Not safe for the Heart

♥️Chapter 1♥️

Hello readers!

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Sloane was upset. No, that was an understatement. He was furious. He hated the rules and Seth's unyielding stubbornness. He hated that even though he began to truly care for his Master, he was expected to throw away all those feelings when outside of work. His feelings were not something he could demand or control. He began to think if Seth was able to do this, to switch his feelings on and off based on what was necessary. This idea also scared Sloane, because it could also mean none of Seth's gentleness and care was ever real at all.

It was in his anger he realised what was mixing in his heart was something poisonous he cannot control. No it wasn't something safe and romantic. What stemmed from his realisation was anxiety, loss, and fear. Because if a single word can be used to describe what he was feeling, it couldn't possibly be love. Because love was supposed to be safe.

Even though Seth never lied to him, he felt cheated on. How can you treat someone so tenderly and not mean a single thing?

In the lead up to the Halloween party, Sloane had his head down and focused on work. He ignored Cameron and Ren, they also seemed to understand, he didn't want to be disturbed.

Seth, who was resting his hand, was working from the mansion in his home office. He had a personal butler to assist him, which Sloane was grateful for. He wasn't ready to face Seth alone.

Apart from when Sloane returned home and when they discussed work, he did not speak to the Chairman. Not until he could find clarity in his mind.

"Sloane?" Seth repeated. "How are the preparations for the weekend excursion?"

Sloane stared at his monitor screen where Seth was looking at him on a video call. He was at the office, while Seth was at home. Whether it was the glass doors or this monitor screen, there would always be something between them.

"Yes Chairman. Regarding the preparations for the annual Halloween celebrations. Several private jets have been hired, from different airports. The whole Island has been reserved for the weekend as advised by Cameron. Ren had taken charge over catering, including dietary requirements. The evening even begins at 7 o'clock."

"Are you going to continue to speak to me formally?" Seth asked.

"Yes, Chairman." Sloane replied curtly.

"We should speak properly before your flight tonight. Will you be returning to the mansion after work?"

"I leave straight for the airport after I have finalised the month end reports. I have nothing to say. Do you Chairman?"

Seth sighed and Sloane glanced away momentarily. There was so much he wanted to say. So many things he was angry about. But it dawned on him with a painful truth. The Chairman he envisioned, does not exist. Only his contractual Master. And he just needed some space and time to be able to come to terms with this.

There was silence on the other side. Sloane would give anything to know exactly what was going on in Seth's mind. Perhaps it would ease his worries, or confirm his doubts so that he could end his misery.

"Will you be flying there with me tonight Chairman?"

"I have an appointment with my personal doctor tomorrow morning. Once he has given the approval, I will inform you."

"Does this mean you may not attend the annual Halloween festivities?" Sloane's heart dropped and he hated how evident it was when he glanced over to his face on the screen.

"Sloane." He said softly. "Do you want me to be there? Would you still go if I can't?"

The secretary knew the answer, deep inside. And he had an underlying feeling Seth just wanted to pry an answer to please himself. No, Sloane would not give him the satisfaction. Does it make sense for a submissive to be there without his Master? What would Sloane even do there when everyone was with their partner/s?

"Of course I have to be there with or without you. How can the organiser of the event not be present?" Sloane met Seth's gaze. "Besides, Cameron and Ren took me to have my outfits tailored and personalised. They are far too beautiful to keep for next year." Sloane cleared his throat when he realised the implications of his response. Firstly, he especially prepared something for his dominant's eyes. And secondly, there would be a next year. A whole year circling around each other. Never too far but never too close.

"Kitten-" Seth warned.

Something so simple made Sloane's heart beat faster. Did Seth realise what he just did? Did he call him unconsciously? It was ridiculous and absurd, Sloane did not want to fall for his tricks anymore.

'Who can change first, my feelings or your stubbornness.' Sloane thought.

"If you are not there by tomorrow evening, I will assume our contract will be open to others." Sloane smiled. If Seth's aim was to make Sloane a fool, he was also capable of the same thing. "That will be all, Chairman." He said before ending the video call.

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You know first chapters are hard.
My aim is to update weekly. But will try to release the first four chapters ASAP!!

All the love,

Minty xx