Grace adjusted her glasses nervously, her fingers tapping lightly on the keyboard. Mayur, sitting a few desks away, stole occasional glances at her, his heart fluttering with every smile she flashed in his direction. Despite the chaos of deadlines and meetings, an unspoken connection lingered between them, growing stronger with each passing day.
Mayur cleared his throat, mustering the courage to speak. "Hey, Grace, do you have any plans for the weekend?" he asked, trying to sound casual.
Grace looked up, surprised but pleased. "Not really. I was thinking of catching up on some reading. How about you?"
"I was thinking of going for a walk in the park, maybe stargazing. Would you like to join me?" Mayur suggested, his voice tinged with hope.
Grace pointed out a constellation, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Look, that's Orion's Belt!" she exclaimed.
Mayur smiled, his gaze fixed on her rather than the stars. "It's beautiful, just like tonight," he said softly, feeling a sense of peace enveloping them.
Grace found herself looking forward to mornings, eager to see Mayur's kind eyes and hear his voice. Meanwhile, Mayur cherished every moment they spent together, feeling increasingly certain that Grace was his kindred spirit.
Mayur turned to Grace, his heart pounding. "Grace, there's something I've been meaning to tell you," he began, his voice steady despite the butterflies in his stomach.
Grace, sensing the significance of the moment, nodded encouragingly. "I've been wanting to say something too, Mayur," she admitted, her voice filled with warmth.
Grace smiled against his lips, feeling the world around them fade away. "Happy New Year, Mayur," she whispered, her heart full of joy and promise.
Mayur pulled back slightly, his eyes meeting hers with a newfound certainty. "Happy forever, Grace," he replied, knowing that this was just the beginning of their beautiful journey together.
