Seeking Gaston Lynx Esquivel

Chapter 39

He clenched his jaw and that is my confirmation that he is indeed angry at me.

What did I do this time?

He crossed his arms on his chest then leaned on the table. Napalunok ako ng malalim.

"One of the few things that you should always remember is to listen very well during meetings, do you understand Miss Estrellia?...Especially that you are part of the team."

I do not know what he is talking about but I still nodded my head. "Yes, Sir."

Nanatili ang mariin niyang titig niya sa akin.

"And that includes chatting during the meeting. That includes...flirting, whisperings during the meeting." His tone is very malicious. And I find it unnecessary.

What is he talking about?

He then stood up while still looking at me, he languidly put his palm on the table to level our eyes. Halos mapasinghap ako sa ginawa niya. I stopped fidgeting my fingers as my eyes settled on his irritated and mocking eyes.

"I hate it when my employees chat with one another while I am talking about important things." His voice was so menacing and was full of malice. And I could see how angry he was.

"If my father allowed those small...lovely...talks then spare me, 'cause I don't." He added more, almost devilly whispering his words at me.

Tuluyang napaawang ang labi ko sa mga sinabi niya. I didn't do anything wrong. I am not flirting or anything! Ito lang ba ang dahilan kung bakit gusto niya akong kausapin?

I bit my lip then swallowed hard. Patience, Ada. I need patience.

I saw his eyes transferred to my lips as I bit it.

"Yes, Sir." I plainly responded even though I could feel my patience thinning out.

Nabalik ang tingin niya sa mga mata ko. "Then good...you may now go." His voice and tone is very commanding and I hate it.

I just nodded my head then proceeded to gather my things. My hands were shaking as I still felt his burning stares at me. Nang natapos na ako ay hindi na ako lumingon pabalik sa kanya at dumiretso na ako palabas.

Kaagad akong napahawak sa dibdib ko at tinamapal ito ng marahan. My heart was thumping fast and hard and I could feel how shaky my insides were.

My phone vibrated at halos magulat pa ako. Tumigil ako saglit upang buksan ito. Ina is calling, kaagad ko itong sinagot at ipinagpatuloy ang paglalakad.

"Hello?" My voice was slightly shaking too,  I need to clear my throat repeatedly.

"We are here already, orderan na lang kita? As usual?"

Pumasok ako sa opisina. "Y-Yes please, as usual." Hindi ko mapigilang mautal.

I breathed in deeply then put down my things on my table.

"Are you fine? Why is your voice so shaky?" She suddenly asked.

Napatikhim ulit ako ng wala sa oras. "Yes, medyo malamig lang kanina sa conference room."

"Okay...hintayin ka namin dito. Bye!"

Then she ended the call. Napaupo ako ng tuluyan dahil ramdam ko ang pangangatog ng mga binti ko. Napasapo rin ako sa aking noo.

He is really different, far different from what he is known for.

I breathed in deeply again. I need to go to the cafeteria, hinihintay na nila ako. I fixed myself again and controlled my breathing.