Written In The Stars - First Draft (Published Under Immac PPH)

CHAPTER 27

Written In The Stars

Valerie's POV

"Miss Valerie, Mikhel Sevilla wants to talk to you."

My office window was down, inviting the warm breeze of the air inside, I had a lot of paperwork, they doubled in amount. Last night was terrific and terrible, it was my only chance to get a taste of fun again, and I was enlightened on the things I kept asking myself about before. Now, I can finally smile to myself and I can finally breathe without worrying about the past all the time. This was all I ever wanted, and I couldn't ask for more. The only problem I have to face right now, are the ones related to work, it was better than my personal problems.

Melissa came in, informing me about Mikhel, who's waiting outside. I already knew he was coming over, he texted me first. The office was always busy, my parents and I barely see each other because of our hectic schedules while Sabrina's constantly needed to attend international events and business trips, and she's always away. This wasn't new to us anymore, we had different responsibilities and we have no other choice but to maintain the company's excellence, it took my family years to build. Although sometimes, I wished we had more time together as a family.

"Let him in." I said, and Melissa nodded as I witness her walk out my office, seconds shortly after that, Mikhel came in with a huge grin on his face, holding two cups of what appears to be iced coffee. It was from Beachwood Café, it says right on the logo of the cup. I gave him a smile, returning the kind one he gave me. He immediately sat down on the chair in front of my desk, placing the cups on top of it. "Thank you, although you shouldn't have."

"It's alright, I know you would still drink it anyway." He says before letting out a chuckle. I shook my head before grabbing the cup that's placed in front of me, I opened the lid and started drinking from it. It was actually nice that he decided to buy me iced coffee, it was perfect for today's weather. Mikhel was just seated right in front of me, silently drinking his coffee. "Hey, I was going to take you back home but then I couldn't find you. I heard Tyler took you home instead, I'm glad you guys finally had the chance to talk."

"Yes, I'm glad, too." I gave him a genuine smile. It felt like that heavy rock placed on top of my chest was finally lifted now, and I can breathe easily without feeling the suffocation. After almost six years of battling the thoughts inside my head, I can finally sleep knowing that I'm at ease because I have gotten the answers I longed for. "It's great to get things off my chest, I can finally move forward now. I don't have to overthink all the time now."

"Would you... Would you consider falling in love again?" He asked, I cranked my head to the side, then I started to think. It never crossed my mind, maybe because I was too busy with work, I didn't have enough time to think about the next steps I would take. The only thing that I am certain of is that I'll take things slow, but I'll make sure decisions. I don't want to startle myself too much, I want to move at my own pace, my own time. I know he was waiting for my answer. "You don't have to answer it if you don't feel comfortable or you don't know yet, Val—"

"Maybe, I'd still consider the thought of falling in love again. Love is everywhere Mikhel, and you could fall for it by any chance when it hits you." He raised his brows while looking at me, listening to every word I say. "I know I'd fall in love again, and I'll keep falling in love until the very end. I know there's someone out there who would prove me that love is beautiful and I shouldn't fear it, I'll never close my heart on that thought, I have hopes of finding everlasting love, too, Mikhel. Even if it sounds impossible and well... cheesy."