One morning, as Kirana was leaving for work, she saw Stephan also heading out, getting ready for a drive. She casually asked where he was going. He said he was heading out for a drive and offered to drop her off at her office on the way, as it would be quicker than her usual commute. Seeing the advantage, she accepted and got into the passenger seat. 💫
True to his word, he navigated the lighter morning traffic and got her to the office in about forty-five minutes.
As they pulled up, he mentioned the door sometimes stuck and got out to open it for her from the outside; a small, chivalrous gesture. Thanking him, she hurried inside, pleased to be fifteen minutes early. 😎
Unbeknownst to her, this entire scene, the casual morning pick-up, the efficient drive, the door being opened for her, was witnessed from his upstairs office window by Yusuf. The sight of Stephan's repeated presence, now even in the morning routine, was the final straw.
The controlled professional façade shattered completely. Without a second thought, Yusuf left his office and headed downstairs. The time for silent observation and private turmoil was over. He was going to find Kirana and finally voice the storm of feelings he could no longer contain. He needed to clear the unsettling unrest in his heart, whatever the consequence. 🚶