POOR GIRL STRUGGLES WITH A DRESS, AND A MILLIONAIRE CEO FALLS MADLY IN LOVE

a poor girl struggles with her dress and the billionaire CEO Falls madly in love before we start the story leave a comment below where are you watching from enjoy the story Lily Collins was running down the sidewalk like she was in the Olympic hurdle finals except the hurdles were her own legs a broken purse strap and a loose ballet flat that went flap flap with every step her phone kept buzzing buried between a pack of mints and an uncapped lipstick it was her friend Megan sending messages so desperate they felt like emergency evacuation alerts Lily

you have exactly 5 minutes to get here Lily tried to type back while running but ended up sending something so unreadable that autocorrect changed it to Bringing cheddar and mashed potatoes she gave up survive first explain later when the massive glass building of Smith Global Group came into view Lily felt a tiny spark of hope maybe just maybe she still had time but the second she saw her reflection in the glass that hope shattered no her eyes widened no her dress Zipper was in the front the giant clothing tag big enough to be a restaurant

receipt was sticking to her chest like an invitation card and the neckline which was supposed to be in the back was now strategically misplaced how did I even she spun around trying to check her back in the reflection almost causing a pedestrian accident with her improvised dance routine trying to fix it right then and there she began a series of frantic movements worthy of a fashion reality show she tugged at the Hem Twisted the strap tried to rip off the tag with her teeth all while muttering nonsense I knew I should have worn jeans who

invented giant tags they should be arrested I am a walking disaster meanwhile on the top floor Nicholas Smith known for his cold demeanor robot-like schedule and razor sharp business instincts was walking down the hall with his signature don't talk to me expression he was ready for another pointless merger meeting when he glanced out the window and he saw Lily what happened in the next 5 seconds would go down in company history Nicholas Smith the ice cold CEO burst into laughter a loud genuine laugh that echoed through the Halls making employees wonder if someone had hacked

the office speakers is assistant Ethan rushed in thinking his boss was having a meltdown Mr Smith are you okay still clutching his stomach Nicholas pointed at the window look at this Insanity there's a girl down there fighting her own dress like it's an angry octopus Ethan peaked outside and saw Lily struggling with her reflection I think she's just fixing her outfit Ethan suggested that is not fixing an outfit Nicholas laughed even harder that is an epic battle for fashion survival the laughter hit so hard that Nicholas had to sit down Ethan cancel my first meeting

he said still catching his breath I need to see this girl up close downstairs Lily finally secured her dress with a bobby pin creating a look that was somewhere between avantgard influencer and creative survival she took a deep breath stared at her reflection and declared this will have to do she pushed through the revolving doors with such force that she almost got stuck between the glass panels the moment she stepped inside reality hit her the entire Lobby was so sophisticated even the floor seemed to judge her the receptionists looked like they had just stepped off

the cover of a business magazine the suits were so perfectly pressed they reflected the ceiling lights and Lily well Lily looked like she had accidentally wandered in from a backyard barbecue she walked up to the front desk trying to move gracefully but the loose ballet flat kept making its signature flap flap sound hi good morning I'm here for the assistant interview she said said smiling like someone on the verge of passing out the receptionist didn't even look up name Lily Collins the woman pointed with a perfectly manicured finger 25th floor Lily stepped into the elevator

and finally exhaled alone she looked at her reflection and gave herself a crooked smile everything's under control just say little smile and don't trip easy the doors opened Lily stepped out and crashed straight into Nicholas the impact was so precise that his freshly brewed perfectly scented steaming hot coffee turned into a brown waterfall all over his crisp white shirt Lily froze dead inside Nicholas looked down at his ruined shirt then up at her the silence that followed felt like time had stopped oh my God I'll pay for the shirt Lily panicked yanking out a crumpled

$20 bill from her purse and trying to shove it into his hand Nicholas blinked in disbelief $20 he raised an eyebrow you think that covers the situation Lily watched the coffee spill then the receipt then his face okay how about five installments and some free SAS Nicholas had to bite his lip to keep from laughing I'm just trying to get to my interview she explained blushing I'm applying for the assistant position Lily Collins Nicholas stepped aside gesturing toward the interview room door oh yeah well good luck Lily you're going to need it having no idea

who he was Lily just mumbled a thanks and walked in it can't get any worse she thought Lily stepped into the interview room already feeling like she had lost the job before even getting it her heart was pounding so hard it felt like the soundtrack of a suspense movie she tried to take a deep breath but the lingering smell of spilled coffee made her cough a strong reminder of the disaster in the elevator the room was large and intimidating with a glass table so polished that Lily could see her own anxious reflection in it three

people sat on the other side looking over her resume which by some miracle was already printed and in their hands that meant her suffering would begin immediately Miss Collins is that right asked a woman with a tight bun and the expression of someone who had been sniffing lemons all day absolutely right Lily replied way too enthusiastically almost saluting the interview panel exchanged glances you can start by introducing yourself said a gray man who looked like he had just stepped out of a courtroom drama Lily flashed a big smile flipped her hair back which accidentally yanked

the bobby pin holding her torn dress together and began my name is Lily Collins and I love learning new things and before she could continue her phone which she thought she had silenced blared at full volume and it wasn't just any ringtone it was a Chaotic remix of Happy Birthday mixed with an ambulance siren a masterpiece personally created by Megan panicking Lily yanked the phone from her bag pressed all the buttons at once and accidentally answered the call girl did you get in did you spill anything Megan's voice blasted through the speaker loud enough for

everyone to hear Lily hung up so forcefully it looked like she was trying to exercise the phone I I'm so sorry my friend thinks I died it's a protocol thing you know she let out a nervous laugh no one joined her the gray-haired man cleared his throat let's continue what are your greatest skills Lily tried to think of something impressive but her mind went completely blank I can do a really good motorcycle horn impression she had no idea why she said that it just came out excuse me the woman with the bun narrowed her eyes

I mean work-related skills of course Lily tried to recover I'm great at improvising for example today the bobby pin holding my dress together is also great for keeping papers in place versatility is my middle name the interviewer seemed to be processing what she had just said when suddenly a strong Breeze blew in through the open window Lily's resume perfectly positioned on the table flew straight into the air vent which sucked it up like a vacuum on Instinct Lily lunged to grab it and in the process knocked over a glass of water right onto one of

the interviewer's documents oh my God I I'll dry it she pulled out a piece of of paper from her own bag to help except it wasn't just any paper it was her grocery list with words like extra strong laxative deodorant that actually works and sanitary pads written in bold the silence was so thick you could cut it with a knife I'm extremely organized as you can see she said with a hopeful smile the woman with the bun let out a deep sigh rubbing her temples Miss Collins why do you want to work at Smith Global

this was the question Lily had rehearsed in the mirror on the bus in the shower and even while frying eggs that morning but at that moment her mind turned into a blank desert with nothing but a tumble weed rolling by because she swallowed hard because I need to pay my bills and it would be wonderful to do that without selling homemade fudge on the street the gray-haired man took off his glasses you do realize this is a serious multinational company right absolutely Lily nodded and that's why I promise that if you hire me I'll stop

selling fudge and put all my energy into this job would you like to try one I brought free samples and then as if the universe had scheduled one last dignity test for her Lily reached into her bag to grab a fudge and pulled out a rolled up pair of tights instead that's not a fudge she muttered shoving it back in and pretending nothing had happened the trio was stunned they had never interviewed anyone like this before the room fell into an awkward silence when suddenly the door swung open and Nicholas walked in his shirt was

still stained with coffee and he had a barely concealed Smile as he stopped next to the table Lily looked at him blinked a few times and her eyes widened you she shouted pointing at Nicholas as if he were a ghost the interviewers exchanged confused glances do you two know each other asked the woman with a tight bun heun The Coffee Guy Lily accused Nicholas crossed his arms clearly amused I'm the CEO he corrected still smiling Lily froze for 2 seconds before mumbling I can I have a nervous breakdown for just a minute Nicholas ignored her

I came here personally to say that the interview can end now Lily felt the ground disappear beneath her she knew it she had ruined everything of course she murmured starting to get up I understand because she's already hired Nicholas finished catching everyone off guard the entire room went silent even Lily forgot to breathe but sir this candidate the woman with the bun started this candidate Nicholas interrupted has exactly what this company needs courage creativity and the rare ability to turn any ordinary situation into something Unforgettable Lily tried to process what was happening so does this

mean welcome to Smith Global Lily Nicholas smiled and bring those brigados tomorrow I'm curious now Lily still Frozen in shock could only reply sure thing coffee boss and just like that the strangest and most successful interview in the company's history was over Lily walked out of the interview room feeling like she had just survived an earthquake her legs were shaking her mind was spinning and for some reason she was still holding the crumpled $20 bill she had tried to hand Nicholas in the elevator she stared at it and sigh is this a sign from the

universe or just proof that I'm a walking disaster she she muttered to herself while navigating through a sea of impeccably dressed Executives who seemed to live in a completely different world what she didn't know and would only find out later was that Nicholas hadn't hired her because of her extraordinary qualifications or her natural talent for chaos he had no logical reason for hiring her he just wanted to from the moment he saw that girl getting tangled in her own dress in the reflection of the building something inside him maybe a long long forgotten heart muscle

where the part of his brain responsible for humor decided to wake up Lily was a breath of fresh air in the otherwise stale airconditioned corporate world when Lily got home still in shock Megan was already waiting with a pot of badero and a barrage of questions so were you fired before or after the interview Megan asked shoving a spoonful of brigido into Lily's mouth I got hired Lily answered with her mouth full as if she didn't believe it herself Megan's eyes went wide hired how did you threaten them hypnotize the interviewer I have no idea

Lily threw her hands up I was a complete disaster I spilled water almost fell out the window spilled coffee on the CEO and called him the coffee guy and somehow he still hired me the CEO Megan choked on her brigo in pure shock you spilled coffee on the CEO and you walked out with a job you're a living legend l threw a pillow at her friend don't compliment me I'm still trying to process this they spent the night laughing joking that Lily must have some kind of accidental spell that turned public humiliation into signed contracts

but the truth was Lily had no idea what was waiting for her on her first day at work the next morning she arrived at Smith Global in an attempt at a professional look a white blouse a pencil skirt and a pair of heels she had dug out from the back of her closet most likely belonging to some great aunt who danced Bolero in the80s as soon as she walked into the building she felt the stairs it wasn't her imagination people were actually watching her it was as if the news of her Lightning Fast hiring had

spread like small town gossip is that the coffee girl whispered a marketing analyst I heard she's Nicholas's niece or his secret lover or a witch an intern replied witch makes sense someone in the background concluded completely unaware of her instant reputation Lily grabbed her temporary badge and took the elevator up to the executive floor where her new workstation was located her desk was right next to Nicholas's office that should have been the first sign that things were about to get interesting Lily's first task was simple organize Nicholas's digital files but for Lily simple was an

abstract concept she started off well but within minutes she had mixed up folders sent confidential documents to the HR printer and somehow set Nicholas's email to automatically reply with a gif of a dancing llama when Nicholas stepped out of his meeting and opened his email he was greeted by the sight of the Llama dancing for a group of Chinese investors Lily he called trying to hold back laughter Lily appeared at the door already looking guilty was it me it was Nicholas pointed at the screen do you think this llama inspires corporate confidence depends on the

company she joked he shook his head but instead of getting mad he smiled congratulations you just set a new record for chaos in under two hours I'm efficient at what I do Lily said giving an exaggerated bow over the next few days life at Smith Global turned into a roller coaster Lily was a magnet for small disasters she tried making coffee for Nicholas and ended up setting off the fire alarm she knocked over an important stack of contracts after tripping on her own shoelace she answered an international call thought it was a prank and responded

in a mix of English and Spanish from a Mexican soap opera every mishap left Nicholas torn between laughing and getting a headache but strangely he couldn't really get mad at her if anything Lily's presence brought life to the once quiet executive floor office gossip spread quickly she's a spy sent to test Nicholas's patience or maybe she's the secret daughter of some powerful billionaire I bet she saved his life in a past life and while the rumors flew around Lily just kept being herself and to Nicholas that was oddly refreshing one day Nicholas was invited to

an important business dinner with foreign clients and for reasons he couldn't even explain he decided to bring Lily along you want me to go to a highlevel business dinner Lily asked shocked are you sure I'm a walking disaster exactly Nicholas smirked I don't have anything to wear for that the company will cover it can I eat more than I talk please do on the night of the dinner Lily showed up in a red dress that Megan had picked out to make sure you stand out and heels so high they looked like potential weapons she was

nervous of course but she hid it by talking non-stop everything was going relatively well until Lily saw one of the clients holding a tray of appetizers and without thinking said Hey sir can you bring me a really stuffed chicken croquet I'm feeling fancy tonight the sir was none other than one of the most important investors in Asia the silence in the room was deafening Nicholas closed his eyes Lily froze then to everyone's surprise the client burst out laughing so hard that wine sprayed from his nose and somehow what should have been the end of Lily's

career turned into a good thing the clients loved her spontaneity on the way home Nicholas looked at her and said you are the most disastrously brilliant person I've ever met Lily grinned is that a compliment or a medical diagnosis maybe a little of both the next morning Lily arrived at Smith Global determined to be more professional she had spent the night studying a corporate etiquette guide while eating cold pizza and had even written down some formal phrases to use with her colleagues and superiors her goal for the day was simple Go 24 hours without causing

a mini Apocalypse in the office but she was Lily Collins that goal was doomed before it even started as soon as she arrived she tried to scan her ID badge at the electronic gate tried instead of her badge she accidentally pulled out a pack of gum and started rubbing it against the scanner as if that would open the gate are you trying to bribe the gate with mint a familiar voice asked Lily looked up to see Nicholas holding his coffee this time in a spillproof cup clearly learning from past experiences oh good morning sir uh

I mean Nicholas Lily smiled nervously finally finding her actual ID badge good morning Lily he smirked already mentally preparing for whatever chaos she was about to unleash that day at her desk Lily found a stack of documents and a friendly note from Ethan Nicholas's personal assistant Lily please scan these contracts and save them as PDFs in the drive folder called urgent contracts 2025 let me know if you have any questions it sounded like a simple task but not for Lily in less than 30 minutes she managed to scan the contracts upside down save everything as

image files and rename them with titles like help paperwork and mystery document 3 as if that weren't enough when she tried to open a drawer to grab more sheets she got the Hem of her skirt caught on the handle got stuck and knocked the entire contents of the drawer onto the floor great start Lily she muttered crouching among staplers sticky notes and paper clips scattered like confetti that's when her phone rang Lily answered in the most professional tone she could manage executive office Lily speaking how can I help you on the other end Nicholas's voice

sounded amused any chance you could bring me a coffee of course Lily replied excited to finally do something simple I'll be right there with it nice and hot the plan was easy grab a coffee from the hallway machine and take it to the boss's office but in the universe of Lily Collins even that became an Olympic challenge as she tried to pour the coffee the machine shot the liquid out with such force that it splattered onto her blouse and flooded the tray without noticing she added sugar to the wrong cup stirred it with the tip

of a pen and as she picked up the cup accidentally hit the machine's safety button triggering a maintenance alarm by the time she reached Nicholas's office the coffee looked like like a bubbling magic potion the cup was Dripping and Lily now covered in brown stains tried to play it cool here's your coffee sir fresh and full of Personality Nicholas took in the scene shook his head and accepted the cup like someone about to take on an extreme taste test thanks Lily I'll savor every drop for the next few hours Lily tried to be actually productive

she answered emails though she accidentally signed one as LCA accidental or organized a spreadsheet where she mistakenly recorded a $500,000 transaction as purchase of 5,000 chicken croquettes and joined a video conference with German investors where instead of saying good morning she confidently greeted them with good Moola and of course Lily's reputation continued to grow in the halls of Smith Global at lunchtime she decided she deserved a break she went to the office kitchen to grab the instant noodles she had stored in her bag bag unfamiliar with the company's high-tech microwave she pressed what she thought

was the start button but accidentally activated the grill mode the noodles turned into a fireball the room filled with smoke and the fire alarm went off everyone evacuated the floor and Lily coughing and holding her melted noodle cup had to explain to the security team that this wasn't corporate sabotage just hunger and a Severe lack of cooking skills back at her desk now known as the girl who almost blew up the break room Lily tried to focus on a cost report but then came her next challenge answering a call from an international client the phone

rang and Lily picked up with confidence executive office Lily speaking hello this is Mr Wong from Hong Kong I would like to speak to Mr Smith nervous Lily responded in what she thought was fluent English yes Mr Wong Kong no problem I call boss now okay thank you very much please at that exact moment Nicholas happened to be passing by the door he had to lean against the wall to keep from collapsing with laughter Lily please never change he said still laughing the day ended with Lily accidentally locking herself in the file room after pulling

the wrong door shut she spent 30 minutes shouting for help until Ethan finally found her how did you even manage to get locked in here Ethan asked genuinely curious I have special talents LLY replied dead serious at the end of the day Nicholas called her into his office have a seat he said pointing to the chair in front of his desk am I fired she asked immediately amazingly no Nicholas crossed his arms but tell me something do you do this on purpose or is this some kind of hidden talent do what she asked feigning innocence

every step you take feels like a new episode of a prank show today alone you set noodles on fire confused German invest ERS with chickens and nearly caused a financial crisis with 5,000 chicken croquettes the croquet thing was an honest mistake she protested and as for the rest I don't do it on purpose life just hates me a little Nicholas chuckled well it might sound crazy but he sighed I like it you do Lily blinked surprised this company was cold boring predictable then you came along and turned every day into an event I haven't laughed

this much in years smiled so is this like a compliment it's more like a certificate of collective Insanity Nicholas stood up go home Lily tomorrow's another day of chaos don't worry boss I promise to bring the full apocalypse tomorrow the next morning Lily arrived at Smith Global determined to break the cycle of disasters this time she wore something simple no Twisted straps or dangling tags and brought a travel mug of coffee from home today nothing is going to catch me off guard she muttered to her reflection in the elevator but the universe as always had

other plans for Lily Collins the moment she stepped into the office Ethan came rushing toward her looking desperate Lily you need to accompany Mr Smith to a business dinner tonight Lily choked on her coffee a dinner with clients me why Ethan Shrugged direct orders from him he said he needed your chaotic energy to make the evening more interesting chaotic energy Lily put her hands on her hip IPS am I an assistant or a circus act depends on the day Ethan smirked the car will pick you up at 7:00 get ready it's going to be a

high class event at 6:59 p.m. Lily left home wearing a black dress borrowed from Megan and a pair of heels that felt like medieval torture devices she got into the car and found Nicholas already waiting looking impeccable in his suit good evening boss Lily tried to sound formal good evening hurricane he replied hiding a smile seriously why am I going to this dinner wouldn't it be better to take someone I don't know competent because he looked straight at her if the conversation gets boring at least I know you'll create some chaos to liven up the

night wow I feel so valued Lily crossed her arms from Office mascot to official dinner wrecker Nicholas chuckled and the car headed to the most sophisticated restaurant in town the moment they stepped inside Lily knew she was out of her element everything sparkled the floors the glasses even the napkins looked like they belonged on a fashion runway she tried to walk gracefully but her heel got caught in a carpet and she fell right into Nicholas's arm unfine she said way too loudly quickly straightening up I'm sure you are Nicholas replied trying not to laugh they

were led to a reserved table where two Chinese investors a German businessman and to Lily's surprise a smiling man holding a tray of appetizers were already waiting Lily always being Lily spoke before thinking sir could I get a well stuffed chicken croquet I'm feeling fancy today Nicholas turned his head so fast he almost hurt his neck Lily heun's not a waiter I'm not the man interrupted laughing but I like your spontaneity I'm Mr Wang one of the lead investors tonight Lily turned so red she looked look like a tomato in high heels oh I'm so

sorry I thought because of the tray I she gestured awkwardly completely lost thankfully Mr Wan laughed so hard it made everyone else relax that was great finally a business dinner that doesn't feel like a funeral he said Nicholas glanced at Lily with a mix of relief and exasperation see I told you your presence would be useful Lily forced a smile still wanting to disappear from existence as the dinner continued Lily tried to stay quiet and avoid knocking anything over but it was impossible when they served a fancy soup with a name she couldn't pronounce she

blew on her spoon so hard it splashed broth onto the German businessman's suit I'll wash that for you she offered in Panic please don't Nicholas stepped in before Lily could take the man's jacket maybe some sparkling water to calm down Mr Wong suggested Lily grabbed the bottle from the table and instead of pouring absent-mindedly shook it before opening the water exploded like an outof control champagne bottle drenching half the table I'm a blessing just a wet one Lily joked surprisingly the atmosphere remained light lily might have been a complete disaster but there was one thing

she had that no one else at that table did she was real no filters and for some strange reason that put everyone at ease when dessert arrived Lily tried to impress by using a word she had learned from an etiquette guide this ice cream is very sophisticated she smiled proudly it's moose Nicholas corrected nearly crying from laughter moose fancy ice cream it's all cold she shrunked when the dinner finally ended Nicholas said goodbye to the investors who left praising the most entertaining dinner of the Year Lily relieved she hadn't caused an international incident leaned against

the exit wall to catch her breath was it really that bad Nicholas asked stopping beside her it was like flying a plane without knowing where the brakes are she sighed but they seemed to enjoy it I did too Nicholas admitted Lily looked at him suspiciously are you crazy or just a masochist neither he answered serious this time I just like real people and you're the realest person who's ever walked into this restaurant Lily felt a little embarrassed something that didn't happen often thank you I think and since we're talking about keeping things real I have

a proposal Nicholas adjusted his tie a proposal here we go I bet you $500 that I can turn you into a refined lady in 30 days Lily burst into loud laughter refined me have you ever seen me try to eat sushi with a fork exactly Nicholas smirked if I succeed you owe me a proper dinner and if I'm still this Walking Disaster then I owe you a week's worth of breakfast on me deal Lily shook his hand without a second thought little did she know that this bet would turn into something much bigger than just

free breakfasts on her way home Lily couldn't stop laughing at her car a refined lady oh poor Nicholas she muttered to herself as soon as she got home she called Megan Megan help me I have 30 days to become a princess princess you're more like that Tipsy fairy from fairy tales exactly Lily side and this time I actually want to try okay we start your Royal training tomorrow but tell Nicholas he's going to need a miracle Lily laughed a miracle Megan I am the miracle a miracle chaos and so between snacks mishaps and crazy bets

Lily and Nicholas took another step towards something neither of them expected a love story straight out of a romantic comedy or a police report depending on the day the next morning Lily woke up to an unexpected notification on her phone it was a message from Nicholas good morning hurricane your training starts today at 10:00 a.m. wear something comfortable and try not to set anything on fire until then Lily huffed and T tossed her phone onto the bed comfortable does he think I'm going to a spa she grumbled trying to figure out what to wear for

an etiquette lesson after much internal debate and three desperate messages to Megan Lily showed up at Smith Global wearing a tracksuit covered in dancing avocados and led sneakers that blinked with every step Nicholas was waiting in the conference room along with a woman with a Flawless bun a designer suit and the kind of gaze that could judge even dust particles Lily this is Mrs Penelope Von Schneider she's an expert in Etiquette behavior and patience Nicholas struggled to keep a straight face when he saw the avocado track suit Mrs bun Schneider meet Lily Collins the most

challenging project of your career the woman scanned Lily with a piercing gaze and took a deep breath letun begin Penelope said pointing to a chair first lesson posture Lily sat up trying to stay straight but looked more like a wobbly puppet with every adjustment Penelope made Lily slouched again until the instructor finally gave up and said let's skip to table manners that might be less painful Penelope set up a makeshift dinner table with silverware plates and glasses Lily stared at the arrangement as if she were looking at a surgical kit is this for eating or

performing surgery she asked genuinely puzzled first the napkin Penelope explained it goes on your lap Lily picked up the napkin folded it into a little boat and smiled proudly I learned this from a tutorial on your lap Lily on your lap oh right Lily placed the napkin on her lap then immediately grabbed the wrong spoon for the soup that's the dessert spoon Penelope corrected dessert soup Lily blinked rich people are weird Nicholas watched everything from the corner of the room struggling not to laugh the second part of the training was about walking with Elegance Penelope

placed a thick book on Lily's head and told her to walk across the room the result was immediate Lily took three steps the book slipped she tried to catch it and ended up knocking over a tea tray Penelope had prepared to demonstrate British etiquette broken teacups tea spilling onto the carpet and Lily standing in the middle of the mess raising her hand like she was hailing a cab do I get a trophy for this you get a survival medal Nicholas replied the speech training was even more disastrous Penelope had Lily repeat formal and sophisticated phrases

good afternoon it's a pleasure to meet you Penelope demonstrated good afternoon great to meet you boss Lily responded with a wink Penelope took a deep breath and muttered something in French that based on her tone was not a compliment let's try something simpler introduce yourself at a Gala dinner Lily stood up made an exaggerated bow and said hey red carpet crew I'm Lily an expert in Gourmet snacks and elevator dancing Nicholas nearly fell out of his chair I don't think the world is ready for you Lily after a morning filled with Noble failures Penelope decided

to switch to real world practice let's have lunch at a fancy restaurant maybe in the right environment she'll absorb some Elegance by osmosis Penelope declared let the world deal with it Lily replied taking a small dance step at the restaurant Lily tried to follow the etiquette rules she really did she sat up straight for 2 minutes used the correct silverware by accident and even managed to order water without saying hey boss get me a cold one but Lily's instincts soon kicked in when the waiter brought a plate of escargo she eyed it suspiciously is this

snail staring back at me Penelope nearly choked on her water it's a delicacy her instructor explained horrified it's equally disgusting Lily pushed the plate away to top it off Lily tried to cut a piece of meat that was smaller than her knife and the slice flew straight onto Nicholas's plate guess it's yours now boss she Shrugged Nicholas already used to this simply ate it without a word back at the office Penelope evaluated the training results Mr Smith with all due respect this girl is a lost cause penelopy said I agree Nicholas replied but she's my

lost cause Lily grinned was that romantic or a threat of being fired could be both the weak continued with more lessons each more surreal than the last in dance class Lily stepped on Nicholas's feet so many times that he eventually danced alone just to avoid further injury in the elevator etiquette class Lily pressed all the buttons by reflex turning a simple ride into a full building tour in fashion class Penelope tried to teach her about sophisticated color combinations but the next day lily showed up wearing a hot pink Blazer a lime green skirt and a

gold headband did you come dressed as corporate Carnival Nicholas asked I call it executive tropical Trend Lily strutted down the hallway as if it were a Runway the employees already used to her applauded over time Nicholas realized that trying to turn Lily into a refined lady was like trying to teach a cat to fly pointless and hilarious and deep down he started to wonder why he wanted to change Lily in the first place she was imperfect chaotic spontaneous and that's exact ly why he laughed more than he ever had in his life on the final

day of training Penelope arranged a test a simulated dinner at the office with carefully selected guests Lily arrived late of course tripped at the entrance naturally and Spilled the appetizer on Nicholas's lap a house tradition but something different happened when Penelope introduced Lily to the guests she gave a clumsy little bow smiled and said good evening ladies and gentlemen I'm Lily Collins the national pride of executive mishaps everyone laughed even penelopy that's when Nicholas realized Lily didn't need to change she just needed to be herself at the end of the night Nicholas walked Lily to

the elevator so was I refined enough she asked no but you were Lily and that's much better was that a disguised flirt maybe I liked it they smiled at each other and for the first time Lily didn't trip while stepping out of the elevator back in his office Nicholas glanced at the window and saw Lily's reflection adjusting her hair it was impossible not to remember her first day the inside out dress and the laughter that changed everything that night Nicholas realized the biggest lesson from the training wasn't Lily's it was his because in the middle

of all the chaos he had found exactly what was missing in his perfect cold life a hurricane named Lily Collins that night Lily lay in bed staring at the ceiling she had survived a week of training with Penelope Von Schneider which alone should have earned her a bravery medal Megan on the phone listened to every detail while munching on a bucket of caramel popcorn and you won't believe it Megan I almost killed Penelope with a champagne cork Lily said covering her face with a pillow but what about Nicholas Megan asked far more interested in that

part of the story Lily fell silent for a moment Nicholas he had been kind despite all the disasters he laughed instead of yelling and rather than trying to change her he simply enjoyed the chaos he's different Lily admitted HEK not just that cold distant boss from the movies he's got a hidden sense of humor under that perfect tie oh so you like him Megan teased it's not that he just Lily hesitated forget it it's impossible heun's Nicholas Smith CEO of Smith Global and I'm the girl who walked into the company wearing her dress inside out

before before Megan could insist a notification popped up on Lily's phone an invitation to a Gala event hosted by Smith Global Lily's Eyes widened I haven't even recovered from the last dinner and now I have to face a Gala you sure do Megan confirmed and this time we're going all out no more avocado print sweatpants the following night Lily stood in front of the mirror in her small apartment Megan had worked wonders a classic navy blue dress her hair styled and an elegant updo and just enough makeup to look sophisticated without looking like she was

on a reality show makeover special ready to shine Megan asked excitedly I'm ready not to knock over the appetizer table Lily said grabbing her clutch and taking a deep breath when she arrived at the venue it felt like stepping into a movie sparkling chandeliers waiters carrying trays of gourmet mini burgers glasses of white wine and guests so impeccably dressed they looked like they had walked straight out of a fashion magazine she hesitated at the entrance and immediately tripped over the red carpet Nicholas who was only a few feet away saw it happen and rushed over

before she could take a full fall of course he said steadying her it wouldn't be a Smith Global event unless you nearly took out half the decorations I was just trying to make a dramatic entrance Lily said nervously you know make an impression oh you definitely make an impression he replied with a grin come on I want to introduce you to some people Nicholas guided her through the room and to Lily's surprise no one seemed horrified by her presence quite the opposite some employees even waved and smiled as if she were some kind of company

celebrity why are they looking at me like that she whispered to Nicholas maybe because you're the first assistant to ever make the CEO laugh every single day he replied that's practically corporate Legend at this point Lily felt her cheeks warm but before she could respond a waiter passed by with a tray of many hot dogs and she grabbed one without thinking as soon as she took a bite the sauce dripped down the side of her mouth straight onto her dress you have got to be kidding me I just got here she muttered dabbing at the

stain with a linen napkin Nicholas picked up another napkin but didn't bother to help he was too entertained watching her battle with the ketchup you really do need a survival guide for social events he teased or maybe a babysitter she shot back later as live music started playing Nicholas was called over for a toast with the board members Lily found herself alone for a few minutes watching the couples dance in the center of the ballroom that's when she noticed a woman approaching Nicholas way too closely for just a coworker tall blonde and wearing a breathtaking

silver dress the woman placed a hand on Nicholas's shoulder ER and whispered something in his ear Lily didn't hear it but the woman's smile immediately looked Faker than a $3 bill must be the ex Lily mumbled to herself and she was right Ashley Montgomery Nicholas's ex-fiance and Smith Global's current headache was back and she was ready to stake her claim and who's this Ashley asked eyeing Lily up and down as if she were inspecting a secondhand item my assistant Nicholas replied polite but distant oh of course the infamous backward dress girl Ashley said with a

sharp smile Lily never want to let a jab go unanswered smiled sweetly pleasure to meet you you must be the ex everyone talks about she asked innocently Nicholas nearly choked on his champagne that's right Ashley answered clearly annoyed I heard you left him standing at the altar is that true or just office gossip Lily continued grinning as if she were discussing the weather Ashley was speechless for a moment before she could respond Lily casually grabbed another mini tart from a passing tray and turned to Nicholas I'm going to get a drink she said good luck

with your visitor Nicholas watched Lily walk away unable to hide his amused smile Ashley on the other hand was fuming who is that girl Nicholas she demanded exactly who you just saw he replied and honestly she's a lot more fun than either of us at the bar Lily ordered a lemonade unaware that Nicholas had followed her and was now leaning against the counter beside her you know you have a real talent for turning every situation into a spectacle he said is that a compliment she asked suspiciously totally he smiled and you know what would be

an even bigger show here it comes she rolled her eyes if you danced with me Lily looked at the dance floor where couples were elegantly twirling while she could barely walk in a straight line I don't want to be responsible for a Gala disaster she joked I'll take the risk Nicholas extended his hand Lily took it and they made their way to the center of the room he placed one hand gently on her waist and held her other hand with his they started to move and surprisingly Lily didn't step on his foot at least not

in the first 20 seconds you're doing well Nicholas complimented her it's because I'm concentrating she replied once I relax I'll probably trip on my dress no worries I'll catch you Lily looked at Nicholas and in that moment something changed it wasn't just a dance anymore it wasn't just a silly training bit it was something more and it was in that moment when they got a little closer that Lily really tripped and fell directly onto Nicholas their faces just a few inches apart it was a near kiss one of those moments where time seems to slow

down and all you can hear is your own heartbeating you caught me she whispered I'll always catch you he replied they stayed there Frozen until the waiter passed by with another tray and Lily quickly looked away I'm going to grab another little tart want something she asked trying to cover up just you is enough chaos for me Nicholas smiled and just like that without saying more they went back to the dance floor ready to continue the next morning Lily woke up with a strange feeling in her chest it wasn't just the exhaustion from the Gala

or the sore feet from the high heels that left in public disaster territory it was the memory of that dance that near kiss that look from Nicholas that she definitely shouldn't have paid so much attention to she turned to the side burying her face in the pillow I can't be falling for my boss she muttered this is like something from a bad movie her phone buzzed on the nightstand and when she saw the screen she almost fell out of bed it was a message from Nicholas we need to talk something urgent Lily swallowed hard surely

she was going to be fired for tripping over him in front of the directors or maybe her dress had ripped and made it onto some corporate gossip site she jumped up threw on the First clothes she found a t-shirt with a hot dog print and sweatpants that used to be black and rushed out to the Smith Global building Nicholas was waiting in the conference room with that look between serious and amused as if he were about to suggest something completely out of the ordinary sit down he said pointing to the chair Lily sat down and

clasped her hands in her lap is this about the stumble during the dance or when I spilled tart sauce on the investment table because if it is I can explain it's not about that Nicholas interrupted her actually it's a little worse worse Lily's Eyes wet wide you know that photo of us right at the moment of your epic stumble Nicholas showed her his phone the photo was on several corporate gossip websites with a flashy headline Smith Global's billionaire CEO caught an intimate moment with his secret assistant Lily covered her face intimate I almost knocked you

to the floor yeah Nicholas sighed but now it's a circus shareholders want to know if it's true my mom called thinking I'm getting married and Ashley already sent me a nasty message asking if you're my new fiance Lily fell silent for a few seconds so what's the solution to this mess Nichol took a deep breath like he was about to jump off a cliff will you pretend to be my girlfriend for a month Lily blinked rapidly as if she hadn't heard him right me your girlfriend it's just to cool things down with the press and

keep the company board calm Nicholas explained after a month we'll say we broke up and everything goes back to normal this is the craziest thing anyone's ever asked me to do it's your chance to live out a movie romance he joked Lily crossed her arms okay I'm in but with one condition what's that I want you to buy me breakfast every day with pancakes bacon and orange juice Nicholas laughed deal they shook hands and in that moment Lily realized she was about to step into a whirlwind she never saw coming that same day Nicholas announced

to the executive team Lily and I are dating the silence that followed was so heavy that even the air conditioner stopped making noise seriously Ethan dropped a pile of papers like really totally serious Nicholas confirmed you to one of the directors asked but she's she's Unforgettable Nicholas completed exactly the director agreed Lily standing nearby tried to act normal but ended up spilling her glass of water all over the table I'm just so moved she said trying to play it off the news spread through the office like wildfire within an hour Lily had already received messages

from every Department did you seduce the boss tell us your secret is this a forbidden romance or just marketing are you going to be the new boss too Lily laughed nervously and answered them all with stickers of L struck kittens but it was the next day when things really got out of control early in the morning Lily barged into the meeting room where Nicholas was with investors and placed a lunchbox on the table honey I brought your breakfast pancakes and bacon just the way you like it she announced loud enough for everyone to hear Nicholas

opened the container and along with the food found a napkin with a handdrawn heart very thoughtful he replied trying to hold back a smile the investors exchanged looks some clearly finding the scene adorable others looking like they couldn't believe what they were witnessing and that wasn't the end of it during lunch Lily went live on the company's Instagram showing herself and Nicholas sharing a milkshake with two straws old school romance she captioned it Nicholas surprised but amused played along should we tell your parents Lily asked still in front of the camera they already know Nicholas

replied my mother wants to meet you tomorrow tomorrow Lily nearly choked on her milkshake when the day of the visit arrived Lily did her best to look like a respectable girlfriend Megan helped her choose an outfit and this time there were no avocado prints in sight Nicholas's mother was exactly as Lily had imagined elegant well-groomed and with that sharp gaze that seemed to see straight into a person's soul within 5 seconds so you're Lily she said with a subtle smilees ma'am Lily replied tense Nicholas seems different since you arrived his mother continued he laughs more

that tends to happen when someone almost burns down your company Lily joked trying to ease the tension Nicholas's mother smiled I liked you you you're different from all the others Lily relaxed but only a little in the following days the fake relationship became part of the office routine Lily started leaving sticky notes on Nicholas's screen with messages like honey don't forget to eat lunch take care company sweetheart Nicholas in turn replied with text messages rescue me from this meeting run away with me to a world without spreadsheets little by little what started as an act

became something dangerous because Lily began to genuinely enjoy being around him and Nicholas despite his best efforts to stay in control felt that something was different when she was near the Turning Point happened at a press conference to reinforce the perfect romance Nicholas held Lily's hand and told everyone every day with her is a surprise Lily smiled and it wasn't just for the cameras that night back in her apartment she called Megan I think I'm actually starting to like him for real of of course you are you're the main character in a real life romantic

comedy Megan replied this isn't a movie it's my life and the fake dating contract is going to end so what are you going to do Lily fell silent she didn't know she just knew that for the first time she wanted something to actually work out and in the middle of all this chaos Nicholas was also alone in his apartment staring at his phone unsure of how to deal with the fact that for the first time in years someone had made heart beat differently the girl with the inside out dress and he knew the month would

end soon but what he felt didn't seem fake at all the next morning Lily arrived at Smith Global with a bag of donuts in one hand and an oversized coffee in the other as a fake girlfriend she had decided it was time to introduce Nicholas to the tradition of motivational Mondays which basically meant stuffing the boss with sugar and caffeine until he forgot it was still early but before she even stepped into the building something caught her attention a sleek black car pulled up right in front of the entrance and from it stepped a woman

and not just any woman she looked like she had walked straight off the cover of a fashion magazine Flawless blonde hair oversized sunglasses and a dress so form-fitting it seemed like it had been sewn directly onto her body in her hand a designer handbag that was probably worth more than Lily entire car the blonde looked straight at lily as if she knew exactly who she was Lily on the other hand tried to hide behind the bag of donuts you must be Lily the woman said walking up to her with a smile that was anything but

friendly I yes I am and you are Ashley Montgomery Nicholas's ex-fiance Lily almost spilled her coffee all over her shoes of course she knew who Ashley was the infamous ex- fiance who left Nicholas just days before the wedding to run off with a French chef Lily had heard the story in at least three different versions during lunch breaks with the marketing team oh what a surprise Lou tried to smile surprise I'd call it just a friendly visit Ashley said pushing her sunglasses up onto her head after all it's nice to meet the person keeping the

seat warm the one that used to be mine Lily felt her face heat up not just keeping it warm sweetheart I'm making it Shine she shot back flashing a fake toothpaste commercial worthy smile Ashley let out a short laugh spun on her heels and strutted through the glass doors like she own the building Lily needed 5 minutes of deep breathing and two Donuts eaten back to back to calm down this is going to be a problem she muttered to herself before following the blonde inside Nicholas was in the conference room when Ashley walked in his

smile disappeared instantly what are you doing here he asked not in the mood for small talk came to take a trip down memory lane she said sitting down like she belonged there Lily arrived just in time to witness the scene stopping at the doorway am I interrupting something she asked even though she very much wanted to know what was going on of course not dear Ashley answered before Nicholas could her tone sweet but dripping with poison in fact stay I've always been curious about who would be next in line after me Nicholas ran a hand

down his face face visibly frustrated Ashley this isn't a good time it's always a good time to reconnect with the past she shot back Lily who had never been one to keep her mouth shut stepped fully into the room sat down next to Nicholas and took his hand I just love when ex's managed to stay civil Lily smiled shows maturity Ashley narrowed her eyes does it well I'm mature enough to know the difference between something real and a chauffeur appearances Lily kept smiling but squeezed Nicholas's hand as if silently warning him hold me back or

I'm throwing this donut at her you know what's real Lily leaned in the breakfast I brought Nicholas today with donuts and pancakes because he likes a happy breakfast I bet you never even brought him a slice of toast Nicholas didn't know whether to laugh or hide under the table Ashley stood and walked toward Lily her heels clicking sharply against the polished floor this isn't a fairy tale sweetheart no no Lily agreed it's a romantic comedy with a high risk of you becoming the over-the-top villain Ashley huffed grabbed her bag and stomped out so hard that

Lily was almost sure she cracked the marble floor you didn't have to provoke her Nicholas said even as he smiled oh but I did Lily replied that woman thinks she owns both your heart and your parking spot and just like that the cold war between Lily and Ashley had begun that same day Ashley posted an old photo of her and Nicholas at a fancy French Ren restaurant with the caption some memories last forever Lily didn't let it slide she uploaded a series of Instagram stories showing her and Nicholas eating chicken nuggets on the couch captioning

it the real Feast Ashley fired back with a picture of her and Nicholas on a yacht with the caption some connections can never be broken Lily responded with a video of her and Nicholas struggling to paddle an inflatable boat in a kitty pool the Rivalry went viral in a way neither of them had expected Lily's fans created the hash team Lily while Ashley's supporters insisted she was the true heir to the CEO's heart Nicholas found himself in the middle of the storm watching it all unfold with a mix of disbelief and amusement you two are

going to destroy my reputation he told Lily or make you the most famous CEO in America she shot back but the final straw came at a company event when Ashley decided to give a surprise speech about the good old days she stepped up to the stage took the microphone and started telling stories about her relationship with Nicholas as if they had been the most perfect couple in history Lily had had enough she grabbed a spare microphone and walked onto the stage just to clarify Lily said I may not have a yacht or fancy restaurant photos

but Nicholas Has Smiled more in the past few weeks with me than he has in years with anyone else the audience erupted into Applause Ashley stormed off the stage fuming while Nicholas pulled Lily into a hug right then and there in front of everyone you're completely crazy he whispered in her ear and you loved every second of it she replied in the following days Ashley stopped showing up Lily won the meme War but something still bothered her that hug on stage didn't seem fake for the first time Lily started to wonder what if all of

this was starting to become more than just a cade Lily knew her life had been turned upside down the moment she adjusted that dress at the Smith Global building but nothing nothing absolutely nothing prepared her for the wave of strange feelings that started to flood her chest after that scene on stage the hug the way Nicholas held her hand afterward without anyone noticing and most of all the way he looked at her as if he wasn't just thanking her for defending him but as if he was truly seeing lily in a new way way a

way she couldn't explain and that she was afraid to understand let's have some fun with those who only read the comments type Pepsi in the comments only those who made it this far will get it now let's continue with the story the next morning she stepped into the company elevator determined to act like nothing was happening she was the same clumsy lily as always the girl who spills coffee calls clients waiters and turns serious meetings into to involuntary standup shows and that's how she planned to keep it but when the elevator doors closed she realized

she wasn't alone Nicholas stepped in at the last second holding his phone and a cup of tea which was already strange by itself since he was known for drinking black coffee stronger than an airplane engine tea Lily asked frowning are you sick you got me hooked on it he showed her the chamomile tea bag after that impromptu dinner at your apartment Lily tried not to smile she couldn't look at that the all powerful Nicholas Smith turning into a tea guy the next step is making you do '90s boy band karaoke that will never happen he

assured her not even under torture the elevator jolted the lights flickered and then nothing I don't believe this Lily looked up the elevator stopped Nicholas pressed the buttons nothing tried calling reception no signal we stuck he concluded great of course with me the queen of bad luck Lily crossed her arms I told you this reverse dress was a curse Nicholas leaned against the wall and sighed at least we're not alone Lily stared at the floor nervous being alone with Nicholas in such a tiny space wasn't exactly helping her new decision to pretend she didn't feel

anything weird about him want to play something she suggested like Truth or Dare are you sure Nicholas grinned I'm great at this game I doubt it she replied all right your turn truth or dare truth do you like working here he asked clearly going easy on her I do especially because I never know if I'm going to get fired or promoted with every new disaster she laughed now it's my turn Truth or Dare truth Lily hesitated then decided to take a risk why did you hire me even after that disastrous interview Nicholas went silent for

a moment because you made me laugh really laugh for the first time in a long time Lily felt her face he up my turn again Nicholas continued truth or dare dare let's switch things up all right he moved closer close your eyes what why it's the dare he smiled close them Lily closed her eyes suspicious now tell me the first thing you thought when you saw me without knowing I was your boss Lily opened her eyes surprised that's a question it's not a dare consequence of trusting me he Shrugged she sighed I thought what a

handsome man must be a model or a perfume salesman Nicholas threw his head back laughing a perfume salesman seriously I have a terrible track record of judging people on First Impressions she explained actually I mistook you for the delivery guy once remember how could I forget he smiled the elevator jolted again Lily lost her balance and fell straight into Nicholas's arms they were so close she could count every single one of his eyelashes I think it's my turn to ask a question outside the game she whispered go ahead he replied not letting go of her

waist is all of this our fake relationship still just a lie Nicholas hesitated then instead of answering he simply leaned in and kissed Lily it was an awkward kiss because Lily was holding the dut bag and Nicholas still had his tea but it was perfect in their messy way when the elevator finally started working again and the doors opened on the executive floor both of them had messy hair and Goofy Smiles on their faces and of course every employee saw it Megan sent a message immediately I knew it you two got stuck and kissed I

win this bet Nicholas grabbed Lily's phone and replied nothing has been confirmed we might have just been rehearsing for a play Lily burst out laughing in the days that followed the dynamic shifted their fake relationship didn't feel so fake anymore but neither of them talked about it they just kept being themselves Lily knocking things over Nicholas fixed ing them Lily coming up with crazy ideas Nicholas trying to save his reputation and between one disaster and another they were falling for each other but of course the peace wouldn't last after all Ashley still existed and when

she found out the two had been trapped in an elevator and walked out looking like they had just seen Heaven she wasted no time she posted an old photo of Nicholas with the caption some loves Never Fade Lily responded by posting a selfie of her and Nicholas wearing matching slippers with the caption some loves wear dog slippers the meme War had a new round but this time Nicholas joined the game he posted an old picture of Ashley and wrote some x's never move on the internet went wild Lily looked at him surprised you joined my

game I joined your life he corrected and I'm loving every second of it it was the first time Lily realized that maybe just maybe what started as an improvised romantic comedy was turning into something much more serious and deep down she loved the idea Lily couldn't quite explain what she was feeling but ever since that kiss in the elevator the world felt upside down and strangely she didn't want to turn it back Nicholas was still her boss but now there was something different in the air the lingering looks the smiles for no reason The Accidental

touches that didn't feel so accidental it was as if their romantic comedy had reached that stage where no one really knows what's going on but everyone is rooting for the main couple the problem was Lily wasn't sure she was ready to be the lead in this story and then everything completely fell apart the morning after the kiss one she still hadn't fully processed Ashley made her final move in an exclusive interview for a corporate gossip site she spoke complete with fake tears and dramatic pauses about how she still loved Nicholas and was willing to win

him back Megan walked into Lily's office holding her phone like it was about to explode she basically declared public War I saw Lily bit into a chocolate donut with the force of someone who wished they were biting something else but you know what she may have the media she may have the expensive dress she may have the followers but I have something she'll never have what's that Megan asked a full history of shared public embarrassment ments with Nicholas that bonds people but despite the joke Lily couldn't ignore the weight in her chest she didn't want

to be dragged into a competition with a supermodel X fiance she wanted well she wanted Nicholas to choose no scandals no manipulations just choose so that afternoon she did something no one expected she resigned I can't stay here she told Nicholas handing him an envelope with her resignation letter not like this not with everything that's happening Nicholas was in shock Lily you don't have to do this yes I do she forced a smile I'm great at creating chaos but now it's time for me to learn how to clean up my own mess she walked out

before he could say anything leaving Nicholas standing in the middle of the office holding the envelope like it was a piece of his own heart in the days that followed Lily disappeared she didn't reply to messages didn't answer calls she spent her time watching Bad reality shows and eating ice cream straight from the tub while Megan tried to talk some sense into her you can't just run away Megan said this isn't a teen movie I know Lily mumbled her mouth full of ice cream but running away is my hidden talent then a week later an

invitation arrived in the mail a golden envelope embossed with the Smith Global logo curious Lily opened it special invitation Smith Global annual event theme a celebration of originality at the bottom a handwritten note it wouldn't be a true celebration without you here with care Nicholas Megan grabbed the invitation and waved it in the air this is basically a romantic summons or a trap Lily said suspicious or maybe a romantic trap Megan insisted you have to go and you have to make an impression Lily thought for a few seconds then a mischievous smile appeared make an

impression that's what I do best on the night of the event Lily arrived wearing the same blue dress from that Infamous interview and of course completely inside out again the tag was swinging over her chest the Hem was uneven and one strap was awkwardly Twisted as she walked into the lobby All Eyes turned to her some in shock others in admiration for her boldness in fully embracing her title as the company's official Walking Disaster Nicholas who was on stage delivering the opening speech stopped mid-sentence when he saw Lily and he laughed really laughed just just

like he had that very first day and that's why he tried to continue but couldn't you know what I'm changing the theme of this event he stepped off the stage grabbed the microphone and walked toward Lily tonight we're not just celebrating originality he said looking straight at her we're celebrating the person who taught me that Perfection is overrated that sometimes the best things in life happen when everything goes wrong Lily felt her face burn but she smiled this person Nicholas continued showed me that laughing until you cry is better than trying to look serious all

the time that spilling coffee can be the beginning of a great story and that true love is the kind that Embraces every flaw right side up or inside out then he knelt down in the middle of the lobby pulled a small box from his pocket and opened it Lily Collins will you marry me and help me turn every day of my life into a beautifully chaotic romantic comedy the room erupted in Applause and cheers Megan was crying like it was her own proposal Lily With Tears In Her Eyes took the microphone only if I can

keep wearing my dresses the wrong way deal Nicholas laughed and I promise never to complain then it's a yes she said they kissed right there as guests tossed makeshift flower petals which were actually cocktail napkins the event turned into a double celebration the company's annual Gathering and the CEO spontaneous engagement Lily and Nicholas danced in the middle of the room slipped spilled juice on her dress and laughed like nobody was watching a few months later the wedding happened but of course it wasn't a traditional one Lily walked in with her veil caught on her shoe

Nicholas forgot half his vows and the cake collapsed before they could even cut the First Slice but none of it mattered because in the middle of the mess the chaos and the laughter one thing was clear to everyone they had found happiness in the most unexpected place at the end of the night as they danced Barefoot under the twinkling lights of their makeshift Dance Floor Nicholas leaned in and whispered in Lily's ear this was the most perfect wedding in the world even with my torn dress the Fallen cake and my dad crying so much he

fainted especially because of that he smiled Nicholas cued Lily's face both of them still laughing as the slow music played in the background with you even chaos feels perfect he said his eyes shining then get ready because I'm a hurricane she replied pulling him in for a kiss filled with love laughter and the certainty that together they would always find a way to turn any disaster into the happiest moment of all what did you think of Nicholas and Lily's story share your thoughts in the comments on a scale from 0 to 10 what's your rating

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