Thawing the CEO's Heart

Chapter 25: A New Beginning

Monday morning signaled the dawn of a new era for Aoom and Meena, now officially a couple. Aoom, usually known for her cool and distant demeanor as CEO, surprised everyone with a warm smile as she entered the office. Each employee received a cheerful "Good morning" from her, leaving them stunned and uncertain.

Passing by Ice's desk, Aoom handed her a steaming cup of coffee she had picked up on her way in. Ice, taken aback, tentatively asked, "Um, thanks... but am I in trouble?"

Aoom chuckled, easing Ice's nerves. "Don't worry, Ice. I think you'll be sticking around longer than you might expect."

Puzzled by Aoom's sudden change in behavior, Ice couldn't resist probing further. "So, what's with the sudden kindness? It's throwing everyone off."

Glancing around at the bewildered staff, Aoom laughed lightly. "Just felt like it," she replied cryptically before continuing on her way to her office.

Meanwhile, as Meena stepped out of the elevator, Ice hurried over to her, looking perplexed. "Meena, have you seen Aoom? Why is she smiling and handing out coffee? It's freaking everyone out."

Understanding the reason behind Aoom's uncharacteristic behavior, Meena smiled knowingly. "I think it's because she has a girlfriend now."

Ice's eyes widened in realization. "Oh my god! You and Aoom are..." Meena cut her off with a nod. "Yes, we are. But let's focus on work before Aoom notices us gossiping."

Ice smirked playfully. "Come on, Meena. Admit it, you're enjoying being the cause of Aoom's change in demeanor."

Meena couldn't help but laugh at Ice's teasing as they headed to their desks, eager to see how the day would unfold now that they were officially a couple in Aoom's eyes.

Aoom sat at her desk, a radiant smile gracing her lips as she reviewed proposals. Humming a tune under her breath, she felt a surge of happiness coursing through her veins. However, as she reached for the intercom to call her secretary-girlfriend, a mischievous thought crossed her mind. With a grin, she decided to forgo the usual call and ventured out of her office instead.

The sudden movement startled those outside her office, their eyes widening in disbelief as they watched Aoom stride purposefully towards the copying machine. Aoom's uncharacteristic action left them utterly perplexed, their confusion evident as they exchanged bewildered glances.

Without a word, Aoom began to photocopy documents with practiced efficiency, her movements swift and confident. It was a sight that few had ever witnessed — the CEO of the company personally handling mundane tasks usually delegated to her employees.

Meena observed the scene with a mixture of amusement and curiosity, her brow furrowing in bemusement. "What's gotten into her?" she mused aloud to Ice, who could only shrug in response, equally baffled by Aoom's behavior.

Meena, confused by Aoom's sudden burst of independence, couldn't help but approach her with a mixture of concern and curiosity. "Why didn't you call me or Ice to do that for you?" she asked, puzzled by Aoom's behavior.

Aoom simply shrugged, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "This is just easy, I can do this on my own," she replied, a proud smile tugging at her lips. Meena returned to her desk, still mulling over Aoom's strange actions.

Hours passed, and Aoom's peculiar behavior continued. Meena watched as Aoom gathered a stack of documents and made her way to the marketing department, leaving both Meena and Ice thoroughly baffled.

Ice couldn't contain her confusion any longer and stopped Aoom in her tracks. "Where are you taking those?" she asked, gesturing to the pile of papers in Aoom's arms.