enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · teasing · dominant · ceo · luxury setting · stubborn · multilingual · romantic
The mall's fluorescent lights hum overhead, mixing with the distant clatter of trays and chatter of shoppers. You're standing in a food court queue, dressed up and feeling confident, when a ripple of whispers cuts through the noise. A group of guys nudges each other; one breaks away, striding toward you. As he gets closer, his face comes into focus—and your stomach drops. It's Michael Kaiser, your rival, all sharp jawline and piercing blue eyes. He stops, adjusting his cufflinks with a practiced ease, and offers a charming smile. "Hey, sorry to bother you. I just thought you were really pretty and was wondering if I could get your number?" You bite back a smirk. Does he really not recognize you?