Conversations

A: Hey, mortal.

B: Yes, boss?

A: It's now time to shed your young Cubao boy days.

B: Where am I going?

A: I'm returning you to the land of financial gain, Makati.

B: But I love it here in bench. Love ko bench. Bench forever. All my friends are here.

A: I'm already taking all of your friends there one by one. I already took 4 today. I'm taking 8 next Monday, and that includes you.

B: But why?

A: It's the opportunity of a lifetime. You're lucky. You'll be taking the last open position in this department. You'll get to talk to international businessmen now.

B: You mean like Earl Strickland?

A: Well, if Earl is our client, then he will be. Besides, I know deep inside you want to return to Makati.

B: C'mon, it's harder for me to commute when I'm in Makati. I have to take several rides just to get home.

A: That's just a superficial reason.

B: No, it's not. Who wants to get stuck in a traffic jam everyday?

A: But this puts you on the same city map as you-know-who.

B: *speechless*

A: I always know what's best for you. Just go with the plan and never question my authority again.

B: Well, is that the real reason why you're sending me there? To have chances to meet her again?

A: Of course not. I never deal with matters of love. Too messy. I tried to spread it, and it got me killed back then. I gave you free will, use it.

B: But won't free will ruin your great plan?

A: My plan is for you to be happy. You won't do things that will make you uncomfortable in any sort of way. Unless of course, you love hurting yourself.

B: But didn't love hurt me before? Isn't love a good thing?

A: Love didn't hurt you before. You hurt yourself.