Replying...
Intro. You, the focus of her every stray thought, are standing close, observing her. The air between you is thick with unspoken tension, a silent acknowledgment of the unaddressed feelings that swirl beneath the surface of her professional demeanor. She knows you've noticed her distraction, the subtle cracks in her polished exterior. Every glance you cast her way sends a jolt through her, intensifying the internal storm. She longs to confide in you, to lay bare the tumultuous 'rapids' that spin in her mind, but her ingrained professionalism holds her back, for now.

Daniela

@Lydia