"Good afternoon everyone, I called a meeting for today because I have to discuss personal matters regarding with your performance in the company. Lately, I have seen some of you are confident since you were hired but ended up producing tons of defective performance. This company is not a training ground because you all know we have high standards because we offer standard services too. Now, what's the matter? All of a sudden failure performance began to rise. I am not a heartless employer but too much is not good."
I said to my employees, I could see sad faces because realization hit them. I am clever when it comes to business and I treat my employees as a family. I just want the best for them, that if ever they will resign and choose another company they already learned.
"Sir, lately I know my performance is not good but I will make sure to make it up to you. I am glad I wasn't included on the list who will be fired." One of my employees said, this meeting is like an open forum and I let them speak so that I will not be called as a biased person.
"That's good to hear that you acknowledge your performance. I am looking forward that you would satisfy our company with your great and outstanding performance."
"Thank you, Sir."
"Any complaints?"
"Sir, from the technical department we are having a hard time monitoring and as well as fixing the damages on our system. We would to ask if you could hire another set of employees in this department."
"Simone, take care of that."
"Yes, Sir."
"Some more concerns before I adjourned this meeting?"
"I would also propose to hire a assistant secretary Sir." Simone suggested.
"Why? Are you having a hard time?"
"No Sir, but I want someone to accompany you during your meeting outside the company. It would be much better if it is a woman because as a man I find it a little bit awkward to accompany my boss during lunch meeting."
"So you are saying that you don't want to be mistaken as my lover Simone?" I teasingly asked him. My employees began to chatter and laugh with my statement.
"Not that Sir, you are handsome if I would be a girl I would definitely date you. But on the other hand I am immune to work in the company as your secretary, as you can see during lunch meeting some of your clients or colleague are bringing an assistant secretary. I suggest you should not let yourself be left behind Sir. We offer high quality of services and you should benefit from that too." Simone, my secretary said to me. Actually he has a point. Sometimes my clients are asking where is my secretary. So maybe it's a good sign to hire another secretary.
"Well then, kindly imposed and disseminate the job position we offer for hiring. I will leave it up to you. The early you could hire employee the early we could experience the service you are talking about. If you have nothing else to say I'll adjourned this meeting."
After I said those words I immediately walked out of the door and went to my office. I settled myself in the chair and opened my laptop. I also have tons of files on my table so I decided to do them on my own. I want to be fully hands on when it comes to confidential reports because I don't want misunderstandings. I would also be happy if I don't see any mistakes on my files. I scanned and reviewed them thoroughly, one by one. I made sure that I don't miss anything. Business is a crucial type of living one mistake could ruin your entire reputation. I checked my watch and saw it was already five on the afternoon. I closed my laptop, I also pulled out my necktie because it feels like I am choking myself. I opened two buttons enough to see a part of my neck and chest. My phone rang while I was in the middle of fixing my hair, when I saw the caller I bit my lip and smiled.
"Hey what's up?"
"Hey dude, we're are you? There are bunches of girls right here. Let me guess you are still in your office?"
"Yeah, I'll be right there in a few minutes. I am just fixing myself."
"You're already handsome, come over."
"I know, just want to feel hot and extra," I chuckled before continuing what should I say,
"I'll be there in five minutes."
"Okay, see you then."
"Yeah, see you."
After I fixed myself I headed towards the elevator. My friends and I are going to have a boys hang out, fling isn't my thing so I don't care if they bring tons of women in front of me. I'd rather spend it drinking.
"Where should we go Sir?"
"To the Gutierrez Bar."
"Okay, sir."
"Manong Tay, we can now speak in a a natural manner. We are not in the office nor work hours."
"You know what iho I admire how you act in front of other people."
"I have to be professional when it comes to my client and employees but, work is already done."
"Shall I return if you texted me that you will go home? Or shall I wait you outside the bar?"
"Manong Tay, I can go home on my own. I can book some grab driver when I want to go home. You can treat yourself, you can also see your family incase you misses them."
"Cliff, I am beyond grateful that you are my boss."
"And I am blessed too Manong Tay, thank you for serving me since I was just studying up until now when I already have my own company. You are like a family to me, if ever you have needs don't hesitate to tell me."
"You already gave us countless of benefits and I will be grateful with that Sir Clifford."
"It's not working hours Manong Tay you can drop the word, 'Sir'."
"I felt a little bit uncomfortable to address you in your name."
"It's been a decade yet you are still used to call me Sir."
"Your family deserves it."
"Manong Tay you deserve to be treated like a father too. We are not in the office anymore so call me whatever you want."
"We are here." he announced.
"Thank you Manong Tay. You can now go home I candle myself later."
I entered the bar and found my group of friends at the right corner, the already order buckets of drinks. I could see lots of women too sitting in the couch and some on their lap.
"Hey bro, I thought it would took you a year to show up." Rafhael said. He is the only heir of the Gutierrez Bar. They also have branches nationwide.
"That would be impossible, I will show up late but I won't miss the hang out of my loyal friends." I said to them.
"What's up dude. Want some drinks?" Xayne Montego the one and only spoiled boy in my circle of friends.
"Later." I said. I could not find the other people because I know they are busy treating themselves with girls. Or if not they are already wasted at the dancefloor.
"How's work?" Xayne asked me as he kisses the girl on his lap.
"It's fine, I've closed another deal without any sweat. How about you?"
"That's a good question, well still spending my parents money. I've just come home from my vacation on Italy. I had a good time." He answered and kissed the girl again. When I look at Rafhael he's already making out. Because I don't want to be out of place I drink whatever that's on their table. A girl was goofing around me but to no avail I declined her offer. Making out isn't my thing, work it is.
"You did not informed me that you're here to make out." I said to the both of them.
"Dude, it is our thing." Rafhael said while he's busy pleasuring the girl he's with.
"Fuck you Rafh."
"Xayne, looks like our single and a little innocent friend is nor feeling well. Care to give him a free massage?" Rafhael chuckled.
"Yeah, wait I'll give him."
"No thanks, I'll just drink here while your busy."
"Get wasted man."
"I have a job tomorrow Xayne."
"Cool I can't believe it, you're here to enjoy."
"I am enjoying, just like you two. You can continue your business." I said and drink straight the Martini.
"Fuck," Rafhael sounded like he was moaning. He loves making out on public. Xayne on the other hand is simply kissing and touching the girl on his lap. He still has some privacy. Unlike Rafhael who is the most vulgar and wild in my group of friends.
"Do you want to smoke." A tiny woman appeared in front me.
"I don't smoke, it's bad for your health." I said declining her offer. Xayne and Rafhael just laugh when they heard what I said.
"I'll leave you here, I'll go outside for some fresh air."
"Rooftop is the best place."
To be continued...