Bridal Tears

Meetings

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When Roger was still wrapped in frustration because of Esme's behavior, Leo suddenly entered his study. He was amazed by the look of Roger's face that was very tangled, unsightly.

"What's wrong with your face?" leo asked, grabbing a small mirror on his desk, and tidying his hair.

"I hate that new marketing director !" furious Roger. "How dare he make me so irritated, on his first day of work !" go on, with hands that clench tightly.

Leo gave a small smile, with a glance bursting towards him.

"Are you hurting me?" ask Roger with a flat face. Leo was silent, while continuing to focus on his good looks in the mirror.

"What about these earrings?" leo asked suddenly, revealing his left ear. "Am I getting more alluring?" continued.

Roger frowned, astonished.

Since when does Leo like to wear earrings? (Roger's Inner)

"Ah ! Do you have a special relationship with that marketing director?" ask Roger, seriously.

Leo did not answer his colleague's question, he just smiled at him and said, "Aren't we going to have a meeting in three minutes?" he said, while walking by putting his hands in his pants pocket and leaving Roger just like that.

Roger went wide and checked his watch. Right, three more minutes of meetings are about to begin. Roger rushed towards the meeting room in a panic.

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Somewhere else.

Esme is walking towards her study. Suddenly he collided with a woman. Esme almost fell down, and some sheets of paper that the woman was holding scattered everywhere on the floor.

"Ah ! I-I'm sorry, I'm out of focus" Esme said as she picked up the slabs that had fallen under her feet.

"Uh, sorry. I'm also out of focus" the woman said, reassembling her messy sheets.

When Esme gave the sheet she had arranged to the woman, Esme was wide-eyed because the woman was Kadita, her high school friend.

"Of us !"

"Esmeralda ?"

They were shocked after seeing each other's faces. Slowly their smiles appeared while hugging each other.

"Esme, you !!" Kadita widened his eyes, looking from the tip of the foot to the tip of Esme's head. "Gee ! Long time no see, you're getting classy" Kadita exclaimed with sparkling eyes.

Esme smiled at the compliment of her friend. "What are you doing here?" ask Esme surprised.

"I'm here to see the new director. I was appointed to be his secretary. You yourself... ?" obviously, while again asking Esme.

"What a coincidence. Hurry up, tell the top of the marketing department, in eight minutes we'll have a meeting !" this command of Esme paused Kadita for a moment to digest the words that confused him.

Then, he immediately realized it himself without the need for a clear answer.

"What ... are you the new director here?" he asked, with a surprised expression.

Esme blushed in embarrassment, she immediately nodded her head. Kadita gaping in disbelief, because the leader is a friend of his own High School.

Esme turned Kadita's body which was still gaping there. "There's no time. Hurry up, tell the meeting now !" decreed again.

"B-good !" said Kadita nervously, while walking quickly in panic.

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Meeting time arrives. Esme went into the meeting room, it appears there were already several people present in neat uniforms.

But, they bowed their heads looking gloomy in fear. Esme scrunched her forehead, she was slightly astonished.

Actually when Kadita told the company officials to hold an impromptu meeting, he reminded them of some things. Kadita told them that his new director did not like to be rebutted, eagle-eyed, and so respected. Therefore, their guts shriveled at the arrival of Esme in this meeting room.

"Include me, I'm Esmeralda ! Doctor of the faculty of economics from the University of California, who now serves as director of marketing here. I like to finish the job with maximum results. May you be like that too !" esme clearly with a loud voice. This attitude is misunderstood by them. Their view of Esme was as an arrogant woman. And, it was his loud voice that made the higher-ups shudder even more in fear.

The atmosphere is getting quieter....

"I feel alienated, here. This is our first meeting, you should have made a good impression on me. But, what's wrong with you guys? You guys look like you're scared of me ! Is it because of my position here as a leader?" ask her with such sharp eyes.

"Hehhh !" Esme smiled wryly as she walked around them. "Change your mindset if indeed you think that the leader is very scary. Because it was a big mistake !" esme. Everything there was downcast, shrouded in nervousness.

Gleck...

Die me !

The look in his eyes seemed to imply that if I saw him I would die.

(Into the higher-ups who were trembling in fear)

"We are a team, we need to communicate, and exchange information for our goals. Here everyone is a member, but in a team we need a leader to lead the team. If you are afraid of the leader, it will only create distance between us and it will have a bad effect on the business. Segan may, but never be afraid of me !" hold both hands over the stomach.

Everyone who attended the meeting, finally got a bright spot regarding the meaning of leadership and an actual team for the success of their business.

Esme took a deep breath. "Are we able to start the meeting?" Esme glanced at the faces that still looked tense. "Look easy. You are free to think, really. I will not immediately paralyze your thoughts when you express each other's opinions later. We'll work our minds together." Esme finally sat in the chair while sipping a glass of water that had been provided, because her throat felt dry.

Finally their fear of Esme instantly disappeared by itself. With the meeting, make them know directly Esme's true attitude.

The higher-ups immediately glared at Kadita, for deceiving them. Kadita even laughed a little, when he saw the face of their fear, he thought it was very funny.

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After the meeting, Leo suddenly came to Esme. Leo opened the meeting room door along with the higher-ups who were also about to walk out. Suddenly, he became the main highlight of the staff there.

What is important until the president makes it time to come here?

"Leo?" Esme was a little surprised by his arrival.

The higher-ups were shocked, because Esme did not hesitate to call their superiors by name directly.

They immediately lowered their heads, greeting Leo with respect. Then, Leo moved his head, implying that they should get out immediately. They came out with a lot of questions.

Leo closed the door, and went straight to Esme who was standing. Then, he sat down on the table while folding both hands on his stomach.

"Leo what are you here for? Aren't you very busy?" asked Esme, curious.

"I wanted to attend your meeting here, see the performance of my lover while leading the meeting. I also held a meeting at my company. It's a pity that I can't see how you look on your face when you talk to the top brass about business strategy" he explained with a small smile and a gentle look at Esme. Make both Esme cheeks flushed only.

"Listen yes ! Want a mouthful or as tight as the situation, my face will still look okay." He spoke without hesitation while pulling Leo's nose, because it was made anxious with the face of his lover. Suddenly Esme's gaze accidentally saw something stuck in Leo's left ear.

"What's this?" Esme immediately frowned while touching the object attached to Leo's ear. "Since when do you like to wear earrings? Then your ears were pierced? Get off fast ! You're impressed as a playboy guy if you wear it," Esme's growling a little, 'cause she doesn't like guys fighting. Earrings are only used by women, he said.

"Uh, I don't know if you're that leased with these earrings. I guess I look more handsome if I wear it," Leo argued as he pulled the earring. "See ! It's just a magnetic earring, I didn't get my ear pierced. huh !" Leo pursed his lips, with a void on his face.

Esme is really a woman who can reverse one's feelings.

He felt guilty for Leo.

"Not wearing any earrings, you're so handsome, Leo. Forgive my uncontrollable lips" Esme said, patting her lips.

Suddenly Leo's lips landed on the back of Esme's hand, which was patting her lips.

When Esme was surprised, she immediately opened her eyes, because Leo was so close to her. If none of his hands were blocking, their lips would have already touched each other.

Esme's cheeks turned red, her heart racing faster. Esme immediately resuscitated. He quickly turned to the left, turning his face. His breathing felt heavy, he stroked his chest while flashing in panic.

What did Leo do, just now? (Inner Esme thrashing)

Leo smiled at the nervous behavior of his lover because of his ugliness. "Esme, tonight I'm having a party for you at a club. I'll pick you up at eight." Leo stroked Esme's hand, and then he kissed her.

"Party for me?" Esme raised her left eyebrow.

"Yes, I'm having a party because you've joined my company. I just took Roger, Garry and Kadita. You can't refuse, because this is your party !" leo exclaimed with a smile by patting Esme on both shoulders.

But, Esme's mind was troubled by the venue of her party. Why should I be at a club?

Esme wanted to complain a little bit to Leo. But Leo immediately moved from his seat.

"I still have work at the office. If nothing else, you're allowed to go home early" he said with a teasing look at Esme. "Remember it ! Eight o'clock at night" he whispered in Esme's ear. Leo's breath so gently touched his neck, making Esme glued there with a blank look.

Uh, a really strong temptation. Why is he so handsome and sexy ? (Esme tries to brush off the shadow of Leo who continues to haunt his mind)

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