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71. WHFL

The night curtain still enveloped the room in silence, but that silence did not truly penetrate the hearts of the two people lying in silence. Rafael finally gave in to the inner urge that compelled him to look at the face he longed for so much. Slowly, he turned and looked at Aurora's back, which was still facing him.His gaze was filled with uncertainty, his fingers reaching out to touch Aurora's shoulder, but stopping midway. He was afraid of touching a wound he didn't know about. He only wanted to erase the distance, to erase the unusual coldness he felt.But before his hand could touch her, Aurora moved first. She turned slowly and found Rafael staring at her. Their eyes met in a brief moment of surprise, both sensing the unspoken longing, and also realizing they were both still awake.Rafael spoke first, his voice low and soft. "Having trouble sleeping?"Aurora nodded slightly, her eyes never leaving Rafael's. "I was just about to sleep, but it feels a little..

72 WHFL

In the quiet executive floor corridor, Valery arrived with hurried steps and an impatient expression. The high heels she was wearing clicked sharply across the marble floor until she stopped right in front of Rafael's private reception desk.Nadine, who was standing holding her tablet, immediately looked up and greeted Valery politely."I'm sorry, Ms. Valery. The President is in a closed meeting. I can't allow anyone to enter," Nadine said in a flat tone, yet still polite."I know, Nadine. But I have to see him now. It's important," Valery replied firmly, not hiding the frustration in her voice."I understand, but the President gave specific instructions. No one is allowed to disturb him during this meeting," Nadine explained calmly, maintaining her position in front of the door.Valery rolled her eyes and sighed in frustration. "I told you this is important. Just tell him Valery is here. He'll understand."But before Nadine could respond again, her cell phon

73. WHFL

Aurora walked quickly toward the women's restroom, hoping to clear her tangled thoughts a little. She opened one of the stalls, locked it, and looked at her reflection in the small mirror attached to the door. She sighed, trying to steady her mind. But just as she was about to leave, the sound of high heels echoed outside the stall, followed by a voice she knew all too well. "Oh, I didn't expect to run into you here," Valery said in a sarcastic tone. Aurora was silent for a moment. Her eyes met Valery's sharp gaze as she stood in front of the sink, fixing her already-perfect hair. "Yeah, I'm not thrilled to see you either," said Aurora, trying to pass, but Valery quickly leaned against the door, blocking the way out. "Looks like we need to talk." Aurora raised an eyebrow. "If this is about the project, we can discuss it in the meeting room." Valery gave a small, mocking laugh. "Oh, it's not about the project. It's about...

74. WHFL

Kevin's footsteps echoed steadily along the seventh-floor office corridor. His face looked slightly tense, his brows furrowed tightly, as if he were weighing something important. Without a sound, he arrived in front of the room where Aurora usually sat. His hand reached for the door handle, but he didn't open it right away. He simply leaned forward, peeking through the small glass panel on the door.Empty.There was no sign of Aurora inside. The room was quiet, even her computer hadn't been turned on yet.Kevin sighed, about to turn around, when another office door opened and Lia stepped out carrying a report folder. She looked a bit surprised to see Kevin standing in front of Aurora's room."Oh, Mr. Kevin," Lia greeted politely, though her face hinted at a bit of curiosity.Kevin gave an awkward smile and nodded. "Uh... hi. Is Aurora in there?"Lia quickly shook her head. "She just left. I think she went to the rooftop.""The rooftop?" Kevin's brow furro

75. WHFL

Aurora still stood by the rooftop railing, the soft wind brushing against her face, playing with her loose hair. Beside her, Kevin had his hands tucked into his pockets, glancing at the sky before stealing a glance at Aurora.The woman finally turned to him, one eyebrow slightly raised. "By the way... how did you know I was up here?"Kevin gave a small smile. "Lia told me. I went to your office, but you weren't there. When I walked out, I happened to run into her. She said you were on the rooftop."Aurora nodded slowly. "Oh, I see."She fell silent for a moment, then asked again with a slightly suspicious tone, "But... why were you looking for me? We don't have any work scheduled together today, do we?"Kevin chuckled softly. "No, we don't. I just... well, at first I just wanted to see you for a bit. But actually, I came to the office to accompany Valery.""Valery?" Aurora repeated quickly, her voice slightly tense.Kevin nodded. "Yeah. She said she had an appointment with Rafael. I'm

76. WHFL

"Rafael ..." Aurora murmured softly.Rafael gave a small nod, his gaze shifting from Aurora's face to Kevin, then back again. "Where did you two come from?""From the rooftop," Kevin answered first, his voice light, trying to avoid sounding odd. "The wind up there is good for clearing the head."Rafael nodded once more, this time slower, as if trying to assess the situation. "I see."Aurora could feel the tension in the air, like a string pulled too tight but no one daring to cut it. She felt the urge to explain, but also knew that no explanation would sound convincing in a moment like this."I'll head back to the room," Aurora said quickly, walking away without waiting for a response.Rafael simply gave a short nod and let her go. Kevin still stood in place, then turned to fully face Rafael."It's not what you think," Kevin said in a flat but clear tone. "Aurora just needed some fresh air. I happened to know she was up there."Rafael stared at him sharply. "I didn't say anything.""B

77. WHFL

Valery leaned back in her chair, playing with her glass of water using her slender fingers. "Rafael, you're a president director. Aurora is just a new staff member, not even a department head. Don't you think this... looks odd? Raises questions? I'm only trying to remind you before someone uses this issue against you.""Thank you for the reminder," Rafael replied curtly, his tone beginning to tense. "But I don't need anyone telling me how to handle my personal relationships."Valery let out a small laugh again, this time her voice calmer but sharp. "Yes, I understand. But didn't you once say yourself that the business world doesn't forgive weakness? A relationship with a staff member could be seen as a weakness, Rafael.""If that's considered a weakness," Rafael said sharply, "then let me bear the risk."Kevin finally spoke, his voice soft but clear. "And if people start talking unfairly about Aurora, that's what's unacceptable."Valery glanced at Kevin, her smil

78. WHFL

Aurora looked at Rafael with hesitation as he still held her hand tightly after their embrace. But Rafael's gaze had changed warmer now, yet full of resolve."Want to skip work with me?" he asked suddenly, in a tone that was both casual and serious.Aurora blinked, unsure if she had heard him right. "What?"Rafael smiled and leaned in slightly, looking at her with a gaze that was hard to resist. "Let's skip today. You need it. We need it."Aurora's mouth dropped slightly open, then she laughed. "Rafael... the unreachable president director... wants to skip?""Why not?" Rafael shrugged. "Today, I'm not a director. I'm just... a man who wants to spend time with his girlfriend."Aurora smiled. "Alright," she said simply. "Let's skip."They walked side by side, leaving the garden. Rafael sent a quick message to Nadine to cancel all his afternoon meetings, without giving much explanation. He just wanted to spend the day walking with Aurora.Soon, they arri

79. WHFL

Aurora stared at Rafael's worried face, the angry voices of people at the motorcyclist who had almost hit them did not distract Aurora. On tiptoe, Aurora kissed Rafael's lips briefly, causing Rafael to freeze.Aurora smiled with a blushing face, stepping away. Suddenly, her eyes were drawn to a small stall filled with beaded pendants, necklaces, and bracelets made of knitted fabric, leather, and colorful beads. Behind the small wooden table adorned with decorations sat an elderly woman with a friendly smile, wearing a batik scarf and round glasses."Come on, look at this," Aurora said, gently pulling Rafael's arm.Rafael just smiled and followed. Aurora pointed to a small sign that read, "Love Bracelet: Handmade – Making Couples Inseparable.""This is like a myth, isn't it?" Rafael chuckled softly.The seller, who heard the comment, smiled and said, "It's not just a myth, dear. I made this bracelet myself. Every knot and bead is woven with good intentions. They s

80. WHFL

Morning arrived slowly, bringing golden light that seeped through the thin curtains of their room. The sunlight gently caressed Aurora's face as she slept in warmth. The morning air was still chilly, but Rafael's presence beside her made everything feel warm and comforting.Aurora opened her eyes slowly. The sound of Rafael's calm breathing could be heard close to her ear. She turned slightly and found Rafael still fast asleep, his face looking peaceful and calm. There was a slight curve at the corner of his lips, as if he was dreaming of something beautiful.With a small smile, Aurora touched Rafael's cheek, her fingers gently brushing against the slight stubble on his jaw. The touch made Rafael stir a little, then his eyes slowly opened. Their gazes met, and instantly, the room was filled with a sweet silence."Morning," Aurora whispered softly.Rafael raised his eyebrows with a smile. "You woke up first?"Aurora nodded slightly. "Just wanted to see your face while you sleep," she s

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