80. A Lion’s Mane

"Tania, did you wait for long?" 

Hendra greeted with a pat on the shoulder of the woman who wore stylish clothes, typical actors. They exchanged kisses on their cheeks.

"Not really," she responded with a brighter smile. Her eyes faintly twinkled with a sense of awareness. 

The private booths that surrounded them ensured Hendra of their privacy. There would not be any paparazzi hunting for their scoops. He was pleased with Tania's chosen place.

"You bring around a beautiful woman, now?" Tania interrogated as she and Nana traded meaningful looks.

"This is my secretary, Nana."

"And Surya?"

"I asked him to substitute me for some meetings. So, I need a new secretary."

"Oh. And a woman. That's a first," Tania raised her eyebrow. She knew Mahendra as someone who was so opposed to being in a close vicinity with women.

"Hey, I'm cured, remember?"