Neptune

Chapter 52 | The Boss

C A S S I E

I turn the recorder off after finishing the latest arrangement of my new song. Still sitting at the piano, I text Oscar to let him know that I've worked on his suggestions and that I'll send him the new recording soon.

I smile, remembering his excitement when he first heard the song—he loves it. I guess this song will indeed be the perfect one for my comeback, not to mention that I have another one that I wrote with Cal Jackson.

It feels so different now that Morgan isn't dictating my every move. I feel like I can show my real potential without having the burden of adjusting everything to her demand.

I remember again how I love music, how I love to be lost in my own world while I'm working on a song. Luke was right when he said that most of my latest songs lack emotions.

I'm about to put my phone back on top of my piano when it buzzes. My heart flutters as I see a text from Luke.

Luke: I miss you.

A smile instantly creeps on my lips. Isn't he supposed to be busy at work? How can he still have time to think about me?

I reply to his message with a kiss emoji.

Luke: Not that one. I want the real one.

A chuckle leaves my lips. Mr. CEO needs some affection right now. I shower him with many more smooch and kiss emojis.

Luke: Cassie, your lips on mine. Now.

I laugh. Does he think that I can teleport?

A great idea suddenly pops up in my head, and while I'm pondering on it, I don't reply to his text.

Luke: Sorry. I'm in a meeting and I can't stop thinking about you.

I shoot him a reply, unable to stop the smile on my face.

Me: I miss you too.

Luke: I can't wait to get home.

*

Even though Luke has told me that he will meet me later at home, I just can't help but give him a surprise visit.

What can I say? I've already spent a productive morning in the music room, and I don't have anything else to do.

Aiden hasn't come back from school, and Luke misses me. A quick lunch together would be perfect, wouldn't it?

I stare up at the majestic building of Klein Enterprise in front of me, stepping out of the car. This is the first time that I've come to his headquarters office in New York—it's indeed much bigger than his branch office in LA.

Once I step into the lobby, all eyes are on me, but being a superstar, I'm used to it. However, it makes me wonder whether I'm dressed appropriately or not.

I'm pretty sure that I am. I'm aware that I'm entering a formal work environment, so I'm wearing a formal knee-length black dress and heels, my wavy chestnut hair falling loosely on my shoulders, my lips covered in red lipstick.

Still, I seem to attract more attention than I should, because people stop in their tracks when they see me.

A man wearing a suit behind the reception counter startles when he notices me.

He immediately strides toward me. "Mrs. Klein, are you meeting your husband? I will escort you to his office."

Had I told Luke about this visit, he would have sent one of his bodyguards upstairs to escort me, but since this is a surprise, he has no idea about this.