ALEX’S POV
“B-bryan? You are Mr. Lee of S-sk T-telecom?”
He smirked. “The one and only.”
Oh my! I didn’t expect this thing to happen. Why I didn’t thought that Bryan’s surname is Lee, plus their family’s business main office is in Korea so it is really possible that he is ‘the Mr. Lee’ of SK Telecom?! Stupid Alex!
He grin. “Are you okay Ms. Ramirez?”
I tried to calm myself first before I turn to him and speak.
“Yes I’m okay Mr. Lee thanks for asking. Anyway thanks for coming here. We are really glad that finally we have this opportunity to show you our brand. After that production number, you will now see the upcoming units of Sapphire.” I said in a formal tone.
“Why are you so formal Alex? That is not you!” He said in a teasing tone.
I rolled my eyes. “We are talking about business here Mr. Lee.”
“Yes I know, but I would prefer if you will just call me Bryan or Bry or even grandpa.” He said then gave me a wink.
I tried my best to keep myself from smiling.
I need to control myself and try to look as professional as I can even if deep inside I want to punch this guy. He is connected to SK Telecom and he did not even help me to set an appointment with them. He knew how much I wanted to get this account.
I gave him a forced smile. “Okay if that is what you want Bryan. I will leave you here with Janet she is our Account Manager. She will be the one who will handle your account.”
“Yes she told me that awhile ago. And she also mentioned that you want to set a meeting with me.” He formally said.
“Yes Bryan but I’m afraid I will not be able to attend the meeting. Janet will be the one to meet you and will discuss to you our proposal.”
I saw his brow raised. “May I ask why?”
“I won’t be available for the whole week.” That is a lie.
“Is that so? I think I won’t be available this week neither.” Then he smirked.
I glared at him. “Seriously Bry?!”
This brute! Why is he making things hard for me?!
“Yes. My schedule is already full. But if you will be the one who will attend the meeting, I may cancel my meeting to meet you.” Then he grin.
“BRYAN! ” I said while giving him a warning stare.
He just laugh at me. “Look Alex I am serious here. You know how busy I am with my work. I’m handling our family business and also SK Telecom. But you know that when it comes to you, I can cancel everything no matter how important that meeting is.” Then he wink at me.
I felt myself blushed so I just lower my head for them not to see me blush. I don’t want them to see that I am affected with Bry especially that Janet is here with us. She knew that Bry is Liz’s ex boyfriend.
***
Until now I can’t still believe that Bryan will be the one who will manage the SK Telecom. I don’t know if I will be happy about it or not.
“Hey sis are you okay? Do you have a problem?” Liz ask me in a worried tone.
“Ha? What did you say?”
“You are spacing out again sis. Are you okay?” She asked me again.
“Nothing. I am just surprise that Bryan will be the one who will manage the SK Telecom.” I honestly told her.
She frowned. “Yes I’m also surprise when I find that out. But aren’t you supposed to be happy? You guys are close! So I am 100% sure that finally we will close a deal with SK!”
“Yes I should be happy but the things is, I am avoiding him now.” I confessed to her.
She frowned again. “Why are you avoiding him?”
I rolled my eyes. “Isn’t obvious?! Of course because you guys already broke up!”
She laugh at me. “Wait a minute! I am the one who broke up with him. But why are you so affected as if you are the one who broke up with him?!”
I was stunned. “What are you saying?”
“Because what I know is, I am his ex girlfriend but I never avoided him. But you resort to that idea?! Then she shook her head.
“Oh is that what you mean?”
“Why? Is there any other reason?” She asked me.
I shake my head. “No. Nothing.”
She just shrugged. “But you tell me the truth. Is there something going on between you and Bry?”
“What are you saying? There is nothing going on between me and Bry! You are my best friend Liz, I will never do such a thing to you!” I said defensively.
I suddenly closed my mouth. I sound so defensive. But I am just telling her the truth. There is nothing going on between me and Bry. That is why I am avoiding him to prevent myself to be in that kind of situation.
She chuckled. “I know sis. If you think of the things happened to our friend when we were college, then remember that I am not like them. I know you well. And also, it is not your fault that those guys fell for you. You are very east to love Alex.” She told me sincerely.
I feel touched with what she said. “Thanks sis but I am getting goosebumps with what you said. Don’t tell me you are turning into a homosexual and you are starting to like me?”
She laughed at me. “Crazy! What I mean is that, you don’t need to avoid Bryan because of me. Because no matter what happen, if we are really meant to be with each other, then eventually we will end up together. If not then so be it. Maybe God only used me to be a bridge for you two to meet.” She said then gave me a forced smile.
After Liz said that he immediately said goodbye to me. But I can still she in her eyes that she is not yet over him.
This is all Bryan’s fault.