Colleagues Quotes Mga Nobela at Kwento

He asked while roaming his eyes around the whole team, and I was the only one who did nothing. I shrug, “kind of.” Tumango-tango siya, tapos pinanliitan niya ako ng tingin. “Let’s grab a coffee?” My brow arched, and I could feel the stare of my colleagues, especially Cassandra and Stacey, who were waiting for my reply. “It’s working hours, Mr. Buenaventura, so I politely refuse your offer.” Sumilay ang pilyong ngiti sa kanyang labi, at ang kanyang mga mata ay puno ng pagkamangha kahit wala naman akong ginagawa.

Scam na scam ang dating eh! “Huwag mong isipin na madali lang dahil magkasama tayo 24 hours a day.” “Ano?” gulat kong sabi. Nasisiraan na ba siya? At ano naman ang gagawin namin maghapon, magtititigan? “Lalong imposibleng hindi malaman ng mga co-workers ko dito ang sitwasyon kung buong araw tayong magkasama. Baka mag-isip pa sila ng hindi maganda.”

She shared anecdotes from work and laughed at the funny stories that were being exchanged. “So, Letisha, any plans for the weekend?” asked Mark, another colleague. “I’m thinking of taking a day trip to the countryside. It’s been a while since I’ve had a chance to relax and unwind,” Letisha replied. “That sounds wonderful. You deserve a break,” Mark replied, raising his glass in a toast. As the night wore on, Letisha felt a sense of camaraderie and warmth among her colleagues. She was grateful for the opportunity to celebrate with them and bid farewell to a dear friend.

“Dahil alam mong maraming umaasa sa’yo. Hindi mo rin alam kung ano ang mangyayari kung iba ang hahawak sa kumpanya.” Umiling ako. “Ang totoo, hindi ko man lang iniisip ang mga empleyado noon. Ang iniisip ko lang ay baka mawala sa akin ang kumpanyang pinagpuyatan at pinaghirapan ko. Iniisip ko rin ang sasabihin ng mga tao kapag nangyari ‘yon.” Hinawakan ni Colleen ang kamay ko at pinisil. Napangiti ako. “Tapos na ‘yon, kaya wala ka nang dapat alalahanin,” dagdag ko.

I felt like…I cheated so many times to Conan. Instead of thinking about it, nag-ayos na lang ako at dumiretso sa trabaho. Nag-aya ang mga katrabaho kong kumain sa labas ng sama-sama and I said yes. “Grabe, I thought I would be super busy the whole month pero puro lang pala ako consultation.” Sabi ng isang kasama ko na si Thea. One of my colleagues reacted and scoffed saying, “H’wag mong pangarapin maging busy sis, sinasabi ko sayo baka tumanda ka ng advance 10 years at hindi ka na makapag-aasawa pa.”

All them are now looking sa may gawi namin ang iba ay nagbubulungan. “Do your Job Captain Coloma. Let them be your team. Just please leave me alone at huwag niyo akong sasamahan sa kasong ito. I begging y’all.” wika ko at kinuha na ang aking baril na nasa drawer ng lamesa ko. “Do you believe that teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results?” “No, i’m not.” maikling wika ko naman. Hindi na ito nagsalita at ang iba ay nagsibalikan na sa kani-kanilang mga desk.

“Anong ‘Miss Magalona’ pinagsasabi mo riyan, beshie? Hindi ba’t sabi ko sa iyo na tawagin mo lamang akong ‘beshie’ o ‘Nica’, mahirap ba iyong bigkasin?” “As colleagues, it is crucial that we uphold mutual respect towards one another. Besides, I need to stay on my toes and be a walking encyclopedia to prevent jealousy among my colleagues,” bulong kong pangangatuwiran sa kaniya kung kaya’t pinisil niya na lamang ang aking ilong. “Aray, a! Ang sakit! Baka’y umagos ng dugo ang aking ilong sa ginawa mong pagpisil ng aking ilong!” pagrereklamo ko sa kaniya.

I don’t know why suddenly all the board members are waiting for what I have to say. Tumikhim ako. Nilibot ko ang mata ko sa mga tao sa conference room. “M-Maybe the problem isn’t the collaboration… maybe it’s how people see it?” Tahimik silang lahat. Kita kong may nagtaasan ng kilay sa sinabi ko. As if I'm speaking nonsense.

“Susubukan ko po, Dr. TJ. . . Susubukan ko pong ipagpatuloy ang pag-aaral ko pati na rin ang aking mga pangarap pero hindi po muna ngayon. . .” Ngumiti siya sa akin at tumango. “Take your time, Kate. Don’t worry, tutulungan kitang makapagtapos at makahanap ng magandang trabaho. I had lots of colleagues and patients in different companies. Matutulungan kitang abutin ang mga pangarap ninyong dalawa ng Mama mo.”

“Shall we make the rounds?” They moved through the room together, greeting employees and thanking them for their hard work. It wasn’t long before the speeches began, and Clyde took the stage. His words were heartfelt and inspiring, acknowledging the team’s dedication while emphasizing the bright future ahead. When it was Keila’s turn to speak, she felt a surge of pride as she addressed the room. “This company’s success is a testament to all of you,” she said, her voice steady and warm. “It’s an honor to work alongside such talented and driven individuals. Here’s to many more milestones together.”