"Aisha?" Karmen called out, hurrying toward her as she rose from the plush lobby couch.
She offered a small wave as he came to a stop in front of her, looking slightly breathless.
"What are you doing here?" He glanced around the busy lobby before deciding they needed more privacy. "Let's go up to my office."
Aisha, realizing by the respectful glances of the staff that he was far more than just a name in this building, nodded in agreement.
They took the elevator up to his floor. As they walked toward his private cabin, the executive employees couldn't help but stare, their curiosity piqued as the two passed through the open office area and disappeared behind his doors.
Pressing a button on remote, the windows were covered with the blinds, preventing anyone from outside to look inside and vice-versa.
"It was my half-day work. So, I thought to visit you," Aisha stated and saw him pouring water for her.
As Karmen handed it to her, she thanked him.
"I'm glad you came," he whispered. He wasn't used to such surprises. But it truly filled him with joy seeing Aisha there.
Sitting across from her, he leaned back in his chair. "I'm actually free for the next three hours."
"Really? Even so, I won't stay and disturb your workflow," Aisha stated, offering him a playful smile.
Before he could respond, a firm knock sounded at the door. It swung open and Denzel walked in, eyes focused on a cardboard folder in his hand.
"Karmen, about this—" He cut himself off, pausing mid-sentence when he noticed an unfamiliar woman in the room. He immediately straightened up, looking sheepish. "I-I'm sorry. I didn't know you were in a meeting with a client." From her poised demeanor, he assumed Aisha was a high-level investor.
"She's not a client," Karmen corrected him smoothly.
Karmen stood up and walked over to her side. His hand instinctively settled around the small of her back as he moved to introduce them.
"Aisha, meet Gamma Denzel. He's the Director of this company," Karmen said, then turned to his colleague. "Denzel, this is Aisha, my girlfriend."
The two exchanged polite greetings, though Denzel's eyes twinkled with a newfound curiosity. He looked back at Karmen, a wide grin spreading across his face. "In that case, I'll come back later. Please, enjoy your time." He made a quick exit, clearly eager to give the couple their privacy.
"I think I came at the wrong time," Aisha said, glancing at Karmen with a hint of guilt.
"No, you didn't," Karmen replied, catching her hands in his to reassure her.
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