“Alessandro”

I called the secretary and made an appointment to meet her for lunch at a café near the office. When we arrived, she was already sitting at a table in the back.

- Good afternoon, Mr. Mellendez. Mr. Guzman. How are you? – She greeted us very formally.

- Wait, do you know me? – Patrício asked, surprised.

- I work on weekends at the Social Club casino. – She said, a little embarrassed. – And you two tip well. I'm Jaqueline.

- Dude, it's true! I've already hit on you... – Patrício said, recognizing her and bursting out laughing. – But without the makeup and with your hair tied up and glasses, you look very different.

- Yes. – Jaqueline agreed, a little embarrassed. – Thank you for calling, Mr. Mellendez.

- Look, Jaqueline, I confess that when you gave me your phone number I thought you were hitting on me. But now, I'm curious. - I said, sitting down.

- Mr. Mellendez, I work at the office because I need the salary, but honestly, Dr. Valério is a man without scruples and I thin