Earlier that morning, Mark was checking the proposals sent by his marketing team concerning the opening of a new restaurant.
He was surprised when his door pushed open without a knock, with Aliya standing there meekly. A scowl lined Mark's face, and he seemed irritated by her unwelcome entry.
"Who let you in? Where is the secretary?"
Mark was about to reach for the intercom when Aliya hastened and placed her hand on his. "She was not at her seat, so I took advantage and walked in."
"And why is that?" Mark withdrew his hand, causing a detachment between them. Aliya sat in front of him, disheartened by his action.
"I came to talk."
"About what?" Mark asked dismissively. Aliya wondered why the sudden change in him. Then again, why won't he when she had plainly stated that she was going to pursue Robert?
"I'm sorry for how I reacted the last time," she apologized, but Mark seemed disinterested.
