Waiting in the shadows
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Years after high school, Maya Bennett reunites with Lucas Thoreau in a corporate boardroom. Though their meeting is professional, a dangerous attraction resurfaces, threatening Maya’s life with Josh. As betrayal and obsession unfold, jealousy turns lethal, costing Maya her reputation and nearly her unborn child. Amidst Sophie’s dark secrets and Josh’s greed, Lucas must face his silence. Maya soon learns that survival requires letting go of love to escape the shadows.
Waiting in the shadows Chapter 1
Maya Bennett didn't expect to see Lucas Thoreau again. She didn't expect to see him in a glasswalled boardroom on the top floor of a tech company overlooking Canary Wharf, She adjusted the strap of her laptop bag as her friend, Nadia, walked ahead confidently. "This is Thoreau Systems," Nadia said. "They're looking for short-term medical consultants for their wellness app. I told them about you."
Maya nodded She was still in medical school, but freelance gigs helped build her portfolio. The boardroom door opened, three men stood inside One of them lifted his head "Lucas" He looked different.Older, Sharper, Expensive suit. Controlled posture. CEO energy. Their eyes met briefly.but their was no reaction and recognition. At least, not on his face.
"Good morning," Lucas said professionally. "Please, take a seat."
Maya did, She focused on the documents placed in front of her. they discussed about the deadline for the submission of her work and medical content accuracy. Lucas led the meeting with quiet authority, He didn't once acknowledge that they had gone to the same school. Didn't hint at familiarity Maya respected that. When it ended, Nadia thanked them and pulled Maya aside.
"You were great," she whispered.
Two weeks later. She received an email, to meet the CEO in his office.Lucas asked sharper questions this time.
Maya answered calmly.She wasn't impressed by him Most people were. After the meeting, Nadia received a call and stepped away.Lucas closed his laptop "Bennett," he said. "You live in London?"
"Yes."
He hesitated.
Then, casually "Can I have your number? In case revisions are needed."
Maya didn't hesitate She gave it for just Purely business.
That evening, long after Maya had shut her laptop and settled into her flat, her phone buzzed again. message from an Unknown number.
"You should know who's texting Quick response expected".
She stared at it rude who does he think he is then she typed back without hesitation "
A professional greeting might help"
he replied almost immediately. Noted, is Lucas.
Her fingers hovered over the keyboard when another message arrived. I have received where i saw that face.I've seen you before.
Maya frowned. Seen me before? she thought. Another message came I watch your posts on online . You're an interesting person, I love that about you it makes me glued to your page always, always Standing on your business. I respect that.
Maya leaned back in her chair, uneasy but intrigued. after exchanging a few details about their past lives.
Wait a second, she typed." I know we studied in the same school, Lived in the same area, Surely you haven't forgotten about me ?
Three seconds passed, but the reply came almost instantly. No, I don't think so
Maya stared at the screen. I don't think so? Her mind ran through every memory, every school event, every street corner, every library nowhere had their paths crossed or was I wrong she said to herself , How is that possible? she whispered aloud.Another message arrived
"I didn't see you". Never noticed you before today. Perhaps fate decided it was time.
Maya exhaled slowly, a shiver running down her spine. The cold precision of his words, the casual way he revealed he had watched her from a distance, unsettled her in a way she hadn't expected.
What is fate actually playing at? she said to herself, then stared at the dark screen. She didn't respond further.
Lucas Thoreau, somewhere in his sleek London apartment, exhaled with the quiet satisfaction of someone who had just tilted the world slightly without touching it.
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