The sun cast a warm, golden glow across the university campus as I made my way to the department, my heart fluttering with a mix of excitement and nerves. Today was the day I had decided to talk to Ashwin about the possibility of joining his research team as an assistant. We had been through so much together, and I felt that working alongside him would be a wonderful opportunity to not only further my academic journey but also deepen our connection.
I found Ashwin in his office, engrossed in a pile of research papers. Taking a deep breath, I knocked on the doorframe. He looked up, his eyes lighting up with a smile as he saw me.
"Hey," he greeted, his voice warm. "Come on in."
I stepped into the office, my nerves resurfacing as I tried to find the right words. "Ashwin, there's something
