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Closer than expected

Closer Than Expected

As the days turned into weeks, Esme settled into her role as Tom Kaulitz's personal assistant. She found herself immersed in a whirlwind of meetings, emails, and appointments, all while keeping a keen eye out for any hint of impropriety. But despite her best efforts, Tom remained an enigma.

She observed him from afar, noting his meticulous attention to detail and his unwavering focus on his work. He was a man of few words, preferring action over idle chatter. Yet, there were moments when she caught a glimpse of something more beneath his stoic facade, a fleeting smile or a glint of warmth in his eyes.

One afternoon, Esme found herself alone in Tom's office, sorting through a stack of documents. She was so engrossed in her task that she didn't notice him enter until he cleared his throat.

"Esme," he said, his voice startling her out of her concentration.

She looked up, her heart racing at the sight of him standing there, so close yet still so distant.

"Tom," she replied, trying to sound composed.

He approached her desk, his gaze intense as he studied her. "I wanted to thank you for your hard work," he said. "You've been invaluable to me these past few weeks."

Esme felt a flush of warmth spread through her chest at his words. Despite herself, she couldn't help but feel a sense of pride at his praise.

"It's been my pleasure," she said, meeting his gaze head-on.

For a moment, they lingered in silence, the air crackling with tension. Esme's heart pounded in her chest as she struggled to maintain her composure.

Then, without warning, Tom's phone rang, breaking the spell. He glanced at the caller ID and sighed.

"I'm sorry, Esme," he said, apologetic. "I have to take this."

Esme nodded, her disappointment palpable. She watched as he answered the call, his expression growing more serious with each passing moment.

As Tom spoke in hushed tones, Esme couldn't help but wonder about the man behind the businessman. What secrets was he hiding? And why did she feel such a strong pull towards him, despite knowing that getting too close could jeopardize everything?

Lost in her thoughts, Esme didn't notice when Tom hung up the phone and turned to her, a troubled look in his eyes.

"Esme, I need your help," he said, his voice low.

She looked up, startled by the urgency in his tone. "Of course, Tom," she replied, instinctively stepping closer to him.

He hesitated for a moment, as if debating whether to confide in her. Then, with a sigh, he handed her a file.

"I need you to look into this," he said, his voice grave. "It's sensitive information, and I trust you to handle it with discretion."

Esme took the file, her curiosity piqued. She knew that delving into Tom's secrets could be dangerous, but she couldn't ignore the opportunity to uncover the truth.

As she pored over the documents, Esme realized that she was treading on dangerous ground. But the deeper she dug, the more determined she became to unravel the mystery of Tom Kaulitz, even if it meant risking everything she had worked for.

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