Chapter 23
“No thanks,” they both said in unison.
As Jojo stood and walked back to the counter, Adam watched Jojo. Eyes in the canteen followed Jojo, too.
Roger whispered. “He usually eats in his office. He brings food from home. In fact, I don’t ever remember seeing him here but once right after he hired me a few years ago, and I come down here often.”
Adam tasted the kare-kareand smacked his lips. He loved the peanut buttery sauce and how tender the oxtail was. “This is pretty good.” Adam took a few bites more, and smiled.
Jojo returned. He smiled. “The vegetables are pretty good, too.” Jojo sipped from his bottle of water, before he continued. “Roger, you think you can handle the calls, and man the fort for a couple of hours?”
Roger’s brow furrowed. “Yes, sure. But if there’s a project outside the office you want me to look at, I’ll be glad to.”