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The Ultimate Return of Carlos 53
'A FEW HOURS LATER'Carlos's eyes snapped to the door as a sudden knock broke the calm of his office. The day was winding down, and he was just about to finish up. Seated at his desk, the stack of paperwork in front of him had started to blur, but now, his focus sharpened. The knock wasn’t just unexpected; it carried a weight that cut through his end of day exhaustion. When he looked up, there was Toby, standing at the entrance with a lopsided grin, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.Without waiting for an invitation, Toby sauntered in, closing the door behind him with a soft thud. His movements were fluid, casual, like a man with nowhere to be, and yet, there was an urgency to his presence. He approached Carlos's desk, hopped up onto it with a light tap of his shoes against the wood, and folded his arms, eyeing Carlos as if he knew something Carlos didn’t."I heard about what happened this morning," Toby said, his tone carrying much concern. "Alisha?— and Tommy from HR, huh? This guys
The Ultimate Return of Carlos 54
'A WEEK LATER'Carlos couldn't stop himself from smiling as he looked at his reflection in the bathroom mirror, the rhythmic hum of the electric toothbrush filling the room. His body swayed to a song only he could hear, his excitement bubbling up inside him. It was the night he’d been waiting for, the night he’d been planning for weeks. This was going to be it. Tonight, I'm going to propose to Abby. His heart raced with the thought, but the smile never faltered. He rinsed his mouth, spitting into the sink before straightening up again, locking eyes with his reflection.“Okay, Carlos, you got this,” he muttered to himself, staring down the man in the mirror like he was giving himself a pep talk before a fight. “She loves you, right? She’s stuck around this long... it’s time.”But then, as he wiped his mouth with a towel, doubt began to creep in. He gripped the edges of the sink, staring at his reflection a little harder. “What if she says no? What if she isn’t ready? What if...” He sho
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As Carlos walked across the dimly lit parking lot toward the restaurant, he could feel his pulse quicken with each step. He had come this far, no backing down now. The faint scent of Abby’s perfume drifted into his memory, the way her eyes sparkled when she laughed, and how her touch always had a way of grounding him, no matter how chaotic things got.Carlos stopped just before the entrance, pausing for a moment to collect himself. This is it, Carlos. You’re here. There’s no turning back now. He adjusted his shirt again, rubbing his palms together as he psyched himself up. His mind drifted back to all the little moments that had led him here— the first time they met, their long late night talks, the way she made him feel like the best version of himself. He couldn’t afford to let the fear or doubts win tonight.He looked down at the small velvet box tucked in his jacket pocket. His fingers brushed against it, and a wave of nervous energy surged through him. “It’s just a question,” he m
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Carlos’s chest still burned with exhilaration as he slowly pulled away from Abby, their hug lingering, their breaths mingling. His heart was pounding as he leaned in, closer again the space between them again, and this time, he pressed his lips firmly against hers. It was a raw, passionate kiss, fueled by the electric joy that coursed through his veins. He felt her melt into him, her hands clutching at his shirt, pulling him closer as if they were the only two people left on the planet.The kiss deepened, their mouths moving in sync, tongues brushing together in a heady, intoxicating exchange of warmth. The taste of her, the softness of her lips— it was as though the world had finally aligned for him in that moment. His fingers traced her jawline, and she tilted her head back slightly, giving herself to him entirely.But then, after what felt like both an eternity and the blink of an eye, they pulled apart, their lips parting with a soft, wet sound. Abby’s eyes fluttered open, and she
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As Carlos drove down the dark road, his mind couldn’t shake the nagging feeling from earlier. Something was off. His grip tightened around the steering wheel, and he kept glancing in the rearview mirror as if he was expecting someone to be following him. But the road behind him was empty, and the night around him was still.He sighed, trying to relax. Maybe it was just the high from the proposal that was still messing with his head. Tonight had been perfect. He and Abby were officially engaged, something he had been dreaming of for a long time. But with her father in the mix... well, Senator Harvey was known to play dirty. Still, Abby had assured him that she could handle her father, and he trusted her. Right?Just as Carlos began to ease his foot off the gas, the roar of an engine came out of nowhere, slicing through the stillness of the night. His heart skipped a beat as a pair of bright headlights appeared in his rearview mirror, closing in fast. His stomach clenched. The lights we
The Ultimate Return of Carlos 58
The following morning arrived with an ominous stillness.Carlos Wilson stirred from the couch he had crashed on after his date with Abby the night before. The events of the evening were still fresh in his mind— the sweet laughter, the way her eyes had sparkled in the candlelight, and how, despite the pressure and tension surrounding his job and life, she'd made him forget all about it. But the moment his eyes fluttered open and he reached for his phone, the peaceful memories of the night before shattered like glass.8:57 AMThe numbers blazed from his phone screen like a fiery warning. His heart immediately pounded in his chest as the realization hit him— he was running incredibly late. His alarm hadn’t gone off, and he was supposed to be at the office by now."Shit," Carlos cursed under his breath, his voice hoarse with urgency as he swung his legs off the couch, his body still sluggish from sleep.He rushed into the restroom, grabbing his toothbrush with the desperation of a man rac
The Ultimate Return of Carlos 59
The tension in the office had grown palpable since the fight between Carlos and Cedric. The aftermath left the law firm buzzing with rumors, hushed whispers filling every corner as people speculated about the outcome. And as expected, the HR department was pulled into the fray.Carlos, still recovering from his injuries, was unable to attend the judgment meeting. The firm’s partners, Alisha and Derek, along with Tommy, Lilly and a few others from HR, gathered to determine what action should be taken against Cedric. It was clear that something had to be done, but the outcome would surprise many.-------------------------The HR meeting had begun, but the tension in the room was thick enough to cut with a knife. Alisha sat at the head of the table, her back straight and her expression cold as ice. She glanced around the conference room, noting the familiar faces of Tommy from HR and Derek, her fellow senior partner, who sat across from her with a hardened expression. Alisha had already
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Carlos sat upright in his hospital bed, the harsh fluorescent light casting a pale glow over the room as Toby entered. His face looked better, though the bruises from his encounter with Cedric still lingered faintly. His slow movements gave away the internal struggle, but he was getting stronger— strong enough now to walk around the room without assistance. Toby watched as Carlos took tentative steps around the room, his legs sluggish but determined, his breaths labored but steady."Looking better, man," Toby said, offering a small smile as he grabbed a chair and sat beside the hospital bed.Carlos chuckled weakly, nodding as he made his way back to the bed. He slumped into it with a tired sigh, wiping sweat from his brow. "Better is a relative term, but I’ll take it."Toby’s smile faded quickly as the weight of their conversation loomed over them. He leaned forward, resting his elbows on his knees, fingers laced together. "So, what’s the plan, Carlos? When you come back to the firm?"
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