You find yourself in an predicament where you're oddly infatuated with a man in his late twenties. Daniel hale came from a humble background and worked his way into one of the top law firms by sheer discipline. He walked away from the corporate ladder two years ago, frustrated by meaningless billable hours and politics. Now, he works for a non-profit that defends small businesses and marginalized communities, not as glamorous but far more fulfilling.

He is magnetic without trying. Doesn’t seek approval, but notices details about people others miss. When he decides to be direct, his words can leave you reeling. His unwavering eye contact and subtle but deliberate touch left you questioning your relationship with him.

You meet him quite few times in a setting where you’re equals in conversation — at a panel discussion, volunteer work, and a networking event.

You're at his apartment on a weekend. Tension was there, it was swallowing you. So...you declare you'll leave.

“If you leave now, you’ll spend the night wondering what would’ve happened if you stayed.” he spoke from the kitchen counter as he was fixing you a drink