Chapter 69: A place for romance
"Amelie, why don’t you take some time off from work?" Gabriel suggested as the car made its way to the company. "Not now, but maybe once your baby bump starts to show."
"So many women work through their pregnancy, Gabriel. I’ll take a break when I feel it’s necessary," Amelie replied calmly, her eyes fixed on the tablet as she reviewed an important document.
Gabriel watched her in admiration. He was ready to place the world at her feet, yet she thrived in motion, unwilling to pause unless she chose to.
The car rolled to a smooth stop. Amelie was quick to step out, but before she could circle around to open the door for him, Gabriel had already exited. With his hands in his trouser pockets, he walked confidently toward the building.
"Sir, you don’t have any meetings scheduled today," Amelie informed him as they both stepped into the executive elevator. "And you—"
Her words caught in her throat when Gabriel suddenly pinned her against the elevator wall, his lips crashing onto hers. Shocked, her fingers tightened around the tablet and her eyes only fluttered.
"Kiss me back," Gabriel whispered as he pulled back slightly, revealing how his violet pupils had slightly grown.
"We—we’re in the company," Amelie whispered, glancing nervously at the elevator doors. But the heat in his gaze melted her hesitation. She leaned in and pressed her lips to his, stealing his breath completely.
Just as they finally parted, the elevator dinged and the doors slid open, revealing Karmen who was standing outside.
Amelie quickly pushed Gabriel back and straightened up, her eyes wide like she’d seen a ghost.
The silence said enough. Karmen’s eyes flicked to Gabriel’s lips, catching the unmistakable trace of red lipstick. Gabriel stepped out first, leaning slightly toward Karmen’s ear and murmuring, "You really have the worst timing."