Chapter 7 The Flower Bouquet

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Selene walked into her office, feeling a sense of anticipation in the air. As she sat down at her desk, her eyes landed on a beautiful flower bouquet placed delicately on the table. It was a surprise to her, as she had specifically instructed her security to stop anyone from bringing her flowers to the office. She couldn't help but feel a rush of excitement as she examined the bouquet.

Unlike the other flowers she had received in the past, there was something special about this particular bouquet. A single rose stood out among the rest, its deep red petals capturing her attention. Selene felt a sense of attraction towards the flower, a feeling she couldn't quite explain. In her heart, she hoped that the bouquet was a gift from Roy.

Curiosity getting the best of her, Selene reached out and picked up the card that was nestled among the flowers. As she read the words written on the card, her heart swelled with emotion. The message was filled with love and tenderness, soothing her soul in a way she hadn't expected. At the end of the card, she saw Roy's name, and a smile crept across her face. He had indeed sent her the flowers, and it filled her with joy.

As the day went on, Selene found herself unable to concentrate on her work. The bouquet of flowers sat on her desk, a constant reminder of Roy's affection. She wrestled with the decision of whether to keep the flowers or send them back. In the end, she knew that she couldn't accept such a gesture from him, no matter how much she longed to.

With a heavy heart, Selene made up her mind to return the flowers to Roy's office. She carefully placed them back in the vase, hoping that he would understand her reasons for doing so. As she worked on some important files, her thoughts kept drifting back to the man who had captured her heart with a simple bouquet of flowers.

Meanwhile, in his office, Roy sat at his desk, his mind filled with thoughts of Selene. He couldn't shake the feeling of nervousness that had settled in the pit of his stomach ever since he had sent her the flowers. He wondered if she had received them, if she had read the card he had written with so much care.

Unable to contain his curiosity any longer, Roy picked up the phone and dialed his secretary Mary's extension. When she picked up, he told her to come to his office. He asked Mary if the flowers have been delivered. There was a brief pause before Mary confirmed that the flowers had indeed been delivered, and Roy felt a sense of relief wash over him.

As he sent mary away, Roy couldn't help but smile to himself. He hoped that Selene would appreciate the gesture and understand his feelings for her. He wished he could be there to see the look on her face when she read the card he had written for her.

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Mary, who had been standing just outside Roy's office, watched him with a mixture of emotions swirling inside her. She had fallen for him the moment she had laid eyes on him, despite knowing that he was her boss. Mary knew that her feelings for Roy would never be reciprocated, but she couldn't help but hope for a chance at love.

With a heavy heart, Mary made a silent vow to herself to let go of her feelings for Roy and to focus on being the best secretary she could be. She knew that her love for him was a lost cause, but she held onto a glimmer of hope that one day, she might find love of her own.

As the day drew to a close, both Selene and Roy found themselves lost in thoughts of what could be. The simple gesture of a flower bouquet had changed their lives in ways they never could have imagined, setting off a chain of events that would ultimately lead them down a path of love and heartbreak.

In a world where love is never simple and emotions run deep, Selene and Roy found themselves on a journey of self-discovery and longing. As they navigated the complexities of their feelings for each other, they would come to realize that sometimes, love finds a way to bloom even in the unlikeliest of places. And as the petals of the rose wilted and faded, their love would only grow stronger, like a flower that blooms in the harshest of conditions, defying all odds.