MY SECRETARY HATES ME? [ ENGLISH VER. ]
I forced a smile, the effort feeling strained, unnatural, a mask that concealed the turmoil within.
"Oh, look who's here! My favorite baby brother. No hug for your Kuya, L?" Asher's booming voice cut through the air, his easy charm a stark contrast to the turmoil churning within me. He opened his arms wide, inviting an embrace, his smile radiating genuine warmth. I walked towards him, but instead of returning the hug, I simply took his hand and gave it a brief, perfunctory shake. "Good to see you too, Kuya," I replied, my voice carefully neutral, devoid of any genuine emotion.