The morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Alexander's office.
Emily stood near the desk reviewing a stack of documents.
It still felt strange.
Their relationship was no longer fake.
Yet everything else looked the same.
Alexander sat behind his desk, watching her quietly.
Emily suddenly looked up.
"You're staring again."
Alexander raised an eyebrow.
"I'm observing."
Emily laughed.
"That sounds even worse."
Alexander stood and walked toward her.
"You're officially my girlfriend now."
Emily folded her arms.
"You say that like it's a business announcement."
Alexander smirked slightly.
"It's important information."
Emily rolled her eyes.
Before she could respond—
The office door opened suddenly.
Lucas walked in.
He stopped immediately when he saw them standing close together.
"Well… I see the rumors were true."
Emily smiled awkwardly.
"Good morning, Lucas."
Lucas looked amused.
"So the fake relationship finally became real."
Alexander didn't deny it.
Lucas chuckled.
"About time."