"Mr. Chavez, what are you doing here? Is there something I can help you?" Tanong ni Ms. Smith. Her voice cool and professional.
"Ella, can we talk?" Sabi ni Caleb sa mababang tono, ngunit parang nagmamadali.
"I'm on my way to a meeting, Mr. Chavez. If it's about our partnership or the contract, please contact my secretary to schedule a time. I'm affraid I don't have time for a personal conversation right now." Sagot ni Ms. Smith. Muling humakbang si Ms. Smith, upang maka alis sa harapan ni Caleb.
Humakbang naman si Caleb, palapit kay Ella at muli itong hinarangan. Nakatitig din siya sa mukha ng babae. "Ella, please. It's important. Just a few minutes, privately," Pakiusap ni Caleb sa babae. Malamlam din ang kanyang mga mata, at tila nakikiusap sa kausap.
Bigla naman napakunot ang no
