Million Dollar Bride

2 : Unexpected guests

            Why does this always happen? I laid further back into the conference chair thankful for the support and comfort. I tried to block out the group presenting , I simply stopped listening after they introduced there product idea. What the fuck were they thinking proposing that we add   SLS to some of the recently launched  cosmetic products. If that wasn't bad enough they wanted to add as much as possible just below the maximum. So much for the natural cosmetics line. A team leader from the cosmetics department kept on trying to signal them down. He had noticed my sudden change in mood and could how close I was to losing my mind. The group seemed to notice his desperate attempts to get there attention but ignored him and continued. I banged my fist on the table instantly shutting them up.  All of the men and women in the room instantly lowered there heads trying to avoid making eye contact. Putting my head in my hands I began massaging my temples. ''Did we not agree that this line was going to be made of all natural ingredients to attract more consumers with sensitive skin?  We have already discussed the fact that SLS is not a common cause of irritation when a minimum amount is add but to PREVENT possible irritation to the consumers we voted on keeping it out. Now explain to me why you thought I would suddenly agree to adding SLS to our already launched products. '' The room was dead quite , nobody wanted to help the group presenting in fear of facing any consequences.

 My sigh could be heard loud and clear as I rubbed my face trying to calm down. I finally looked up at the presenters who quickly averted there eyes. They looked like sinners with their heads down. I simply stood  and picked up my folder contain all of the propositions made during the two hour meeting, my secretary fallowing suit and picking up her own notes . ''This meeting is over,'' everyone seemed to relax there shoulders and exhale ,only to tense up again when they realized I wasn't done talking,''I want each of you to review your notes and take into account what has happened today, those who are not up to date on what has been voted on in this room and on what we discus will simply be showing me how much interest you have in the future of this company, and that will be taken into account when reviewing your position in this company. You four,'' The presenters instantly shrunk back,'' I want a report on my desk tomorrow explain why the hell you thought you could change a decision already made and how  you made it past your team leaders all the way to the front of this room to present something that was already fucking discussed.'' 

I walked out of the conference room still pissed about the last presentation only to be stopped by one of the receptionist,'' Ma'am Mr.Harris is in your office with his son waiting for you,'' I froze , there was no way that man had already written up the contract, right? I looked at the watch on my wrist it had only been four hours since we had met to discus the arrangement. Worst of all I had been feeling uneasy about the fact that it was his son who had proposed the idea. Since he told me I hadn't been able to fully concentrate or eat for that matter. Having to see them both now didn't help ,but instead  intensified my unease with the whole arrangement. I nodded in response and kept walking towards my office trying to ease the knot in my stomach. As we reached my office my secretary went back to her desk outside my doors. My hesitation to enter my own office  must have been obvious as she returned to my side. Reaching for my left hand she gripped it lightly grabbing my attention. ''I'm out here if you need me. I'll get you some tea to calm you and water for your guests.'' I couldn't help but smile. At times like this I couldn't help but be  grateful for her company and assurance. She let go of my hand and began walking back down the corridor to get the drinks. I turned back to the doors before me and took a deep breath. '' Time to take the bull by the horns,''I whispered. I opened the right door and entered.