44. An old colleague

ADRIAN CASTILLO

I could tell something was up with Sophia but I just couldn't tell what it was for the past two days now.

Whenever I talk to her, she gives me a short reply and doesn't want to stay close to me.

It has been bothering me. We were fine until that evening at the event. I have tried to think of wey possible things I might have done to have offended her but nothing came to my mind no matter how hard I tried.

It was driving me insane. No woman has had me this worked up.

"Sir."

I snapped out of my thought when my secretary Melinda called for my attention. I had completely zoned out as I recalled how Sophia had refused to look at me or even take the water I got for her when she choked on her food this morning.

What have I done to offend her? I can't remember saying any hurtful words to her or treating her bad so what have I done wrong?" I just couldn't tell.

I cleared my throat.

"What is it?" I asked her.

"The board wants to hear your opinion about the project idea by Mr. Sanc