"You don't have to be embarrassed, Ms. Reyes. It's not every day that someone like you asks me for money."His expression softened just a little, a hint of amusement playing at the corners of his mouth. It was as if he found the situation strangely amusing. Tumayo siya at lumapit sa isang lamesa, saka doon kinuha ang kaniyang wallet. Bahagya pang namilog ang mga mata ko nang makitang higit pa sa pangangailangan ko ang inabot niya sa aking pera."Don't worry about it," he said smoothly. "Consider this as part of the deal."I took the money hesitantly, feeling even more uncomfortable than before. But I couldn't help but let out a small sigh of relief. It was a little humiliating, asking him for something so basic, but at least I wasn't going to walk home."Thank you," I muttered, my face still red."No problem," he said, his voice calm. "But don't take too long to decide. I don't like waiting."With that, I left his office, still feeling the weight of everything he had said. I had so m
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