Arec's POV:
Walking into the office this morning, I knew the day was going to be challenging. Not in the usual way of tackling spreadsheets and meetings, but because of the project that had just landed on my desk.
A major client needed an urgent restructuring proposal, and the timeline was tight. There was no room for error, no margin for hesitation. This was going to require all hands on deck, and unfortunately for me, it also meant working closely with Ella.
Ever since that night, I'd made it a point to keep my interactions with Ella strictly professional. It wasn't just about avoiding the awkwardness; it was about ensuring that our personal history didn't interfere with the work that needed to be done.
But with this new project, maintaining that professional distance was going to be more difficult. We'd have to interact more frequently, and not just in passing.
