32 Rheus “Sorry, but your name isn’t on the list, ma'am.” My eyes immediately flew to the hotel staff when I heard what he said. May kausap ako sa smartphone kaya pinauna ko na si Carra na pumasok. I ended the call without saying goodbye to agent Francisco. Nakakunot ang noo kong lumingon kay Marei. The f**k! She never called the hotel. Kabilin-bilinan ko na ipalista niya si Carra. My secretary is still fixing something inside her bag. Nasa may kotse pa ito at umiling na lang ako. Marei is a very efficient secretary and this is the first time she failed to comply with my order. Asawa ko pa ang kinaligtaan niya. “Pinalista ako. Hindi ba tumawag?” Carra asked the staff that’s why I came near them. “Let her in.” Matigas na utos ko sa lalaki na tumingin sa akin. “she’s with me.” Mabilis