LAUREEN'S POV
"Pick the call." Sandra's voice said at the door and I turned to look at her with a knowing smile.
" Don't smile at me, Laureen. For how long will you shut everyone out? Pick it up." She said just as the first ring ended.
" See! It has already ended." I said, still maintaining my smile and praying that she shouldn't call again.
But unfortunately, the phone began to ring again, and I sighed in frustration while Sandra smiled victoriously.
" Fine." I sighed and picked up the call.
"Thank you." Sandra whispered and walked away from the door.
"Finally!" The voice at the other end exclaimed as I remained quiet.
"Mrs Rhyde... I'm so sorry to..." She began, but I was quick to cut her off.
"Mrs Laureen will do. You personally made sure I was unworthy of being called that. Wh
