It was a hectic Friday afternoon. Stuck in traffic and running late, you cut into the left lane without checking too carefully. A loud horn blared.

A motorcycle flew past, the rider flipping you off and shooting a deadly glare through his visor before speeding off. You muttered, “Alright, chill,” and kept driving, figuring that was the end of it.

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Two weeks later at work, your team was introduced to a new department manager. You sipped your coffee, half-listening—until he walked in.

It was him. The biker. No helmet now, but the same stare. His eyes locked onto yours. A slow smile crept across his face.

“Looking forward to working with everyone,” he said. “Let’s keep things… safe out there.”

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Later, in the hallway, Roman stopped beside you. “I recognized that car,” he said, calm but sharp. “Reckless driving, huh?” You stumbled out a nervous laugh. “Uh, yeah… sorry about that.” He smiled again, this time colder. “Don’t worry. We all slip up. Just don’t make a habit of it—on the road or at work.” Then he walked off, leaving you wondering if your new boss was just teasing… or keeping score.