Dots of Connection

Chapter 9: Kiss

It's been three-weeks and a lot of things happened. I'm still searching for him. I also travel from different places. I didn't goof around, time matters every seconds. I'm also studying a lot lately. I didn't had a hard time to learn, thanks to my brain. It feels like I absorb every information around while studying. I think it become a meal to every cells in my brain.

"Miss Ledge, Mr. Lopez is already waiting inside,"

I simply nod before entering. I roamed my eyes when the people inside stand up, except for the person in the middle. He's staring at me, more like trying to read me.

"I'm glad to finally see you iha,"

His serious face is already gone. Nakangiti na ito ngayon. I chose to sit in his right side, that's the only remaining seat here. It's intended for me.

"Me too, Mr. Lopez," I coldly said while fixing my blazer.

I could feel the admiration in his eyes while looking at my face.

"Ang ganda mo iha. Mukhang hindi rin nagkakalayo ang edad n'yo ng bunsong anak ko."

"I'm here to do business Mr. Lopez," I simply said while getting the cup of coffee na inabot sa akin ng staff sa loob.

Napatawa naman ito, "Yeah, sorry iha nadala,"

"Fifty-million for the Custadio House Chain,"

Lopez-Custadio a powerful family in the business world. I already have a share to some of their stocks. Most of my money is actually invested in their various foundations for less fortunate.

I said I hate humans...but I also don't want them to suffer. I should be more open-minded. Some of the humans here are just trying to survive even if they have nothing, they strive for the better.

"Groody? The contract please," Mr.Lopez gesture his assistant. They placed a contract in front of me.

I read it first, understanding their terms. So far, it's good that's why I signed the contract immediately.

I'm just busy signing when I heard the door open. I didn't bother to waste my seconds lifting my head.

"Tito, I need to talk to you,"

My eyebrows furrowed when I heard a voice. What is she doing here? It's been three weeks. I haven't seen a piece of her.

Not that I'm interested. I'm just curious.

I lift my head after I finished signing the papers. I simply stared at her while I'm leaning in the black swivel chair at pinagsiklop ang mga legs ko.

Bumakas ang gulat sa mata nito nang dumapo ang paningin sa'kin. Nawala narin ito agad at napalitan ng pagtaas ng kilay.

"What are you doing here?"

I raised my eyebrows. "Who are you?"

Nagsalubong na ang kilay nito dahil sa tanong ko. I touch my jaw to slightly hide the small smirk that would be visible once I remove my hand.

"Kilala mo si Miss Ledge iha?" si Mr. Lopez habang palipat-lipat na ng tingin sa aming dalawa.

"Unfortunately," sarkastikong tugon nito at inirapan pa ako.

"Holy! She's our stockholder. Don't be such an ass kung ayaw mong isumbong kita sa Ate Rajim mo,"

She just hissed, "As I way saying. Dad is requesting for your presence. Hindi ka raw po kasi nagrerespond sa tawag,"

"May meeting pa'ko iha," Tumingin ito sa'kin at ibinalik agad kay Holy yung tingin.

"It's an emergency Tito. I can handle her,"