Ruby's eyes widened as she took in the chaotic scene outside the company building. She scanned the crowd, searching for Javier, but her gaze was met with unfamiliar faces. It wasn't until Ben burst out of the car and rushed into the road that Ruby's heart skipped a beat. She realised with a jolt that Javier might be involved in the commotion. As she pushed through the crowd, she heard murmurs of "I think he fainted" and "Mr. Stevenson!" Ben's frantic voice pierced the air as he rushed to Javier's side. "Mr. Stevenson, please come to your senses!" he implored, shaking Javier's shoulders. The truck driver, still shaken, exclaimed, "How could he just collapse in the middle of the road like that? I almost crashed into him!" Ruby quickly apologised as she joined Ben beside Javier. "We're so sorry!" As she dialled 911, Ruby asked Ben, "What happened to him?" Ben shook his head, looking worried. "I have no idea. I just found him collapsed on the floor. I didn't see what happened before

Javier stood outside Ruby's doorstep, his heart racing with anticipation and nerves. He had rehearsed this moment countless times, but he knew that nothing could truly prepare him for the uncertainty of her response. Taking a deep breath, he raised his hand and wanted to put in the code combinations which he now remembers but stopped himself and just knocked instead. The door creaked open, and Melissa stood before him, her eyes guarded and her expression unreadable. Javier's heart skipped a beat as he took in the sight of her. “Is Ruby…..in?” He asked nervously. “Yes,but I don't think she wants to speak with you right now. "I know I don't deserve it, but I need to explain, to apologise, and to make things right between us. Please Melissa,help me speak with her" One thing he knew was that no matter how desperate he was to speak with Ruby,he should allow her loosen up at her own time Melissa's expression remained neutral "I'll go check," she said finally, stepping aside to let J

The next day, Ruby arrived at the restaurant in time,eager to begin her new role. Marco greeted her with a warm smile and showed her to the staff room, where she could change into her uniform. As she tied her apron strings, Ruby made a mental note to make a good impression on her first day.She was ready to work hard and prove herself, to show Marco and the rest of the staff that she was a valuable addition to the team. The lunch service was busy, but Ruby was determined to keep up even when it wasn't really easy for her to do so. She took orders, served tables, and worked efficiently, her movements becoming more professional with each passing minute. At the end of the shift, Marco patted her on the back and smiled. "You're a natural, Ruby. Welcome to the team once again." “Thank you Marco “ she beamed with a smile As she changed out of her uniform and prepared to leave, Ruby's phone buzzed with a text from Javier. "Hey, how was your first day?" he asked. Ruby smiled, feeling a f

Thirty minutes passed, and Ruby still couldn't sleep. She turned to face Javier, her eyes drawn to his peaceful expression. She sat up slowly, trying not to disturb him, and reached out to gently brush a strand of hair from his face. Her hands lingered, caressing his skin as she gazed at him,though she wanted to move her hand away,but her hand had it own mind Javier's voice startled her, his eyes still closed. "Why did you cross the line?" Ruby flinched, trying to pull away, but he caught her hand. "I didn't mean to... there was a fly on your face," she stammered. Javier's eyes opened, a hint of a smile on his lips. "A fly? You should have left it. Now, your hand belongs to me." Ruby teased, "Are you going to cut it off?" Javier's gaze locked onto hers, his voice low and gentle. "Just pay me for it. It will settle it” The room fell silent, until Ruby surprised him by removing the pillows between them. “Maybe you can own me just for tonight. I broke the rule” “What are yo

For days, Javier persisted in his efforts to regain Ruby's trust, making a point to visit the Italian restaurant where she worked for lunch, despite its distance from the company. His thoughtful gestures, including leaving generous tips, never failed to bring a smile to Ruby's face. However, his frequent visits also sparked envy among her colleagues, who would often gush about him and wishfully speculate about the possibility of him asking them out. Ruby's discomfort grew as she listened to their comments, feeling a surge of possessiveness and jealousy. She couldn't help but think, "He's mine, not yours!" and sometimes felt the urge to set them straight, to claim Javier as her own and warn them off. But she bit her tongue every time, choosing instead to savour the knowledge that Javier's eyes were fixed solely on her and let them continue to wish. “It's fine. Everybody has the right to wish for something. But trust me,yours will never come true” She would always tell herself whenever