I wanna run to you (when I need something)

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I have, somewhat, accepted the fact that my family will, for the most part, only remember me when they need something. Still, it's unnerving at times when this is proven right.

Recently my brother had been messaging me on Facebook. He was asking where I am, how I am doing, and the like. It's very peculiar for my brother to suddenly ask me all these questions, primarily because we're not particularly the best of brothers. I felt that something was up, and it didn't take me a week to find out. After a few days, he messaged me on Facebook, asking if his wife can borrow some money.

Not that I am surprised. Like I said, I've long accepted the fact that family members only remember me when they need something. I did ask what the money was for, and he was more than happy to answer. In the end I agreed to lend them the money with the "assurance" that they'll pay me back eventually. (There were even messages that I received multiple times, i.e. where they can get the money or sheepishly denying why he was suddenly asking how I was, but I'll just think that it's the network provider who sent the messages multiple times).

Updates

Picture from wolfescape.com

I'm still alive. I just haven't been able to post anything lately.

It's been more than a month since my last post. Well, work and workout has been taking a lot of my time lately and so I haven't been able to churn any ideas for the next chapter of my ongoing series.

So what has been happening the past few weeks/months?

Reunion - Chapter 3: Surprise

This is the third chapter of the story I was writing. It might not be as fluid as the first two though. Sorry about that.

Anyway this is like a recap of the events that happened in Chapter 1 and 2, but from the perspective of the other person, James.

As usual, comments are always welcome. This is a very rough draft, so it might change a bit (or drastically), depending on the feedback.

Anyway, enjoy. :)

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Chapter 3 - Surprise

Monday - it's just like any other day. I wake up, do my morning routine, prepare for work and head off. Today's a bit different though - everyone was abuzz that a new employee will be coming in today. I didn't really get much detail, except that she had previously worked at one of the best firms in the industry, and that she's really good. Little did I know that I would be in for a really big surprise.

Truths and Wrongs

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Most of us have beliefs that we consider the truth. Some people, though, tend to be defensive when those "truths" that they hold are contested. They try to rationalize, justify, or sometimes even counter other people's "truths" that do not fit in with the "truths" they believe in. They create double standards just to accommodate their "truths", or worse, just shut off or put in bad light the people who counter them, and no matter how hard you try to explain to them, they wouldn’t listen. They compromise everything else so as not to compromise their own "truths". Because they value these "truths" too much, they tend to close everything else. And that's the hardest part - trying to reason with (or open) someone that has decided to be closed.

Reunion - Chapter 2: Mark

Chapter 2 of my previous post

I still don't have a clear idea on what happens next after this, so it might take a while before the story gets a follow-up. Anyway I hope you like it. :)

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Chapter 2 – Mark

It was a bit late when I got off from work – for a first day it was pretty hectic. I had the whole morning for HR and company orientations and the latter part of the day was spent trying to familiarize myself with the job. It was pretty busy, but it was ok for the most part. Well, maybe except for James passing by every fifteen minutes or so trying to see if I was okay or if I need help. It’s not like I don’t have the capacity to do my own work – I wouldn’t have been hired if I the company thinks I’m good for nothing..