Chapter 21: "The Job Offer"

Sunlight streaming through the half-closed drapes painted the bedroom in the sweet, golden hue of a morning sunrise. Taylor felt her senses come alive, gently waking up from a deep slumber. The soft, methodical sound of keys being pressed came to her ears—a sound she knew denoted Alex was already awake and busy. She yawned, recalling the pleasant aftertaste of birthday celebrations the previous evening for Alex. Tiptoeing silently into the kitchen the next morning, Taylor was greeted by the wonderful smell of coffee. Alex looked up from the laptop, and the moment he saw her, his mouth curled into a beautiful smile that she could never get enough of. “Good morning, honey. Coffee is served and is ready for you. ”Taylor took a cup and helped herself to a cup of tea before sitting in the chair opposite Alex. ”Hi there. Happy birthday to you! How did you manage to sleep last night?” “Like a rock,” Alex answered, laughing, his eyes glittering with mirth. ”It was a great night indeed, Tayl