Angry Leilani

MELINDA

Mummy's angry voice made me leave my seat, I tiptoed a bit closer to the table, I made sure my foot made very little sound. I hated it when my mum was angry so I wanted to make sure no one was bullying her. Upon getting closer, I heard her scolding the employees. I listened as an employee suggested a collaboration, but Mummy turned it down, upon hearing the name of the CEO. The look on mummy's face made it clear that she had no idea of what else to do. I know my mummy so well, so I understood that beneath her angry facade lies a worried businesswoman.

"Malcolm Blake," I muttered. Perhaps, I should look him up.

I tiptoed back to my seat. I picked up my phone and searched for the name. A picture of my look alike popped up. I was shocked at first.

"He doesn't even act like a CEO," I mumbled.

Then I recalled mummy's words.

"CEOs are normal people. It is only the arrogant ones that act all high and mighty."

"My lookalike is not arrogant," I mumbled, smiling.

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