Pulling Her Closer

Clara leaned in closer, her curiosity piqued. "You have to admit, Julia, he doesn't stress the rest of us like he does to you. Did you do something to offend him?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.

Julia shrugged, her brow furrowing with uncertainty. "Well, maybe slightly," she admitted reluctantly. "But I can't imagine that would be enough for him to purposely get on my nerves. Besides, we're not exactly on friendly terms."

Clara smirked, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "You never know," she teased. "Sometimes, people express their affections in strange ways, like the childhood game of pulling pigtails to get a girl's attention. Or perhaps he sees you as a worthy rival, someone he can challenge with an ironic twist."

Julia's laughter echoed through the office. "Hah! Clara, you must be joking," she exclaimed, shaking her head. "Kelvin Cruz liking me? Trust me, I'm probably the last person he would ever want to see in his life."

Clara simply shrugged, a knowing smile playing o