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But where to hide when there are no objects or appliances to conceal?I can only think of the sofa and the plants, which I don't think a person can hide. It's not impossible though.

But it's also impossible that my secretary didn't notice that because she was the first one here before I arrived.

My heartbeat quickened even more when I heard a crack from the door.

Nervously, I approached it.

There was a small plant standing there, and even though it was impossible for anyone to hide it, I still stood up to see if there was one.

I approached slowly and carefully.

The hand trembled as I plucked its healthy leaves. Slow down and prepare yourself for whatever is to be witnessed.

My forehead furrowed when there was nothing in that position.

"Miss Aya!"

I jumped in panic when my secretary knocked on the door following her loud call for my name.

I cursed in my mind.

"Yes?" My stammering in response

I approached the door to open it for her.

"Yes?" I repeated.

I looked down at the paper bag she was carrying.

"Have a lunch. Sir Ronald sent it. I'll make sure you eat at the right time because he won't be here today. He also said that you will attend the board meeting later. You need to be there. "

"Thank you." I awkwardly said. "What time is the meeting?"

"One o'clock, Miss Aya."

Okay, I'll attend. Did you already have your lunch?" I asked.

She nodded and smiled. "I already ate, Miss Aya."

"Oh, okay. You may go. "

When he left, I let out a long sigh.

I went back to the table and put the strange feeling aside first. I looked at what was inside of the paper bag sent by my brother.

It has two lunch boxes, a tumbler with cold water, and a fruit shake. I smiled. My brother is always so thoughtful of me. I took out my phone to call him. After only three rings, he answered the call immediately.

"Yes? Hello?" he asked.

"Did you receive the food I made for you?"

"Yes, my secretary just gave it to me." Thank you, brother. You're still bothered? I can just order. "

I heard him laugh. "I want to make sure you'll eat safe food. All right, eat there, and it's noon. I'll call you later. "

Okay, thank you, Kuya. Bye. "

I hung up and placed my phone back in my bag. I took out the food.

One lunch box contains a minimal amount of rice. The other one has a menu that I'm sure he cooked himself.

I smiled as I started eating.

I completely ignored the possibility that someone was watching me as I went about my business.I was just imagining all that before. And I don't want anything else I can think of. I don't want another ridiculous scenario in my mind. After finishing my food, I drank almost half of the tumbler's content. I finally picked up the fruit shake after tucking back in the paper bag the lunch box that was now empty.