Chapter 1 In a grand room with a modern minimalist design

In a grand room with a modern minimalist design, a man stands in front of a large window overlooking the metropolitan city view. The man is Rama Wijaya, CEO of Wijaya Corp, a large company engaged in the technology sector. With a neat black suit, a perfectly tied tie, and neatly arranged hair, Rama exudes an aura of authority and charisma that is hard to match. He is only 36 years old, but he has already become one of the most respected company leaders in this country.

Rama is married to Nia, a woman who has been by his side for the past six years. They met when Rama was still starting his career, and Nia has always been a loyal supporter behind him. Although their marriage has not been blessed with a child, Rama never doubted his love for Nia. For him, Nia is everything. He was never once tempted to look at another woman, until one day...

One day that should have been ordinary, Rama met someone who unknowingly would change his life. That day, he was sitting in his office, engrossed in the company's financial report, when a knock on the door made him lift his head.

"Come in," his voice was deep and firm.

The door opened slowly, and a young girl entered with graceful steps. Instantly, Rama's eyes fell on the figure. The girl was named Maya, his new secretary who was recommended by the HRD division. She was only 23 years old, just graduated from university with cum laude predicate. Maya had a beautiful face, a slender body, and eyes that radiated innocence but at the same time confidence.

"Good morning, Mr. Rama," she greeted softly, her voice flowing like a soothing melody. "I have prepared the documents you requested."

Rama nodded, trying to stay focused on his work. "Thank you, Maya. Put it on my desk."

Maya walked over, placing the documents on Rama's desk with a smooth movement. As she turned to leave, a sweet, soft scent of perfume hit Rama, making him lose his concentration for a moment.

"Maya," called Rama suddenly, without realizing it.

Maya stopped and turned around, looking at Rama with questioning eyes. "Can I help you again, sir?"

Rama was silent for a moment. His brain worked hard to find a reason why he called him. "Ah, no. That's all, thank you."

Maya smiled faintly and nodded. "Okay, sir." She then walked out, leaving Rama who suddenly felt his heart beating faster than usual.

Rama tried to ignore the strange feeling, convincing himself that it was just because he was too tired from work. However, the feeling would not go away. Every time Maya came to his room, Rama felt something was different. The more they interacted, the harder it was for Rama to ignore his attraction to the young girl.

One day, when work at the office was very busy, Rama called Maya to his office to help complete some of the piled up tasks.

"Maya, can you help me with this presentation? I need to finish it before the board meeting tomorrow," Rama said, his voice a little tense from the pressure of work.

"Of course, Mr. Rama. I will help as much as I can," answered Maya as she sat on the chair in front of Rama.

They worked together in silence, only the sound of the keyboard could be heard between them. Every now and then, Maya would ask about the details of the presentation, and each time, Rama would patiently give instructions. However, the longer they sat close together, the harder it was for Rama to resist glancing at Maya. Her beautiful face and focused gaze made Rama feel a strange thrill in his heart.

As the night grew late and the office began to quiet down, Maya looked a little tired. She occasionally fixed her long hair, and occasionally she leaned back in her chair, taking a deep breath.

"Mr. Rama, it looks like we're almost done," Maya said, turning to Rama.

Rama, who was also starting to feel tired, nodded. "Yes, we are almost done. Thank you, Maya, for your help."

Maya smiled faintly, and that was when Rama felt something more than gratitude. There was a desire in his heart that he had never felt before. A desire that made him feel guilty, but also hard to resist.