn’t you tell me you were dropping by? I could send someone to drive you here.”

The receptionist probably didn’t expect us to have such a close relationship. Her face soured.

Before I could reply, Marcus had slung his arm around my waist. He dragged me with him as he said, “Let’s go to my office.”

I shivered involuntarily at his sudden and intimate gesture. Once the doors of his office closed, I stepped away to put some distance between us.

Marcus seemed to be used to this. He merely fetched a glass of water for me.

time, so I

you suddenly feel like leaving the

decided it would

because I didn’t know many people here,

no point in

became awkward after that conversation. I held on to my cup as I mulled over the

relaxed attitude told me that he had an

down in the chair behind his desk. Nonchalantly, he asked, “Did you two meet for a chat? You didn’t bump into the

old run-in with the paparazzi to Marcus

I couldn’t rid myself of the thoughts in my mind. I blurted, “Marcus, you’ve known

into a neutral one before asking, “Who’s

reply put me at

look guilty at

who’s been by my side for the past six years over a stranger I’ve merely known

my hesitation, Marcus asked seriously,

only wants me