TIMELESS LONGING

er walls. Her heart raced with a mix of excitement and anxiety as she prepared for her first day at Lucas Technologies.

she whispered to herself, adjusting her hair one last time. With her laptop

her mind racing with thoughts about her new job. She envisioned the sleek office, the cutting-edge technology, and the ambitious t

ern design was sleek and sophisticated, with glass walls and minimalist decor that scr

oday," she said, her voice steady de

Just follow the signs for the Marketing Department," the rec

ith employees hard at work. She stepped out, taking a moment to absorb the energy in the air. People

d helped her during the interview process. Mia was a vibrant woman with an infec

see you," Lila said,

hrough the open office layout. "This is where the magic happens!

ing in the vibrant atmosphere. Mia pointed out various depar

a to a small workspace adorned with a computer and some personal tou

ark of excitement as she sat down. She logged i

idating figure standing beside her desk. It was Lucas, the CEO of the company. He was dressed im

e asked, his voice

e replied, trying to

ing. "We're not here to hold hands and sing kumbaya. I exp

first day. "Understood, Mr. Lucas. I'm here to work hard and contribut

able. "Good. Now get to it." With that, he turned and

resence of Lucas hung over her like a dark cloud. Mia and the others were supportive, offering help and an

s, and for a moment, Lila felt a sense of camaraderie growing. But as she took a sip of her coffee, the door

over to their table, her heels clicking against the floor. Lil

, eyeing Lila up and down.

e introduced herse

ismissively. "This isn't a friendly little coffee shop. It's a competitive environment

ung in the air. She exchanged a worried gla

. She just got here," Mia interjec

handle a little pressure, she doesn't bel

ishing as she replayed Nadia's words in her mind. The confidence

own on her. She focused on her tasks, trying to stay in the moment, but Lucas's earli

o the projects assigned to her, but the pressure was relentless. Lucas would occasionally pass by he

her computer screen, realizing she hadn't completed everything she had hoped

pect better from you. You're new, yes, but t

replied, fighting to

go, her heart sinking. She had wanted to make a good imp

n building inside her. She wouldn't let Lucas and Nadia define her experience here

as she turned to head home, a sense of dread washed over her. The day hadn't gone as pl

Lila walked, a shadow loomed behind her, watching closely, an

in. Would she be able to rise above the challenges and make her mark at