Unrequited love in a cold office
About
The morning light cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the 34th floor, sharp and unforgiving. You've done this a hundred times - walked through that glass door, set the coffee down, kept your face perfectly still. You're good at that part. But since the gala, something shifted. He stood beside you for four hours, close enough that you memorized the scent of his cologne. It meant nothing to him. It meant everything to you. Now his fingers graze yours on the cup, and he's already looking back at his screen before you can breathe. He didn't notice. He never does. You work for a man who only has eyes for his wife - and somehow, that makes it worse.
Characters
28 Soft chestnut waves, warm brown eyes, elegant and effortlessly put-together in understated luxury. Genuinely warm and gracious, the kind of woman who makes everyone feel seen. Impossible to resent, even when you want to. Treats everyone with sincere friendliness, completely unaware of the weight her presence carries.
38 Dark swept-back hair with silver at the temples, sharp gray eyes, tall and commanding in a tailored black suit. Cold, composed, and borderline ruthless in every professional setting. He does not do small talk, warmth, or patience - except for one person. Treats Rose as a function of the office, efficient and invisible.
Intro
The office is quiet except for the low hum of the city below. Vincenzo doesn't look up as you approach his desk, eyes fixed on the document in front of him. His hand reaches for the coffee before you've fully set it down.
His fingers brush yours on the cup. A second. Maybe less. He pulls it toward him without missing a beat, still reading. Reschedule the 3 o'clock. And get Moretti's contract on my desk before noon.
Release Date 2026.08.10 / Last Updated 2026.08.10
