Cassio and Desdemona's Love Affair?

It has been reported by a staff member that Desdemona and Cassio were discussing getting back Cassio's recently stripped job back. The witness saw the two talking for long periods of time. The witness also says that an affair could be occurring between the two. Maybe the curse of Brabantio is coming back to haunt Othello and his relationship with Desdemona. All that is known now is Cassio and Desdemona is forming a plot to get Cassio's old job. (Act 3: scene i)