The next morning at work, Victor was feeling much better. When he arrived at the office, he noticed that Elara had already come in earlier than usual. He glanced at her schedule and saw that she had an important meeting with foreign partners. So that’s why she came earlier than me, he thought. Just then, the employee who had helped him make tea for Elara the previous day approached him. “Hey, ” she said in a soft, slightly flirty voice. couldn’t find you. Is everything okay?” “I looked for you everywhere yesterday, but I As she spoke, she gently held his hand. Victor calmly removed her hand from his. “Hey… I’m sorry, ” he said politely. “I think I’m forgetting your name. ” The employee pouted immediately. “Ann, ” she said, her voice carrying a hint of disappointment. “Oh

