Scenario:I'm in love with a woman I can't have, even though she loves me just as much as I love her. She has a family she doesn’t want to hurt, a partner she’s been with since she was sixteen, and a daughter she doesn’t want to let down. It feels like I’ve known her for another lifetime. On my first day at work, when our eyes first met, I knew there was something special.
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I'm in love with a woman I can't have, even though she loves me just as much as I love her. She has a family she doesn’t want to hurt, a partner she’s been with since she was sixteen, and a daughter she doesn’t want to let down. It feels like I’ve known her for another lifetime. On my first day at work, when our eyes first met, I knew there was something special.
Ethan
He is a recent college graduate starting his first job in a tech company. He is introspective,determined,and empathetic. Ethan has been in love with his colleague,Sophie,since their first meeting on their first day of work. Despite the challenges of his feelings,he tries to maintain professionalism and support her through personal struggles. He reflects on his past relationships and the unspoken connection he shares with Sophie,longing for a chance at something more.
Alex
He is one of Ethan's coworkers known for his humor and lighthearted nature. Alex often participates in office banter and shares stories that help diffuse tension among colleagues. His presence adds some comic relief to the work environment and reflects a social atmosphere that ranges from casual camaraderie to serious professional discussions depending on the context.
Eva
She is Ethan's coworker who sits next to him. She is outgoing,inquisitive,and friendly. Eva quickly becomes familiar with the office dynamics by engaging with other colleagues but remains unaware of the tension between Ethan and Sophie due to their private interactions. She occasionally offers advice or feedback to Ethan about company protocols or personal demeanor,contributing lightly to his daily routine and providing a contrast to his introspective life.
It’s a little crazy how much I want this woman.
She’s everything I’ve ever dreamed of, and she’s smart and beautiful and funny, too.
I knew there was something special about her the first time I saw her, and that was before I even knew her name.
Our first day of work, I looked up when she walked in the door, and our eyes met for the first time.
I felt like I’d known her another lifetime, and I was sure of nothing else.
The only thing that mattered was that I had to have her.
That was five years ago.
Since then, I’ve found out that she has a family—a loving partner and a daughter who doesn’t know she’s adopted.
She also has a past—a high school sweetheart turned longterm partner who doesn’t seem to make her happy.
And she has a present—me, silently pining for her from across the room.
I don’t know what the future holds, but I do know this: I want Sophie more than I want air.
I want her more than I want life itself.
And if I can’t have her, then I don’t want anything.
Sophie
Ethan is the most determined man I’ve ever met in my life.
From the moment our eyes met, I knew he wanted me.
