Ken didn't even know why he said yes to Sejun and agreed to this meeting but he did. "Rupok mo Ken" he thought.
"Good afternoon, pasensya na po I'm late." Ken apologized.
The smart-looking man in front of him smiled, his eyes sparkle. "It's ok Ken, please have a seat"
So Sejun was right, this man knows him.
"I'm Vester by the way, Vester Ajero if that would ring a bell?"
Ken settled comfortably to his seat, this man seems friendly after all.
"Yes po, from Phoenix Builders?"
"Yes, but please drop the po, halos magkasing edad lang naman tayong tatlo ni Sejun"
"Aw, sige Sir"
Vester laughed. "Hanep yan, wala ngang po may Sir naman"
"Excuse me sir, may I take your orders please?" the waitress interrupted"
"Milktea and strawberry shortcake for me" Vester answered. "What about you Ken?"
Ken scanned the menu and orders,
"Capuccino with extra sugar please, and cheesecake"
The waitress took their order and went to the counter.
"Wow! parehas pala tayong mahilig sa matamis, I like that." Vester's smile even widens. His eyes move like a wink.
"Yeah, I think so"
"So Architect, tell me how's working with Skyline Constructions? Though I know lagi namin kayong natatalo sa bidding"
The order arrived and Ken sipped on his sweet coffee before answering.
"Honestly sir, we still have projects naman that you are not aware of"
Vester looks at the way Ken sips his coffee and how his adam's apple move while swallowing the liquid. His heart beats fast but he needed to relax and continue.
"Really? That's good to know. Alam mo bang I feel sorry for you whenever you lose a project? Nakikita kita minsan sa mga gatherings eh."
"It's alright sir, we can still manage"
Ken was surprised when Vester reached for his hand on the table, and held it tight.
"I can help you Ken, I mean you can work for us, for Phoenix"
"I'm sorry Vester" Ken moved his hand away. " But I don't think I look like someone who needs help"
"Gago ka Sejun" Ken cursed at his bestfriend deep inside, because Vester seems to be flirting with him.
"I know." Vester looks bothered. "I'm sorry, am I too fast?"
"Yes" Ken quickly replied.
"I'm sorry, I just want to help. I mean look how successful Sejun is-
"Sejun deserves what he has right now sir."
Vester adjusted his seat so he could be closer to Ken, and rests his hand on Ken's knee.
"I know Ken, and I'm willing to give you what you deserve too, even more than that."
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THE WAY WE LIVE
FanfictionJustin is the perfect kid in school, rich and smart. There he met Sejun-a mysterious schoolmate who saved his life one night. Few years after, Sejun regretted saving Justin's life.
