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The annual office party was a grand event, eagerly anticipated by most employees. For Elena, however, it was yet another social obligation she wasnât particularly looking forward to. With her history of being introverted and a lingering unease around large groups, she usually preferred to keep to herself in such gatherings. But attendance was mandatory, and she couldnât avoid it. Elliot, on the other hand, seemed effortlessly at ease. He navigated the room with confidence, exchanging pleasantries with colleagues and flashing his charismatic smile. Watching him from a distance, Elena couldnât help but feel a pang of irritationâand maybe something else she wasnât ready to name. She reminded herself to keep her emotions in check. This was just a party, after all, and she was determined to blend into the background. The ballroom was decorated extravagantly, with strings of twinkling lights and elegantly set tables. The sound of clinking glasses and soft music filled the air as coworker
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As Elena and Elliot re-entered the ballroom, the atmosphere felt noticeably different. The loud chatter, clinking glasses, and upbeat music filled the air, but Elena was no longer focused on the noise around her. Instead, her thoughts revolved entirely around what had just transpired on the terrace. Elliotâs confession replayed in her mind, his words echoing with an intensity she hadnât expected. She stole a glance at him as they navigated through the crowd. His demeanor remained composed, but she could sense the nervous energy lingering beneath his calm exterior. He had opened himself up, laid bare emotions that left him vulnerable, and now he was waitingâwaiting for her to decide what to do with it. As the evening progressed, the event's tone shifted toward celebration. The dance floor became the focal point, with many of their colleagues pairing up and letting loose to the lively music. Elena found herself standing at the edge of the crowd, feeling out of place as usual. She was
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As they stood near the exit, the cool night air drifting in through the open doors, Elena found herself unable to shake the evening's events. Claire's words still lingered, the judgment and whispers of her coworkers etched into her mind. Yet, beside her stood Elliotâa complicated figure, one she hadnât fully figured out but who had been her unwavering support tonight. âElliot,â she said softly, drawing his attention. âWhy do you keep doing this? Protecting me, standing up for meâeven when it makes things harder for you?â He studied her for a moment, his expression unreadable. Then, with a sigh, he looked out toward the city lights visible through the glass doors. âBecause I owe you that much,â he began, his voice low but steady. âAnd because I want to.â Elena frowned slightly. âWhat do you mean, you owe me? Youâve apologized so many times, and I get itâyouâre trying to make up for the past. But itâs more than that, isnât it?â Elliot hesitated, the weight of his thoughts clear in t
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The next morning, sunlight streamed through Elenaâs apartment window, pulling her from an uneasy sleep. She had dreamt of the office partyâElliotâs confession, Claireâs cruel words, and the dance that felt far too intimate. The memories were still vivid as she sat up, hugging her knees to her chest. There was no denying it: Elliot was becoming a significant part of her life. Not just as her stepbrother or boss but as someone she was beginning to see in a different light. It terrified her. Work that day was quieter than usual. Elliot hadnât sought her out, giving her the space she needed after everything that had transpired. She appreciated the gesture but found herself glancing toward his office more often than she cared to admit. By lunch, her thoughts were a tangled mess of conflicting emotions. It wasnât just his actions at the partyâit was the accumulation of moments leading up to it. The way he had stood up for her against Claire, the sincerity in his voice when he said he wan
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The evening drew to a close with the warm hum of conversation inside the house. Elena sat on the couch, half-listening as her mother recounted a story from her recent gardening project. Across the room, Elliot leaned casually against the doorway, his posture relaxed, but his attention flickered to Elena now and then. It was strange, she thought, how the tension between them felt less sharp tonight. The apology he had offered on the patio hadnât erased the past, but it had softened something inside herâa tiny crack in the fortress sheâd built to keep him out. Later, as they stood by the front door saying goodbye to their mother, Elliot turned to Elena. âIâll drive you back. Itâs late.â Elena hesitated, her instinct to refuse warring with the exhaustion settling into her bones. Reluctantly, she nodded. âFine. But no commentary on my choice of music this time.â Elliot chuckled, grabbing his jacket. âDeal.â The car ride was quiet at first, the only sound the soft hum of the engine an
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The following days at work passed with a strange sense of normalcy that Elena couldnât quite get used to. Elliot maintained a professional demeanor, interacting with her only when necessary and keeping a polite distance otherwise. While part of her appreciated the space, another partâone she wasnât ready to admit existedâmissed the subtle attentions he had been giving her before. Still, the air between them wasnât tense. It felt... balanced. Tentative, but not strained. And Elena found herself catching small glimpses of the Elliot she was starting to believe in: the one who apologized, who seemed genuinely interested in repairing their relationship. Midweek, Elena returned to her desk after a meeting to find a small box sitting on her chair. Frowning, she picked it up and inspected it. It was wrapped neatly in simple brown paper, with her name written in bold, confident handwriting she immediately recognized. Her first instinct was suspicion. She glanced around, but her colleagues
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The office was abuzz with whispers the next morning, the kind of low murmur that carried just enough intrigue to keep people hooked. Elena noticed it the moment she walked in. Heads turned subtly in her direction, and conversations hushed as she passed. She frowned, clutching her bag tightly against her side as her anxiety began to bubble. Something was going on, and she had the distinct feeling it involved her. It wasnât long before she got her answer. âDid you hear?â a colleague whispered loudly enough for Elena to catch as she settled into her desk. âThey left the office together the other day and were spotted at a coffee shop. Alone.â âReally?â another replied, feigning shock, though their smirk betrayed their enjoyment. âGuess sheâs using her... connections to climb the ladder.â Elena froze. The words stung more than she wanted to admit, but what frustrated her more was the kernel of truth fueling the rumors. She had been at the coffee shop with Elliot, but it hadnât been pl
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Over the next few days, Elena replayed Elliotâs words in her mind. His steady belief in her had been an anchor during the chaos, and it sparked something she hadnât allowed herself to feel in a long time: confidence. For so long, she had defined herself by the lens through which others viewed herâfirst as the timid girl bullied in high school, then as the insecure woman navigating office politics. But now, something had shifted. She was starting to see herself as capable, deserving, and more than the sum of her past experiences. At the office, Elena continued to rise above the lingering whispers. She implemented creative ideas during a new project pitch, earning the attention and respect of senior management. Even her toughest critics couldnât argue against the brilliance of her contributions. With each success, the rumors faded further, replaced by a growing acknowledgment of her abilities. Elliot, true to his word, stayed in the background but subtly facilitated her growth. He pro
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