Never See You Again

Aaron Moore hadn't switched his personal secretary in five years. Everyone whispered that it was because Evelyn Williams, this young girl, was just that good. Good enough that he craved her anywhere, anytime. She was only in the conference room, setting up the speakerphone for a meeting, when he came up behind her, wrapping his arms around her, his burning hands already roaming. She pushed him. "Stop, the meeting is about to start." Aaron didn't stop, pressing her onto the sofa and leaning down to breathe heavily in her ear. "Don't you like it?" Her eyes grew dazed, lost in the man's fervent madness. He never got tired of it for five years. Over the years, they had tried many places: in the car, outdoors, in the bathroom, and even in the office like now. Whenever he wanted, it was always a yes. She could never bring herself to refuse him. It was as if she were bewitched, hopelessly addicted. Aaron gripped her soft waist, his rhythm relentless. "Sweetheart." he breathed. "There can't be anyone else. You're mine. Only mine." Evelyn's nails dug into his sweaty back as she clung to him, whispering sweetly as always. "Only you, always have been." Evelyn went limp in his arms, begging for mercy, and only then did Aaron finally have his fill. She personally dressed him in his suit and tied his tie for him. She returned to being the diligent secretary, handling everything herself. "Mr. Moore, it's time for the meeting." His gaze fell on the microphone headset lying nearby, still switched on. A flicker of a frown crossed his face, but he said nothing. He simply reached out to turn it off, then pulled her close and kissed her on the lips. "Evelyn, just wait a little longer. Once I take over all of Moore's industries, I'll announce our relationship, okay?" Did he think she did that on purpose? A hint of disappointment flashed in Evelyn's eyes, but she nodded obediently nonetheless. She was willing to wait. Five years had passed, and she didn't mind waiting a little longer. But having just been broadcast live, she was too embarrassed to stay in the meeting room, so she hurriedly left under the pretense of getting materials. On her way out, she indeed heard people whispering. "Evelyn really is something else. No wonder Mr. Moore can't let go; that sound just now was so captivating." "What does it matter? It's been five years and Mr. Moore hasn't acknowledged her identity. Is it possible now? I heard Fiona Jones is back." Fiona Jones? It wasn't the first time Evelyn had heard this name, as people in the company often mentioned it. But she's Aaron's sister-in-law! "Back then, Aaron was willing to give up the company for Fiona and insisted on fighting with his brother, but she left anyway. He hasn't forgotten her all these years. Otherwise, why else would he still not have a girlfriend?" "And now, with his brother gone. Well, I guess he gets the company and the woman after all." Evelyn's heart clenched, and she stumbled into Aaron's office. These kinds of rumors had existed before, and she had asked him if they were true. But each time, he would hold her with a face full of affection and say, "Silly girl, do you believe me or them? Haven't I given you enough love all these years? Fiona is my sister-in-law. What we had is long in the past." She used to believe it without a doubt. Now, a chat window was still blinking on his computer screen. He must have forgotten to close it. And as if compelled by a strange force, Evelyn glanced at it. With just a few short lines of dialogue, she felt as if she had fallen into an ice cellar. Fiona: Aaron, don't you have a girlfriend? Aren't you afraid she'll misunderstand if you're with me? Aaron: Fiona, you know, back then I just didn't want you to worry, so I casually found a woman who somewhat resembles you. Aaron: My heart has always belonged to only you. How could she compare to you? Aaron: She's just my secretary, everyone in the company knows that. 'Casually! Only! Just!' Her fingertips trembled on the mouse, and a heart-wrenching pain surged through her like a tidal wave. She had been hoping he would announce her as his girlfriend, but he had already severed their relationship cleanly. So that was it. All the love he had given her was just him claiming his territory on her body. A knock at the door made her jump. "Evelyn, have you found the documents Mr. Moore needs? Hurry and take them to the meeting room." She held back her tears as she delivered the documents. Tucked inside was a freshly written resignation letter.