A Love Deal [Published]

10: Strain

Chapter 10

HE'S already inside his office and here, I already made his coffee. I am also ready now... No! Aayy, Yes... Yes, I am ready. I have to get inside for his coffee and also to remind his daily scheduled.

Offf... Come on, Dynee. Kaya mo, kaya mo 'to.

Malalim muna siyang bumuntong hininga. Kumatok siya ng tatlong beses saka pumasok ng diretsyo.

"Good morning, Sir." She greets him first then she moves near him and slowly put his coffee beside his table.

"Good morning." Untag nito sa seryoso at mahinang boses.

She nods and she cleared his throat. "Uhm as your new assistant, allow me first to talk and remind you about your schedule before I go outside, Sir."

"Go on, I'm listening." He said as he slowly swallowed his coffee while on eyes on her.

Binuksan niya ang dalang notes saka binasa rito ang mga scheduled nito sa araw na iyon, habang ito naman ay kampante ng nagtatrabaho sa harap ng PC nito at habang lumalagot ng kape.

"That's all." Sabi niya saka isinara ang notes.

"Again, what is the exact time of my meeting? Will you repeat and the rest?" He looks at her.

"Aahh... So you really not listening while I'm talking here, Sir?"

Kumunot ang noo nito. "Hmm?"

She rolled her eyes and pouted her lips as she opens her notes again. "Your short discussion meeting with the graphics team is around 9-10 Am, the next meeting is with Mr. Rutende at around 10:30 to 11:30. And your schedule meeting around 2 o'clock in the afternoon is with Mr. & Mrs. Arsaide of Arsaide group of companies." Tumitig muli siya rito at sakto namang nahuli nito itong matiim na nakatitig sa kanya. "T-That's all, Sir." Bigla siyang nailang rito.

Tumango ito. "You will come with me while I am having those meeting."

"O-Okay... Uhm, sige Sir, doon na ho ako sa office ko. Just call me if you need anything."

"Dynee..."

Napahinto siya at lumingon muli rito. "Ah-- thanks for your coffee. It tastes good."

"Welcome---"

"Good morning..."

"Sunshine morning..."

Pareho silang napalingon sa pagbukas ng pinto ng opisina nito. To her surprise, napatindig siya ng tuwid at napatikhim.

"Good morning Ti--" Bigla siyang pinanglakihan ng mata ni Tita Carrot at nag warning look naman sa kanya si Tita Carolina. "Aayy... Hi, hello. Good morning ho. M-May I help you Ma'am, Sir?" Napakagat labi siya at napapahaplos sa may lalamunan niya.

"Uuff! Stupid. Shut up, dummy...shut up for tonight." Halos pabulong sa hangin ni Tita Carrot sa kanya.

"Good morning too." Nakangiting pagbati sa kanya ni Tita Car. "Oh, our beloved nephew. How are you son?" Magiliw itong lumapit sa boss niya at dumukwang para humalik sa pisngi nito.

"To the most serious, workaholic and handsome Ceo of Acemzade Incorporated. Mr. Oliver Acemzade... Oh, how I miss you pamangkin kong napaka-pogi. So, how are you, Olibabe?" Lumapit din rito si Tita Carrot at halos punuin ng halik sa pisngi ang pamangkin nito. Nakangiwi namang nilalayo ng boss niya ang mukha sa baklang tito nito.

Napangisi naman siya sa tago dahil sa sobrang pangungunot ng noo nito at pagsimangot. Nagbaba agad siya ng tingin ng mapasulyap ito sa kanya, ngunit hindi parin niya maiwasang ngumiti.