Other Man - 18

18.

MELO entered the office with a paper in his hand. Lush’s eyebrows raised, only glanced at his secretary.

“Another paperwork?” he asked, feeling tired.

“I just need a sign, sir. This is from the utility department. This is a termination paper,” he explained.

“Tear it,” he ordered, and Melo stood there in surprise.

“Sir?”

“Tear it. Is it for Mirabelle?”

Melo nodded.

“Rip it apart and return it to the head. Tell him not to waste my time on nonsense, a termination without a valid reason. What did it say?”

Melo read the termination, “Miss Eduardo was absent for three consecutive days, and when she returned to work, she was on time for a day and really late the next day, leaving the comfort rooms untidy.”

“Untidy his ass,” he retorted, causing Melo to hide a smile. “He’s using it for personal motives. Return it torn apart. Tell him to read the policy and bylaws.”

“Yes, sir.”

Melo turned away and he was left alone, leaning against a chair. It was within his head’s right to ter