THE CITY was quiet when Ashriel drove to Gael’s condo that night. The building was sleek and modern, glass panels reflecting the glow of the streetlights below. It was already late — nearly midnight — but he knew Gael would still be awake. Kagagaling niya lang din sa opisina at sa condo ng kaibigan siya dumeretso.
Nang bumukas ang elevator, agad niyang tinungo ang condo unit ni Gael.
Gael opened the door before Ashriel could even knock.
“Well, well,” Gael drawled, a smirk tugging at his lips. “The mighty president of Rios Group visits my condo. It’s an honor. But that’s rare. Did the stock market break your heart, or is this about a woman?”
Bago pa man makapagsalita si Ashriel, muling nagsalita si Gael.
“My girlfriend isn’t here, so you can come in and I will give you satisfactory
