Chapter 5

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As the day went on, I settled into my new role and started to get familiar with the office dynamics. Charles checked in on me a few times, making sure I was doing okay and answering any questions I had.

At lunchtime, one of my colleagues, a friendly woman named Sarah, invited me to join her and a few others for lunch. We went to a nearby café and chatted about everything from our jobs to our personal lives.

As we were finishing up our lunch, Charles walked into the café. He spotted us and came over to say hello.

"Mind if I join you?" he asked, flashing his charming smile.

Sarah and the others exchanged a knowing look, and I could tell they were all curious about the dynamic between Charles and me.

"Not at all," Sarah said, scooting over to make room for him.

Charles sat down and joined our conversation, effortlessly charming everyone at the table. I found myself laughing and feeling more at ease in his presence.

As we were finishing up our lunch, Charles turned to me and said, "So, Madison, I was thinking... would you like to grab dinner with me tonight? I'd love to get to know you better outside of the office."

My heart skipped a beat as I considered his invitation. Part of me was hesitant, unsure if it was a good idea to blur the lines between our professional and personal relationships.

But another part of me was curious, eager to see if there was something more between us.

As I hesitated, Charles's eyes locked onto mine, filled with a warm, gentle intensity. I felt my resolve melting away, and before I knew it, I was nodding my head.

"Okay," I said, trying to sound casual despite the butterflies fluttering in my stomach. "I'd love to grab dinner with you tonight."

Charles's face lit up with a radiant smile, and he leaned in, his voice taking on a conspiratorial tone. "Great. I'll pick you up at 7 pm. And don't worry, I promise I'll be on my best behavior."

I laughed, feeling a spark of electricity as our eyes met. "I'm shaking in my boots," I teased, trying to play it cool.

Charles chuckled and stood up, his eyes never leaving mine. "I'm looking forward to it, Madison. See you tonight."

With that, he turned and walked away, leaving me feeling breathless and bewildered.

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