Esmeralda arrived at Lola's office during the workers' lunch break and saw Marco and Maria conversing. Esmeralda shifted gears and parked right next to them, and they didn't seem to notice. She stepped out of the car, sunglasses on, and a wicked grin on her face. She approached Maria and hugged her from behind.
"Maria!" she exclaimed, her voice brimming with phoney glee and excitement. Maria raised an eyebrow in her direction.
" Esmeralda?" Maria mumbled as Esmeralda tightened her grip around her waist.
"It's been a while since we've seen each other," Esmeralda said.
Esmeralda drew back and looked at Marco, who looked at her and recognised her right away.
She was the girl who rushed into the elevator that day. He thought.
"Who exactly is this Maria?" She inquired about checking Marco out. 'He's even more attractive today!'
Maria noticed Esmeralda was staring at Marco and grabbed her arm, asking, "What exactly are you doing here?"
