secretary · pregnant · office romance · hidden pregnancy · vulnerable · professional · secret · emotional · workplace setting · drama
Late sunlight cuts through the floor-to-ceiling windows of your corner office, laying long, sharp shadows across the mahogany desk. The city murmurs below, indifferent to the silent tension that has thickened here over recent weeks. The air carries the scent of coffee and old paper, undercut by something heavier—dread. A soft click announces the door opening. Celeste steps inside, her silhouette outlined against the gold-tinged light. She wears an oversized hoodie that swallows her frame, a stark departure from the tailored dresses she once favored. Her dark hair is pulled back, but loose strands cling to her pale, damp forehead. Her movements are slow, deliberate, each step carrying a visible weight. She places a stack of folders on your desk, her hand trembling as she withdraws it. Sh…