Compromise
Tann is in the middle of reviewing some papers while Kate organizes his schedule for tomorrow.
He steal glances at her while Kate remained focus and undisturbed.
Kate glances at Tann who immediately pretends to go back to his work.
Tann sets his papers down as he creases his brows feeling annoyed.
Tann
Its annoying to be called that everytime.
Kate
But you're our president. Its kind of given Sir.
Tann
But I want you to call me Tann.
Kate
I'll call you that if all your employees get to call you that way Sir.
Tann
Why? What's wrong with just you getting the privilege to call me by my first name?
Kate
I don't really like special attention nor being placed in a the spotlight.
Tann
Are you saying you're too good for my friendship?
Kate
I'm saying there's a time for friendships, and this is not it.
Kate
Please get back to work Sir.
Tann
Just cause I don't feel like it?
Kate
But you have a meeting at three o'clock Sir. You need to finish this documents beforehand.
Tann
Call me Tann and I'll finish it diligently.
Kate
Are you not gonna let this go Sir?
Tann
Nope. I'm rich. I can do this all day.
Kate
*sighs exasperatedly* How about a little compromise Sir?
Kate
We call each other's first name after work.
Kate
Sir, you need to meet me in the middle here.
Kate
I'll call you Tann only if we're alone.
Kate
Now please get back to work Sir.
Tann
We're alone in my office now.
Kate
Okay...Tann. Please get back to work?
Tann
*smiles at his little victory* Sure Kate, but I'm already finished.
Tann stands up and gets his coat jacket.
Tann
Let's grab something to eat.
Tann
*smiles and head for the door*
He looks back at Kate and approached her.
Tann
Let me close your mouth for you.
Tann tips her chin to close her hanging mouth.
Tann
Oh. By the way, you can't take our agreement back.
Tann
I told you, I have all day.
Kate made face as they head out for the cafeteria.
As they arrived at the cafeteria together, employees especially women gave them glances.
Mr. Wang
Well, look who finally decided to try our cafeteria food.
Mr. Wang
Try the pasta, its freakin disgusting.
Tann
I thought I told you to hire a new set of chefs.
Mr. Wang
Yeah. Well, I forgot.
Mr. Wang
If only I have someone as dependable as Katie here.
Mr. Wang
Your new assistant.
Tann
Why are you calling her Katie?
Mr. Wang
Cause I asked if it was okay for me to call her that.
Mr. Wang
She said its okay.
Tann
Really? *looks at Kate with frowned look.*
Kate
😅 Now. Now. W-why don't we just eat somewhere else S-sir?
Mr. Wang
*looks at his phone* Well, gotta go. Our client just arrived.
Kate
P-please don't call me that.
As they rode the elevator going down, the silence is deafening.
Tann
We are alone, "Katie".
Tann
I can't believe its okay for others to be friendly with you but you draw the line with me.
Tann
What's up with that?!
Tann
Wang is okay with you but not me?!
Kate
Why are you getting annoyed?
Tann
Who said I was annoyed?!
Kate
You're raising your voice!
Tann
Cause I learned that you're friendly with everyone except me!
Kate
That's cause you're my boss!
Tann
That is why I asked you to call me Tann.
Kate
and I agreed didn't I?!
Tann
Yeah. But we had to meet in the middle while you okayed them just like that!
Kate
Stop this nonsense Tann! I'm not gonna argue with you for such a petty reason!
Kate
You wasted enough energy and time complaining! Get back to your office and start working! I'll get your lunch for you, do you understand that TANN?!
Kate was late to realize that everyone was listening to them cause the elevator was already open.
She blushed hard as she stormed out of the building.
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