Bringing Her

IN THE afternoon, Zoe was surprised because Helios really attended his meeting with the investor when in fact, he informed her that he would postpone it because he needed to be in Cali. And what puzzled her more was that he brought her.

Helios never brings her to any meetings outside the company. This is the first time.

What’s wrong with him?

Zoe kept on sighing while they were on their way to the restaurant. She was looking passed through the window. She could feel the awkwardness between them. Their silence is deafening.

She’s not used to this, but she will bear with it. It was her choice. If only she got the courage to pass her resignation letter. She will do it right away. But something is stopping her, and she doesn’t know what it is.

“This is a new partnership. You should listen and take down notes properly,” at last, Helios broke the silence.

Zoe turned to face him, but she saw him looking in front. She pressed her lips together and gave a faint, “mm.”

“How’s the report that I