ALLISON Pajarillo walked in the building of Manlubang Shipping Co., located near City P's international port. The building looked elegant and well kept. She certainly did want to work in this kind of environment. The building itself is 6 storey high.
Today might be her lucky day. She heard from a friend that the company is in need of a new IT Analyst Manager, so she went and submit her resume online and got a call for interview. Damn. She's thrilled. Finally.
"Good Morning!" lapit niya sa babae sa may information booth. "I'm here for the IT Analyst interview at 9:00 am."
"Oh Hi! Please fill up this form first then after that you can go to fourth floor HR department," the woman handed her a paper. She's supposed to fill this up.
"Good Morning President!" bati ng babae sa may information booth sa lalaking nasa may likuran niya. "Good Morning Maam Inna!"
"Good Morning!" bating pabalik ng babaeng tinawag na Inna habang dirediretso lamang ng lakad ang lalaking tinawag na President. Panay naman ang bati at tango ng mga nakakasalubong nito sa daan.
"Is he the owner, Jio Manlubang?" nanglalaki ang mga matang tanong ni Allison kay Wena, ang babae sa information booth, nakita niya ang pangalan nito sa nameplate.
"Yes! Ang pogi di ba? Ang bait pa ni Sir. Naku kung alam mo lang," kinikilig na kwento ni Wena kay Allison.
"Sino naman yung kasama niya?"
"Ah. Si Maam Inna? Secretary ni President Jio. Alam mo ba na laging pinagpapares ng mga taga dito yung dalwa?" sabay halikhik nito. "Pano naman kasi ang ganda ganda ni Maam Inna tapos ang pogi pogi pa ni President Jio. Ang lakas maka Korean drama ng dalawang yan. Grabe. Bagay na bagay. Parang si Park So Jun at Park Men-Yang sa 'What's Wrong Today with Secretary Shin?' Kilig."
"Really?" namamanghang tanong ni Allison sa babae.
"Oo. Sila ang power couple ng company no! By the way, girl bilisan mo na, if you want that position you better not be late. Ayaw pa naman ng mga higher ups ng nalalate sa mga appointments nila. Alam mo na busy!"
"Oo nga pala. Thanks for reminding me! Sana matanggap ako," nakangiting pahayag ni Allison.
"Goodluck! Aan geloften~"*
"Ja~"
"THANK you so much Sir! I will not waste this opportunity you have given me," Allison accepted the hand that offers a congratulatory shakehands.
"I have to warn you tho. We have given you our trust I hope you will not take advantage of that trust and break it. We're not that good of a people," pabirong sabi ng lalaki na may halong katotohanan. Tinawanan lamang ito ni Allison.
"Yes Sir. I won't. Afterall, trust is a very frail subject."
"True. Camille will discuss your working set up. Follow her. And tomorrow she'll set you up an appointment to the President. That's just formality, don't worry."
"Thanks sir."
"This way Maam. I'm Camille, Senior HR Officer. For now, I'll discuss your working schedule and some of the company's important policy as well as tackle important matters regarding your positions and then later we'll give you a tour to your new office," Camille said while leading Allison to an office a few doors away from the HR Department Head's Office.
Nang makarating sila agad siyang pinaupo ni Camille sa bakanteng upuan sa harap ng table nito at ipinaliwanag sa kanya ang magiging work expectation niya at schedule na umabot din ng mahigit isang oras ang kanilang pag uusap.
"Tomorrow, you will need to head directly to Ms. Inna. She will be expecting you so don't be late. She will also be the one to give endorsement for your work and of course don't forget your meeting with the President before the endorsement. Welcome to Manlubang Shipping. Andrei will guide you to your office."
As Camille said that a man in his early 20s appear on the office's door and gently smiled at her.
"I'm Andrei, Junior HR Officer. I'll guide you to your office. This way please Maam!"
"Oh. Before I forget, I'll start tomorrow, right?" Allison asked.
"Yes," and Camille answered.
"Then after visiting my new office, can I leave?"
"Of course."
ALLISON walked out of the building with a blank face and went directly to her car and dialed a number.
"I'm in."