Executively Devoted | CEO h.s.

43 | Rewrite the Stars

Hiii bestiesss!

I hope you're all well! This is a dual POV chapter and I'm excited for it. It's also another lengthy one. Let's continue their story from where we left off. I'm excited for this update. Hehe. 

Without further ado, I hope you enjoy this one, my precious rosy tulips 🌷

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Harry.

It was well after hours, and Serenity and I were still sitting on the floor in my office.

She stayed on my lap for so long, but I was forced to move her when my legs got numb. I held on for as long as I could, but I didn't plan on leaving my company on stretchers.

When I moved her back beside me, I asked if she wanted to take my chair, but she refused.

"I'd still want to sit on your lap, so it wouldn't matter. No difference here or there, grandpa," Essie whispered with a smirk, and I just laughed.

I wasn't much older than her, but she clearly found that entertaining to say. I just hoped it wouldn't become a permanent thing on her tongue. That was the last thing I needed.

If it did, I had other ways to keep Serenity's mouth occupied.

But not yet. It wasn't time for us to be intimate again. It wasn't just her, though; it was me, too. I felt that I couldn't even kiss her after what I did; Serenity was the one who begged me to place my lips upon hers.

The way my mouth moved with hers, feeling her breath against mine, was exactly the air that I needed to live. I never lied to her about that.

Intimacy, though, was a completely different story. We both had to be ready to be at our most vulnerable state with that trust aflame in the room. I had that complete protection and care from her, but she needed me to ensure that I'd give her the same.

I couldn't even blame her. She has every right to feel the way she does right now.

Occasionally, I'd randomly place kisses upon her temple, keeping her hand entwined with mine. I couldn't let go.

The way we sat reminded me of the time we made the deal in the elevator. But this time, it was different. So much had changed since then, and I never expected that she would be my person.

I loved what I had now. Serenity was everything to me.

Neither of us checked the time, but we were sure it was past three in the morning.

I knew that Essie had work in the morning, but I hoped I could convince her to get someone to take over her classes for tomorrow. I hadn't texted Iris yet, but there was no way I was coming back here the day after I got back the love of my life.

It was a simple fact that all of my meetings and appointments for tomorrow would be cancelled and postponed.

Serenity was my priority.

And then came my company.

The BOD and mostly everyone in the business world would probably disagree, or were just single and married to their work.

That's how I was before I met her.

When I left Madison, I focused on finishing my degree and working my way to a higher position. It was what was best for me — and my safest zone.

Mateo took me under his wing, not only as a mentor, but he also helped me with getting over her — or so at least, made me able to push her out of my mind so I could focus on my work.