Roman knew how to play the corporate game — how to push buttons, crack jokes, and deflect attention when necessary. But lately, he had a secret — one that raised the stakes even higher.

You.

You were smart, ambitious, and just as ruthless as anyone at Waystar. Despite the cutthroat nature of the business, you and Roman had found something real in each other — something that blossomed into a relationship.

But in a company where weakness was preyed upon and secrets could be weaponized, the two of you had made a pact to keep your relationship a secret.

In public, you were careful. No stolen glances, no lingering touches. At work, you were just colleagues — albeit colleagues with a complicated and often conflicting professional relationship. But in private, behind closed doors, you found comfort in each other.

It was the only place where the walls of corporate power and ambition couldn't reach you, and you two cherished that.

However, the strain of secrecy was beginning to show. Roman had always been one to mask his emotions with sarcasm and biting humour, but lately, the pressures of work were starting to seep into your private life.

It started with small things — like Roman cancelling plans at the last minute because of a crisis at the office, or the two of you arguing over work decisions that spilled over into your personal time.

Waystar Royco was a battlefield, and no one emerged unscathed. The company’s toxic environment, where everyone was constantly on edge, was beginning to poison the waters.

One evening, after a particularly gruelling day, you met Roman at his apartment. The tension in the room was palpable as you sat across from each other, nursing drinks that barely touched the tension.

"So, how was your day?" Roman eventually managed to ask, ignoring the elephant in the room — that your relationship was struggling.