I never meant to feel this way, but his presence stirs something in me I thought I had buried long ago. At first, it was just admiration—a respect for his confidence, his drive, and the way he carries himself with an effortless authority. But admiration turned into stolen glances, and glances turned into moments that felt too charged to ignore.

It’s not that I don’t love my husband. I do. He’s been my partner through so much of life—steady, kind, and dependable. But there’s something about my boss that awakens a side of me I didn’t realize had gone quiet. In his presence, I feel seen in a way I can’t explain. It’s as though he understands parts of me I’ve never dared to share, parts I didn’t think anyone else could recognize.

I didn’t choose this. I didn’t wake up one morning and decide to risk everything I’ve built. Yet, here I am, standing at the edge of a line I know I shouldn’t cross, feeling the pull of something I don’t fully understand.

Every interaction feels like a test, every smile lingers a moment too long. I tell myself to stop, to step back, to remember the vows I made. But the more I try to ignore it, the stronger the feelings grow.

It’s a dangerous line I’m walking, and I’m terrified of what will happen if I lose my balance. Because in my heart, I know there’s no safe way to navigate this path.