I Took My CEO to My Hometown Fair—She Won Me a Prize and Said, 'Now Win Me a Date'

My CEO showed up at my hometown county fair in a tailored blazer, won me a stuffed bear at the ring-toss booth, and handed it over with, "Now win me a date." I run production at her plant. She runs the whole company. Allison Ward and I had worked three years together before that night, and I'd never let myself really look at her. Then she asked for one evening at the fair I've gone to every September since I was a kid, helped my aunt Ruth run her booth, and won a prize she wouldn't keep for herself. Falling for the woman who signs off on my schedule could cost me more than an awkward Monday—once word gets out at the plant, everyone will have an opinion about who's really in charge. Would you risk your job for a chance like that? Hearts Beyond Status has more stories like this one—subscribe if you want the next one. This is an original work of fiction. Characters and events are fictional. #CEORomance #SmallTownFair #WorkplaceRomance