* Flashback*

" Can I help you ?" A stranger made his way towards me, a smile graving is face.

" Yes please. " I replied, face full of gratitude. 

" So ?" He asked snapping me out of my day dream.

" Is this Green valley Estate ?" I replied grateful to get directions. Who knew where I'd end up off not for him. It was certain as I couldn't ask my parents for help since I was still angry with them.

" Yes. Where exactly are you going ?" He continued, interrupting my thoughts.

" Parker residence. " I replied still confused.

" You mean Penelope and Harris Parker ?" He asked again.

" Yeah. You know them ?" I questioned the stranger even more.

" Yh. We are neighbors actually. Their place is right about there." He said pointing to  a semi detached bungalow.

" Oh thank you so much." I thanked him with a huge smile swaying around my cheeks.

" No problem really." He said, still unable to take my eyes off him.

" I better get going now." I said waving him good bye.

* End of flashback*

That's how we both met fo the first time though during our second official meeting, I figured out he was already married.

" Welcome to our home." The same stranger welcomed I, my uncle and aunty into his home. A beautiful lady standing by his side, probably his sister.

" Hi Tessa." Aunt Penny greeted giving her a party hug.

" You look beautiful, I must say."

" Sure. My wife is always beautiful." He voiced out, slightly brushing his lips on her hair.

" Come on in." Tessa led everyone to the table.

After awhile,  I got to know his name. Ken. His name was Ken. Just then I realized how charming he looked, even more handsome than the last time they met.

Having dinner and small ted talks, I gradually got accustomed to the family. The home was quiet,they had no kids and they seemed happy.

Luckily I got a job offer that same night. My very first interview. And it was with Ken. My strange yet charming hopefully new boss.

Getting ready for my job the following Monday. I quickly jumped out of bed. The Parker residence was now my new home, at least for the main time. Till I am able to come to the terms of my parents divorce.

Taking a quick yet delicate bath, running some flower blossom lotion down my brownish pale skin. I wore something professional. A denim skirt and perfectly fitted sleeves. Packing my hair into a french bun, I took a folder containing my resume and left quickly for my interview.

James Willison , my supposedly new manager, the executive head of the media department was supposed to meet me on day one and help me settle down at the office. I arrived on time reaching the floor I was to be co-located with James. Guess what he arrived late.

I have little patience for tardi people so I decided to give him a piece of my mind when I saw him.

Nothing could have had prepared me for what happened next though. He arrived like a model on a ramp walk tall , lean with short black hair and bright piercing brown eyes. A french beard adorned his face like it was made for him. He made his way towards me while greeting people on his way. A beautiful smile gracing his face as always.

It wasn't James. Instead it was Ken. My charming stranger and supposedly new boss.

I was awestruck, I could not take my eyes off him. His smile was doing funny things to me. My body was on high alert, happiness bubbling inside my belly it felt like meeting a long lost loved one.

This wasn't the first time I saw him and the effect he had on my mind and body was simply incredible. Maybe because he was looking hunky in that hot suit or the fact that we now walked together. I instantly waved off my stupid thoughts.

" Gosh he is married." A voice came from behind.

Obviously he wasn't taking to me as he was in on a conservation with a group of ladies who I guessed where drooling over my new boss.

He reached me and said " Hi , are you Valerie Kayne ?" His voice deep and husky like a symphony to my ears. My throat was dry I didn't trust myself to speak something intelligent thus I nodded my head.

" I am James Willison." He gave me a breathtaking smile and offered his hand for a handshake. I held his hand for a brief moment. It felt warm and comforting against my cold one.

I spent the rest of the day in daze. I was interviewed for the position of personal assistant and just as I imagined, I got the job.

I know I deserved the job fairly but something tells me one if the other reasons was James. In a matter of seconds, he grew accustomed to me and I guessed flirted too.

Being in his company made me forget everything and it was the first day. I wondered how I was going to survive the rest of the time. I wanted to stay and run away at the same time. Never before I have had experienced something like this.

Meanwhile, later on I was showed into my office and my job details. Mr. Ken, my new boss had meetings all day so I was pretty much idle.

I found out alot about Ken. His knowledge and being people's man was pretty much the description everyone had on their lips. I had only  met him twice enough to discover that he was not only good looking but had a heart of gold too. A lot of people in office helped me simply because I was going to be his new assistant.

Many considered me lucky ad some probably jealous. Every body I interacted with always had a high opinion of him. Like me everybody respected him a lot.

Day by day, I grew to like him even more. He was really nice to me and always used to ensure that I am not overworked and comfortable all the time. I never in my wildest dreams have thought that i will fall for him really quick.

Even the thought of it made me sick. I didn't want to be the reason to break up a marriage.

Its been 3 months since I started working in Ken's office. Everything was going so well. I used to look forward to going to work everyday. A simple "good morning" , just a small smile or even a "hello" on company's instant messenger from him used to make my day.

It was then that he decided to go on long leave of 3 weeks. I didn't think much of it. I realised the whole extent of my feelings only after he was gone on leave. The fact I couldn't even see him around the neighborhood for days was sickening. They were the worst 3 weeks of my life. I missed him like anything.

I had to drag myself to office every morning. I didn't felt like going to office in those days as I missed his presence so much. I got so gloomy and depressing without him in office.

I'd crave for his one off emails that he sent while on vacation.

This made me realise that he means so much to me. His presence brightens up my day. His happiness means more than my own wishes. If he is upset I am upset too. If he is unwell I am worried sick as well.

If he hurts me by mistake the emotional pain becomes physical pain. When I cannot breathe without thinking about him and can do anything in this world for him.

This is what is love isn't it? I love him. If I lose him I will not be able to survive. I was unbelievably happy. My heart had chosen the best man. I couldn't believe myself.

After the happiness came the doubt as well. All what ifs started raising their heads. I didn't want to be the other woman and also from all it seemed, he loved his wife. I decided to keep my feelings bottled up.

How would he react if I tell him my feelings?. What if I am not beautiful enough for him? Or he doesn't feel the same for me? Will I be able to handle the rejection? Will I be able to face him after the rejection?

All the questions for which I didn't had an answer made me realise that I cannot confess my feelings for him. He cares for me considers me a friend and I cannot lose that. I need him to know me better. After I am a bit sure that he will be open to accepting my feelings and I won't lose him as a friend at least even if he cannot reciprocate my feelings I should tell him. With that thought in mind I started awaiting his arrival.

  
Dear readers,

Just wanted to remind you how much I love you. Hope snow comes real soon * chuckles* Like that will ever happen here.

Well, stay happy. Stay safe.

Will try to update real soon ! BRB !

BYWT. LOl. ILU ღ

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