Ava's request to keep our relationship private initially threw me. After pouring my heart out, baring my soul with a vulnerability I hadn't known I possessed, the idea of hiding our love felt like a step backward. But as she explained her reasons, the logic behind her request became clear.She was right. The world loved to gossip, to speculate, to tear down those who dared to defy expectations. And Ava, with her fiery spirit and unwavering ambition, was a prime target for those who sought to diminish her accomplishments. I couldn't let that happen. I wouldn't.My love for Ava wasn't some fleeting infatuation; it was a deep-seated admiration for her strength, her intelligence, her unwavering determination. I wanted her to succeed, to build her empire, to prove to the world that she was more than just a "scholarship student" or the girlfriend of a billionaire.So, I agreed to her terms. No public displays of affection, no grand announcements. We would keep our love a secret, a treasure hidden from prying eyes, a bond nurtured in private moments and stolen glances.As I dropped Ava off at her apartment, a wave of longing washed over me. I wanted to pull her back into my arms, to kiss her senseless, to declare to the world that she was mine. But I held back, respecting her wishes, knowing that our time would come.The moment she was out of sight, I pulled out my phone and dialed Sarah's number. "Sarah," I said, my voice filled with a barely contained excitement, "I need your help."I explained my plan to find a workspace for Ava's new company, a space close to Aesher Solutions, where I could keep a watchful eye on her, offer support, and steal a few moments whenever possible."And Sarah," I added, my voice dropping to a conspiratorial whisper, "I need a place with a good view. A window overlooking her office, perhaps?"A stunned silence followed. Then, Sarah's laughter erupted through the phone, a joyous, unrestrained sound that filled me with warmth."Liam Blackwood," she exclaimed, her voice laced with amusement, "you've gone completely mad! A window? Seriously?"I chuckled, unfazed by her teasing. "What can I say? I'm smitten. Besides, it's purely for security purposes. You know, to keep an eye on my investment."Sarah's laughter subsided, replaced by a softer tone. "Liam, I'm happy for you. Truly. After that disastrous first love, I was starting to think you'd sworn off relationships altogether."A pang of sadness echoed through me at the mention of my past heartbreak. It had been a brutal experience, one that had left me wary and guarded. But meeting Ava had changed everything. She had chipped away at my defenses, shown me that love was worth the risk, worth the vulnerability."Ava's different, Sarah," I said, my voice filled with conviction. "She's not afraid of a challenge, and she certainly doesn't back down from a fight. She's everything I've ever wanted, everything I never thought I deserved."Sarah's voice softened. "I know, Liam. I can see it in your eyes. You finally found your match."We chatted for a while longer, discussing the logistics of finding the perfect workspace for Ava, Sarah promising to begin her search immediately. As I hung up the phone, a sense of contentment settled over me. Despite the challenges ahead, despite the need for secrecy, I knew that Ava and I were building something special, something that would withstand the test of time and the scrutiny of the world.I had found my love, my partner, my equal. And I would do everything in my power to protect her, to support her, to cherish her, even if it meant watching her from afar, through a window, until the time was right to reveal our love to the world.