Influenced Novels & Stories

“Salamat po, Ma’am. Sinusubukan ko lang mag-focus sa facts.” Tumango siya pero tumalim ang tingin. “Good. Pero tandaan, influence is not about being liked—it’s about being indispensable. At tandaan mo rin, may maiinggit. May maninira. May magbibigay ng maling payo.” Medyo kumabog dibdib ko. Pero I held her gaze. “Yes, Ma’am.” Wow. Compliment + warning = classic Doña move. Parang sinasabing ‘good job, hija, pero welcome to the lion’s den.’