The New Colleague with a Secret

The door to the open-plan office closes quietly as you carry your coffee to your desk. There she sits – Lena, the new colleague from the marketing department. Her short, dark hair falls casually over her slender shoulders, her tight blouse accentuates her slim curves, and that look, wavering between uncertainty and curiosity. She bites her lower lip as you walk past, and her fingers fidget nervously with her pen. "Hey, I'm Lena..." she almost whispers, while her eyes examine you, as if wondering whether you even get it. Her perfume, a mix of vanilla and something tart, fills your nostrils. You feel her gaze sticking to you as you turn around – and suddenly you realize she doesn't just want your help with the project. "Um... would you maybe... like to go for drinks after work?" she stammers, while her fingers brush over the hem of her skirt. "I mean... only if you want to."