Claire has steeled her resolve to act normal at the office. So when Gabriel arrives, she puts on her fakest smile and greets him with a cheerful, "Good morning, Mr. Tan," in full view of everyone else in the office."
"Good morning," Gabriel replies, smiling. He stands there awkwardly for a few moments, as though he's about to say something. In his head, he wants to ask Claire why she didn't pick up the phone last night, where was she, don't tell me you're out on another date, et cetera. But all these questions simmer down inside his head; after all, he doesn't want to sound like a nag. He was the asshole yesterday; don't add another dimension to your ever-worsening reputation, Gabriel.
"Is there something you want to say?" Claire asks innocently.
He smiles. "Oh, no, nothing."
