Mr. Grumpy
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MatureOngoing14m
Last published Mon, Apr 6, 2026
This story is about a grumpy man, an emotionally unavailable CEO of his own company, and a sunshine ordinary girl.
They meet at an unexpected place where they notice something strange.
Both have never been in love before.
James Lockwood, the CEO, is emotionally unavailable. He is always grumpy, never smiles, and when he is mad no one can get to him.
Louise Collins on the other hand, the sunshine girl, is too energetic for anyone to handle. And her standards have risen by reading so many love stories. Will James be able to live up to them?
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"Just put the files on my damn desk! I told you so many times n-" He started, annoyed by anyone already. Then he stopped, seeing who entered his office.
"Hi" she said
"Louise? What are you doing here?" He looked at her like she just stepped out of a dream. No one ever experienced him looking like that. Cause the only girl he ever looked at was Louise.
"Thought you might want company. Luke said you weren't doing to well."
"Ofcourse he did" But deep inside, James was glad his friends were in touch with Louise. "But I'm glad you're here. You always show up when I need you most."
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