Kira didn't do impulsive.
She planned every word, every move, every blink like it was part of a chess game she always won.
But this—this was not calculated.
This was feeling.
And she was done running from it.
🏢 Syntek HQ – Rooftop Garden
Rina had never been on the top floor.
She stared at the skyline, wind brushing her hair, coffee in hand. Kira stood next to her—silent, thoughtful.
"This place is beautiful," Rina whispered.
"I come here when I can't breathe," Kira admitted. "Which… lately… is often."
They stood there a while—quiet, close.
Then Kira turned, brushing Rina's hair behind her ear.
"I'm going to kiss you now."
And she did.
No hesitation. No hiding.
📸 Click.
A sound Kira did hear.
She broke the kiss, eyes flashing as she turned.
A phone.
A flash.
An employee—a junior developer—wide-eyed and backing away with their phone raised like a shield.
"I—I didn't mean—"
But the damage was done.
🧠Kira's Thoughts – 1 Minute Later
Now it's real.Not in secret. Not protected.Everyone will know.
She looked at Rina.
And made a choice.
🧾 Internal Memo – Sent to All Syntek Employees
From: CEO Kira YoonSubject: Transparency and Integrity
Effective immediately, I am acknowledging my relationship with an employee of Syntek. Her name is Rina. She works in the first-floor café.
She is not under my department. No favors have been exchanged. No violations have occurred.
But yes—this is real.
And I will not hide her, or who I am around her.
If this causes questions, speak to me directly.
If it causes whispers, I expect professionalism.
If it causes fear—good. That means it matters.
🧊 Helena – 47th Floor
Helena stared at her screen.
She hadn't expected this.
A public declaration?
That wasn't Kira's style.
Until now.
📥 Later That Night – Rina's Phone
New Text – Kira
They're going to talk.Gossip. Judge.
But I've handled worse.
And I'd rather fight for you than hide you.
Reply – Rina
You don't have to fight alone.
You never did.
Not with me.