DENISE

“What is wrong with you, Denise? I thought you wanted to have a meeting with a potential client who’s also a politician, why did you call it off?” Dad’s annoyance was palpable.

I shrugged. “I didn’t call it off, dad. I asked the secretary to schedule it for some other time.”

“You do know how busy and powerful Mr. Turner is. I need him for future connections, why did you have to ruin it?” He continued to complain bitterly.

“Dad, I asked the secretary to schedule for another time but he got angry, threw tantrums and left. I’d had a very important engagement, hence, my inability to hold the...