How my EX-HUSBAND became my BOSS

Chapter 2. The first working days

Mary Wilson was deep in her work. The days passed one after the other, and each of them brought new discoveries and experiences. She tried to focus on the tasks at hand, but her thoughts kept coming back to Tom. His presence in the office filled the air with invisible electric shocks that made Mary's heart skip a beat.

Every morning, she woke up feeling a little flustered and anxious. Gathering her courage, Mary went to the office, where she was waiting for a new day full of uncertainty and hidden dangers. She knew that every time she entered the building, she was stepping into a minefield of feelings and memories.

At work, Mary tried to be professional, not to show her emotions and not to give Tom any reason to suspect that her heart still flutters at the sight of him. But it wasn't easy. Every look, every word, every casual contact made her blood boil.

Nevertheless, Mary quickly settled into her new place. She explored the office from basement to attic, met her colleagues, and began to delve into the intricacies of the job. Her new office was small but cozy. Mary decorated it with several photos and plants to create a homely atmosphere.

In the early days, she often caught the curious stares of her colleagues. Rumors that Mary was Tom Stanley's ex - wife quickly spread through the office. Some looked on with sympathy, some with curiosity, and some with a slight sneer. But Mary tried to ignore it. She understood that she had to prove her competence and professionalism, regardless of her background.

Meanwhile, Tom was also watching Mary closely. He could see her trying to keep her distance, avoiding unnecessary contact, and trying to focus on her work. But there was more to his eyes than just a superior's interest in his subordinate. More and more often Tom found himself wanting to know everything about Mary: her thoughts, her feelings, her desires.

One day, while Mary was working on an important report, Tom came into her office. His appearance made her heart beat faster. She looked up and met his gaze, piercing, searching, almost greedy.

- How is the work progressing? Tom asked, trying to keep his tone formal.

"Everything's going according to plan," Mary said, trying not to show her excitement. - The report will be ready on time.

Tom nodded, but didn't leave. He went to the window, looked out, and then looked back at Mary.

- You're doing well. I'm glad I hired you.

Mary felt something jump inside her. It sounded like Tom wasn't just talking like a boss, but like someone who still had feelings for her.

But she quickly regained her composure.

- Thank you for your trust. I will try to justify it.

Tom stared at her for a few more seconds, then left her in a state of mild shock. As she sat there, staring at the closed door, she thought that those few minutes had turned her inner world upside down.

Every day Mary got more and more used to the atmosphere of the office, to the rhythm of work, to Tom's presence. But at the same time, she realized more and more clearly that her feelings for him had not disappeared, but only lurked somewhere in the depths of her soul. Sometimes she thought she heard whispers from the past that reminded her of the happiest moments of their life together.

Meanwhile, Tom couldn't forget about Mary either. His thoughts kept returning to her, to her smile, to her eyes, in which he saw both cold and warmth, and pain, and hope. He knew he had to do something, that just watching her wasn't enough. But at the same time, he was afraid of ruining the delicate balance that had been established between them.

One evening, as Mary was about to go home, Tom stopped her.

"Mary, can I talk to you for a second?" - What is it? " he asked, looking her straight in the eye.

She paused for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, of course. What do you want to talk about?

Tom sighed, as if gathering his strength.

- I want to understand how you feel." After all that's happened, you're still..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but Mary knew what he meant. She looked up at him, feeling a war of conflicting emotions inside her.

"Tom, we've been through a lot. I try to look forward, not back. Our work here is just a job, nothing more.

Tom nodded, but Mary saw a hint of disappointment in his eyes. She knew that wasn't what he wanted to hear.

Nevertheless, this conversation left a deep impression on her soul. Mary thought about him for a long time, trying to sort out her feelings. She knew that Tom was still important to her, but at the same time, she knew that their past was too heavy a burden to build a future on again.

As the days passed, Mary sank deeper into the maelstrom of her own emotions. She tried to concentrate on her work, but thoughts of Tom kept coming back to her. Sometimes it seemed to her that the office was a battleground where her old feelings and new decisions collided, where every day was a new round in the fight for her own heart.

Meanwhile, Tom was becoming more and more convinced that he couldn't live without Mary. He knew that he had to find a way to express his feelings, he had to try to break the ice that had frozen their relationship. But he didn't know how to do it yet.

So days, weeks, and months passed. Mary and Tom continued to work together, facing the past every day and trying to build a new future. But none of them knew yet what this meeting would lead to, what trials they would have to go through, and what feelings they would have to go through.

Still, there was a sense of inevitability in the air, a premonition that things were about to change. Mary and Tom were on the verge of new events, new experiences, new relationships. And only time will tell if they can overcome all the obstacles and be together, or fate will separate them again.

Mary Wilson was gradually getting used to her new workplace. Every day in the office was a challenge, because she had to see Tom - her ex-husband, and now the boss. She tried to concentrate on her work, but her thoughts kept coming back to him.

Mary's morning began with a careful selection of clothes, checking her makeup and hair. She wanted to look good, but not too flashy. She was afraid that Tom might misinterpret her desire to look good. When she came to the office, she tried to be professional, not to show her feelings and not give It a reason for unnecessary reflection.

Mary's workplace wasn't far from Tom's, which only made things more difficult. She often found herself looking in the direction of his door, listening for sounds from the office. Sometimes she thought she could hear his voice, and her heart began to beat faster. At such times, Mary would turn away abruptly, trying to concentrate on her duties.

The first few days at the new location were filled with uncertainty and anxiety. Mary met her colleagues, studied internal documents and procedures, and tried to understand the specifics of her work. But all the while, she could feel eyes on her, hear whispers behind her. It seemed to her that everyone was already aware of her past with Tom, discussing it among themselves.

Among her colleagues, Mary singled out Elizabeth Taylor, Tom's secretary. Elizabeth was a beautiful and confident woman who clearly knew the value of her charms. Mary sensed an undercurrent of wariness, even hostility. She knew that Elizabeth might be her rival, though there was no clear sign of that yet.

Meanwhile, Mary continued to watch Tom. She noticed how he interacted with colleagues, how he behaved in meetings, how he reacted to various events. Tom was a confident and determined leader who knew how to keep things under control. But at the same time, Mary saw him as someone who could be vulnerable and vulnerable.

She recalled their life together, those moments of happiness and love that were between them. But she also remembered the reasons for the divorce, the grievances and disappointments that led to the breakup. Mary knew that the past couldn't be brought back, but she still couldn't completely suppress her feelings for Tom.

Tom couldn't help noticing Mary, either. He could see the way she kept her distance, the way she avoided looking directly at him, the way she sometimes blushed when he spoke to her. He liked that Mary was still reacting to him, that she was not indifferent. Deep down, he hoped that he could rekindle their feelings, that they could start over.

But Tom understood that the situation was complicated, that he had a family, obligations, and a reputation. He tried to keep his feelings under control, not to show them to others. But every time he saw Mary, his heart skipped a beat, and thoughts of what might have happened if they hadn't divorced kept running through his head.

At one of the meetings, Tom assigned Mary to prepare an important report. He wanted to give her the opportunity to prove herself, to show her professional qualities. But at the same time, he knew it would give him an excuse to talk to her more often, to get to know her better.

Mary went to work enthusiastically. She wanted to prove to Tom that she was capable of many things, that she could be a valuable employee. In the course of her work, she turned to Tom several times for clarification and advice. Every time they talked, Mary could feel conflicting emotions raging inside her. On the one hand, she wanted to push Tom away, to forget about the past. On the other hand, she liked his attention, his interest.

As the days passed, Mary became more and more absorbed in her work. She tried not to think of Tom as her ex-husband, but only as her boss. But it wasn't easy. Every look, every word, every gesture reminded her of the past, awakened long-forgotten feelings in her.

Nevertheless, Mary tried to keep a professional tone, not to let her emotions run wild. She knew she had to focus on her career, on her future, not on the ghosts of her past. But deep down, she knew it wouldn't be easy, that Tom would always hold a special place in her heart.

Meanwhile, Tom found himself thinking more and more often that he wanted to be with Mary, that he was ready to fight for her love. But he also knew that he had to consider his obligations to his family, to his reputation. He had to make a difficult choice that could change his whole life.

So passed Mary's first working days in the new company. She was getting used to her workplace, to her colleagues, to the atmosphere of the office. But most importantly, she was getting used to the fact that Tom was now her boss. And every day she found it harder to hide her feelings, harder to pretend that the past didn't matter to her.

Meanwhile, Tom was becoming more and more convinced that his feelings for Mary were as alive and strong as ever. He knew he had to do something, that just watching her wasn't enough. But at the same time, he was afraid of losing the delicate balance that had been established between them, afraid of destroying what was just beginning to emerge.

And while they were both trying to sort out their feelings, while they were trying to figure out how to move on, the office went on with its life. Colleagues worked, argued, laughed, and made plans. And none of them knew that beneath the surface of everyday life, passions were boiling, that two people were on the verge of new relationships, new experiences, new challenges.

Only time will tell if Mary and Tom can overcome all the obstacles, whether they can be together or fate will separate them again. In the meantime, they continued to work together, facing the past every day and trying to build a new future.