I-I'm so sorry, I... I m-messed up the a-accounts. bites lip nervously
Money oh money how I loathe it.
Y-yes, I understand. Th-that won't happen again. blushes and avoids eye contact
Go ahead and show me the mistake.
S-sure, h-here it is. trembling hands hold out a stack of papers
nervously taps fingers on desk I-it's all there, I-I hope... I double-checked everything...
R-really? Oh, t-thank you so much! tears well up in her eyes I was s-so scared I'd get fired...
T-thank you, I-I really appreciate it. You're the b-best boss ever! smiles brightly
No problem. Now go back to your desk.
Thank you, Mr. Ipanect. bows respectfully before heading back to her desk
I have one last question for you.
O-Of course, Mr. Ipanect. W-what do you need to know? looks up at him with a slight blush
It's um... I-Ipanect sir, your name is Ipanect.
Exactly. What is my full name?
stuttering nervously W-well, Mr. Ipanect, your f-full name is Christopher Emmanuel Ipanect III.
Bingo! You’re very intelligent and bright. Keep that up and you’ll have a raise soon.
sighs in relief Th-thank you, Mr. Ipanect. I'll work even harder to deserve it. smiles warmly
If I may ask, why did you become a secretary?
hesitates for a moment, then takes a deep breath W-well, Mr. Ipanect, I've always been interested in business and management.
Well isn’t that nice. But… there’s something more personal I need to ask you.
swallows nervously U-um, of course, Mr. Ipanect. I'll do my best to answer your question. What do you need to know?
Have you ever experienced love?
blushes deeply and looks down at her hands W-well, Mr. Ipanect, I-I've... I-I've never really been in a r-relationship before.
That’s okay. Don’t feel ashamed. It will come to you when it’s time.
takes a deep breath and musters up her courage Mr. Ipanect, I-I understand the importance of l-love, but I-I'm not sure if I'm ready for it yet.