Need Genuine Advice

1. Women always give hints if they are even slightly interested.
   The story you have told shows nothing but a dead end. Deep down you know this but you choose to be "pyaar mein andha". Open your eyes, accept the reality and move on.

2. Women never keep secrets. Do not think that her friend(or any woman) will keep it private.

3. There is hope. You can find someone who will give you the same or more butterflies. Do not make a bad choice in hurry. Value yourself. You have it in you.

Don't involve her friend. It'll just leak the matter outside the two of you, and will cause office gossip, which will piss off your friend even more if she's not interested. Good luck maintaining your friendship after that.

Instead, just directly talk to her, and tell her that you like being friends with her, and ask if she would be interested in something more than that (something romantic). If she says no, just continue being friends, and the matter just stays between you both.

Believe me, the second outcome is much better than the office gossip scenario, that can also hurt you and your friend professionally also in the future. So I can't stress this enough - DON'T INVOLVE HER FRIEND!

The best way to connect with a woman is to maintain a healthy level of distance. Think of them as cat-like personalities, they will run if you chase.

Instead, you need to stick around at a distance, and be friendly and passive. Keep your butterflies to yourself if you want her to make the first move. Many of them will also never warm up to you no matter what you do, that is also something you need to accept.

I know it's difficult to not communicate your feelings about it, but it is simply too soon. You also need to know her better in case you aren't compatible for some reason.

Try and follow my advice, and let the friends do most of the talking while you be a good listener. You'll know plenty in a few more months.

Bro, give an update what happens next😅

Genuine Advice: DO NOT tell her friend about your feelings. Never ever involve a third person and directly talk to the girl.
Be confident and tell her that you know what, i really feel happy when you are around. If you are not seeing anyone then I would like to take you out for a date. Be clear, confident. If you are afraid things might go awkward, then if she says no, let her know that its ok. You respect her boundaries. (Only say this when she says no). And say it like you mean it. Respectfully, like a man. And never ever bring this topic up again and act very casual. It will be as awkward as you make her feel. If you don’t feel awkward then she won’t. But if you even give her a slightest hint that this is awkward, then my man, this WILL BE awkward.

Go talk to her frd 1st. Because if the girl you like is already in relationship (cause there is high chance that she is in relationshipand she wants to keep it private) then she would tell you. And if girl you like is single then her frd can ask and get to know what she have in mind about you. What she feels abt you.

I hope I'm not confusing

In my experience, mixing work and romance, especially in the same office and team, can be tricky. Things can get complicated, whether she likes it or not. I'd say get to know her better first, see if everything checks out, and then make your move.

Don't fall in this hints trap and never involve a third person... Go to her, very respectfully and politely ask her for coffee, go to known public place where she feels safe.
Tell her how you feel, also tell that you respect her descision whatever it is.

If it goes in your favour -good.. else assure her that you are not going to stalk or harass and be a nice colleague.

Why complicate simple things..

Bro she is clearly not interested. Why are you pushing?
Being 30 and single I understand the longing can be suffocating, but don't risk your job for it.

If you have already approached her with a direct safe intention of respectfully showing that you would like to date and she's not responding then she's not interested.