Napayuko ako, nilalaro ang dulo ng suot kong silk robe. “I read an old interview of yours. Sabi mo, paborito mo ang adobo ng lola mo. I wanted to give you something real, something I made myself. Pero gaya ng nakikita mo, I failed miserably. Four trials, Tim. Four. Either maalat, maasim, o sunog.” Huminga ako nang malalim, pilit na itinatago ang hiya. “Nakakahiya. EVP of a multi-billion company, pero hindi marunong mag-gisa ng bawang. I didn't want to ruin your night or give you food poisoning, kaya nag-order na lang ako ng steak.” I expected him to tease me. I expected the usual witty comeback from the man who always had an answer for everything. Instead, Timothy stepped closer, his large hands reaching out to cup my face, forcing me to look up at him. “Baby... look at me,” he commanded softly. I looked into his dark eyes. They were swimming with a tenderness that made my chest ache. “Do you know how many people have bought me expensive steaks, Justine? Clients, partners...
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