Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live.Death may be the last news anyone would like to hear.But its a news no one can delay. Everyone has to face it ultimately. Anyone can try and not take it in. But sooner or later, everyone has to go through it. "I just learned that she was pregnant Austin.""What?" "Pero alam kong hindi ikaw ang ama. If there's one thing Joanne never shy away from, its honesty. She tells me everything.""So are you saying its someone else?"She meekly smiled. Pain is all over her face. They have just embalmed Joanne and now, she's about to be sent over to the place where her wake will be held. "I have to go take care of the rest of things for her wake. I'll see you around. Pupunta ka naman sa lamay niya di ba?""Of course. I will, I'll help you out.""Thank you Austin."Despite the loss, there was something else I felt that same day. Rage. Kung para kanino man ay ni hindi ko alam. Pero iisa lang ang alam

I looked at both of them, laying on top of the bed, resting after what we just did.Things has always been that way.I stood up, put on the dress again and carried the pair of heels as I got out of the mansion.I had to sneak out as quickly as I can.Their maids are not the silent ones. So I have to be careful.The driver was already waiting for me in the garage.I could feel the cold cement against my feet as I stepped inside the car.Tumunog ang notification sa cellphone ko.A huge chunk of money was just transfered to my account.Along with it was a message.Last night was fun. Till next time Sari.It's how things have always been. We spend a night together, they transfer an amount to my account, each time it gets bigger and bigger.Para kang putang binayaran sa gabing pinasaya mo sila.Ano nga ba ang ipanagkaiba namin?"Kuya, pa drop niyo nalang po ako sa St. Luke's.""Yes Maam." marahang sagot ng driver.Sa isip ko, marahil malaki din ang bunos ng driver.All throughout this year

"Alright, the quarter looks promising, though I need all team leads to be at the top of their game. We have visitors coming in next month. I need every one of you to keep your people updated of all necessary updates. Line up those we can feed to the client for their side by side sessions. Anyone who can follow standard procedures, keep them aligned. And keep our clients out of your outliers. At the same time prepare yourselves for reports and the FGD's." We were inside the conference room, all ears to our Site Director.FGD's or Focused group discussions, one of the most terrifying thing a team lead could ever get involved with. This is the time when clients hear out complains and concerns from agents. Most of the times, its about the process. But in several occasions, there are those who feel like its a great avenue to talk about their own personal opinion about the company and the management. Mga bagay na wala naman talagang pakialam ang client. Because at the end of the day, all

"So why do you think people leave the company?"Of course. This is what people usually ask me. In the industry where I am in, people leaving for good are called turn overs. If I talk about it with technicalities, you will never understand. "People move on. We are known to be relentless beings and when we are no longer happy, we seek the happiness that we deserve. I think that's the reason people leave."I'm seated in front of one of the visiting clients. This is usually the standard. They ask questions pertaining to our process, our updates, our tactics in leading teams. All are standard procedures of the company. But nevertheless, they ask questions that are too tedious to answer. "I understand that, philosophically. But business wise, what do you think can we improve on to make sure we avoid people leaving."I sighed and concentrated on her pristine blue eyes. "I think that people need more ways to be rewarded for the hard work that they put in.""But haven't we done that?""Don

"Please sign here." I could barely hear the muffled voice from whom it came from. All I could hear ever since I walked in is deafening sounds. There were endless of papers I needed to sign, it felt redundant that I got bored of how my signature looked like. I am upset and I am making a decision. People should not be making decisions when upset should they?"Miss?" pukaw ng nurse na kanina ko pa kausap."Yes?""We'll give you an hour?""Yeah," I gulped, "Thank you."I walked into my father's room, my heart beating so fast. How should I tell him?How do I let him go?I stood in front of him, leaning against the door. My thoughts suddenly run through last night's incident. I was in a room with her and another man. She laid in bed, sexily facing me as the man he introduce me to was starting to caress me. Napapaigtad ako sa bawat pagdampi ng kamay niya sa kahit saang parte ng katawan ko. He started kissing my shoulders while my back is facing him, cringing at the feel of his lips aga