The Kontra bida's birthday

September 19-4

Kontra is a Tagalog term for against. We mostly use this term when someone is against us whether by opinion or action.

In Philippine movies, we call the villain actors kontrabida for they always go against the lead actors.

We also use this term as a light joke when dealing with our friends. ( 'wag ka nang kontrabida sa diskarte ko, makikinabang ka rin naman. Lol )

And speaking of kontrabida's birthday, she is our not-so-new workmate which is transferred to us from the other branch.

Workers in the other branch, branded her as kontrabida as she is allegedly forwarding misinformation to our Boss.

The small conflict that is happening in the spa which is supposed to stay only between them was reaching the knowledge of the owner although it was already settled. And they accused her as the culprit which is true also.

This situation triggers one of the pioneers to interrogate her resulting in a heated situation in the vicinity every time they meet.

She reasons that she only informs the cashier (sister of our boss)of what she knows.

The tension in their branch escalates that made her resign from work.

A couple of months later our boss informs us that she is joining our branch.

We are not happy about it for we know how she is being the kontrabida in the other branch.

In short, she came to work with us in the following weeks.

She came and the first day was a bit awkward for we also observed our new workmate.

However, one of my friends (he girl) talk to her and cited all our rules, the friendship that we had, and her alleged issue of being the sumbungera of the other branch.

The newcomer defended herself saying many reasons as if all of the workers in the other branch united against her where in fact she only relayed what she learned from one of them.

That is where I realized that she is the kind of a gossiper too lol.

As time passes by, every day was kind of a good vibe with her, the kontrabida effect on her was none since day one.

We treat, she treats and we shared foods during lunch and even at snack time.

She even gives giveaways to some of us. We never hide things when we don't like something from one of us. Citing it properly is our best solution to settle things.

Maybe this manner was out in the other branch which is why they had many conflicts with each other.

Now kontrabida turns to Machua (thunders)lol, but at least we can work successfully and side by side without any hesitation.

Machua celebrated her birthday last September 16. Wish her a happy birthday🎂. Hope she has more birthdays celebrated with us as her workmates lol.

How about you guys do you know someone who is mislabeled or misinterpreted as the kontrabida in your circle of friends or family?

I am happy to read every opinion that you will share.

Although Rusty was always absent in my articles, this will not stop me from writing as time permits. And I am grateful despite my inactivity many of you still support and read my works. This makes me motivated to continue.

THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU❤.

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Article #155
Published: September 19, 2022
Time: 9:14 PM PST
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Kendy42