Days passed, and the office noticed the subtle change.
Not the flamboyant, showy romance—but small gestures:
Sharing lunch quietly, just the two of them.
Adrian leaving small notes on her desk: "Good luck today. You've got this."
Lina bringing him coffee, knowing exactly how he liked it.
They didn't need grand gestures.
They were partners.
Strong, independent, and yet quietly intertwined.
For Adrian, it was the first time he had someone truly beside him.
For Lina, it was the first time she felt safe enough to let someone in.