Chapter 63. Pregnant

He closed his window, and I heard the sound of the door opening and closing.

"What are you doing here?" Carl asked as he approached. I hadn't expected to run into him again. In a city as vast as Manila, it was really surprising that we crossed paths.

"Working?" I replied with a question, glancing at his attire. He looks formal as usual. 

"Damn, Miss. You're pregnant, aren't you?" he asked with wide eyes, as if pregnant women had no business working. "Anyway, I'm just here. Just checking on you. Your place is far from here. Why are you working in this area?" he continued.

"Are we close?" I couldn't help but ask.

"I wish I'd left you alone in the middle of the pedestrian lane," he retorted but soon burst into laughter. "How are you? This is quite an unexpected meeting."

"I didn't see you," I admitted honestly. "And what are you doing here?" I asked.

"Will going to have my lunch" he replied as a question. He messed with my hair when I avoided eye