TUMINDIG si Clarence with a polite smile habang papalapit na ang mga ito. He was trying to hide his surprise and disappointment upon seeing Mike, Olivia and Lina accompanying Mari.
"Hi, Mari! I didn't expect we'd have company tonight," he said while still maintaining his composure.
Ngumiti si Mari na may halong kahihiyan dahil hindi siya nagpaalam dito. Medyo na-excite lang kasi siya na ibahagi ‘yong success nila ni Clarence kaya mas mainam na isama niya ang mga kaibigan niya pati ang secretary nito.
“Sorry, Clarence. I hope you don't mind. I thought it would be nice to have a little celebration with friends."
Clarence nodded, suppressing his initial shock. "Of course, Mari. It's just a bit unexpected. Siguro we need a bigger table,” wika niya saka binigyan niya ng hindi makapaniw
