After My Husband Wished He Met Her First

These voices felt all too familiar, given that I'd heard them over the phone just last night.

Arianna was skipping along, holding a folder tight, and trailing closely beside Corbin. Her vivacity was palpable; she glowed with beauty and carried herself with an air of confidence and zest. Corbin inclined his head slightly, engrossed in whatever she was chattering about. I couldn't catch Arianna's words, but they must have been amusing, as Corbin’s smile widened noticeably.

“Hey…”

The young woman noticed me heading straight toward Corbin but didn't have the chance to stop me.

“Corbin.”

My voice drew their attention, and both turned to face me. I clearly saw surprise flit across Corbin’s face.

I asked whether Corbin had wrapped up his meeting. If he had, it was time to hash out our issues.

“I arrived at ten and have been waiting for you for two hours.”

“Who told you I was in a meeting?”

To my surprise, Corbin frowned and shot back a question. I was caught off guard and instinctively looked at him. The confusion in Corbin’s eyes seemed genuine, not an act. We both realized the misunderstanding almost simultaneously. I stayed quiet as Corbin scanned the office with a serious look. Everyone kept their heads down, avoiding eye contact. The young woman who had led me in shrank further, lowering her head. She quickly glanced at Arianna before dropping her gaze again.

Of course. Only someone like Arianna would dare pull such tricks in the office.

“I forgot to inform everyone that the meeting was canceled. It wasn’t intentional. I apologize, Mr. Murray.”

Arianna puckered her lips, giving Corbin an innocent look. Corbin, ever lenient towards her antics, chose not to reprimand her this time.

“Come in.”

He invited me, dismissing the incident. As I walked past Arianna, I noticed the pride and challenge shimmering in her eyes.