Alex's POV
"And there...that will be out target for the next 6 months." The employee presented in front. I looked over at Amara and noticed that she hasn't spoke since earlier. Nakatulala lang sa folder sa harapan niya at parang malalim ang iniisip. May meeting pa naman 'yan mamaya sa Batangas eh kaso parang drained na ang energy ngayon palang.
We asked questions regarding the presentation pero sumusulyap pa rin ako kay Amara to check how she's doing. Nagpatali nga ng buhok kanina kay Tarra bago kami nag-start sa meeting eh. Naka-bun ngayon 'yung buhok niya para daw hindi siya mainitan.
Now, she's fidgeting with her pen while massaging the temple of her head at nakatukod 'yung siko niya sa mesa.
"Excuse me, I need five minutes. You can continue the meeting." Tumayo si Amara and she excused herself. Sinundan lang namin siya ng tingin hanggang sa makalabas ng kwarto. Kasunod niya si Tarra.
"Uhm, let's continue?" Binalik ko ang atensyon ko sa kanila and I smiled to reassure them that it's alright.
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"Thank you for that wonderful presentation. You did a great job." I gave our employee a pat on the back and he thanked me. I always congratulate our employees who really do well in their job. He's focused and he knows what he's doing.
"Okay ka lang?" Tanong ko kay Amara nang magsi-alisan na ang mga kasama namin sa meeting. Bumalik naman siya kanina after niya mag-excuse pero hindi na siya palakibo. Nakikinig naman siya pero halatang may bumabagabag sa kaniya.
"Hmm. Okay lang ako." Sagot niya.
"Do you want to eat anything? Ang tamlay mo mula pa kanina." She hugged me from the side and I caressed her arm.
"Wala. I'm just tired." Sagot niya.
"Tara, balik tayo sa office mo para makapag-rest ka." Lumabas na kami ng conference room at bumalik sa opisina niya. I made her sit on the couch at nilagyan ko ng mga unan sa likuran niya para mas komportable ang upo niya.
"Do you want water?" I handed her my tumbler and she drank from it.
"Thank you. Balik ka na sa office mo."
"Ate? Naghihintay na po 'yung helicopter para sa client meeting niyo in Batangas. We only have a few minutes nalang po." Sabi ni Tarra pagpasok niya ng opisina. Tumayo naman si Amara and she composed herself but I held her hand to stop her.
"Wait wait- You're going? Eh hindi nga maayos ang pakiramdam mo eh."
She tapped my cheek and gave me a kiss. "I'll be fine. I'll be back in a few hours naman. And kasama ko naman si Tarra. She'll make sure that I'm taken care of. Right, Tarra?"
"Yes po, ate! Don't worry, Sir."
"Sige. Basta the minute that you don't feel well, magsabi ka kaagad ha. Update me."
"Opo. I love you, ingat ka dito."
"I love you too. Take care."
She left with Tarra so I went back to my office to continue the paperworks that I left on my desk earlier even though I'm a bit worried about her. But I know she can handle herself. Hay! Back to work, Alexander. Back to work.
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I was too occupied with what I'm doing that's why I lost track of time. Malapit na palang mag-gabi. Kanina pa kasi ako naka-tingin dito sa laptop at mga papers sa gilid. Office work is no joke, really.
The glass door suddenly opened and revealed Amara who's looking so pale. Putlang putla siya ah. Napatayo tuloy ako para salubungin sana siya kasi nagulat ako, pati bibig niya, halos walang kulay. Kasunod niya si Tarra na hinahabol siya ng tumbler ng tubig.
