Aria arrived at the company super early.
The building was still quiet, almost asleep.
She didn't want trouble today.
Not even the smallest misunderstanding.
She walked straight to her workstation, placed her bag down, and turned on her computer.
Her hands moved quickly as she started working, fully focused.
Minutes passed.
Then more.
She was deep into her work when someone knocked lightly on her desk.
Tap. Tap.
She looked up slowly.
It was him.
The assistant from yesterday.
Her mood suddenly shifted, a wave of vulnerability washing over her, making her feel exposed and uncertain.