My Boss My Ex

arrison Industries. She took a deep breath, smoothing her tailored blazer and adjust

h a warm smile greeted her. "Good morning, Ms. Wynter. Wel

he modern decor and state-of-the-art technology. She felt a thrill of ex

ng by the floor-to-ceiling windows, gazing out over the city. His broad shou

t, announcing Aria's arrival. The

n Harrison, her ex-boyfriend from college. The man who h

other, the air thick with tension. Aria

naged to say, h

voice dripping with a mixtu

Aria a folder with her employee ID and other paperwork. "Wel

in a nightmare. How could fate be so cruel? She thought she'd

his expression unreadable. "

act?Aria followed Ethan into his office, the sleek and modern decor a testament to his impeccable taste.

r chest. She hadn't seen Ethan in years, yet the familiar

nomical and precise. Aria sat, her hands folded in her l

said, his voice low and measured. "I did

ing slightly. "I'm surprised too

a flicker of tension in his shoulders. "Well, now t

I'd like to think we can maintain a prof

ing. "I agree. Our personal history w

nt of tension between them. She stood, her smile polite.

f amusement dancing in his eyes. "Welco

determined to prove herself, both as an employee and as a person who had moved on from their past.As Aria left Ethan's office, she felt a mix of e

unning view of the city. She took a deep breath, trying to

e from an unknown number: "Welcome to Harrison Industries, Ar

rofessional gesture or a personal invitation? She hesitated for a

were. Was he trying to establish a professional rap

about their past. The memories came flooding back – the laugh

hand. She had a job to do, and she was determined to

t fluttered as she read Ethan's respons

thing more on his mind? She felt a sense of anticipation mixed with apprehension as she prepared for their meeting.At 2 pm sharp,

ng on hers before nodding towards the seating a

sture straight. "No,

laxed authority. "So, let's discuss your first project. I'v

of pride. "Thank you, I've

to assign you to the Smith account. It's a high-profile

t, and working on it would be a significant opportunity for her. "

xcitement and purpose. Working with Ethan on this project cou

, a hidden agenda that she couldn't quite grasp. She wondered if this

schedule a follow-up meeting to discuss progress.As Aria left Ethan's office, she felt a sense of determination was

market research and brainstorming innovative strategies. She worked tireles

eir interactions limited to brief meetings and emails. She wondered if he wa

, Aria ran into Ethan in the lobby. "Headin

lutter in her chest. "Ye

towards the elevators. "I've been meani

research and ideas. Ethan listened intently, his qu

Ethan that she hadn't experienced in a long time. Maybe, just may

and Ethan gestured for her

nse of possibility. Maybe this project would be the star

his gaze lingering on hers with an intensity that made her skin prickle. She won

n, and Aria wa

seat. "Sounds good. Thank y

ed, and the moment passed. "Let's get to work, Aria.As Aria left Ethan's office, she felt a sense of determina

et research and brainstorming innovative strategies. She worked tirelessly, oft

nstructive and challenging. Aria appreciated his input, recognizing that his c

more relaxed, their conversations flowing more easily. She sensed a thawing in his

n standing by the elevator, his eyes fixed on his phone. She approach

she asked, tryin

smile on his face. "Just catc

me here. Trying to

s the doors closed, Aria felt a sense of intimacy, the co

the Smith account," she said, breakin

ze warm. "You're doing grea

sense of gratitude towards Ethan. Maybe, just maybe, working together