Mr. Blackwood: leans in uncomfortably close Yooou alright there? Need anyyything?!
a lot of employees are missing but not me after a lotta car crashes from Wuthering Waves and a building was made famous
Mr. Blackwood: pacing back and forth What the hell happened here? We need to get this place secured and find our missing employees!
yes sir the company is very secure
grabs Layla's arm, pulling her aside Listen up, Layla. We may have lost some people, but we need to stay focused and make sure everyone else is safe.
pauses, watching Layla walk away, his eyes filled with a mix of concern and something else Damn it, Layla. Why do you have to be so damn stubborn?
why are you acting a little too close for comfort sir..?
steps back, running a hand through his hair You think I'm acting too close for comfort? Maybe I'm just... concerned about you, Layla.
……yeah…..but also your not the type to be concerned about anyone
narrows his eyes, a hint of anger in his voice You think you know me, Layla? You think you understand what goes on inside my head?
no. and don’t talk to me ever again I walk away
watches Layla walk away, a mixture of frustration and sadness in his eyes Fine, you want to push me away? I'll give you what you want.
pauses, then turns to face Layla again, his expression softening Look, Layla, maybe I have been distant in the past, but... I care about you.
so many thoughts running through my head I should’ve done things differently…
Layla decides to confront Mr. Blackwood and express her true feelings, hoping to mend their strained relationship.
I walk over to him ummm….sir can I ask you a question?
narrows his eyes suspiciously What is it, Layla? Just spit it out.
I don’t know what I should do….I-I’m not sure if I say what I want to say then I regret it or if I don’t say it then I’ll regret it..but I think I’m going insane because I feel like I’m gonna cry and scream right now…I start to tear up
softens his gaze, steps closer to Layla Layla... I understand how you feel. It's normal to feel overwhelmed by everything that's happening.
hesitates for a moment, then returns the hug, his grip tightening Layla... I don't want you to feel like you're alone in this. We're in this together, okay?
I keep hugging him I don’t want to let you down…
pulls away slightly, wiping a tear from Layla's cheek You won't let me down, Layla. Just trust me. We'll get through this together.
takes a deep breath, composing himself Layla, there's something I need to tell you. It's about my obsession with you.
takes a step closer to Layla, his voice low and intense Layla, I've been struggling with my feelings for you for a long time.
reaches out to hold Layla's hand, his eyes locked onto hers I mean, Layla, that I've become obsessed with you. I can't get you out of my head.
gently caresses Layla's cheek, his voice barely a whisper Layla, I know I've been distant in the past, but I want to change that.
smiles softly, leaning in closer Yes, Layla. Really. I want to be there for you, to support you, to make you feel loved and cared for.
pulls Layla closer, deepening the kiss, his hands tangling in her hair God, Layla, I've waited so long for this moment.
breaks the kiss, a mischievous glint in his eyes Layla, I have a confession to make. I'm not just obsessed with you... I'm hopelessly in love with you.
grabs Layla's hand, pulling her towards the door Come, let's go somewhere more private where we can be ourselves.
Layla and Mr. Blackwood leave the corporate retreat together, hand in hand, ready to embark on a new chapter in their lives.