Chapter 8

THIRD PERSON POV

Mr. Rolland still thinking where he met this girl in front of him

His mind is flying and can’t comprehend what this girl is talking about

Everytime Atty. Fernandez will ask him if he understands everything, he just nods his head

But truthfully, he does not understand anything

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The presentation has finished

Atty. Issa expects that Mr. Roland will asks too many question

But to her surprise, Mr. Roland just stands to his feet and makes his own way to the exit

He did not say a thing and Atty. Fernandez run after him

Atty. Issa’s team congratulate her for finishing the presentation and for not being fired

Atty. Issa just smiled to them

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6 Hours has passed since the presentation with Mr. Rolland

But Atty. Issa still thinking about him

She cannot focus into his work

She closed her eyes and breathes

Trying to focus

But his mind is traitor

The face of Mr. Rolland appears again

AAAaaaargh, she shouted and stands to his feet

His co-workers got shocked and they looked at her with wide eyes

Atty. Issa got shocked too by her behavior and say sorry to everyone

She got shy and goes to the bathroom running

She looked into the mirror and decided to wash his face so she would calmed down

Before she left the bathroom she talked to herself

Breathe and focus

You have work to do

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Atty. Fernandez call Atty. Issa to his office

Atty. Fernandez, why did you call me? She asked

Sit down, Atty. Issa

She sat down

I want you to handle the case of Mr. Rolland. He said

Atty. Issa can’t comprehend what Atty. Fernandez told her

She got confused and asked Atty. Ferandez

What did you just say Atty. Fernandez?

Mr. Rolland personally asked me that you will handle his case. He told me if you refused, he will fire us.

Whaaaaa-aaaat? So, he leaves me no choice. But, why me? Atty. Issa

I don’t know why he would choose you. So, you accept the work, Atty. Issa? Atty. Fernandez

I can’t lose this job and so are you, Atty. Fernandez. I have no choice but to accept. Atty. Issa said

Thank you, Atty. Issa. I know you are professional that you will accept this work. Atty. Feranandez said

Atty. Issa just smiled

Tomorrow you will meet Mr. Rolland to his rest house. A private car will accompany you in your destination.

So, you should go home early today and packed your things. Atty. Fernandez said

She got shocked and her eyes got big

Did I hear it right, sir? Why should I pack my things? It’s only for one day right? Atty. Issa said

She got confused and she wanted to take back that she refuses

I will not stay in Mr. Rolland’s house

He annoys me

I’m just his Attorney and he is my client. Atty. Issa thoughts

Ok, calm down. You have to stay with Mr. Roland for a month. Atty. Fernandez said

Whaaaat-aaaat! One month. Why? I don’t understand sir. Atty. Issa said

Yes. That’s what Mr. Rolland told me. And you will not go alone. You will accompany with Atty. Tim and Rose.

That’s my condition to Mr. Rolland and he agreed to it. I will not allow you stay alone with him. You’re my

responsibility as your senior. Atty. Fernandez said

Atty. Issa sighs for a relief

Why you didn’t tell me from the start Atty. Fernandez? I got nervous. And why I’m the only one here, you

should tell Atty. Rose and Tim. Atty. Issa said

They will go the other day. Tomorrow you’re alone. Atty. Tim and Rose did not finish yet the work that I assigned them so; I gave them a deadline until tomorrow. Atty. Fernandez said.

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After the conversation of Atty. Issa and Atty. Fernandez, Atty. Issa got home early

She called her bestfriend Kaye

Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WHAAAAT?! You and Mr. Rolland are going to work alone in his RESTHOUSE? Atty. Kaye

told her in aloud tone

Kaye, lower your voice. No no no, we’re not alone. I’m going with my team. It just that, tomorrow I’m going

only and the team will go afterwards. That’s why I’m worried. I can’t trust him. Atty. Issa said

Girl! Why are you worried? It’s Mr. Rolland the hottest, sexiest and handsome man in the whole wide world. HELLLOOOO? Atty. Kaye said in excitement

Kaye, you’re not helping me. Sexy? Like how can you say it? Did you see his body? Hhhhhmmmm? HA HA HA HA - Atty. Issa said in sarcastic tone

YESSS. BIG YES! I saw his body. Don’t tell me Issa, you’re not reading any magazines? He’s all over the world. Atty. Kaye said

Oh my, Kaye. STOOOP! Why are we talking about body now? You’re really not helping me. Atty. Issa said

Issa, you’re the one who bring up his body. Ok, ok! How can I help you, girl? I’m not working in his firm so, I can’t go with you. Atty. Kaye said

The conversation went on and on and on.

Atty. Issa is lying on bed and she kept rolling and tossing left and right

She can’t stop thinking what will happen tomorrow

She’s thinking of not going but, she will get fired and Atty. Fernandez

She’s fine losing her job

But with Atty. Fernandez is a big NO

Aaaaarghhhh!!!!! Atty. Issa shouted

She went down on bed and go to her kitchen and drink a glass of water

It’s already 1am

Her phone ring

Riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing

Who the H*** is calling at this time

She answered his phone without looking who is on the other line

Hello? Did you not know what time are you calling me? Atty. Issa said in an angry tone

What a nice greeting, Atty. Issa. Mr. Rolland

Atty. Issa got shocked and she put away the phone in her ears to see who the caller is

Mr. Rolland? Why he is calling me right now

Hmm, Mr. Rolland I’m sorry. I didn’t know it’s you. Atty. Issa said

Honey, if you’re thinking of not going tomorrow that’s why you are still awake. Don’t think about it. Because I

make sure you will come. See you tomorrow. Mr. Rolland said

Before Atty. Issa could answer, Mr. Rolland hang up

Atty. Issa got goosebumps

The way Mr. Rolland said the last words

She got chills

Not because she is inlove

But because of her nervousness

Her heart is beating faster

She drink another glass of water to calmed herself

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