The bustling lobby of Mendoza Industries, where Uno is preparing to leave for the day.
Characters:
- Uno Palima: Still buzzing from the exciting dinner date, Uno is surprised by Gyu's sudden appearance, her heart pounding with a mix of anticipation and nervousness.
- Gyu Mendoza: Gyu, his usual aloofness replaced by an unexpected vulnerability, is determined to spend more time with Uno, his feelings for her growing stronger with each passing moment.
- Alexa: Observing the interaction between Gyu and Uno, Alexa is both intrigued and skeptical, her curiosity piqued by the growing connection between her boss and the new marketing assistant.
Gyu, unable to shake the image of Uno from his mind, decides to surprise her by showing up at her office after hours. He finds her about to leave, and in a moment of impulsive boldness, asks for her number. Uno, taken aback by his unexpected gesture, is torn between her instincts and her growing feelings for him.
(The story opens with Uno gathering her belongings, preparing to leave for the day. She glances at the clock, surprised by how quickly the time has flown by. Her heart is still fluttering from the previous night's dinner, and she can't help but smile as she thinks about her conversation with Gyu.)
(Suddenly, the elevator doors open, and Gyu steps out, looking sharp in a casual blazer and jeans. He spots Uno and walks towards her with a confident stride.)
Gyu: (Smiling) Ms. Palima, I didn't expect to see you here so late.
Uno: (Startled) Mr. Mendoza! I was just about to leave.
Gyu: (His gaze warm) Just Uno. And you can call me Gyu.
**(He pauses, then adds, his voice a bit hesitant) I was wondering… would you mind if I… well, I was hoping maybe we could grab coffee sometime?
(Uno is speechless. Gyu's directness throws her off guard. Her heart races as she tries to find the right words.)
Uno: (Her cheeks flushed) Coffee? I… I don't know. I'm usually pretty busy.
(Gyu frowns slightly, his expression a mix of disappointment and determination.)
Gyu: (His voice firm) Come on, Uno. We both know you're not that busy. And I'd really like to see you again.
(He reaches into his pocket and pulls out a business card. He scribbles his number on the back, then hands it to her.)
Gyu: (His voice soft) Give me a call. Let me know when you're free.
(He smiles, hoping she'll understand the genuine invitation in his eyes.)
(Uno, still reeling from the unexpected encounter, takes the card, her fingers trembling slightly. She looks at Gyu, her heart pounding, and she knows that she can't resist his charm.)
Uno: (Her voice barely above a whisper) Okay. I'll… I'll call you.
(Gyu smiles, a relieved grin spreading across his face. He nods, then turns to leave. As he walks away, he glances back at Uno, his eyes filled with a mixture of hope and anticipation.)
(The story shifts to Alexa, who has been observing the interaction from a distance. Her eyes are narrowed, her expression unreadable. She watches as Gyu disappears into the elevator, then turns her attention to Uno, who is still standing there, her face flushed, her mind racing.)
Alexa: (To herself) This is interesting. I wonder what Mr. Mendoza sees in her.
(Alexa's curiosity is piqued. She knows that Gyu is a man of discerning taste, and she can't help but wonder what has drawn him to Uno, a woman from a completely different world.)