A year after ending an old era in my life and facing challenges in my corporate life while still working on my channel, I feel so tired but my mind refuses to surrender.“You had a delivery,” Mom said while pointing at the white square envelope on the table.I got curious about it but I have a feeling that my parents know or at least have a hint of what it is about.“An invite?” I asked but she ignored me.The invite is for the wedding of Bobby and Rocio. It's no surprise that they would begin liking each other after going through their company’s ordeal but it still surprised me that it has reached this point already.“It’s for Bobby and Rocio’s wedding,” I said to my parents.They look at me without reaction on their faces. They knew it.“I know you won’t attend it,” Bobby said on the other line but he’s not mad.“But you did send an invite anyway,” I said.“That’s my way of telling you,” he said.“I wanted to call you last year when I saw you on the magazine cover but I thought it
My name is Audrey and after savoring seven sweet years in college shifting from one course to another, I am finally a graduate. My family can stop nagging at me for staying in college longer than they thought I should. However, a day after my graduation, they start telling me to review for the licensure examination. My family seems to have a problem relaxing. They always have something to do or work on every single time.“I’ve got so much on my plate. Can you let me breathe for a second?” I told my older sister Ally. “That’s because you haven’t completed enough so you think you still have a lot to do,” she said.“All I want is a break,” I said.“You’re procrastinating. You’re delaying things for what? You better think of what’s best for your life before you realize that your niece is already in college and accomplishing more than you did,” she continued.“I don’t know but I have a feeling that I don’t have to compete and work really hard. I feel that I am destined to meet some
I didn’t expect job hunting to be this difficult in real life. I realized it’s not easy to be noticed. I received invites to become salesperson, which I don’t consider a job. My idea of a job is something that puts me in a 9-5 schedule with desk, computer, and phone, with salary paid twice a month.I feel sad about being unemployed but I still don’t want to start reviewing for the licensure either. All the more I need to get connections. But where do I get them when I can’t even land my first job?My phone rang and it’s probably another invite to attend a seminar. I answered it because I have no one to talk to. I should’ve really stayed in college one more year.“Hello, this is Dorothy from IT&S. We received your resume last month. Can I invite you for an interview tomorrow? I’ll text you the details,” she said.I got the text containing the details of the interview. I am confused because it’s not the address I was expecting.“Are you sure this is the place? It’s a high-end
I look at those warm, loving eyes for God-knows-how long. They’re very mesmerizing. And to have them look back at me is heaven.“Are you sure you’re okay?” Bobby asked. I’m sure, he already asked me more than once before I came to my senses. This trip to Joaquim’s mansion made my mind wander a few times and Bobby witnessed all instances.He turned to the driver. “Jorge, make sure you show me the result of her pre-employment medical exam before you give it to Recruitment. I’m going to work closely with her so I need to know,” he joked. He did that in a way that’s not offensive. Perhaps, I am really crushing on him so I forgave him instantly.“Seriously, how did you find going to our boss’ place and meet him personally?” he asked.“To be honest, I wasn’t prepared meeting someone of that status,” I said.“But he’s so casual, wasn’t he?” he asked referring to Joaquim's get up.“Still, in my mind he’s the boss and that’s his house. It’s a totally brand new experience for a newbie l
I woke up in the middle of my sleep and realized it’s a minute before my clock alarms. This only means that I will go to the office. “I was going to wake you up but I saw that you were awake already. You must be excited to go to work,” my mother said. I don’t feel like putting a happy face when I see those few people in the office except of course for Bobby who is definitely the only one that can make me want to step foot in this place like now. I gave him a wonderful smile when he greeted me. “I was about to call you but you’re here now,” he said. I couldn’t believe he’s waiting for me. “Let’s go inside,” he said while leading me to the conference room. I couldn’t remember being invited to a meeting today. My curiosity was answered when I saw this figure I never expected here. “Hello, Audrey,” Quim greeted me. Quim looks different in his corporate attire. Although Bobby still looks better than him, I must admit that he carries his outfit well. “We received a short n
I was finally in the car that’s taking me home only to find out that it brought me back to the big house because it was nothing but a dream. I woke up to the sound of the doorbell. Someone was pressing it non-stop. My phone is full of messages and call notifications from my family, Bobby, and Quim. I checked time and it’s already 8AM. I overslept on the cozy bed.Not in my wildest dream or even in reality that I would find myself waking up one day and the first face I would see while still in my oversized robe was Quim. He stands a few meters away from the door and looks so concerned.“Are you sick?” he asked me. I immediately realized that he’s concerned about me getting the virus that can kill in a matter of hours. He might have thought that I died overnight.“I’m okay. I just overslept. I’m really sorry,” I said.“There’s a thermometer in the medicine cabinet. Check your temperature,” he ordered me and I couldn’t complain.My temperature is 36 degrees Celsius. I showed it to
Today is Saturday, which means today is the third day that I’m putting on the clothes I have been wearing since Thursday. I woke up early today to exercise and do other stuff to add more activities to my suddenly boring life but realizing this made me want to stay inside the guesthouse longer. I have already memorized everything there is to know about my life inside Quim’s compound. There’s not much of it, actually. So, to make sure he wouldn’t worry if I didn’t go out of the guesthouse, I texted him saying I would be staying in my room this morning and even sent him my temperature. Of course, receiving a response from him for matters like this is never to be expected.As I began to sulk in sadness, something told me, it wasn’t just me that needed to be checked. What if something happened to Quim overnight and I didn’t know?I immediately put on my office clothes and rushed to the big house. It’s open so that means he’s up. I went to the kitchen, which has become my go to plac
Mass online – check. Call parents – check. Talk to sister – ongoing.“Are you being honest with us? Does your female cook really stay there with you?” my sister asked.“I don’t why it is a priority to you. Just make sure to check on Mom and Dad while I am away but I’ll be home soon,” I told her.“C’mon, tell me because I have a strong suspicion you’re alone in that place with your boss,” she said.“You’re free to think of whatever you want. You’re the one who put me here in the first place. You played like a fairy godmother finding me a job and now you’re suspicious and worried as hell,” I told her.“I was just after your future and I still am,” she continued.“Alright. Oh, call time is over. Need to do other things. Bye,” I ended the call.I thought I missed that thing with my sister but no. Somehow I’m glad that I’m away from her. This place is perfect except for my situation with Quim who I should always remember as my boss and never my friend.Just the same, it wears me down