This morning, I walked into the office as usual, but the atmosphere seemed different than usual. The sound of typing blended with the ringing of phones, creating a chaotic symphony full of noise. Phone calls rang out from the corner of the accounting room, which is usually quiet, but now was busier than ever. The women in the accounting department were frantic with piles of paperwork stacked high and numbers dancing on the computer screens. Perhaps it was because the tax inspector came to check the day before, so today the accounting room was so busy that no one had time to rest. Watching them scramble through invoices and documents, I couldn't help but worry, wondering if the company's taxes were facing any issues. I wasn't ready to jump ship that early.

At lunchtime, my colleagues and I headed down to the cafeteria. When passing by the accounting room, I saw the women still sitting at their desks, hurriedly eating, their faces tense as if about to face a fierce battle.

In the cafeteria, we were eating and started chatting about work, most of us worried if the company faced any arising tax risks. A colleague sighed and shared, "In my old company, it was the same, every tax period the accounting room seemed ready to explode. Everyone was stressed, working tirelessly day and night." Her story reminded me of an old friend - Ngọc Lam.

Ngọc Lam was a fresh graduate, currently interning at a large real estate company. She was young, beautiful, and energetic. Although just an intern, she was always highly regarded thanks to her carefulness, attention to detail, and the ability to handle data accurately, which a professional accountant requires. These qualities made her stand out among her fellow interns.

Ngọc Lam at that time was like a flower blooming under the sun, attracting bees and butterflies around. Among them was Minh Anh, the handsome guy from the sales department. To get to know her, he often came by the accounting room to deliver invoices and reports. Minh Anh didn't hesitate to confess his feelings to Ngọc Lam, hoping to become her boyfriend. Unfortunately, Ngọc Lam's heart did not belong to him. Despite being rejected, Minh Anh quietly waited, hoping that one day Ngọc Lam would open her heart to him. It's just that she had already fallen for someone else - the company's director.

That man, although in his forties, had handsome, chiseled features and still looked youthful and stylish. He carried the aura of a mature, accomplished man with status, making it easy for young women to fall into his charms. The only problem was that he was a married man. However, since Ngọc Lam stepped into the company, she felt the unusual attention that man had for her. Sometimes, she couldn't help but develop fantasies, dreams of a forbidden love. Ngọc Lam knew that these feelings were wrong, but the more she tried to escape, the deeper she sunk. She was always torn between reason and her heart. She knew she shouldn't pursue this dangerous affection, but each time she saw the director's gaze, she felt an irresistible attraction. She tried to hide her feelings, but the truth was her heart belonged to that man.

Ngọc Lam well understood that this love was impossible, as he was married. She tried to suppress her feelings, but the more she held back, the stronger that love became. She often wondered if he ever noticed the affectionate look in her eyes when she secretly gazed at him from afar, or if he could ever feel her trembling whenever his large, sturdy hand accidentally brushed against hers during work exchanges.

The young girl first experiencing emotions, touching a forbidden love. Sometimes unable to restrain herself, she would daydream about moments spent with him, listening to him confide in her, dating. She imagined peaceful evenings when the two of them would sit together,Sharing small stories, smiles, and meaningful glances. But then she reminds herself that these are just futile dreams, which can never become reality.

Every time he smiles at her, her heart melts, but at the same time, it aches knowing that that smile is not meant for her. She longs for that man's attention, to be noticed by him, but also fears that if he discovers her feelings, everything will change. Ngọc Lam has tried to find a way to escape this unrequited love, but the more she tries, the deeper she gets drawn in. She knows she is on a dangerous path, but her heart cannot stop loving him. She has loved him with all her heart, and even though she knows this love might never be reciprocated, she still cannot give up. She quietly suffers in silence.