Uncharted Lovers

an's letter had been kind and even, it didn't really calm her down. Even though she had consented to the meeting, t

before reaching for her beloved black garment. Overly formal. A summer outfit with flowers caught her eye, but sh

e manner indicated by their short text exchange? Would he take her by surprise? Her nerves w

dining and cozy atmosphere. As she entered through the door, the smell of freshly made bread waft

a little guarded, as she drew closer. It's w

d, "Nice to meet you too,

Rohan gave her the benefit of the doubt. They each placed their orders, and they struck u

e chatting over appetisers and small conversation, Amara couldn't help but draw parallels between this encounter and her work life. Rather than being

Amara, I know you're really focused on yo

gs outside of the workplace. Choosing her words carefully, she spoke slowly and remarked, "I suppose it'

excellent. You don't often come across someone this devoted.

ttle change in tone. "How about you, tho

onstructing something that will endure and have an effect long after I am gone. It must

nuanced side of him than the civility on the surface that she had seen so far. That's a thoug

into play here." It involves more than simply starting a company o

d principles, the dialogue became more organic. Even though Rohan remained retice

in which every choice was deliberate, where even intimate bonds were seen as tactical partnerships? Al

the dessert was served-a rich tir

you uncomfortable," Rohan said in a more serious tone. However, I want you to know that I'm k

ments. Thank you, Rohan for that. I'm simply unfamiliar with

nothing we have to rush into. Just one st

tle to calm it. Amara felt as though she was at a crossroads with no o

** She accepted Rohan's offer to accompany her to her vehicle,

, his expression inscrutable. "Amara, I had a wonderful

n her face. "Yes, I also d

e darkness. Leaning against her vehicle, she inhaled deeply. She had expected the eve

th Rohan had gone well, there was still a gap in the experience. Nothing caused her heart to race-not even a spark or con

mara from her thoughts. Her name appeared o

she said, soun

him? Amara could feel her mother's deli

han is... well, lovely.

at do you mean? H

e to consider it," Amara said, at

eetie. Never forget that your bes

tand. I'll manage t

the best for her, but she wasn't sure whether this was the way to achieve their g

g. Her thoughts went back over the whole evening, dissecting each word and movem

this was the best she could hope for? She slept off,