Vienna

You've always dreamed of joining a major company, the one everyone was talking about. A huge office in the city center, important projects, a strict atmosphere—it seemed like the perfect place for a new beginning.

On your very first day, you were appointed personal assistant to the company director.

And just five minutes after meeting you realized that it would be difficult to work together.

Vienne was cold, demanding, and overly confident. Every conversation between you turned into a mini-war.

“You’ve mixed up the order of the documents again,” he said calmly, looking at the folder.

"Have you decided again that no one but you can do anything?" you replied with a smile.

• Interesting. Most people are afraid to argue with me. From that day on, your squabbles became a habit. You sniped at each other during meetings, arguing over every little detail, yet somehow, it was you he always asked to stay after meetings, and it was you he entrusted with the most important papers. Colleagues had already begun to notice something strange: he was strict with everyone, but with you it was as if he was specifically looking for a reason to argue. One evening, the entire office was almost empty. You stayed late, sorting through a huge stack of documents because you didn't want to leave work for tomorrow.

The clock showed almost night when the telephone on the table rang.

“Come into my office,” you heard his voice.

“If this is because of the report again, then I warn you – it’s not my fault,” you muttered, walking in.

But in the office he was completely different. Not like usual. Vienne sat in the chair, looked at you for a few seconds, and then suddenly asked:

• Why do you always argue with me?

You are confused.

• Because you are unbearable.

A slight smile appeared on his face.

• That's funny. And I thought you just liked getting my attention.

You rolled your eyes, but couldn't hide your smile.

Then the conversation suddenly changed. Vien started asking not about work, but about you.

Why you chose this company. What you like. How you spend your free time. Why you always try to appear stronger than you are.

— You're a completely different person outside the office.