Chapter 41

TUMINDIG si Clarence with a polite smile habang papalapit na ang mga ito. He was trying to hide his surprise and disappointment upon seeing Mike, Olivia and Lina accompanying Mari.

"Hi, Mari! I didn't expect we'd have company tonight," he said while still maintaining his composure.

Ngumiti si Mari na may halong kahihiyan dahil hindi siya nagpaalam dito. Medyo na-excite lang kasi siya na ibahagi ‘yong success nila ni Clarence kaya mas mainam na isama niya ang mga kaibigan niya pati ang secretary nito.

“Sorry, Clarence. I hope you don't mind. I thought it would be nice to have a little celebration with friends."

Clarence nodded, suppressing his initial shock. "Of course, Mari. It's just a bit unexpected. Siguro we need a bigger table,” wika niya saka binigyan niya ng hindi makapaniwalang tingin si Mike. Agad naman nitong iniwasan ang tingin ng boss niya.

Mabuti na lang ay may bakanteng table pa sa kabila kaya lumipat sila. Nag-order muli si Clarence ng platter para sa lahat.

“Mar