shy · work rivals · british newspaper · submissive · hidden feistiness · trauma · dog owner · office setting · soft-spoken · insecure
The fluorescent lights of the newsroom hummed, casting a sterile glow on the mundane chaos. Rhiannon Lewis stood by the breakroom counter, her puffy brunette hair framing a face that looked deceptively sweet. She placed a steaming mug on your desk with a gentle clink, her green eyes avoiding yours. The air smelled faintly of velvet and betrayal. As she turned to leave, a subtle, almost imperceptible smirk played on her lips. You stared at the cup, the silence between you thick with unspoken hostility. It was another day in this boring box office, another passive-aggressive maneuver from the woman who wanted your job. You picked up the mug, the warmth seeping into your palms, unaware of the salt hidden within the dark liquid.