Semua Bab Corporate The Dark Side: Bab 1 - Bab 10

It was Monday morning, 9:00 AM. In his cramped apartment, Mike moved with a frantic energy, his hands fumbling as he tried to button a crisp white shirt. He needed to land this interview at any cost. It had been three months since he’d traded the familiar heat of Texas for the relentless pace of New York City, and so far, the "City of Dreams" had been a nightmare of mismatched job descriptions, insulting pay scales, and underwhelming company cultures.Glancing at the wall clock, Mike let out a sharp exhale. "Shit! I have to skip breakfast or I’m going to be late."Across the room, his roommate, Jeff, stirred lazily. Still half-submerged in sleep, Jeff peered over the edge of his duvet. "Just check G****e Maps, bro," he murmured. "Why are you so tense?"Mike grabbed his phone, his thumb hovering over the screen. His face fell. "Damn, the whole route is deep red. I’m going to be late.""Don’t you think you should’ve skipped that movie last night and gone to bed early?" Jeff asked, his vo

Tuesday morning arrived with the crisp efficiency Mike had hoped for. He had spent the previous evening in a whirlwind of preparation—ironing his best formal shirt, polishing his leather shoes until they caught the light, and organizing his bag with the meticulous care of a soldier heading into battle.As the cab wove through the morning congestion of Manhattan, his phone buzzed. It was his mother."Hey, Mom," Mike answered, a small smile tugging at his lips."Hey, my baby. It’s been a month and we haven't heard a word. Are you alright?" Her voice was thick with the familiar, smothering warmth of Texas."I’m fine, Mom. Better than fine. Today is actually my first day at the new job.""Oh, wonderful! But you didn’t think to tell me?" she teased, though he could hear the mock-frown in her tone. "I was expecting a call.""I know, I’m sorry. I just wanted to get settled before I made the big announcement.""I understand. But tell me—did you eat? I hope you aren’t skipping breakfast.""Mom.

There was a different kind of silence in the room after David told the tragic story of Eva.Finally, Mike broke the silence. "I can understand what you might be feeling."David took his hands on his face and covered his face and said in a sad voice "I blame myself for it. Maybe If I would have c

The next day Mike got up a bit early, showered, and head to the kitchen to make breakfast. Jeff was still sleeping in his room. He might have come home really late.  Mike thought. Mike was feeling really tired due to the last hectic day so instead of making breakfast he just poured a glass of milk for him. He had the milk and got ready.

Mike's POVIt was Saturday today. After the hectic week, it was time to relax today. Also, it was Catherine's birthday party. After knowing about Catherine and Lucas I didn't feel like going but since she had insisted so much the other day I am left with no option but to go. I didn't ask David to accompany me as he already advised me to stay away from her. So I thought of asking Jeff my roomie if he can accompany me.