I’ll fix it, I swear.” I search my mind, trying to think of anything I could have done wrong. It’s not the most professional, but it’s a dress. I try not to fidget because I’m suddenly feeling extra ridiculous in my red and green holiday dress. He steps into one of the empty conference rooms and closes the door behind me.
I jump up from my seat and do as he commands. “Follow me,” he orders before turning and walking away in his fancy suit. I can’t see over my cubicle wall to know who might be at their desk. I’m sure everyone is watching, but luckily it’s during lunch, so most people should be gone.
He takes a long breath, his irritation with me more than clear. “What did I do?” I finally ask because I’m barely off my probation period. He has hundreds of employees in this building alone and probably thousands all over the world so yeah, it’s shocking he knows my name or would try to fire me personally. He’s always the first one in and the last one out. No one can ever figure it out, but personally I think he’s married to his job. He’s always making those top eligible bachelor lists and the women in the office-and a handful of men-are always talking about how hot he is or trying to get the scoop on who he might be dating. Nick Rudolph might not be a movie star, but he’s well known in the city. I knew I’d only make a fool of myself if I actually got words out, so it was probably for the best. He didn’t speak a single word to me, and when I tried, nothing came out. I needed to drop a packet off for a new hire, and we’d both been on the elevator alone. The first time I saw him was on the elevator when I had to pop upstairs to one of the other offices. As crazy as it sounds, I swear I can feel his presence. Sometimes I don’t even have to see him to know he’s near. I’ve seen him around the building a lot since I started, but he’s a hard man to miss.
I’ve only worked here for a month, and I’ve never even met him personally. “Did you hear me, Miss Butterscotch?” he presses when I don’t respond to him. I work on the bottom floor in the Human Resources Department of his finance company. I stare at Nick Rudolph wondering what the heck he’s doing at my cubicle. To ABS Holiday Decor on TikTok - you totally inspired this story! Warning: Ignore all those holiday plans and celebrate the most magical season with us! Can decorating a tree lead to lasting love? You bet your shiny tinsel! How are all of her dreams coming true just when she thought it was all over? Getting fired at Christmas sucks, but when one door closes for Star Butterscotch, it turns out a winter wonderland is opening up. He’s also pushing her into the job she truly wants, so hopefully that will make up for the whole ‘you’re fired’ thing. Nick Rudolph has been biding his time until he can fire the woman he loves… because the only way he can have her is if she doesn’t work for him.
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