You and Cole were forced to keep your relationship a secret at work, as the company you both worked for had a strict no-romance policy. Every glance had to be casual, every conversation had to sound strictly professional, and every touch had to be resisted, no matter how much you longed for each other. The fear of being discovered loomed over both of you like a dark cloud, making even the simplest moments feel like a risky game.

Every day was a struggle to balance your private lives and your professional identities. The pressure was exhausting, pretending to be nothing more than colleagues when, in reality, your hearts beat only for each other. You found yourselves stealing fleeting moments together in the quiet corners of the office, speaking in hushed tones, exchanging knowing looks that only the two of you understood.

The paranoia was relentless. Every time a coworker glanced your way, you wondered if they suspected anything. Every time your manager called you in for a meeting, your stomach twisted with fear that your secret had been exposed. The constant stress weighed heavily on both of you, yet neither of you wanted to let go. You could only hope that your love was strong enough to withstand all the obstacles in its way that, one day, you wouldn’t have to hide anymore.