The Right Kind of Wrong

Passed... Out

"Holy fff.. Is this for real Sir??" Muntikan na akong mapamura sa result ko.

"I admit, you were my worst student when it comes to attention and all. Yes that is real. Even i cannot believe habang kinokorek ko yang papel mo. Well, i just thought you are good on the first part of the exam like the others did, but as i read the last part of it which most were situational and essay type, and i did expect mababawasan ang score mo, pero no. Hindi ko magawang hindi ka bigyan ng karapatdapat na score. Your response on the situations given deserved a full 100%. So congratulations Miss Raz. You get your certificate like the way we didnt expect." Paliwanag ng matandang lalaki at sa loob ng dalawang linggo, nakita ko sa mukha niya ang isang tipid na ngiti. Para pa rin akong hindi makapaniwala sa score ko. 100%? Really? Hindi ko nga na top yung board exam ko sa Nursing pero ito yung result ko ngayon.

"Are you sure Nursing yung course mo nung college Miss Raz? Hindi BM or BA??" Takang tanong niya. Umiling lang ako. Hindi pa rin ako makapagsalita.

"So what happened then? You have all the potential in business industry."

"I uhhh. N-nabagok lang siguro ang ulo ko Sir?" Nag aalangan kong sagot sa kanya.

"Nabagok?" He smirked at me. Nag aalangan akong tumango.

"One more thing kung bakit kita pinatawag dito. Courses we offer are not just for people who are interested in business or some sorts or to get certification to work and all, but also we are searching for people who have great skills and knowledge regarding business. As you all know i own a certain company. Nang dahil sa result ng exam mo, which i am very satisfied with, i offer you a job position in our company. How about that?" Sambit niya habang dumeretso na ng upo at pinatong ang nakasalikop na kamay sa ibabaw ng mesa.

"Are you hiring me right now Sir??" Hindi pa rin ako makapaniwala sa sinabi niya.

"I guess i am." Tipid niyang sagot. The offer is great. But the company he owns manufactures cars and the likes. I dont dig it. I prefer to manage a restaurant, with my girlfriend.

"Mr. Tan. I am so grateful for giving me the best result i have and for giving me the opportunity to work with you. I know your company is great and on the top right now, and everyone would die just to work under your company, but i respectfully decline Sir. I already have a job waiting for me. I want to work as a manager in a new restaurant." Pagtanggi ko sa offer niya.

"Only a manager? Your potential is more than that Miss Raz." Taas kilay niyang turan. Okay?

"Yes Sir. A manager. Hindi LANG po ang trabaho na to. Kahit sa tingin niyo po eh mababang position, para sa akin po ay sapat na ang posisyon para mahulma ko pa lalo ang potential na sinasabi nyo. I can be effective too in this area lalo na po i am interested on restaurants." Paliwanag ko. I am not backing down to this old man. Tumingin muna siya sakin ng matagal. Maybe thinking how stupid i am for declining his offer. Pero naginhawahan ako nung may sumilay uli na ngiti sa kanyang mga labi.

"Very well then. I respect your decision Miss Raz. Nagbabakasakali lang naman ako na makapagtrabaho ka sa amin. But if you changed your mind, my offer is still open for you. And if you need anything dont forget to contact me. Okay?" Napasandal na ito sa swivel chair niya.

"Okay po Sir. Thank you so much for everything. And i am sorry." Paghingi ko ulit ng paumanhin.

"No its okay Miss Raz. Go and do what your passion is telling you. Tandaan mo lang lahat ng natutunan mo sa klase natin, kung nakinig ka nga talaga. Hehe." Aba at nagawa pa magbiro ni zombie. Napakamot na lang ako sa batok ko sa hiya.

"Once again i congratulate you. And good luck for your chosen career." Sabi nito at tumayo na kaming dalawa. He extend his hand out to me for a hand shake.