Aria returned to her apartment, letting her handbag fall carelessly as she sank onto the sofa. Her home, neither lavish nor lacking, exuded coziness through tasteful décor.
Across town, Jae-won arrived home to a scene of familial tranquility. Chuckling at his brother and nephew absorbed in Peppa Pig, he hoisted the slumbering child and carried him to his room.
"I don't wanna sleep in my room, samchon!" the child exclaimed.
"But Taeyang, where then?" Jae-won puzzled.
"Can I sleep with you, samchon?" Tae pleaded, eyes wide.
"Alright, let's go," Jae-won relented, powerless against Tae's eyes.
Settling Tae under a blanket, Jae-won settled beside him, pulling the covers close. Tae drifted off, unconsciously hugging his uncle—a heartwarming sight that brought a smile to Jae-won's face.
Morning found Aria tangled in her sofa's embrace. Reluctantly rising, she grumbled, recognizing the persistent tick of time.
"Impressive, 6 AM already?" she muttered.
After a quick routine, Aria dressed in a chic dark blue pantsuit with a shimmering necklace—embodying confidence for work. Exiting her well-appointed apartment, she contemplated a coffee stop.
On the flip side, Jae-won stirred as his alarm sounded, greeted by the weight of his nephew. Adjusting Tae, he silenced the alarm, preserving Tae's slumber. Post-morning rituals, he donned a smart gray suit, tie included—a poised attire for the workday. Minho, his brother, dished out breakfast, teasing with a mock poison inquiry.
Jae-won's appetite appeased, he commuted by metro, conversing briefly with colleagues before his boss beckoned.
"Jae, anticipated your presence," James stated.
"How can I assist, James?" Jae-won asked with a smile.
"We acquired TechVisio Innovations," James revealed.
"Isn't that aiding disabled individuals through AI?" Jae-won questioned.
"Yes, a calculated investment with your insights pivotal," James explained.
"Why wasn't I informed?" Jae-won queried.
"We're relocating a female employee, her training—your domain," James clarified.
Concurrently, Aria navigated her office, a modest space hosting around 100 colleagues. Summoned by her boss, she encountered unexpected news.
"Aria, we're transferring you to another firm—
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Met at the bus stop
RomansaIn the backdrop of routine bus stop meetings, two individuals connect over their taxing professional routines. As time unfolds, their bond deepens, sparking an undisclosed journey of sentiment that transitions from companionship to something more pr...
