The tension in the office was impossible to ignore. After the explosive argument with Jess, Sophia felt like a spotlight was on her every time she walked into the room. Conversations seemed to hush when she passed by, and people glanced at her with a mix of curiosity and sympathy. She had never wanted any of this attention and certainly hadn’t asked to be caught in Jess’s web of accusations and drama. But now, it was as if the entire office was invested in her private life.Sophia tried to shake it off, determined to keep her head down and focus on work. She was still processing the argument with Jess and the way her words had stung. The last thing she wanted was more drama.Then, just as she was settling into her tasks for the day, she saw Alexander walking towards her. Her stomach tightened; she hadn’t spoken to him since the argument, and she wasn’t sure where he stood in all of this."Sophia," he said, his expression unreadable, "can we talk for a moment? In private?"Sophia felt
Sophia sat at her desk, typing up notes from a recent meeting, trying her best to keep her head down and stay focused. After all the tension over the past weeks with Alexander and Jess, she just wanted to get through her workday without any drama.But as fate would have it, today was not going to be that easy.She heard Jess’s familiar high heels clicking against the floor as she walked into the office, and soon enough, Sophia saw her heading directly towards her desk, face set in a determined scowl. Sophia braced herself. She already had a good idea of what this was about.“Sophia, we need to talk,” Jess said sharply, folding her arms.Sophia looked up, trying to keep her expression neutral. “Alright. What’s on your mind, Jess?”Jess’s eyes narrowed. “Cut the act. I’m tired of you pretending like you don’t know what you’re doing.”“What are you talking about?” Sophia asked, her voice calm but with a hint of frustration. She was really not in the mood for whatever Jess was about to th
Sophia sat at her desk, tapping her fingers nervously as she waited for the right moment to speak to Alexander. The morning had been a whirlwind of emotions, and her resolve was growing with every passing minute. But just as she began to muster the courage to finally confront him, an unexpected figure walked through the office doors.She was striking—a tall woman with jet-black hair cascading over her shoulders, dressed impeccably in a fitted suit that screamed both elegance and authority. Her presence commanded attention, and as she strode confidently across the office floor, heads turned, conversations dropped to whispers, and the hum of activity stilled.Sophia blinked in surprise, wondering who this mysterious woman could be. She didn't recognize her, but something about her aura felt intimidating. Glancing around, Sophia noticed that even Jess appeared to shrink in the woman’s presence, her usual smug expression replaced with a rare look of discomfort.As if on cue, the woman’s g
Sophia woke up the next morning with a mixture of nervousness and determination. The decision she had made with Mia’s support the previous day lingered heavily on her mind, yet it also brought a sense of relief. Today, she would walk into the office one last time, not to stay, but to officially resign. She was finally taking control, refusing to be a part of a place that made her feel insignificant.As she moved through her morning routine, Sophia’s hands shook slightly, her mind racing with thoughts of what she would say. She stood in front of the mirror, her reflection meeting her own gaze. For once, she felt a hint of pride in herself. She was doing something for her own peace of mind, for her self-respect. She brushed her hair and carefully applied a bit of makeup, wanting to appear collected and strong, even if her heart pounded beneath the surface.With her outfit chosen—a simple blouse and slacks that made her feel both comfortable and professional—she picked up her notes, the
True to her word, Sophia didn’t show up at work the next day. Instead, she lay in bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying the argument with Jess in her mind. Anger bubbled within her every time she thought about how Jess had insulted her and how Alexander had stood by without saying a word. She felt like she was drowning in negativity, and she needed a way out.As the hours passed, her phone buzzed a few times, but she ignored it. She knew it would be Alexander trying to reach out, but she wasn't ready to talk to him yet. How could he let Jess treat her that way? Didn’t he care about her feelings at all?Finally, around noon, Sophia decided she couldn’t stay cooped up in her apartment any longer. She needed to talk to someone who understood what she was going through. She called her best friend, Mia, who had always been there for her.“Hey, Mia. Can you come over?” Sophia asked when Mia answered the phone.“Of course! I’ll be there in about thirty minutes,” Mia replied cheerfully. “Wha
Sophia sat on her bed, staring at the ceiling. Her mind raced with thoughts of the recent events at work. She felt like an outsider, especially with Jess constantly looking for ways to make her life miserable. Jess’s attitude was becoming unbearable, and Sophia was tired of it. She needed to confront both Alexander and Jess.After a few moments of deep thought, Sophia picked up her phone and opened a new message to Alexander. I want to see you and Jess. Can we meet up? She hesitated for a moment, wondering if this was a good idea, but hit send anyway.Alexander replied quickly. Sure! Let’s meet at the café near my office at 3 PM.With a mix of nerves and determination, Sophia got dressed, choosing a simple outfit. She needed to feel comfortable, especially since she was about to confront the very person making her life difficult. As the clock ticked closer to 3 PM, anxiety twisted in her stomach, but she knew she had to face them both.When she arrived at the café, she took a deep bre