The weather that morning seemed uncooperative. Dark clouds gathered across the horizon. The chill slowly crept into her bones. Within two seconds, the dark clouds turned into a heavy downpour. Some employees of OkNak ran toward the front terrace of the office to avoid getting splashed by the rain.

It seemed like Kanaya was having bad luck that day—almost being late and now trapped in the rain. Fortunately, there was a man kind enough to drive her all the way to the office.

“Your shirt’s ...