Trapped In Her Heart

Was there a carpet on the floor? Did she die already? Was this how it felt when one landed in heaven? No she didn't wanna die, not until she completes her bucket list.

Tightening her grip around the cookie jar when Ellie snuggled closer, Sebastian breathing hitched.

He was sitting in the living room wondering why she hadn't arrived yet. After contemplating for a while, he decided to check her out.

As soon as he stepped into the kitchen, he widened his eyes in shock when he saw her climbing on the kitchen counter like a monkey. 

Knowing how clumsy she is, Sebastian's instincts kicked in and he rushed towards her to help her out but who would've thought that her clumsiness would kick in and she would end up slipping on the counter.

Luckily he was fast enough to catch her and scoop her into his arms otherwise what would've happened if she was alone? 

"You do know that you are a human and not a monkey right?" Sebastian asked. 

Without waiting for her reply, Sebastian added, "And why would you even have to keep that jar up there when you know you can't take it out easily?" 

When Ellie opened her eyes and saw Sebastian's gorgeous face right in front of hers, she gulped in nervousness. Though he was frowning at her, he still looked so hot and attractive.So she had landed on her boss's arms and not heaven. 

Letting go off the cookie jar, she widened her eyes in shock. Oh my God, she was in her boss's arms.

Just then a loud crashing sound startled her. Looking at the broken cookie jar, she g.r.o.a.n.e.d in frustration, "Ahh my favorite cookies."

Helplessly shaking his head, Sebastian sighed. What would he do with her? 

When Ellie started struggling to get down, he frowned and tightened his grip around her. "What are you doing?"

"Boss I need to clean that." 

Without saying anything, he started walking out of the kitchen, completely ignoring her questions.

With her arms hooked around his neck, Ellie kept on blabbering and ranting about her cookies and why he wouldn't let her down.

Placing her on the couch, Sebastian said, "Don't move from here and tell me where do you keep the broom?" 

Getting up, Ellie snapped, "But—"

Cutting her off, he grabbed her shoulders and pushed her down. "There is no way you are entering the kitchen until I clean that mess." How could he let her go anywhere near that broken jar knowing how clumsy she is? Sebastian was a hundred percent sure that she would surely prick or injure herself whil cleaning it. He didn't want her to injure herself so he decided to do it himself.

"Where is the broom Ms Miller?"

"Hmm, its behind the shelf."

After grabbing the broom, Sebastian frowned. So he first personally apologizes his assistant, brings gifts for her, stays over, offers help, brings her a glass of water and now he is about to broom her kitchen. What the hell was happening? When was the last time he did so much for someone? He did not remember because it had never happened. 

"Boss, do you want me to help you?" Ellie asked. How could she let her boss clean the mess she had created? That would be very inappropriate and awkward.

"Just stay here, I'll be done in a minute." Without giving her a chance to convince him, he made his way towards the kitchen.

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Kitchen.

Looking at broken jar and cookies, Sebastian signed. Squatting down, he slowly started cleaning them wondering why would anyone want them so bad? Cookies were always too sweet and buttery for him.

Using the dustpan, he was about to discard them but decided to take a closer look at them. 

"Choco-peanut butter cookie." He murmured before tossing them into the bin.

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Living room.

When Sebastian sat down beside her, Ellie took a deep breath and apologized, "I am sorry you had to clean that mess and thank you so much for saving me from breaking my skull."

"You should be careful next time. What would've happened if I wasn't there? You stay alone so you need to be extra careful. Why did you keep that jar up there?" 

Slapping her forehead, she chuckled, "Because I didn't wanna eat them ans grow fat. I had already finished five such jars and that was the last one I had so I wanted to save them and eat them later. Who would've thought that I would crave for them today?"

Without waiting for his reply, Ellie added, "Do you know how rare those cookies are? I mean it isn't rare in Seattle but they arent available here. I'll get some more when I go back." 

"Oh so you are planning to go home again?" 

Ellie shook her head and said, "No, how can I go back so soon? May be after a few months but damn, I'll miss those cookies so much." 

"Hmm but still you should be careful not only inside but also outside. Make sure to check through the key whole who is at the door before opening it. You have to be more alert because I noticed that this apartment doesn't have proper security facility so you have to take care of yourself." Sebastian had no idea why he was lecturing her to stay safe and to be cautious but he wanted to make sure that she stays safe. He didnt want her to get into trouble.

His concerned tone made Ellie blush. Why was he doing this? And why the hell was she liking it? 

"Hmm, I'll be careful next time." 

Pausing for a while, Ellie smiled and added, "You are not like everyone says boss, you are completely different."

"What makes you think that I am different?" Sebastian asked.

Crossing legs, she faced him and answered, "I dont know what makes me think like that but I feel that you aren't cold, heart hearted, robotic, someone who doesn't wanna enjoy life kind of person. Though I also dont know why you portray yourself like that so you really can't blame people for using such harsh terms to describe you."

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