Chapter 23 Oh . Im so sorry ! I exclaimed , looking flustered . I didnt mean grab Silas shook his head , brushing it off with a smile . Dont worry about it . I pulled a small pink band aid from my purse . Here , I said , gently applying it to the Silas chuckled , watching me with amused eyes . Youre always so thoughtful , mark . Just in case . He began eating his meal , and I took a sip from the coffee cup on his desk , leaving behind a faint lipstick stain on the rim . was a small , deliberate mark one that would speak volumes when arrived . Silas didnt notice , too absorbed in his food , but when he glanced up he saw the coffee stain on the corner of my mouth . Youve got a little something , he said , reaching out wipe His fingers brushed against my lips , lingering for a expression the hesitation , the pull . darkened slightly , and I saw the shift in his He was so close , closer than he had ever been before . His hand moved from my lips to my cheek , and for a brief second , I thought he might actually kiss me . But then I heard it . The unmistakable sound of heels clicking sharply against the floor outside the office . I barely managed to push Silas away before his lips could brush mine . My heart pounded in my chest , but I kept my composure . I couldnt let Lena walk in on us in that compromising position not yet . Not when I hadnt fully laid out all the pieces of my plan . I just remembered something urgent at the office , I said quickly , grabbing my bag . I offered him a quick , apologetic smile , feeling his confused gaze follow me as I rushed out the door . Ill see you later . Enjoy the lunch ! Without waiting for his response , I slipped out of the office and hurried down the hallway . But I didnt leave . Instead , I ducked behind a large green plant just outside his door , crouching low enough to remain hidden while still keeping an eye on the entrance . My breath came in short , excited bursts . It was only a matter of time before Lena would show up , and I wasnt going to miss the show . Sure enough , it didnt take long . The sound of her sharp heels clicked against the polished floor , growing louder as she approached Silass office . I bit my lip to suppress the grin that threatened to break across my face . Right on time . She stormed in , pushing the door open with more force than necessary . From my hiding spot , I could just make out the outline of her rigid posture as she stood frozen in the middle of the room , surveying the scene . I imagined her eyes falling on the love bento I had so carefully prepared for Silas , neatly arranged on the desk like a taunt . Then , she would see the lipstick stain on the coffee cup , the one I had left there intentionally , and the real fireworks would begin . I heard the crash before I saw it the sound of the coffee cup shattering against the floor . Lenas voice , filled with fury , rang out , demanding answers . What the hell is this , Silas ? she snapped , her tone high pitched and accusatory . Calm down , Lena , Silas replied , sounding bewildered . Its just a cup . Just a cup ? she echoed , her voice trembling with rage . Theres lipstick on it , Silas . Lipstick ! I could imagine the way her eyes blazed , how she pointed to the cup like it was evidence in a murder trial . Silas , to his credit , tried to stay calm . Its nothing , he said , reaching for the cup , but before he could grab it , Lenas gaze zeroed in on his hand . And there it was the pink band aid I had so sweetly applied to the scratch Id left . Her eyes widened , and for a moment , there was stunned silence . I held my breath , waiting for the explosion . 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