CHAPTER 13

Engfa was busy finishing her work. Both of her eyes were focused on the computer screen, checking documents one by one and drawing plans for each project that would be carried out soon. Before she allowed each project to proceed, her staff had to send her all the complete documents first. The coffee that Apo had prepared since this morning had still not been touched and had finally gone cold.

The sound of knocking on the door interrupted her concentration, she turned her gaze towards the door, Apo appeared who was bringing her new coffee.

" Hey, I haven't touched the coffee you gave me this morning "

Apo took the cold coffee and replaced it with new coffee that was still hot.

" Hmm I know, that's why I brought a new one. Usually after lunch you would ask for a new coffee but it's almost 3 o'clock, and you still haven't asked for it "

Apo replied while his hand was still holding the cold coffee, his gaze still looking at Engfa who looked unmanageable.

" Hmm sorry, I have a lot of reports to check. A lot of projects are starting next week so I need to make sure everything is okay before continuing "

" Hmm don't force yourself too much Engfa, I see you working non-stop. Don't let your migraines come again, your body needs enough rest too "

Reprimanded Apo who is constantly concerned about his boss's health, He has been working with Engfa for three years, he knows that Engfa's health condition will worsen if she focuses too much on her work. Every month, Engfa will definitely get a migraine if she works too hard so as her personal assistant, he will try his best to make sure Engfa doesn't work under pressure anymore.

" Hmm yes, I know. You're just like Charlotte, always babbling "

Engfa said, focusing back on the computer screen but she realized she had made a mistake.

Apo who was confused there, wondered who Charlotte was as his boss had mentioned earlier.

" Hmm Charlotte ? who is Charlotte, Engfa ? "

Apo asked, placing the coffee in his hand on the table. Both of his arms were crossed, giving the woman a sharp look.

" Huh? Charlotte ? What do you mean, I don't understand "

Engfa tries to deny it, Apo gets more confused.

" No, earlier you compared me to Charlotte, so who is Charlotte ? "

Before Engfa could say anything, her phone rang. The name "CHARLOTTE AUSTIN" was displayed on the phone screen. This made Apo in front of her grin, wanting to know who the woman was. As long as he worked with Engfa, Engfa never had a friend named Charlotte. Her best friends were only Nudee and Chompu.

" Wait, who is that woman ? Why didn't you tell me that you were dating someone ? "

Apo asked again, still not getting confirmation from Engfa. Engfa ignored him and answered the call.

" Hello Charlotte "

" Hi Engfa, sorry to bother you "

" Oh no, I'm free, why Charlotte ? Is there anything wrong ? "

Apo who heard those words tried to make a face, since when did Engfa like to lie ?

" Oh okay, actually I just wanted to ask, when can we go to see the progress of my house ? Mew asked me to ask you "

Charlotte asked softly causing Engfa to melt hearing the voice.

" Oh actually I was planning to call you today but well you did it first. If you two are free, how about this Thursday ? Are you free ? "

" Yeah we're free, so if that's the case, we'll see you next week "

Charlotte replied, excited voice clearly on the other end of the call

" Okay Charlotte, anything I'll tell you later "

" Engfaa..... wait ! "

" Huh ? Yes Charlotte ? "

" Hmm I know I shouldn't say this but I can't wait to see you again "

Engfa froze for a moment but a sweet smile appeared on her lips when she heard the woman's honest confession.

" Oh..... Okay, me too. Bye Charlotte "

" Bye Engfa "

Engfa ended the call. Since the incident at the mall, their relationship had improved. Engfa tried her best to maintain a working relationship with Charlotte. She doesn't want the same case to happen again. Although their relationship was improving, Engfa still tried to maintain her boundaries with Charlotte. She didn't want to be the third person in the woman's relationship and because of that she still couldn't fully accept Charlotte as her friend. She knew Charlotte wanted a friendship but she wasn't willing to risk it. She didn't want to be disappointed again. Not anymore.

Apo was still watching Engfa who was still grinning.

" Engfa ? Engfa ?! "

Engfa who felt herself constantly being interrupted by her personal assistant began to cross her arms and lean back on the chair.

" What's wrong, Apo ? What do you want to know ?! "

Engfa asked while making an annoying face, Apo who was in front of her was still waiting for an answer.

" I asked you, who is that woman ? since she called you, you haven't stopped grinning like this, since when did you keep a secret with me ? "

Teasing Apo with a curious face. Engfa shook her head trying to avoid it, making made Apo approach her.

" Come on Engfa, who is that woman ? "

" Wait, before you think nonsense about it, let me tell you honestly, she is my client, not anyone, plus she already has a fiance so don't ask me about her anymore "

Apo was silent for a moment before asking again

" Hmmm okay fine but isn't she beautiful ? "

" Oh my gosh Apo ! can you go out now ?? ! I have a lot of work to do ! "

Engfa quickly got up and pulled Apo straight out of her office. She doesn't want Apo to keep digging up stories about Charlotte since Charlotte and her don't have a special relationship. For her, now is not the right time for her to talk about her past. She is not ready to reveal it yet.

" Wait a minute, let me get this coffee first, dammit Engfa ! How dare you kick me out of your office huh ? Engfa ?! "

" Goodbye Apo ! "

Engfa immediately closed the door after kicking Apo out of her office. She let out a heavy breath, tiredly complaining about the behavior of her friends who really like to know more about other people.