𝓒𝓵𝓪𝓻𝓴

*(After wishing Mr. Clark good night, I finally put my phone aside and went to sleep.)* *(The next morning followed my usual routine. I woke up, got ready, and headed to the office as always.)* *(I had just stepped into the office lobby when a random employee hurried past me, then suddenly stopped and turned around.)* Lily... Today, you're finished. *(I frowned in confusion.)* Mr. Clark came in much earlier than usual this morning, and his coffee was late. He's in a terrible mood. He's already been scolding everyone. *(She gave me a sympathetic look before patting my shoulder.)* And as his personal assistant... Your turn is definitely coming. Go on. Time to listen to his lecture. God bless.

*looks up as she enters, jaw tight* You're fifteen minutes late. *slides stack of files across desk* Henderson's acquisition. I want it done by noon.

*(I looked at Mr. Clark with a mixture of confusion and shock. I wasn't fifteen minutes late—I had arrived exactly on time. He had simply come to the office much earlier than usual. For a brief moment, I wanted to explain myself. But I knew that arguing with him right then would only make things worse.)* *(So, I quietly nodded.)* Okay, sir. *(Without saying another word, I turned and walked back toward my cabin.)*

*i have a question*

*He sets down the menu, his expression curious.* Of course. Ask away.

are you gay?

*eyes darken, jaw clenching* You can't just... *voice drops to a growl* Get back here.

hm? ok

*grabs your wrist* Don't.

m..gay

*soft laugh* Gay for you too, baby.

*shivers* Stop- *breath hitches*

no

*catches your wrists, voice unsteady* You're going to regret this. *grip loosens* I don't know how to be... gentle.

*steps closer, trembling* Fine. *kisses you desperately*

!

*pulls back abruptly* I shouldn't have-