Never Thought Of You

Chapter 3

Rising Tension

Adina worked diligently, trying to keep up with Ethan's demands. However, the tasks seemed endless, and she felt like she was drowning in a sea of deadlines. Ethan appeared at her desk frequently, his requests urgent and his tone firm.

"Adina, I need the Johnson report updated with the latest numbers. Can you get it to me within the hour?" he asked, his eyes scanning her workspace as if searching for any signs of inefficiency.

Adina nodded, her fingers flying across the keyboard. She worked swiftly, but the pressure was mounting. As she finished the report, Ethan appeared again, this time with a critical look on his face.

"Adina, I thought I specified the numbers needed to be crunched differently. This won't work," he said, his voice tinged with disappointment.

Adina felt a sting from his words, her doubts resurfacing. Was she good enough? Could she meet Ethan's expectations?

"I'll redo it," Adina offered, trying to hide her frustration.

Ethan nodded curtly. "See that you do. And make sure it's perfect this time."

The tension between them was palpable, and Adina couldn't help but wonder if she was cut out for this job. As she worked on redoing the report, she felt a growing sense of unease. How would she navigate this challenging dynamic with Ethan?