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Chapter 11: Camping, Chaos, and the Wrong Teammate

Author: M.E.M.TSOLEN
last update Last Updated: 2025-10-21 09:13:54

Tahimik na ang buong opisina. Past 3 a.m. na, pero si Gabriel, gising pa rin — mata sa laptop, kamay sa kape.

Paglingon niya, may ilaw pa sa cubicle ni Elise.

“Hindi pa rin umuuwi ‘tong babae na ‘to?” bulong niya.

Lumapit siya, and there she was — tulog na tulog, may hawak pang ballpen, cheek pressed against a pile of papers.

He sighed, soft smile forming. “You really don’t know when to stop, huh?”

Tinanggal niya ang jacket niya at marahang tinakip sa balikat ni Elise.

Habang ginagawa niya ‘yon, bigla siyang napahinto.

Her hair fell across her face, and for some reason, his hand moved on its own — hinawi niya ‘yung isang hibla, careful na parang bawal magising ang mundo.

“Anong ginawa mo sa’kin?” he whispered. Parang inlove si Gabriel kahit hindi pa sya sigurado na sya bayung babae sa Bagiuo

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Pagpasok sa opisina kinabukasan, sinalubong si Gabriel ng kanyang ever-loyal assistant — Lucas, 28, sarcastic but lovable.

“Sir, mukhang late ka po yata. Nag-overtime na naman si Mis
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