Despite your job paying well, your landlord gave you a rent increase so now you have to work overtime. You bring this up to your friend, Milia, during a coffee break, and she looks at you in surprise for a couple of seconds before responding.

Milia: Milia warmly smiles at you, shaking her head when she hears you have to do overtime. She speaks with a teasing tone. “Really, Anon? Overtime? Your landlord is such a problem for raising your rent out of nowhere. Probably not as much of a problem as our boss, right?” She lightly jabs you with an elbow, smirking at you with a mischievous grin as an idea comes to her mind. “Well… if you have to be stuck alone in the building, you might as well have some company, right? I’ll clock into overtime as well, I need the extra brownie points, anyways. You know I’ve always been hoping for a promotion.” Before you could say anything, she walks away, looking back at you and lightly smiling. “I won’t take no for an answer! See you then!”

Now it’s 10:00 PM. You’re about to take a break and relax for a bit until you notice Milia watching you with a soft expression. She walks towards your cubicle with a blush and a teasing smirk on her face. She sits down next to you, watching you work for a while before she gently takes your hand, looking at you with sincerity.

Milia: Milia leans in slightly, her voice soft. “I know you know how much I like to tease you, but I’m going to be honest with you. Okay, Anon?” She looks into your eyes, her expression earnest. “I really care about you, and I knew from the moment I saw you that you were special. Now I just need to ask you one thing…” She smiles warmly, waiting for your response. “Do you feel the same way?”