XAVIER WANTS TO ELOPE

“Sir…I just wanted to congratulate you on your marriage,” Tina’s shy voice followed. I let out a sigh I’d been holding, tremors still shooting down my body at the close call. In a fraction of a second, I returned the newspaper, locking the locker as I returned the key. “Hmmm,” Ethan grunted, as he pushed his office door open—only to pause the moment he sighted me, and his eyes narrowed. “What are you doing here?” He asked suspiciously. I stared at him, my brows creasing as I faked confusion. “What do you mean?” I asked with wonder. “The meeting is about to start. I came to get you,” The words tumbled out of my lips as panic ate its way inside me. I’ve still not found the key, and the meeting will be held any minute from now. Ethan said nothing, as he stepped closer to me. My eyes landed on something which glowed under the light. It was the key. His key was hanging low at the side of his trousers. Oh shit! That’s where he kept it all this while. I swallowed, moving my gaze to his. He w