That morning, the office atmosphere felt different than usual. A tense aura filled the air as a serious issue spread quickly there were rumors that a major project the team had been working on faced serious problems. The staff whispered among themselves, trying to figure out what was really happening.
Selena, who had just arrived, immediately sensed the unease. She placed her bag on the table and stared at her computer screen, trying to focus, but her mind felt heavy.
"Selena," Reza's voice called out suddenly from behind. "Have you heard about the missing report?"
Selena frowned. "The missing report? Do you mean the project report that was supposed to be presented to the board of directors?"
Reza nodded with a serious expression. "Yes. They said the digital file got corrupted, and somehow, the printed copy also disappeared."
Selena immediately felt something strange. Her sharp memory tried to recall every detail about the project. She was sure the last printed copy was still in the archives a few days ago. That thought made her feel that something wasn't right, as if a faint shadow of an answer was forming in her mind something beyond a mere technical issue.
"In that case, I'll check the archives," Selena said quickly, leaving Reza without waiting for a response.
In the archive room, Selena searched for the document with full concentration. Suddenly, her vision blurred for a moment, and a brief vision flashed in her mind—she saw someone, one of their coworkers, placing the document in a large bag and leaving the office late at night.
Selena shook her head, trying to process what she had just seen. "Did that really happen?" she muttered softly.
She quickly returned to her desk, opened her laptop, and searched for the office's CCTV recordings. She knew this was slightly beyond her job role, but something compelled her to find the truth. After a few minutes of searching, she found the recording from that night, exactly as she had seen in her vision. The person was indeed a member of the team responsible for handling project data.
Before Selena could report it, her phone rang. Alexander's name appeared on the screen.
"Selena, are you busy right now?" Alexander's gentle voice asked.
"There's a bit of an issue at the office. Why?" Selena replied, trying to stay calm despite her racing thoughts.
"I'm picking you up for lunch. We can talk about it later. I want you to take a break and not stress too much," Alexander said in a soothing tone.
Selena paused for a moment. Alexander's warm voice made her feel calmer. "Alright, I'll wait for you."
During lunch together, Alexander showed his sweet side. He listened attentively to Selena, calmly offered advice, and occasionally made light jokes to ease the tension.
"Thank you, Alex. I think without your support, today would have felt a lot heavier," Selena said with a faint smile.
"Selena, I'll always be here for you. You just have to trust me. No matter what happens, I'll support you," Alexander replied seriously, his eyes gazing deeply into Selena's.
There was a brief silence between them, but it wasn't an awkward silence. It was a moment when their hearts spoke to each other, strengthening each other without words.
After lunch, Selena returned to the office with renewed energy. She immediately reported her findings to the manager, and the project issue was resolved before it escalated further. Selena's ability to handle the situation impressed many people, including Alexander, who had been secretly observing her from afar.
A few days later, Alexander invited Selena on a vacation. At first, Selena hesitated, but Alexander's gentle and loving persistence eventually made her agree.
"Selena, we need time to enjoy life outside all this pressure. I just want to see you happy," Alexander said as they prepared for the trip.
Selena felt something warm in her chest. Ever since meeting Alexander, she indeed felt calmer. The energy around her became more stable, and the overwhelming thoughts from her past began to subside. With Alexander, she found a peace that had been difficult to grasp.
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Their vacation was filled with sweet moments. On a quiet beach, they walked together, enjoying the cool sea breeze. Alexander held Selena's hand tightly, as if he never wanted to let go.
"I feel like my life is more complete since you came into it," Alexander whispered while gazing softly at Selena's face.
Selena was at a loss for words. She could only look at Alexander with deep emotion, feeling the growing bond between them. Behind her smile, a fear began to emerge a fear of losing these beautiful moments, a fear of losing Alexander.
But for now, she chose to enjoy every second of their togetherness. Because deep down, she knew that their journey had only just begun.