ALINAS POV.
The morning sun filtered through the office windows, casting a warm, golden glow across my desk. I couldn't help but hum a little tune as I organized my files, my heart feeling lighter than it had in weeks. The lingering scent of last night's dinner, a mix of savory spices and sweet desserts, still danced in my memory, making me smile.
Rick's laughter echoed from the break room, a sound I had missed more than I realized. Our date last night had been nothing short of magical. From the moment we met at the cozy little bistro, everything just clicked. We laughed, we reminisced, and we shared stories that had been left untold for too long. As we strolled back to the car under the twinkling stars, our fingers entwined, and the tension that had been weighing me down for days seeme
