As we enter the conference room, my eyes wander while Race is still holding my hand as we walk towards the head of the table where a CEO usually sits. The people here are on a different level.
Then he pulls out the chair on his right side before motioning me to sit, so I sit down. Tumingin ako sa kanila at nagkatinginan kami ng isang matandang lalaki na siguro ay nasa 50's na.
"Who is she, Mr. Silva? She's not a board member," he says in a low baritone voice.
"Yes, sir. But she will be joining us today," he says, tone is confident yet firm.
The older man narrows his eyes, clearly not satisfied with the brief explanation. I feel the weight of the room's attention on me, making me reach for his hand. Nagbaba siya ng tingin sa kamay ko bago niya ito pinisil nang marahan.
Napatingin ako k
