I messed it up!
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I was speechless hearing Malik asking for forgiveness. It was not the first time he acted awful towards me, but this is the first time I hear him saying these words.
Look, I am not a bad person! It was a mistake that I yelled at Paulina.
Now I understand what he is doing. He said that because of Belinda not because he was really sorry. What was I thinking?
I am Malik. What is your name?
When he came closer to us, Belinda hugged me tighter and put her head on my shoulder. She was clearly afraid of him.
Belinda. Her name is Belinda. I answered.
Belinda, please, forgive me!
What can I say? Belinda is not impressed at all. She is not even looking at him. Good job, girl!
If you excuse us, we will go back to my office. I said and exited his room without waiting a response.
I sat down on my desk chair and put Belinda on hers then I went back to my today's duties. After reorganizing Malik's program for the next two days, I created a presentation to help him make decisions about the Bravo Gala that will take place soon. Bravo Gala is an annual event created and hosted by our company which gathers all the important business people at one place. Besides closing new deals with new big companies, this event promotes small businesses and gives them money as a reward for their job.
It took me almost three hours to finish the presentation, but I had to make sure that Malik will make the right decisions regarding this event. I used to work hard with his father organizing the gala, but now that Mr. Haddad is not here anymore, I think I won't have to do that from now on.
I printed the presentation and put it in a folder. I asked Belinda not to get out of the room again, took the folder and went to Malik's office to hand him the work I've done.
When I entered his office, I was surprised to see the Asians were there. I greeted them properly and they seemed very happy about my presence.
Mrs. Paulina, it is an absolute pleasure to see you again! said the young one.
It is a pleasure for me too, Sir!
Oh, please, call me Huan! You don't have to be like that around me! I'm not your boss.
But still, we have to keep a professional relationship, Sir. I said accentuating the last word.
As you wish!
Shall we go back to our conversation, gentlemen? Malik saved me from that awkward moment.
If you excuse me, I will go to take my agenda and I will write down every...
It is not necessary! You can go back to your office and we will talk later.
I looked at him with a very confuse face, turn around and left the office not before saying goodbye to Mr. Zhang and his son.
What was that? What's going on with Malik now? God, give me patience to handle this man!
Once I got into my office I saw Belinda walking in the room.
What's wrong, sweetheart? I asked kneeling in front of her.
Pizza! Pizza!
Are you hungry? Do you want me to order something?
All she did was to nod her head up and down as an answer.
Do you want pizza? What about we order something healthier?
Pizza! She said one more time.
Belinda, please!
While trying to convince Belinda that we should eat something else than pizza, someone entered into my office and stood right next to me. I looked up to see who that person was and I immediately stood up arranging my skirt.
Sir? I asked wanting to know why he was there.
He didn't even looked at me and knelt down to talk to Belinda. He took her hand and kissed it after that he gave her a huge smile. Oh, God, he is trying to impress a 2 years old. I don't want to know what he does to impress older girls. And when I said older I didn't mean 5 years old...
What about we go out and eat lunch together?
Belinda waited one moment, looked at me and then answered.
Eat what?
I don't know. Do you think of anything? We can eat what you want.
Pizza! She screamed smiling and jumped several times..
I coughed a few times to remind them I was still there and it looked like I got their attention because they both moved their eyes on me. I looked at Malik then at Belinda then back at Malik.
Thank you, Sir, but Belinda will have to refuse that!
What? Why?
Just because!
He stood up and looked deep into my eyes. I felt intimidated by his eyes and moved mine to my right side.
Can we talk for a moment? He asked me. In my office?
I He whispered something to Belinda's ear and told me to follow him. He opened the door for me and I stepped into his office. What now?
Why are you acting like that when...
Like what? How am I acting? I asked.
Do not interrupt me while I am talking ever again!
I will not! I said rolling my eyes.
You are lucky because there is a kid around. Don't make me yell again!
But I do nothing! Anyway, what did you want to talk about?
Belinda.
Oh, I got it. Well, let me tell you then. You will not give her pizza. More than that, you will not take her out because she has to stay with me. This is her mother choise, not mine. If you do not agree, please, call Alexa.
Alexa like Alexa the accountant? He asked very surprised.
Exactly!
Okay then.
He got out of the office and went to my room, then took Belinda up in his arms.
What do you think you are doing? Put her down!
We are going to eat the best pizza in town!
With Belinda in his arms he left the room and walked towards the elevator. I was running after them, but my heels were not helping me at all.
Sir! Sir, wait! I kept screaming.
They entered the elevator so did I in the last moment. They were facing the wall not looking at me.
Sir, please, let Belinda down!
When the elevator arrived at the ground floor my amazing boss stepped out immediately still carrying Belinda with him.
While trying to keep up with him, I broke one of my heels and almost faced the floor.
Malik, stop for God's sake! I screamed furious.
Every single person in the huge room turn and looked at me, including the one I called.
It was that moment when I knew I messed it up.
Ups! It was all I could say.
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