“H—HOW are you, Sir?” Bahagya nang lumabas sa kanyang bibig ang tinig. Malakas na malakas ang pintig ng kanyang puso at lumakas iyon nang lumakas habang pababa ito ng hagdan palapit sa kanya.
Hindi nito sinagot ang tanong niya. “Did you bring the reports?”
Tumango siya. Hindi pa rin niya ma-contain ang tibok ng kanyang puso.
Mabuti na lang at lumabas si Ian mula sa dining room at kinausap ito ni Ahmir kaya nagkaroon siya ng pagkakataon na patagong bumuntong-hininga para gumaan ang kanyang pakiramdamn.
“Prepare tea for us and bring in the study, then you can leave to fetch Mama and bring her to supermarket,” anito kay Ian.
“The food, Sir?”
“Leave it. I’ll be the one to heat it later.”
“No problem, Sir,” masiglang tugon ni Ian bago sila tinalikuran.
Seryoso ang ekspresyon ni Ahmir nang muling humarap sa kanya. “Let’s go.” Humakbang ito at binagtas ang mahabang pasilyo sa kanan.
Habang sinusundan niya ito ay hindi niya maiwasang titigan ang matipunong likuran nito. He was so tall. Ngayon lang din niya nakita ang buhok nito dahil lagi iyong natatakpan ng Gutra. His hair was thick ang wavy. And his butt… his butt was the sexiest part of his body, she thought.
Muntik na siyang matapilok nang bigla itong lumingon. “How’s everything in office?”
“Ahm…err… fine, Sir.” Nakatalikod na ito nang sumagot siya.
Binuksan nito ang pinto ng study. Bumugad sa kanya ang malaking office desk sa gitna ng kuwarto. Mas malaki pa iyon sa desk nito sa opisina. Sa gawing kaliwa ay may long leather brown couch at sa kanan ay may glass round table na may apat na silya.
Naupo ito sa swivel chair.
She remained standing habang yakap pa rin ang dalawang folders na naglalaman ng mga reports. Hindi niya alam kung paano matatagalan na makasama si Ahmir sa study sa loob ng ilang oras.
“Give me the reports and you sit down.”
She needed to gasp for air before approaching the table. Inilapag niya ang dalawang folders sa mesa bago naupo sa guest chair. Ipinatong niya ang kanyang shoulder bag at lap top sa katapat na silya. Nanginginig ang tuhod niya. She wanted to calm herself but she didn’t know how.
Binuksan ni Ahmir ang isang folder at iniusod ang isa sa kanya. “I reviewed the soft copy of the Stock Movement Report. Go to the licensed products list.”
God! Nanginginig ang kamay niya habang binubuklat ang pages.
“Did you see the flip cases? The black and white colors? The movement is very fast. We need to make the order double this month. We will lessen the order for book cases by 25%. The back cases, the sales doubled the flip cases meaning we have to have more order this tme. But you need to send email to the supplier and ask for more discounts.” Seryoso itong nakatutok sa report. “You have to do that later. I have strong internet connection here so you can use your lap top. China is four hours ahead of us so they can receive the Purchase Order and prepare the shipment tomorrow. Send message to Zhang that he has to coordinate with the supplier for urgent shipment.” Nag-angat ito ng paningin. “By the way, is Microsoft Outlook configured in your lap top? I don’t want you to use your personal email address in sending emails to suppliers. You should always your company email signature.”
Nakakapaso ang tingin nito. “Y—yes, Sir.” Her hand was shaking. Hindi siya halos makasulat ng maayos at ayaw rumehistro ang lahat ng instructions nito sa kanyang utak.
“The monster cases are not doing well. May be because they are too expensive. We will refrain from ordering these kinds of accessories. I guess we have to concentrate also in the Swarovski Elements.” Nag-angat itong muli ng paningin.
Her heart jumped when her eyes met his again. This time ay mas matagal itong tumitig sa kanya. Namagitan ang katahimikan sa kanilang dalawa. Parang saglit na huminto ang pag-ikot ng mundo. God! Ahmir was staring at her intently. Para nitong inaarok ang kanyang kalooban. Parang gusto nitong basahin ang iniisip niya.Ano bang nangyayari?
Hindi niya natagalan ang titig na iyon. She cleared her throat. “A—actually, Sir, you have a point in saying that we need to concentrate on Swarovski elements. There’s a big demand from Dubai, IBN Battuta and Mega Mall branches. The kiosks are doing well also in sales of Swarovski elements cases. I…I forwarded you the updated sales report from Accounts Department this morning. Middle aged women are top customers of these lines.”
Hindi nito pinansin ang sinabi niya. “What did you think when I called you to come here?” Out of the topic ang tanong nito.
Nag-angat siya ng paningin kaya muling nagtama ang kanilang mga mata. She shivered. “W—what do you mean, Sir?”
He did not answer. Nakatingin lang ito sa kanya. Titi na titig.
“I…I thought you really are sick and…and you wanted to give urgent instructions that’s why…that’s why you asked me to come.”
“I can give you instructions by phone.”
“Then why… why did you ask me to come?”She would die in anticipation of his answer.
Hindi nakasagot si Ahmir dahil pumasok na si Ian dala ang tea na ipinahanda nito. Ibinaba nito iyon sa corner table sa tabi ng couch.
“I will go now, Sir,” paalam ni Ian.
Tumango lang si Ahmir.
Bumaling si Ian sa kanya. “Ma’am, see you later. Hatid kita sa accommodation mo.”
Sumabad si Ahmir. “Take your time, Ian. You can stay in Sharjah for a while when Mama is done shopping. I’ll just call you when you need to drop off Carmela back to her place. She needs more time with me.”
Hindi malaman ni Carmela kung bakit nag-init ang mga pisngi niya sa sinabi ni Ahmir. Nakalabas na si Ian pero mainit pa rin ang pakiramdam niya.
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Naku may balak mag pop ng cherey si ahmir hahaha 😝 grabe same sila ni hubby pwet ang mahubog sa katawan lalo na pag humarap jusko luhmeh😝