My Only Exception (Tantum mea series #1)

Chapter 36

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When I entered his office, I stopped before looking around inside. My gaze stopped when I saw him standing while looking at the building. I cleared my throat to get his attention. He turned to me, and my heart started beating faster.

He slowly walked toward me. "Take a seat first." He said. I followed what he said and sat in the chair opposite his table.

He sat in front of me while loosening his necktie. He also folded the long sleeve polo shirt up to his elbows before staring at me.

Makalipas ang ilang segundo ay nailang ako sa mga titig niya kaya tumikhim ako at nagsalita. "So, pinapunta mo ba ako dito para titigan lang mag hapon?"

He looked like he had come to his senses and cleared his throat before adjusting his seat. "I want you to model one of our products." He said directly.

I froze for a few seconds before laughing a little. "Are you serious?"

"Do I look like I'm joking?" He seriously said. Natigil naman ako bago umayos ng upo.

"You know that you should contact our agency first."

"I already contacted them, and they said I should talk to you because you won't sign a contract again after you finish the contract with Xander Connvet."

"Then you know my answer, Mr. Carter." I folded my arms and looked at him the same way he was looking at me.

"It's just a day if you are worried about it. We are in a rush to find a model because our model suddenly quit." I was still not convinced by what he said, so he sighed.

"It's just for a day. We are really in a rush because our new product will be released in five days. "

"Amount that you will pay me--" He cut me off.

"12 Million, is that enough?" I blinked at what he said and pursed my lips. 12 Million?! Para sa isang araw na picture lang?!

"Ang laki naman yata para sa isang araw na picture?" Nakangiwing sabi ko.

"I told you, we are in a rush." He looks amused while looking at me.

"Can I think about it first?"

"It's just a yes or no, Ailene." Stuck on the name, he called me. I stared at him dumbfounded while he studied the reaction on my face.

Natauhan ako ng tumayo siya at lumapit sa akin kaya natataranta akong tumayo at umatras.

"W-what d-did you j-just c-call me?" I stammered. My butt hit his table and I gasped when I felt his body on mine.

Nilagay niya ang magkabilang kamay sa pagitan ko at mas lalong nilapit ang katawan sa akin na kahit ang hangin ay mahihiyang dumaan.

"W-what a-are y-you d-doing?" Nauutal na sabi ko at mabilis nilagay ang dalawang palad sa dibdib niya upang pigilan siya na 'mas lalong lumapit sa akin.

"What do you think I'm doing, Ailene?" He playfully said.

"Don't call me by that name! Hindi tayo close, Mr. carter." Nagawa ko 'pang mag sungit sa posisyon namin ngayon.

"Too formal, Ailene. Why don't you call me by my name? And for the record, we are close. Super close, literally."

"Are you flirting with me, Mr. Carter?" I glared at him.

"Call me by my name, Ailene. And yes I am flirting with you. Why? Is there someone who will get mad?" Naging malamig ang tono ng boses niya sa huling tanong na kinalunok ko.