ENTRAPPED IN THE CEO'S EMBRACE

ad invested so much of herself into her work, hoping for recognition and appreciation from her superior, but it seemed as though he had forgotten about her. She felt insignifica

her a glance only added to her disappointment and frustration. But j

to see you right away", A feminine

e on my way",

ure you know his office. It's on the floor

ks", Sophia

to the office and couldn't shake the feeling that something big was about to happen. There was an e

he anticipation almost suffocating. She couldn't help but wonder what Benj

him, his expression unreadable as he sat on his chair, looking every bit the inti

sed with your work and your background. They're offering you a temporary position

ath hitched.

prove yourself, the position could become permanent, and

iate this opportunity," she replied,

u, Sophia . Now," he continued, his voice returning to its usual businesslik

ressed by her sharp mind and eagerness to learn. Gone were the days of forced smiles and longing gazes at the elevator

new team, evening drinks with colleagues celebrating a successful system upgrade meant late nights catching

, her eyes burning from staring at computer screens, a text fr

guilt washed over her. They hadn't had a proper chat in weeks. Back in the days of daydreaming at the reception desk, they wer

with guilt. "So sorry, Nancy! Got swamped ag

No worries. Just feels like we hav

hirlwind of excitement and exhaustion that was her new life? It felt

d, a hollow ring to the words. "Ju

she pockete

Nancy's text. Finally, on Sunday evening, she decided to take the initiativ

e through the phone, a tinge of di

ailing again this week," S

nse the forced lightness in her voice. "So, w

he said to herself. "It's been crazy busy," she admitted. "Learning new system

m in her voice. "So, no more time for your down-t

of calling her out. "Of course not!

r end of the line. "Different," Nanc

demands of her new role, the thrill of the c

t sounds... intense. But hey, at least you're no

t about that," Sophia protested. "I'm happy I got this opportun

ancy replied. "Same old, same old. Guess you wouldn't

hat's not fair," she responded gently. "I care about you, and I want to hear ab

aybe we're just growing apart. You're off in this whole new world, and I'm stuck here, attending to the needs o

but laced with understanding. "We can make time for ea

e phone line, then a sn

is all just a bit overwhelming, you know? You're like this..

n from being on equal footing to suddenly having such a disp

r forget that. You're strong, funny, and you have the bigges

ncy's lips. "Thanks, Soph

h make a conscious effort this week. You tell me all about the latest gist and rum

end. "You're on. But don't blame me if

. "And next weekend, we're ditching the phones and going out for a

agreed, her voice tinged