One day, summoning all my courage, I decided to ask their real name. It was a step I'd long hesitated to take, but the mounting tension and curiosity had become unbearable. As I hit send, my heart pounded in anticipation.
Their reply came quickly, and it caught me off guard:
"Si is my real name. Simon."
The name felt strange, unfamiliar. I didn't know anyone by that name at work. Perhaps they were in a different department or a freelancer? Despite my bravery, I couldn't help feeling a pang of disappointment. I'd hoped Simon would somehow be tied to my immediate world; someone I could place within my surroundings. Instead, their name only deepened the mystery.
After a pause, Simon broke the silence.
"Do you know who you're dealing with?"
I hesitated before responding.
"No, and that's unsettling. I understand that you know who I am, but I have no idea who you are."
Their next message carried a note of melancholy:
"Maybe that's for the best. You're married, and I'm married. What we're doing doesn't cross any boundaries, and there's nothing to worry about."
His words struck a nerve. While technically true, I couldn't shake the growing sense that there was more between us than just friendly chats. I cherished our conversations and everything we shared, but the mention of "boundaries" felt like a warning, as if he was reminding me to tread carefully.
And yet, deep down, I couldn't help but feel the weight of the imbalance—of him knowing who I was while remaining an enigma himself. That tension was becoming harder to bear.
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Broken Code
RomanceIn a world where the lines between reality and virtuality blur, a workplace chat becomes the unexpected spark of a forbidden yet inevitable love in *Broken Code*. Their messages reveal hidden desires, fears, and a fragile closeness that thrives behi...
