CHAPTER 16

(Chapter 16)

PAGPASOK NI KIYUMI sa company ay muli niyang naramdaman ang mapanghusgang tingin ng mga kasamahan niya. Binaliwala niya na lamang ito, at nagpatuloy sa paglalakad.

Papasok na sana siya sa elevator nang hilain siya ng bakla niyang kasamahan, muntikan na siyang matumba sa lakas ng paghila nito.

“Aray, bakit?” nagtatakang tanong ni Kiyumi.

Suminyas ito at bahagyang itinuro ang likuran ni Kiyumi, kung saan naglalakad palapit sa kanila si Almedel kasama sina Ryker at Yunho. Nang lumingon si Kiyumi, nasa likuran niya na ang mga ito. Almedel was looking straight at her with a slight smirk on his lips. Kiyumi quickly bowed her head and took a small step back.

"Good morning, Mr. Huxton!" Everyone greeted in unison, except for Kiyumi, who was still recovering from the shock.

Almedel didn't say anything and just entered the elevator. A moment later, Almedel spoke softly, calling for Kiyumi to join them, which immediately surprised Ryker and Yunho.

The silent tension was palpabl