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Chapter 07

Chapter 07 - Never Have I Ever

"Wonder how I found you?"

I quickly looked away from him. "Ayoko nang isipin yun, Sir. I'll just work diligently."

I heard him sigh. "To tell you honestly, I'm aware that you're really avoiding me. As much as I wanted to act professional, the past two months without seeing you is creeping the hell out of me. That's why I used all my means to see you so we can finally know each other more. Who would've thought you're also working in Birchwood? It's really fascinating."

I tightened my grip on the seat belt. I was thinking of nonsense things why this had happened, iyon naman pala ay siya ang dahilan ng lahat.

I should've resigned - but no, if I do that, para ko na ring sinabi na willing ako makipag-correspond sa kanya.

Seriously, ganito ba ako kaganda? Am I really that interesting? His taste...is weird.

How would I know? I am not him.

"To tell you honestly din, Sir, that pink-haired girl is just a non-existent personality of someone I do not know. That is purely made up."

He just remained silent as if he's waiting for me to talk more.

Umiling ako, "It's not that I'm trying to deceive you, Sir, I only did that because of Nana's favor. She's actually my best friend."

He clicked his tongue, "I knew it. Seriously, I want to thank her. If not for Miss Yuchengco, I wouldn't meet you."

"Pero 'yun na nga po, Sir, mas mabuti pa sigurong kalimutan niyo na ang personality na 'yun or better yet pati yung mga pagkikita natin dati kasi mistake 'yun lahat." ngumiwi ako.

Nagkibit-balikat siya, "I don't see it that way." he clenched his fist and placed it on his chin as if he's thinking something deep. "I think it... just happens. Miss Shin, regardless if that personality is staged or not, or even that pink-haired girl is only an illusion, I couldn't care less. What I'm after is you and you alone."

The hairs from my nape suddenly went up. My boss really has his way through words.

I scratched my head and apologetically looked at him. "Uhm, Senior Vice President ka, ako naman ay mere employee. I don't think we'll click."

He raised his eyebrows. "And so? What's the issue about it? We've met outside work."

Huminga na lang ako ng malalim at saka isinandal ang ulo ko sa bintana ng kotse. Kahit ano pa yata ang sabihin ko ay palagi siyang may side comment. I have no more energy to beat the crap out of him.

I almost kiss the ground when I'm finally standing outside my apartment. Makakapagpahinga na rin ako sa wakas at may pasok pa ako bukas!

"Thank you, sir. Ingat po kayo pag-uwi." yumuko ako at sinilip siya sa bintana.

"You're welcome, Miss Shin. See you tomorrow."

Umiling ako at kumaway. "Sige po."

"Just drop the 'po' and 'opo' and other formalities, I'm not that old. I'm only turning twenty-nine this year." he beamed a little. Itong taong 'to, ang gwapo lang talaga kaso di talaga kami talo.

I pursed my lips, "Uhm, Kuya?"

Natawa siya, "What? I'm not even your brother! You're twenty-four but you don't need to call me 'Kuya' or big brother, let alone oppa or what-not."

"Oppa?" I scoffed. "Di naman ako aabot sa ganun, sir. Sige, good night na ulit." mabilis akong kausap, Sir.

"That's my girl."