The next morning, Kaella arrived at the office earlier than usual, hoping na makakaiwas siya kay Jerome. She buried herself sa reports, halatang masyadong abala para makipag-usap. Pero kahit anong gawin niya, hindi niya maiwasan ang pakiramdam na binabantayan siya. At hindi nga siya nagkamali—just before the clock struck nine, dumating si Jerome, dala ang trademark niyang ngiti at dalawang cup ng kape.“Morning, mentor,” he greeted cheerfully, placing one coffee sa gilid ng desk niya.Kaella didn’t even look up. “Thanks, but I already have one.”Jerome leaned on her desk, obviously unfazed. “Pero mas masarap ito, promise. Extra shot ng espresso—favorite mo, right?”Her hands froze over the keyboard. How did he even know that? She forced a polite smile. “You didn’t have to.”“I wanted to,” Jerome replied simply, his gaze lingering.Kaella shifted uncomfortably, aware na baka may makakita sa kanila. Kaya agad siyang tumayo, hawak ang folder. “May meeting pa ako, excuse me.”Pero hindi s
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