I put on my best outfit to look presentable to the owner even if the office of the said owner is only a few floors above mine.

Here I am, waiting outside his office.

RJ & FG Residences
CEO

His secretary told me to wait up for him since he was currently on the road and is on his way here already.

Being the punctual that I am, I always hated being late.

It's fine if I will be the one to wait up.

But being waited for me is already a big embarrassment.

I hate waiting so as far as I'm concerned, I will never let another person wait for me too long.

I checked my wrist watch.

11:15 AM, it says.

Our meeting is supposed to be at 11:00 AM.

My stomach is complaining to be fed already.

Me and Clari are supposed to have lunch by 11:30 today.

But since this CEO is being late, it looks like our scheduled lunch will be postponed.

"Miss, I'll just go to the restroom. I'll be back after a few moments." I told her politely and she nodded.

I walked to the narrow hallway and turned right for the restroom.

I was doing my business in one of the cubicles when I heard big footsteps approaching the hall.

As soon as I was done, I washed my hands and ran my fingers down my hair and adjusted my eyeglasses.

When satisfied, I went out the restroom and returned at the waiting area.

I could see the broad back of the guy in his coat and tie as he went inside his office.

He looked like he was in a rush that his nape's collar appeared dark as if it has been soaked in sweat.

He disappeared from my view and his secretary assisted me.

"Five minutes mam. I apologize. Sir got held up in a traffic." She apologized and I nodded.

11:25AM, my wristwatch says.

I pulled out my phone and sent a quick text message to Clari telling her that I will be late for a couple of minutes.

I didn't wait for her reply when his secretary led me inside.

His back was turned to me and I saw that he had changed his outfit.

I could no longer see his soaked collar anymore.

"Oh, I'm sorry, Miss. " His words hung in mid-air when he turned around.

"Good mor-" My words left my mouth when our eyes met.

I was standing in front of him and he was too.

His hands were on his necktie as he tried to fix it but was left hanging.

"Shaniah."

"Reagan."

The meeting proceeded as planned.

We tried our best to both act professional and civil.

We had an agreement.

He had me signed a deal about my rent.

It feels like a promissory note way back elementary days but I still felt relieved.

We ended with an awkward atmosphere and I was cautious with my actions around him.

I realized I was holding my breath when I blew it off once I was out of his sight.

I mumbled my thanks to his secretary and walked briskly to the elevator.

I was still dazed with our unexpected meeting that Clari has to wave her hands in front of my face when we reached the restaurant.

"Shei! Are you alright?" Clar asked and her eyes squinted while observing me.

"What will you do if you saw someone from the past whom you never want to?" I blurted out clutching on my fork.

I was craving for a pasta awhile ago but my appetite was lost the moment I saw him.

"It depends." Clar said and bit on her lasagna. "If she's someone whom I treat as a best buddy, I would be thrilled to see her again. I will really schedule our next bonding. But if he's an old flame, I would swear him off." She simply said.

I looked at her, wondering how she could see right thru me.

I sighed.

"Why? Is he an ex?" Clar clarified and raised an eyebrow.

I nodded and chewed on my noodles.

Funny.

I never thought noodles can taste this bitter.

"Shocks! Rekindling an old flame?" Clar exclaimed as if it just sank into her brain cells.

I managed a chuckle and shook my head.

"He's just an old friend. More like a ghoster." I admitted.

"Oh, that's harsh! Ghosters are a trend these days!" Clar exclaimed again and laughed. "But, the question is, do you still love him?"

Right.

That hits the mark.

Do I still love him?

Or this is all platonic?

Her questions haunted me until we came home.

"Do you still love him?"

"Do you still love him?"

Like, how would I know!

I just met him again after almost a six years!