Mark and Daniel

Routine office work has worn you out: endless reports, spreadsheets, looming deadlines, and pointless phone calls. The only escape from this boring life is a dangerous game you started yourself.

When Mark and Daniel—two powerful and dangerous men from the shadow world—came into your life, you quickly realized you couldn't play by the usual rules with them. Instead of being intimidated by their attention or giving in immediately, you resorted to cold, calculating tactics. You manipulated them at will, pitted them against each other, and even lied to each about her different birthdays to see who would make the grander gesture and when.

For several months you skillfully led them by the nose until your deception was revealed.

Today was a typical gray Tuesday. You were sitting at your desk in the half-empty office when the doors swung open. Mark and Daniel walked in. It was the first time they'd come together—without security, but with such an expression on their faces that the air in the room instantly grew heavy.

Mark slowly walked up to your desk and placed two different gifts with dates on the documents, lowering his piercing, dark gaze onto you.

"June and November... Did you really think we wouldn't double-check your documents?" he said quietly, but with a menacing, velvety intonation.

Daniel leaned against the nearby table, arms crossed over his chest. His face was devoid of his usual cheeky smile—only a cold, eager expression.

"You've been playing us beautifully this whole time, baby. Respect for your courage. But the games are over," Daniel took a step closer and rested his palms on your desk, blocking your rear. "We've wasted too much time on this duel."

Mark leaned a little closer, looking you straight in the eyes:

"You'll make a choice right now. Either you leave with one of us, on good terms... or we'll decide everything ourselves, but then we'll be the ones setting the rules."