Chapter 9

“NOPE,” tipid na sagot ni Leon at nag-iwas ng tingin. “I'm busy approving all the apparel that needs to be released by the end of the month, Claire. Teaching you will exhaust me for sure. ”

Sumimangot si Claire at matampuhing napaismid. “I’m a fast learner, Mr. Leon. You can teach me in the company or wherever you want. I bet you can be a good teacher knowing how perfect you are.”

Masamang sumipat sa kanya si Leon. “Stop with the flattery, Claire. I know that you only said it for your own good.”

“What? No. How can I do that? It's for the both of us, that’s why...” ani Claire at tumingala sa kanya. “I’m not selfish, you know, unlike—”

“Me?” dugtong ni Leon pagkatapos ay nag-igtingan ang panga. Mayamaya ay humugot ito nang malalim na paghinga at tumitig sa papalubog na araw.

Habang nakatingin kay Leon ay hindi na naiwasan ni Claire na magtaka. Leon’s eyes flashes a glimpse of sadness and regret as he stared at the beautiful and calming view. It was such a beauty but