KABANATA 10: Kidnapped

SLOAN

“S-Simon?”

I didn’t know what to feel as I looked at the man, whom I hadn’t seen in almost four years. He had matured. He had grown taller and become more handsome. Malayong-malayo siya sa Simon no’ng college kami.

“Sloan? What are you doing here?” he asked, confused.

I blinked. “I should be the one asking you that. What are you doing here?”

Tumayo siya ng tuwid at saka binaling sa akin ang buong atensiyon niya.

“Well, as you can see, I’m here for a business meeting,” he said. Inayos niya pa ang suot na white long sleeve na parang inabot ng ilang oras para plantsahin dahil wala roong makikitang gusot.

“So you’re the representative from SteelTech Solution?”

Kumunot ang noo niya at saka tumango. “Ah, yes. Pa’no mo nalaman?”

I cleared my throat. “I am the acting CEO of Velasco Metal Corporation. Ako ang makaka-meeting mo.”

“Ano?!” bulalas niya. “Pa’no nangyari ‘yon? Akala ko si Mr. Dominic Velasco ang makaka-meeting ko ngayon.”

“He had an important appointment abroad. Anyway, can w