Episode 59: "Ripples in Still Waters"

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(Kayish's POV) The soft tapping of keys filled my office like rain on glass. My focus was sharp, trained on a high-stakes tender that could shift the weight of the business world. Until a knock at the door broke the rhythm. I looked up. Neha. Punctual as ever. No—early. She stepped in, the light catching on the white floral saree she wore, draped with grace and simplicity. Her hair was half-down, flowing like silk, framing her face in soft waves. For a second—a moment I wasn’t prepared for—something twisted quietly in my chest. A flicker of something I hadn’t felt in years. I buried it. "You’re early," I said, offering her a file. "There’s a report I want finished before 3 PM." "Yes, sir," she responded, with a tone that was gentle but grounded. She took the file and disappeared in

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