The Devastating Phone Call

Mr. Montenegro brought me to an expensive restaurant. It was very near to the company building of VC Holdings Inc. so that many would know us. It is not even doubt that he is the center of the customers’ attention inside the restaurant. Nothing new to me, though.

As expected, we did not talk. He never talks usually, except if the topic is about work. So I just focused on my chicken meat, my eyes were on the utensils and the food, while chewing what I am eating.

“Did your ex contact you?”

And yes, that was unexpected --- he spoke up. What I did not see coming is him asking about Cielo!

I did not show that I was affected by his question and just casually lifted my gaze at him. He was careful in using his utensils and his eyes were repeatedly venturing on the glass of his water and the dish, never on me.

“Uhhh,” I started to mumble. &ldquo