For His Lady and Little Girl

Edward rented an apartment unit one station away from Xu International. The place was quite expensive but, the housing benefits he received from the company helped to lower the burden.

Calix dropped Edward off at the pedestrian walkway a few minutes later. He didn't join the long line of vehicles pulling up by the dividers.

The station entrance was around a five-minute walk from the spot. Calix saw people coming out and going in from there, all having different destinations in mind. Other passersby also rushed on the paved pathway.

"Thank you, Mr. Chauffer. See you tomorrow."

Edward unlatched the seatbelt. His whole face was beaming just for having his boss drive him to the subway station.

Lucky! He didn't have to walk among the crowd just to get to the station.

"That's one hundred dollars. Cash only."

Calix offered his palm toward Edward, waiting for his payment. His words earned a scoff from the younger man.