THE afternoon sun filtered through the large condo windows, casting a warm glow over the sleek furniture and polished surfaces. Despite the inviting ambiance, the air felt thick with tension.
Napatingin si Ciara kay Nathaniel na nasa harapan niya lang. Napapataas ang kaniyang kilay habang tinitingnan ang mga documents na dinala ni Vivian kanina. While Vivian, the ever-present secretary, was stationed nearby, typing away at her laptop with an air of casual indifference. But beneath that facade, both Ciara and Nathaniel could sense the underlying discomfort that came from having her around.
"Vivian," pagtawag ni Ciara sa kaibigan para lang maputol ang katahimikan sa kanila. "Wala ka ba talagang balak umalis?"
Napatigil si Vivian sa kaniyang ginagawa at napataas ng kilay sa narinig. Ngay
