Undead Office (On-Going)

Chapter 1: The End

NIGHT TIME is starting to cover the city of Angeles in Pampanga. Yet, the streets are more filled with lives as the party goers, and night owls start to come out of their caves and live the best of their lives. Around Sto. Rosario, there lives a man in an apartment named Leo. He is about to come out of his cave as well, but not to live the best of his life--- but it is to achieve it.

"Finally!!! The day I've been craving for is here!" As Leo shouted when he came out.

Today marks his last day to render his resignation to his BPO company and bid goodbye to the tiring work hour, and stressed environment. The toxicity that binded him in that company for 3 years had made him come to realize what he has missed--- enjoyment and life fulfillment.

As he went outside, compared to normal workers, he was filled with joy since he knows that this is the day that the chains of such work would fall off his arms and he could then embrace that unlimited hours of sleep whenever he wants to.

While he was preparing his motorcycle, he had these thoughts of going to his friends and catching up with them. Since he hasn't been able to join them as he joined the company. They always say that BPO companies are dead-end jobs, or promotion is easy. Well, that's for themselves to find out, but Leo's workplace is somehow toxic. He had a lot of initiatives before yet none have bothered to offer him a promotion, nor has he passed one due to "tenure-requirements." Thus, one huge influence that made him decide to leave the company which he stayed for 3 years.

As he started traveling, he saw a man walking very slowly and coughing on the sidewalk of the road. He noticed like the man somehow needed medical attention, but Leo was quite hesitant so he ignored him and continued to work.

"He might have something contagious, better be safe than sorry I guess. Sorry, mister, I'd love to help but I'm afraid others should help you for now." such thoughts that Leo mentioned to himself.

As usual, he has logged in to the company's attendance system, went to his work area and prepared the setup to be ready for his shift. Since he is always an hour or two early, he uses his time to set up updates and trackers which he provided to others. Yet, since it's his last day of the job, he just decided to leave it be and play some games to waste time.

His shift usually starts at 10'o clock in the evening. When the time for his work started, he did his usual things at work. His first short break has come. Leo stays at their floor and watches the night life of others outside the windows. As if he says to himself that his life would be with those people anytime soon.

As he watches through the Window, he somehow notices something burning nearby his apartment. He felt something wrong and had the urge to go there immediately until an announcement had been given within the floor.

Leo was surprised as there are no scheduled announcement or event in the company. "I'm about to leave the company, please don't tell me you'll be giving better compensation now," as Leo was mixed with emotions as well because of it.

After a few seconds, the announcement started with silence and you can hear someone stating "Are you sure this is real?"

Then, the announcement commenced, "Good evening, before we proceed, we would like to have everyone as calm as possible. Most may not be aware of what's happening outside but we are here to guide you---"

The scenario changes back to the man whom Leo saw was walking very slowly. That man was able to come to a nearby restaurant + bar where a lot of people have gathered.

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IT IS 8:30 PM.

The sick man joined the crowd who were having a party, taking their shots and enjoying their best lives. Until the sick man suddenly bumped into a drunk party goer. This drunk person was mad at him and pushed him back until the sick man fell and he suddenly started vomiting until he went unconscious. The drunkard was quite nervous and started going near him and checking his pulse. He then asked for someone if they knew CPR.