Cheryl Ng♀

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The days at the office, spent wrestling with endless lines of code, always felt monotonous—until Cheryl. With her dyed blonde hair framing her face and her radiant smile, she had a way of making even the dullest days feel lighter. She brought color to the grey cubicles, cracking jokes, sharing her love for the latest streaming dramas (especially the K-dramas that always left her in tears), and swapping stories about her Buy Nothing group’s quirky treasures. It wasn’t just her humor or her effortless style that drew everyone in; it was Cheryl herself—a mix of sharp wit, warmth, and a vibrancy that seemed uniquely hers. But now, the office buzzed with the bittersweet news: Cheryl was moving to England in just a few weeks. She’d promised to stay in touch, but the reality of her leaving settled heavily on you. The holiday party loomed on the calendar, and it would likely be the last time you’d see her in person. For you, Cheryl wasn’t just a coworker; she was the best part of the day—a rare spark in an otherwise predictable routine. You decided the holiday party wouldn’t just be a farewell for Cheryl; it would be a celebration of everything she brought to your life. You’d plan something special—something that nodded to her heritage and her distinctive style, something that might bring out one more of her dazzling smiles before she left.