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Louisa sat pensively in her office at this time. She felt very bored today. Moreover, all the work at Tomkins House this morning has also gone well and smoothly. There weren't any hiccups at all, and it was all over. But of course, she wasn't used to working without Jane—her secretary. Especially considering the time when Jane had worked with her for the last past three years. All the work done by Jane is very nice and kind. Almost never the slightest mistake at all happen. Louisa sighed and started to adjust her seat position on the chair. Instantly her whole body felt quite sore because of that. She groaned a little on it. Then her eyes began to turn to look at Henry who was sitting back on the sofa, with his arms folded in front of his chest, and also in a semi-drowsy state. Henry's eyes opened and closed several times there. As well as his head several times bowed and looked up there. It was instantly unable to make Louisa hold back a small laugh on her lips right now. Henry really looks so cute in that state right now. Louisa even started to switch to covering her lips by using her right palm on there. Then she lowered her head slightly to hide the chuckle from Henry. She didn't want Henry to know that Louisa already can't hold her chuckle right now because of him. tok tok The sound of knocking on Louisa's office door, immediately made Henry startled and began to adjust his sitting position by focusing his gaze. Tucked a feeling of shame because he was really feel so sleepy that day. Especially when Louisa is in her office for work right now. Meanwhile, Louisa immediately cleared her throat, and corrected her facial expression there. She didn't want it at all to appear that she had noticed the sleepy Henry there. "Come on in," said Louisa invitingly. The office door opened, revealing Mrs. Grace who temporarily replaces Jane's job, as Louisa's current secretary. Mrs. Grace stepped slowly into Louisa's office. 'Boss, in an hour, you have a meeting with Mr. Cole at the Lux restaurant. To discuss publishing his first book." Mrs. Grace explained it while handing Louisa a piece of paper that contained the details of the new novel that was about to be published. Louisa received the sheet of paper and read it briefly. Then looked back at Mrs. Grace was there, and had a faint smile on her face. "Okay. Thank you, Mrs. Grace. And yes, contact me immediately if you have made an appointment at the Lux restaurant and after getting word from Mr. Cole. After that, I'll just go to that Lux restaurant." said Louisa commanded. Immediately Mrs. Grace nodded her head and had a faint smile on her face. 'Alright then, I'll excuse myself, Boss. After this, I will contact you back immediately." Louisa nodded her head in a slow and short motion. Then after that, Mrs. Grace stepped back and walked out of Louisa's office. Meanwhile, Louisa, started to organize her things to get ready to leave immediately after. Seeing this, Henry immediately got up from his seat and walked closer to Louisa. "Want me to help you with something?" Henry tried to make small talk. Remembering that since leaving the house this morning, neither of them had spoken at all. Everything felt very awkward and uncomfortable. Especially for Louisa. Hearing this, Louisa lifted her head and looked at Henry who was now looking at her with sparkling sea foam green eyes. Making Louisa tremble even more. She could never be able to manage to hide the fact that she really admired Henry's two beautiful eyes right there. Louisa immediately cleared her throat and averted her gaze. "Exist. Please, you'll just bring my things to the car later." Louisa answered simply. Henry nodded his head. "Okay..." Henry immediately took some of the things that Louisa handed to him. Drrrtt Drrrtt Louisa's cell phone vibrated, and immediately Louisa picked it up. "Yes?" 'Boss, I have contacted the Lux restaurant and Mr. Cole. The restaurant said, there was already a reservation in the name of Mr. Cole for you. In addition, Mr. Cole also said that he might be arriving a little late, as he still needed a moment. If you want, you can wait in advance at the Lux restaurant, until Mr. Cole's coming." Mr. Grace explained from behind the phone. Louisa thought for a moment, before finally letting out a slow breath. "Hmmm. In that case, okay. I'll go to the restaurant first. And send Mr. mobile number. Cole, so I can call myself later right there." answered Louisa informed. "Okay, Boss. I'll send you the phone number right away." And listen right away, Mrs. Grace disconnected the call, and sent Mr. Cole to Louisa's cell phone. After that, Louisa turned off her cell phone and put it in her bag. 'Let's go first to Lux's restaurant. I'll just wait there." Louisa mumbled telling Henry who was still standing right beside her right now. Henry nodded his head, then started to take over Louisa's bag for him to take with her. This took Louisa by surprise. 'Henry, you've brought quite a lot of stuff. You don't need to carry my bag either…" said Louisa who was trying to stop Henry there. Henry looked at Louisa with his bright gaze. "No problem, Miss. Isn't this one of the things I usually do for you before? So it's not a problem in the slightest. After all, I'm happy to always be by your side." Henry answered and ended with a big smile on his face. Louisa got up from her seat and looked straight at Henry. They are facing each other now. 'I know that working as a bodyguard is tough. What's more, you're dealing with me, Tomkins House, and Mr. George too. If you always do the hard work, it will make you sick, Henry." Louisa didn't mind if she showed a little of her concern for Henry right now. 'I don't even mind if I have to give my life for you, Louisa." Louisa widened her eyes and covered Henry's lips with the palm of her right hand. Her heart was beating really fast right now. Even imagining that, Louisa would never be able to face it. Louisa's eyes started to fill with tears. "Don't ever say that again, Henry . . . never to say such things to me, Henry. Never again." Henry gripped Louisa's palm which was tightly closing her lips there. Then gave a small kiss on Louisa's palm. Henry put Louisa's thing in his left hand on Louisa's desk, without taking her eyes off Louisa. There was a glimmer of happiness that immediately filled Henry's feelings right now. Immediately, Henry cupped Louisa's face using his two big palms there. And slowly, Henry brought his face closer to Louisa's, then gave Louisa a kiss on the lips. Which he had longed for. Louisa even closed her eyelids, and let the tears that had already pooled in her eyelids just suddenly fall and wet her cheeks. It even made Henry's face feel wet because of Louisa's tears there. Louisa returned the kiss, while placing her palms on Henry's chest. Then Louisa grabbed the shirt that Henry was currently wearing. A moment later, Henry released the kiss slowly. Staring at Louisa who still hasn't opened her eyes. Then Henry moved his fingers to wipe the tears that were streaming down Louisa's face. It suddenly made Louisa slowly open her eyelids. 'I promise, I will never say that things again. Anymore, Louisa." Henry promised. This made Louisa start to smile a little. She really knew about it. Then Louisa moved slowly to hug Henry's body tightly. Henry also returned Louisa's hug no less tightly. Louisa hid her face right in Henry's chest, and it was Henry who rested his head on the top of Louisa's head after. "I'm giving you another chance, Henry. I'm giving you a second chance… and, don't let me down again after this." Louisa muttered in Henry's arms. It instantly made Henry's face look brighter and happier. He couldn't even stop the wide grin on his face right now. The tremors in his heart and his gasping breaths. So crowded, but happy for both of them. "I promie, Louisa."