Her Inevitable Fall

KABANATA 15

"Successful company reflects the management ways in keeping its employees satisfied. Because when staff has the confidence in its management, he will work to make the company's plan successful," I said. Confidently I stood in front of almost five hundred people who work and connected to the company. I can see young and old people around the room. Men and women listened intently at my words.

Today was the 57th anniversary of Abellanosa Medical Supplied Inc. The celebration held at one of the famous hotel ballrooms in the city. Earlier, I came to know some of the company's heads, stockholders, important guests, and employees. They were proudly introduced to me by Thyrone and Reye.

Kanina nga ay nalaman ko that some of the stockholders were our patron. Nakausap ko pa nga ang mabuting may bahay ni Mr. Buarez, si Mrs. Claire. Na paunlakan nya kame minsan na i-feature sya sa isa naming article that was published last year. It was one of our bestselling released at tuwang-tuwa nga si Mr. Buarez sa naging increase sale result nito. Kaya naman tuwing meron bagong product release ang company nila ay parati silang nagpapagawa ng product advertisement sa aming magazine.

"Without question, President Garette Abellanosa has given his time, effort, and needs of the company's employees based on the research I made. And with the company's forward movements towards success, it just shows how time maturely molded its management and staff," I continued in determination.

Nod in agreement and soft applause were heard around the room. When it slowed down I added, "Congratulations, Mr. Garrete Abellanosa! Mr. Thyrone Lothario Abellanosa! To the backbone of the company!" I said the last sentence while pointing to the employees. "Cheers for more years of strength, power, perseverance, and brilliance to Abellanosa Medical Supplied Inc.!" I finally concluded.

Malakas na palakpakan ang iginawad sa akin pagkatapos. Noong pababa na ako ng stage ay napansin ko ang pagtayo ng magkapatid. Nagkatinginan sila ngunit porsigido si Thyrone na lapitan ako. Kaya naman ay tumigil si Reye sa kaniyang kinatatayuan ngunit nakita ko ang paghila nya sa upuan sa tabi nya. Yun din ang inupuan ko kanina.

Muli kong tinitigan si Thyrone bitbit ang bouquet ng roses. Inilahad nya ang kaniyang kamay upang tulungan ako sa pagbaba ng hagdanan ng stage at tinanggap ko ang pag-alalay nya.

"Thank you!" sabi ko kay Thyrone nang tuluyan ng nakababa.

Ngumiti sya sa akin at inilahad ang red roses bouquet na hawak nya. "Thank you, Mr. Abellanosa!" seryoso kong sabi sabay kuha ng bulaklak.

"You did great, Thyian!" he sincerely said. "Keep your distance at my brother. Kanina ka pa nilalandi non, nakakainis na."

"Anong sinasabi mo?" bigla kong tanong ng nakabusangot.

"Basta! Just do what I told you," utos nya uli.

I shook my head at his statement. Hindi makapaniwala.

Imbis na umakyat na deretso si Thyrone sa stage dahil sya na ang magsasalita ay hinatid nya pa talaga ako sa aking upuan which is unusual. Kitang-kita ko ang malawak na ngiti ng kaniyang ina at ang dismayadong tingin ni Reye sa kapatid.