Would love be enough to survive when a jaded single father falls in love with an outrageously optimistic fresh graduate within the harsh world of the BPO industry?
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. The names of people, places, and organizations...
"Congratulations on being the top agent for this month, Wright! I knew you had it in you to bounce back to your old fighting form," Erwin said as he shook Wright's hand after the short awarding ceremony that was held inside the production area for the account's top agents of the month.
"I had a lot of support from TL Joss," Wright said cheekily as he looked knowingly at the slightly older man.
"Nah, it was all him, Boss Erwin. He had it in him before I even arrived," Joss replied humbly, not wanting to take all the credit for his agent's efforts.
"Whatever, you boys did great. Your incentive will be credited on the next cut-off, Wright," Erwin said as he tapped the agent's shoulder twice in reassurance.
"Thank you, Boss Erwin. That amount would go a long way if you know what I mean," Wright demurred, beaming warmly at his boss whom he respects so much.
"Of course, you should thank your daughters for inspiring you," Erwin agreed in a confident tone that made Wright smile enigmatically while Joss felt alarmed in a way he couldn't quite put a finger on. The stoic agent has been happier recently but he never divulged anything about his personal life but the supervisor feels like there is more than meets the eye regarding Wright.
"I should get going, enjoy the meal reserved for the awardees at the pantry, Wright," Erwin made a small wave with his big hands before turning on his heels and sauntering out of the production area with a light gait.
"Thank you, Boss! Thank you too, TL," Wright called out to his boss before turning to Joss who is eyeing him with a puzzled expression.
"Nah, I did nothing. You're just more inspired lately, care to share?" Joss pressed further, ignoring the warning bells in the back of his mind. He is dying to know more about what is motivating Wright nowadays because he has never seen the agent smile this often before their last coaching session.
"I don't feel comfortable sharing my private life, TL. I'm sure you noticed," Wright's previously warm smile suddenly faded as he felt the top button of his light grey button-down long-sleeved shirt he wore to the event with a pair of black slacks.
"Yeah, your social media profile could be full of cobwebs by now," Joss lamented with a sigh.
"I believe that privacy is power," Wright said cryptically. Joss actually sent him a friend request as his social media account is set to private but he never accepted the said request. Ever since he and Win got together more than a month ago, he has been more careful about the information he posts online.
"I agree with you on that. You can go back to your station now, Wright," Joss said in a defeated tone, trying to push back his anxiety to the deepest recesses of his mind. Why should I be worried if he is seeing someone romantically at the moment? Isn't it good news that he has moved on from Alice already and there wouldn't be any chance of them getting back together and leaving me out in the cold? Joss tried to reason with himself even as the agent nodded in acquiescence.
"Yes, TL," Wright said simply before turning on his heels to return to his station.
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