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It’s a woman’s
world at Woman’s Crib®, a company that provides services and products for women
of all ages in all stages of her life.
And because it is a company for women, about women, it is expected that
the work force would be women. Well,
yes, in a way. Most of the staff is
women. But the administration is made up
of all men! A male owns the company, the Chief Operating Officer is a male as
well as the Chief Executive Officer.
In one of the
conversations among women staff, Glaiza asked, “do the bosses really understand
what women need?”
“Perhaps,”
answered Vienne. “Look at the company! It seems to be doing well.”
The company is doing
well, indeed. It is a young company of
two years so far, the company is earning far beyond their expectation.
At Christmas
time, Glaiza and Vienne were assigned to organize a Christmas party for the
company.
“Is the
Christmas party for regular employees only? asked Glaiza.
“We should
include everyone, including the casual and the contractual employees.”
“As well as our
contractors?”
“Let’s take
this time to thank everyone involved in the company.” Having agreed on the concept for the company’s
Christmas celebration, they presented the plan to the bosses who approved the
plan.
Christmas
season is the busiest time for the company.
It is the season where demand for women things is at its peak. Although Glaiza and Vienne were busy with the
preparation for the Christmas celebration, they never skipped a beat in their office
workload and responsibilities.
By the time the
Christmas celebration took place everyone in the company heaved a sigh of
relief that they were able to meet the quota sale for the year.
“Does that mean
we have a bigger bonus?” asked one of the staff jokingly but half meaning it.
“Maybe the
bosses will be more generous and give us a 14th month!” another
staff mused.
After the usual
festivities, the exchanging of gifts and after everyone was full, the Executive
Officer stood up and announced, “We have reached our quota!” Everyone cheered.
“We even surpassed our quota by 250%!” Above deafening cheers, he said,
“Because of all you efforts and our unexpected performance, you will get not
only your bonus, but half of your 14th month pay!”
But no one
heard the announcement. Ely, the company’s secretary-receptionist cried in
pain, “I think the baby’s coming out!”
“What? But
you’re not due until first week of January!”
“Oh. no! I
think the water bag has burst!” This set all the girls in hysteria. Even the
three male bosses just stood transfixed in their position. Then Ely gave a piercing scream, “the baby’s
coming out. Ohhhh!” The COO jumped and ran out of the office. He fetched his
car. The Executive Officer carried Ely
out of the office into the COO’s car. Vienne
and Glaiza accompanied Ely in the car.
The COO drove them to the hospital.
The Christmas celebration was put to a halt when everybody followed to
the hospital on board the cars of the other two bosses.
They all paced
at the hospital waiting room as they waited for news. Glaiza realized that Ely’s husband had to be
notified. Soon Ely’s husband joined
them.
“It’s a baby
girl!” the doctor announced as soon as Ely’s husband approached the delivery
room. Everybody cheered, even the
hospital staff on duty. Ely’s husband couldn’t believe what he heard. He came to the hospital fearing the worst for
his wife. He didn’t expect that the news
of the birth of his first born child would greet him as he entered the
hospital.
“What are you
waiting for? Go to Ely?” prodded the
owner of Women’s Crib.
They all waited
until Ely and the child were brought to the room. Glaiza and Vienne arranged for her room and
her admission. Another staff arranged for the Ely”s and the baby’s clothes and
things be brought to the hospital.
When Ely could
see them, they all trooped to Ely’s room.
They greeted her, mushed over the baby and congratulated the
father. Meanwhile, Ely was apologetic,
“Sorry for ruining our Christmas celebration!”
“Oh, there’s no
need to apologize,” said the owner of the company. “In fact, it’s been said that the birth of a
baby almost always bring good luck.”
“Oh, like when
a baby is born in an airplane!”
“Exactly. And because of that, your bill is on the
company,” declared the owner.
“Wow!” There
were more cheers and congratulations.
“You will all
stand as sponsors,” declared Ely’s husband.
“I think Ely
and the baby need to rest,” the executive officer announced. They all bade their farewell. At the door, the CEO said, “see you after 45
days?” He gave Ely a salute before closing the door.
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