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The office was already alive with the usual Monday energy: the rhythmic clacking of keyboards, the low hum of conversation, and the scent of burnt toast from the pantry someone clearly left too long in the microwave.Ashley clutched her tumbler of coffee tighter than necessary as she walked briskly to her desk, pretending—insisting—to herself that everything was normal.This is fine. We’re fine. We’re professionals. It was just one intense moment. That’s it.She sat down and forced herself to open her laptop like her heart wasn’t still beating out of rhythm. Her fingers hovered over the keyboard longer than they should have, as if typing an email would somehow reset her brain.But then, she heard it.That voice.“Good morning, Ashley.”She looked up—too quickly, too instinctively—and there he was. Danielle, in a sharp charcoal suit, looking every bit the composed executive, but his eyes… those eyes. They flickered when they met hers, like they were both remembering the exact same mome
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Ashley thought she could handle it.After everything that happened the other night—the lingering eye contact, the way Danielle's voice had softened just for her, the moment that hung between them like an unanswered question—she convinced herself she could go back to normal. Act cool. Professional. Detached.But of course, that was easier said than done.The next morning, Ashley arrived early at the office, more out of anxiety than dedication. Her heart skipped a beat every time she heard footsteps approaching, hoping and dreading at the same time that it might be him. She wore a crisp white blouse, her makeup minimal but fresh, trying to project calm confidence.Nothing happened, she reminded herself. It was just a moment. Just heat-of-the-moment intensity. You’re imagining things.And yet, when Danielle walked in—late, looking slightly disheveled but still composed in that frustratingly attractive way—her breath caught in her throat.Their eyes met.It was only for a second, but some
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Ashley sat at her desk the following morning, eyes glued to her monitor, but her mind… elsewhere. She was trying—really trying—to look like everything was normal. Like she didn’t almost kiss her boss last night. Like Danielle didn’t look at her like that. Like her heartbeat didn’t skip three beats whenever she remembered the way his hand lingered on hers.But today, she was all about professionalism. Corporate girlie muna, wala munang landi. She even wore her most neutral blouse—light gray, not even a hint of pink. Her hair was in a tight bun, as if to keep her thoughts from straying.“Coffee?” Des appeared beside her with a steaming cup, smirking knowingly. “Kulang ka sa tulog, girl. You okay?”Ashley accepted the cup and took a grateful sip. “Thanks, Des. Yeah, okay lang. Just… alam mo na, work.”“Work ba talaga o si Sir Danielle na?” Des teased, raising an eyebrow.Ashley shot her a warning look. “Shhh! Hindi puwede dito ‘yan.”Des laughed softly, walking away with a wink. “Fine. P
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The day after their last awkward but emotionally charged exchange, Ashley tried to keep her head down at work. The office buzzed around her as usual—murmurs of team updates, the occasional ring of someone’s phone, the hum of air conditioning that barely cooled the tension she carried in her chest.Ever since that night, she hadn’t been able to get Danielle’s expression out of her mind—the look in his eyes when their hands had touched, the way he didn’t pull away immediately, the softness in his voice when he said her name.But today, she was determined to be normal. Professional. Composed.“Good morning,” she said, half-smiling as she passed by her coworkers.Des looked at her with a suspicious squint. “You okay? You look like you’ve been running through emotional landmines since 9 AM.”Ashley just rolled her eyes, mumbling, “I’m fine. Just tired.”But she wasn’t just tired—she was aware. Aware of every second that passed without seeing Danielle. Aware of how her skin tingled remember
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The week after the conference room meeting felt strangely quieter for Ashley. At least in terms of the space between her and Danielle. There was something new in the air—something tangible. They hadn’t openly acknowledged it beyond that one conversation, but the subtle shifts were impossible to ignore.At work, everything seemed the same on the surface. The hum of the office, the deadlines, the meetings. But every glance from Danielle lingered a little longer than it used to. Every email from her carried a hint of something more, like an inside joke, or a shared understanding that only the two of them truly knew.But Ashley still had to be careful. She couldn’t let this thing—whatever it was—cloud her judgment. She wasn’t stupid; the power dynamics between them were still there, unspoken but ever-present. She was still her assistant, and Danielle was still her boss. They couldn’t just forget that.And yet, every time Danielle smiled at her, every time their eyes met across the room, t
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Ashley sat across from Danielle in a cozy booth tucked into a quiet corner of a Korean restaurant near Ortigas. The lighting was warm and low, casting a golden hue on the wooden table between them. It was the kind of place that didn’t attract the office crowd—a little out of the way, a little too intimate for colleagues. Maybe that’s why Danielle chose it.Or maybe she just wanted a place where they could both breathe.Ashley sipped her barley tea, her hands still slightly fidgety under the table. It felt strange—liberating, even—to be sitting here with Danielle like this. No spreadsheets. No performance reviews. No glass walls.Just them. And the faint sound of K-indie music playing overhead.Danielle glanced up from the menu and caught Ashley watching her. “They’ve got good kimchi stew here. Spicy, but comforting.”Ashley gave a half-smile. “You seem to have a thing for comforting food.”Danielle looked thoughtful. “Maybe I do. Comfort isn’t something I’ve had much of lately.”There
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That night, after Ashley had gotten home and changed into her comfiest pambahay, she found herself scrolling mindlessly through social media, her mind still buzzing from the café. Danielle’s voice echoed in her thoughts—“Slowly.” That simple word had grounded her more than she expected.Her phone lit up.Danielle: Let me know when you get home safe.Ashley smiled to herself.Ashley: Just got in. Thanks again for tonight.There was a pause, then another ping.Danielle: Thank you for saying yes.Ashley bit her lip. She typed and erased twice before settling on:Ashley: I think I would’ve regretted saying no.Three dots appeared, then disappeared. Then reappeared.Danielle: Goodnight, Ash.Ashley: Goodnight, D.She held the phone to her chest for a moment before placing it on her nightstand. For once, she didn’t feel like overthinking.Just this once, she allowed herself to feel the quiet thrill of maybe.Scene: Office Pantry — Monday MorningThe start of the week brought the usual wave
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The elevator dinged open to the 24th floor.Ashley stepped out, her steps steady, her face calm—but inside, everything buzzed. The memory of Saturday lingered like warmth beneath her skin. The quiet corner booth. Danielle’s fingers brushing hers. That unspoken promise:Let’s try. Slowly.She didn’t know what “trying” looked like yet. Not in the context of work. Not with Danielle just behind that sleek office door, still her boss, still the woman whose opinion could shape her career.But there was a new awareness now.A new ache in the silence between them.Ashley dropped her bag beside her desk and sat down, ready to fall back into routine—until a soft chime from her email broke her focus.From: D. JimenezSubject: Brief check-in?Time: 8:59 AMDrop by my office when you’re settled. No rush.Her breath caught. No rush, but she was already standing.Scene: Danielle’s OfficeDanielle was standing by the window when Ashley entered, sunlight casting gold across her black blouse. She didn’
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The scent of brewing coffee filled Danielle’s condo, warm and rich, like the comfort of a quiet Sunday morning. Ashley was curled up on the couch, Danielle’s oversized hoodie swallowing her frame as she held a steaming mug close to her lips. The rain had returned—gentle this time, a rhythmic tapping against the windows, not unlike the pace they had chosen for themselves.“Ang tahimik mo,” Danielle murmured, settling beside her. She reached for Ashley’s free hand, her thumb drawing slow, soothing circles on her skin.Ashley smiled, eyes soft. “Masarap lang yung moment. Parang... finally, wala tayong kailangang patunayan.”Danielle leaned in, resting her head on Ashley’s shoulder. “Minsan iniisip ko, what if I met you earlier? Sa panahon na mas buo pa ako.”Ashley turned to her, their foreheads nearly touching. “If we met earlier, baka hindi pa ako handang tanggapin ka. Or baka ikaw yung di pa handang mahalin ako.”Danielle let out a quiet laugh, almost a sigh. “Ang dami nating pinagdaa
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The next few days after Danielle broke down in Ashley’s arms felt quieter—more fragile. They moved around each other with an unspoken gentleness, as though both were trying not to disturb the raw vulnerability that had been laid bare that night.Danielle started coming home earlier, though her mind often remained elsewhere. Ashley, for her part, gave her space while being present in all the small ways—brewing her favorite tea without being asked, quietly folding Danielle’s laundry while she worked late in the study, even leaving little notes on her desk that read “I believe in you.”But silence had a way of stretching between them, especially when truths remained unspoken.One evening, as they sat on opposite ends of the couch watching a movie neither of them was really paying attention to, Ashley finally broke the silence.“Have you thought about what you said?” she asked quietly, her eyes fixed on the flickering screen. “About not knowing who you are outside of work?”Danielle pause
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Weeks had passed since that pivotal conversation on the balcony, and life had returned to a semblance of normalcy. Ashley and Danielle had settled into a routine that balanced their work and personal lives more smoothly. However, the challenges of their respective careers continued to linger over them, sometimes creating subtle tension, sometimes stirring up old fears.It was a typical Monday, and both women were consumed with work. The office had been a whirlwind of activity since Danielle had taken on a more hands-on leadership role. There had been new projects, deadlines, and countless meetings. Meanwhile, Ashley was becoming more involved in a major client proposal, one that required long hours and quick thinking.That evening, as Ashley arrived home after a particularly grueling day, she was met with an unexpected silence. Usually, Danielle would be in the living room or kitchen, but tonight, the apartment felt eerily quiet."Danielle?" Ashley called out, setting her bag down by
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It had been two months since that pivotal conversation on the balcony. Things between Ashley and Danielle had settled into a comfortable rhythm, yet the undercurrent of tension still lingered at times, especially with the demands of work continuously testing their bond. Danielle had made strides in learning to balance her career with her personal life, but as always, there was an ever-present fear of letting one thing slip while the other demanded attention.One evening, after a particularly long workday, Danielle arrived home late, her shoulders slumped under the weight of another exhausting meeting. The apartment was quiet, the soft glow of the living room lights casting long shadows on the walls. Ashley was in the kitchen, humming softly to herself, clearly in the middle of preparing dinner. It was a small act of care that never went unnoticed by Danielle.As she kicked off her shoes, Danielle leaned against the doorway, watching Ashley move around the kitchen with ease. There was
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The following weeks were a delicate dance between emotional breakthroughs and stumbles, as both Danielle and Ashley tried to navigate the tightrope between their professional responsibilities and personal lives. Despite their best efforts to be present for each other, there were days when the weight of the world seemed too heavy to bear. And for Danielle, there were moments when the pull of her career was stronger than anything else.One particular evening, Ashley and Danielle were sitting in the cozy living room of their shared apartment, the gentle hum of the city outside filtering through the window. It had been a rare, quiet evening with no work calls, no urgent deadlines. It was one of the first times in a while that they were able to relax and just be. But even then, the silence between them felt charged, as though there was more unsaid than spoken.Ashley glanced over at Danielle, who had her eyes fixed on her phone. Her fingers were poised above the screen, but there was a hes
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The months continued to slip by as Danielle and Ashley learned to balance their personal and professional lives. The bond between them deepened, but so did the complexity of their individual worlds. While they had managed to navigate the growing intimacy between them, new pressures were beginning to mount. Both in their careers and in their personal lives, the weight of responsibility was starting to feel heavier. Yet, despite the challenges, they held onto each other, their connection stronger than ever.One evening, as they sat together on their couch, Ashley felt the weight of the future pressing in on her. She had always been an optimist, someone who believed in the possibilities of tomorrow, but lately, uncertainty had crept into her mind. It wasn’t about her feelings for Danielle—those were as strong as ever—but the unknowns that surrounded them. She had been asking herself if they were truly ready to take the next step, if they could build a life together beyond the walls of th
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Months passed, and what had started as a tentative relationship filled with uncertainty and challenges had blossomed into something strong and undeniable. Danielle and Ashley had settled into a comfortable rhythm, their lives intertwined in ways they hadn’t initially expected. They shared not just their days but their dreams, their fears, and even the mundane moments that made up their daily lives.However, despite the strength of their bond, something new had begun to creep into their lives. The initial excitement of a new relationship had settled into a comfortable routine, but with it came the pressures of long-term commitment. Both of them had grown in different ways—Ashley, learning to assert herself more, both at work and in her personal life, and Danielle, discovering that opening up didn’t have to mean losing control. But now, the question was: what next?One evening, after a particularly exhausting day at work, Ashley sat on the couch, scrolling through her phone. The soft gl
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Weeks passed since the deal had been finalized, and the weight that had been hanging over Danielle seemed to lift, piece by piece. The office was calmer, the tension that had once plagued every meeting now replaced by a renewed sense of purpose. And in the midst of all the changes, something had shifted in their relationship too. What started as a slow-burn connection, with their emotional intimacy growing steadily over time, had now blossomed into something that felt more solid, more grounded.Ashley had seen Danielle in her highest moments and her lowest, and in return, Danielle had seen Ashley's unwavering support, her quiet strength that was never flashy but always present. They had come to realize that their relationship wasn’t just about passion or chemistry. It was built on trust, on learning to let go of control, and on the simple act of being there for each other, no matter how messy life got.One evening, as the last remnants of the setting sun bathed the apartment in soft,
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The days after the call about the project fell into a rhythm of long hours, tense meetings, and constant follow-ups. Danielle poured herself into the work, her mind never straying far from the looming crisis. Every conversation, every email, every client interaction seemed to deepen her sense of responsibility. Ashley could see the toll it was taking—her usually calm and composed girlfriend was now walking around with the weight of the world on her shoulders.The office was buzzing with the stress of it all, but Danielle’s team was working tirelessly, doing everything they could to salvage the deal. Still, the air felt heavy, the pressure suffocating.But despite all of this, Danielle never pulled away from Ashley. If anything, her need for comfort grew. After each stressful day, she found herself leaning on Ashley, seeking her reassurance, her calming presence. Ashley never hesitated to give it. She understood now more than ever that sometimes, all you needed was someone who believed
