Love Business

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Audrey took a last look from her phone to see if there will be a message but sadly, there wasn't. She didn't really expect one. She just assumed. On her pyjamas, she lay down on her bed and turned off her lamp and went to sleep.

Mama Delia and Patrick we're just sitting on his couch in his bedroom. They weren't talking. She has this poker face but you can see that her face was thinking of something or someone. Patrick, who is looking at the floor, clearly is mad. His fists are tightly closed. Like he wants to punch something.  Both were quiet when Patrick's mom started talking, "Anak, matulog ka na. Siguro huwag ka munang pumasok sa company. Si Papa mo muna ang papasukin natin. We need to talk tomorrow. But for now, have a good night sleep, okay? Don't let her ruin your night. I love you, Ricky. *kisses him in the forehead* Good night." Patrick nodded and lip mouthed, "Good night."  Then she left Patrick's room. He already lay down on his bed. Looking at the ceiling, he remembered Audrey. He smiled and fell asleep.

Date: March 17, 2015
Time Check: 10:30 AM

Audrey was working in her office with Rizza with some papers that they will give to the officers-in-charge of every floor. "So, Audrey, are we clear with these? I-papacheck ko na lang ito sa board for further changes." Rizza asked to conclude their discussion. "Yes, Rizz. Thank you. Sabay na tayong maglunch later. Treat ko. Just call me, okay?" Rizza nodded with a sarcastic smile while leaving her office. Audrey smiled back and went back to work.

An employee suddenly knocked on her door and said "Ms. Audrey, may tawag po sa inyo." She was surprised about what the employee told her and replied, "Sige, pupunta na lang ako sa puwesto mo. Okay lang?" And the employee agreed and both walked to her place.

Audrey was a bit excited to think that it was Patrick on the phone. The employee gave the phone to Audrey. "Hello?"

An old man's voice was on the other side and asked if it was Audrey who was speaking. She was a bit confused. "Yes, this is Ms. Perez speaking. May I know who is this?" The man introduced himself, "Apologies for not introducing myself. I'm Mr. Eleazar Lim. You can call me Eli. I'm Patrick's father."

She was a bit saddened that it was not Patrick whom she's talking with. She greeted Patrick's father with respect and asked what is the purpose of the call in a monotone voice. They both talked about their tour on Wednesday and Mr. Lim asked if they can move it to Friday because there were some problems in their office.

Audrey understood what Mr. Lim explained, she agreed to talk about this with the board and update them for their reply. Before they both hung up, Mr. Lim insisted Audrey that she can call him 'Tito". She was a bit shy because they really haven't met yet but after a little begging of Mr. Lim, Audrey agreed. They both hung up after.

Audrey thanked her employee and apologized for the long disturbance and she already went back to her office. When she sat at her chair, she didn't start working again, she's positioned in the 500 peso way (if you know what I mean)

"Bakit wala si Patrick sa office nila? Akala ko hindi na nagwowork ang father niya kasi pagod na?" All these questions we're given some conclusions that Audrey made. A call from her telephone suddenly stopped her from thinking. "Ms. Audrey, lunch na po."

It was Rizza. She already got her bag and went outside to Rizza's office. "Guys! Lunch na, kumain na muna kayo ha? Happy Eating!" Audrey shouted to her people in the office. Everyone on her floor agreed to Audrey. Everyone was going down to the canteen to eat but some went out. Rizza and Audrey went to the parking because they will use Audrey's car to go out for lunch.

They arrived at their favorite fast-food chain, ordered their food and ate. After eating their lunch, Audrey asked Rizza if there are other meetings to attend to in the office that is really important and Rizza said there is none. And with that, they already went to their favorite coffee shop and drank their favorite frappe'.