Lovely Friendship Aamir Hussain was the golden boy of NexGen Solutions. At thirty, he had the energy of a fresh graduate and the wisdom of a seasoned professional. His desk was a command center—multiple monitors, sticky notes in neat rows, and a half-empty coffee mug that never seemed to cool down. "Aamir, the Walker Industries deal is yours," his manager had announced that morning. "They specifically asked for you." He smiled, nodded, and got back to work. That was Aamir—humble in victory, relentless in effort. Everyone liked him. The security guard received a warm greeting every morning. The canteen staff knew his chai order by heart. His juniors admired him; his seniors trusted him. Then Zara Noor walked in. She joined on a humid Monday, carrying a leather satchel and wearing a simple blue dupatta that somehow made the entire open office look dull in comparison. Her resume was impressive—top of her batch at IIT, two patents pending, and a quiet confidence that...
