The office was almost empty.
The clock showed 9:45 PM.
Only a few lights were still on…
And one of them was above Riya's desk.
Riya rubbed her tired eyes.
"I can't feel my fingers anymore…"
But she didn't stop typing.
"I said I'll do it… so I'll finish it."
Everyone had already left.
Except her.
Suddenly—
Click.
She heard a sound.
Footsteps.
Slow… steady…
Her heart skipped a beat.
"Who's still here at this hour…?"
She turned—
And froze.
Arjun Mehra.
Standing there… watching her.
"You're still here."
His voice was calm.
Riya quickly stood up.
"Yes, sir… I'm finishing the file."
Arjun walked closer.
"You didn't go home?"
Riya gave a tired smile.
"You didn't give me that option."
For a moment—
Silence.
Arjun looked at her screen.
Then at her face.
She looked exhausted…
But she didn't complain.
"Show me."
Riya handed him the file.
Her hands were slightly shaking.
Not from fear…
But from tiredness.
Arjun carefully checked the pages.
Minute after minute passed.
The room felt quiet… intense…
Finally—
He closed the file.
"This is better."
Riya let out a small breath.
"Thank you, sir…"
But suddenly—
Her vision blurred.
Everything started spinning.
"I… I think…"
Before she could finish—
She collapsed.
"Riya!"
Arjun caught her just in time.
His eyes widened.
"What the hell…!"
He quickly lifted her in his arms.
Her face was pale.
"She didn't even take a break…"
Inside his cabin—
He gently placed her on the couch.
"Riya… wake up."
No response.
For the first time—
Arjun Mehra looked… worried.
He poured some water and lightly splashed it on her face.
"Riya!"
Slowly…
Her eyes fluttered open.
She looked confused.
"Sir…?"
"You fainted."
Riya tried to sit up.
"I'm fine…"
But she almost fell again.
Arjun held her shoulders.
"Don't move."
Their eyes met.
For a second…
Everything felt different.
Not boss and employee.
Just… two people.
"Why didn't you eat?" Arjun asked, his voice softer than before.
Riya looked away.
"I didn't have time…"
Arjun sighed.
Unusual.
Very unusual.
He stood up and walked to his desk.
After a minute—
He came back with food.
"Eat."
Riya looked surprised.
"You ordered this… for me?"
"Don't misunderstand," he said quickly.
"I just don't want my employee collapsing again."
Riya smiled slightly.
"Still… thank you."
As she started eating—
Arjun quietly watched her.
Something inside him felt… strange.
"This girl…"
Meanwhile, Riya felt something too.
"He's not as cold as he shows…"
But neither of them said anything.
Because this was just the beginning.
Of something… dangerous.
Next morning… rumors spread in office 😳
Riya & Arjun closeness noticed by everyone 👀