A New Beginning

Lexi took a deep breath as she walked into the office, determined to put the past behind her. 

She was ready to focus on her work and prove to herself that she was more than just a moment of weakness.

As she settled at her desk, her phone rang. It was Julian.

"Good morning, Lexi," he said, his voice warm and inviting. 

"I hope you're doing well."

Lexi's heart skipped a beat as she remembered their night together. 

"I'm doing great, thanks," she replied, trying to sound professional.

"I'm glad to hear that," Julian said. 

"I was thinking, maybe we could grab lunch today and discuss some business ideas I have?"

Lexi hesitated, unsure if she was ready to face him again. But something in his tone put her at ease.

"Sure, that sounds great," she said finally.

As they hung up, Lexi felt a sense of excitement. Maybe this was a new beginning, a chance to start fresh and leave the past behind.

At lunch, Julian was charming and professional, discussing business ideas and strategies with ease. 

Lexi found herself laughing and smiling, feeling more at ease than she had in days.

As they finished up, Julian turned to her with a serious expression. 

"Lexi, I want to apologize again for what happened. "

"I know it was inappropriate, and I promise it won't happen again."

Lexi's heart went out to him. 

"Julian, it's okay. We both made a mistake. "

"Let's just move forward, okay?"

Julian's face lit up with a smile. 

"Okay. I'm glad we're on the same page."

As they parted ways, Lexi felt a sense of hope. 

"Maybe she and Julian could put the past behind them and start fresh. 

"Maybe this was the beginning of something beautiful.

"I think am getting closer to Julian."Lexi murmured to herself on her way home.

Over the next few weeks,Lexi worked tirelessly on her project, 

Lexi found herself looking forward to their meetings, enjoying Julian's company .

One evening, as they left a restaurant, Julian turned to her with a smile. 

"Lexi, I have to say, I'm really enjoying hanging out with you." 

"You're an amazing professional, and an even more amazing person."

Lexi's heart skipped a beat as she met his gaze. 

"Thanks, Julian."

"I feel the same way about you."

As they stood there, the tension between them was palpable. Lexi knew that she couldn't deny her feelings forever. 

As the days turned into weeks, Lexi and Julian's relationship continued to flourish. 

Their relationship was solid, but Lexi couldn't help but notice the growing connection between them.

One evening, as they both worked late in their offices, Julian picked Lexi from her office.

Julian turned to her with a smile. 

"Lexi, can I ask you something?"

"Of course, Julian," she replied, looking up from her notes.

"What do you like to do in your free time?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with curiosity.

Lexi hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. But something about Julian's genuine interest put her at ease. 

"I love reading and hiking," she said, smiling. 

"How about you?"

Julian's face lit up. 

"I'm a fan of adventure too! 

"I love traveling and trying new things."

As they chatted, Lexi felt a sense of excitement. She was enjoying Julian's company more and more each day.

"I've been thinking," Julian said, his voice low and thoughtful. 

"Maybe we could take a break from work and go on a hike together? 

"Just the two of us."

Lexi's heart skipped a beat. She knew that spending time with Julian outside of work could be dangerous, but she couldn't resist the invitation.

"I'd love to," she said finally, trying to sound casual.

Julian grinned, his eyes sparkling with excitement. 

"Great! I'll pick you up at 8 am on Saturday."

As they parted ways that evening, Lexi couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation. 

She was looking forward to their hike, and maybe, just maybe, something more.

"I really love adventure since when l was a kid,my parents always took me along for adventure."she said sadly, when she remembered her parents.

She opened her appointment door, removed her clothes and went to refresh herself before drafted into another world.

On Saturday, Lexi stood outside her apartment, dressed in her hiking gear and feeling a sense of excitement. Julian pulled up in his car, smiling as he got out to greet her.

"Ready for an adventure?" he asked, his eyes sparkling.

Lexi nodded, feeling a sense of joy. 

"Ready!"

"That's my beautiful angel."he said smiling.

As they drove to the hiking trail, Lexi couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. 

She had never been on a hike with a man before, and she wasn't sure what to expect. 

But Julian's enthusiasm was infectious, and she found herself laughing and smiling as they chatted about everything from books to music to their shared love of adventure.

When they arrived at the trailhead, Julian turned to her with a grin. 

"Ready to conquer this mountain?" he asked, his eyes sparkling with challenge.

Lexi nodded, feeling a sense of determination. 

"Let's do it!"

As they hiked, the conversation flowed easily, and Lexi found herself feeling more and more at ease in Julian's presence. 

They talked about their dreams and aspirations, their fears and insecurities. 

And with each step, Lexi felt like she was getting to know Julian on a deeper level.

But as they reached the summit, Lexi's phone rang, shattering the peacefulness of the moment. She hesitated, unsure if she should answer it. 

But something in Julian's expression told her she had to.

"Hello?" she said, her voice tentative.

"Lexi, it's Rachel," her friend's voice came through the line. 

"I have some news that will blow your mind."

Lexi's heart began to race as she listened to Rachel's words. And when she hung up the phone, she turned to Julian with a stunned expression.

"What is it?" he asked, his eyes filled with concern.

Lexi took a deep breath, trying to process what she had just heard. 

"It's about my past," she said finally. 

"Something I thought I had left behind forever."

Julian's eyes narrowed, his face set in a determined expression. 

"Whatever it is, Lexi, I'm here for you. 

"We'll face it together."

And with that, he took her hand, his touch sending a spark of electricity through her body. 

Lexi knew in that moment that she was in this with Julian, for better or for worse.

But as they stood there, holding hands and looking out at the breathtaking view, Lexi couldn't shake the feeling that their adventure was only just beginning. And that the real challenge was yet to come.

Lexi's heart raced as she turned to Julian, her eyes searching his face. 

"What do you mean, you're here for me?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Julian's gaze was steady, his eyes filled with a deep understanding. 

"I mean that I know about your past, Lexi. 

"About what happened to you."

Lexi's eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling with questions. 

"How did he know? 

"What did he know?

"What are you talking about?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Julian took a deep breath, his eyes filled with compassion. 

"I know about the accident, Lexi. About the fire that destroyed your family's home."

"About the fact that you were the only survivor."

"How your parents lost their lives in the fire incident."

Lexi's world came crashing down around her, the memories she had kept hidden for so long flooding back. 

She felt like she was drowning, suffocating under the weight of her secrets.

"How did you know?" she asked, her voice barely audible.

Julian's eyes filled with tears, his voice cracking with emotion.

"I know everything that happened,l will tell you one day, l must tell you one day but not today, Lexi."Julian said holding Lexi both hands.

"But I will always be with you."Julian added softly.

Lexi's eyes widened in shock, her mind reeling with the implications. 

Julian knew the story of her life?

The one who had been by her side all these days?

As the truth hit her like a ton of bricks, Lexi felt her world spinning out of control.

She didn't know what to say, what to do. All she knew was that her life would never be the same again.

"Julian," she whispered, her voice trembling.

"Oh my god."

And with that, she collapsed into his arms, the secrets of her past finally revealed.