he harsh realities of life. Without parents to guide her, she had relied on her Aunt Lara for support, but even Lara couldn'

oneliness wash over her. She had built her successful career from the ground up, but success meant nothing without someone t

s voice was calm but firm, a reflection of th

ched Selene's desk. She had always been fearful of Selene, her impos

na asked, trying to keep her vo

of the day," Selene said, handing Rena a stack of pap

. Selene watched her go, a twinge of guilt creeping into her heart. She didn't want to be the kind of boss tha

friend since childhood. Alisha was the polar opposite of Selene – warm, bubbly, and always ready with a smile. Sh

ted her friend with a brigh

in Alisha's presence. "Just another day at the office," she replied, gesturing to the s

the chairs across from Selene. "You know y

etween them over the years, Alisha had never once wavered in her loyalty and support for Sel

voice soft with emotion. "I don't

and on Selene's, her eyes full of understanding. "You don

the face of Alisha's unwavering love and support. In that moment, she realized just how lucky she was

fortable silence, the weight of Selene's loneliness lifted by the presence of her best friend. In that moment, Selene knew

ove, a beacon of hope in a world filled with uncertainty. And as the city below buzzed with activity, Selene and