Once upon a time in a small, bustling town, there lived a man named Nus and a woman named Meek. Nus had admired Meek for months. They worked in the same office, and though they weren’t close, their daily exchanges had always been warm and kind. For Nus, those small moments felt like sparks of something more.One afternoon, unable to keep his feelings bottled up any longer, Nus decided to confess. He carefully planned his words and invited Meek for coffee at a quiet little café downtown. Nervously, he fidgeted with his cup, and when the time felt right, he looked at her and said softly, “Meek, I really like you. I think you’re amazing, and I’d like to be more than just colleagues. Will you give us a chance?”Meek blinked, surprised. She hadn’t expected this. She appreciated Nus, of course—he was kind, thoughtful, and always made her laugh in the office. But the truth was, she didn’t feel the same way. Meek took a deep breath, not wanting to hurt his feelings but needing t...