Novae Vitae-25 -EPILOGUE
Epilogue
Jared continued working at the store for two more years till he completed his course and attained his degree, but when a further seven months went by without change, he contacted the central management and suggested a few changes in the display of their products to increase their sales (the primary recommendation being placing adult hygiene products- such as adult incontinence diapers- at eye level since the primary users of those products were seniors who had mobility issues and/or were too shy -embarrassed- to ask for help in procuring them. He supported his recommendations with proof of increased sales statistics over a period of two years -his tenure under Alpha Fergus- from his store.) Encouraged by his findings, the suggestions were implemented in select stores and given the overwhelming response they received, were soon implemented at all Ackles’ Pharma stores. With the success of his strategies, it didn’t take long for him to be promoted.
His next recommendation was hiring omega-only staff to man the counters with omega-aides and other omega-only products and giving them primary training about the issues normally faced by omegas. It took a while for management to be convinced of the need to train their staff to diplomatically handle omega-issues and customers, but the sharp increase in sales when omegas manned the omega-products counters convinced them to try out Jared’s suggestions on a small scale and when they proved successful, implement them across their stores. They even invited him to give a brief presentation for their staff before implementing the ideas to give them a better idea of what was expected. When Jared charmed them with ease, he was invited to present his success at their annual marketing meet; showcasing him as an inspiration for others in sales.
Once he became Area Manager, it didn’t take long for management to spot his potential and after that, Jared went from strength to strength. The hours were long and the work exhausting, but the hardest part for him were the frequent tours when he had to stay away from Jensen, who couldn’t leave his laboratory every time to accompany him. They spent hours on the phone when away from each other and Jensen was steadfast in his support and while it was hard, Jared wouldn’t have it any other way. A split seconds’ decision had changed his entire life: it had been an incredibly hard and difficult journey, but he was finally at peace with himself and the world.
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He was Vice President of Ackles’ Pharma when he saw his father again; the elder Padalecki looked surprised to see him at the business meet but didn’t comment. When the discussions began and Jared participated, speaking at length about Ackles’ Pharma’s policies and responding calmly to any questions asked; he noticed Alpha Padalecki’s surprise at an omega being allowed to represent a mega-business venture like Ackles’ Pharma and strove to prove his selection justified. By the time he was done, he saw grudging respect in his father’s eye and felt vindicated. When the alpha later came to apologise for rejecting him after his turning, Jared found it in himself to be calm and genuine as he thanked the man for rejecting him after his turning, confessing that he was what he was because of his mate and the unflinching support the alpha had granted him.
They parted on amicable terms- promising to keep in touch- but Jared knew a card at Christmas and New years was what he could hope for at the most, but even that meagre contact settled something deep inside him, soothing a hurt he hadn’t known he harboured. Chad and Genevieve (and eventually their spouses) had become a part of the group but Chase and Justin disappeared from their lives, not happy at treating an omega like an equal. Jared had liked and enjoyed their company, when he’d been an alpha; but their comments had cut too close after his turning, and Jared couldn’t deny he was secretly relieved at their departure. Besides, the only person he really needed was Jensen and the alpha never flinched from giving his support.
Life was good.
The End.
Jared continued working at the store for two more years till he completed his course and attained his degree, but when a further seven months went by without change, he contacted the central management and suggested a few changes in the display of their products to increase their sales (the primary recommendation being placing adult hygiene products- such as adult incontinence diapers- at eye level since the primary users of those products were seniors who had mobility issues and/or were too shy -embarrassed- to ask for help in procuring them. He supported his recommendations with proof of increased sales statistics over a period of two years -his tenure under Alpha Fergus- from his store.) Encouraged by his findings, the suggestions were implemented in select stores and given the overwhelming response they received, were soon implemented at all Ackles’ Pharma stores. With the success of his strategies, it didn’t take long for him to be promoted.
His next recommendation was hiring omega-only staff to man the counters with omega-aides and other omega-only products and giving them primary training about the issues normally faced by omegas. It took a while for management to be convinced of the need to train their staff to diplomatically handle omega-issues and customers, but the sharp increase in sales when omegas manned the omega-products counters convinced them to try out Jared’s suggestions on a small scale and when they proved successful, implement them across their stores. They even invited him to give a brief presentation for their staff before implementing the ideas to give them a better idea of what was expected. When Jared charmed them with ease, he was invited to present his success at their annual marketing meet; showcasing him as an inspiration for others in sales.
Once he became Area Manager, it didn’t take long for management to spot his potential and after that, Jared went from strength to strength. The hours were long and the work exhausting, but the hardest part for him were the frequent tours when he had to stay away from Jensen, who couldn’t leave his laboratory every time to accompany him. They spent hours on the phone when away from each other and Jensen was steadfast in his support and while it was hard, Jared wouldn’t have it any other way. A split seconds’ decision had changed his entire life: it had been an incredibly hard and difficult journey, but he was finally at peace with himself and the world.
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He was Vice President of Ackles’ Pharma when he saw his father again; the elder Padalecki looked surprised to see him at the business meet but didn’t comment. When the discussions began and Jared participated, speaking at length about Ackles’ Pharma’s policies and responding calmly to any questions asked; he noticed Alpha Padalecki’s surprise at an omega being allowed to represent a mega-business venture like Ackles’ Pharma and strove to prove his selection justified. By the time he was done, he saw grudging respect in his father’s eye and felt vindicated. When the alpha later came to apologise for rejecting him after his turning, Jared found it in himself to be calm and genuine as he thanked the man for rejecting him after his turning, confessing that he was what he was because of his mate and the unflinching support the alpha had granted him.
They parted on amicable terms- promising to keep in touch- but Jared knew a card at Christmas and New years was what he could hope for at the most, but even that meagre contact settled something deep inside him, soothing a hurt he hadn’t known he harboured. Chad and Genevieve (and eventually their spouses) had become a part of the group but Chase and Justin disappeared from their lives, not happy at treating an omega like an equal. Jared had liked and enjoyed their company, when he’d been an alpha; but their comments had cut too close after his turning, and Jared couldn’t deny he was secretly relieved at their departure. Besides, the only person he really needed was Jensen and the alpha never flinched from giving his support.
Life was good.
The End.