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The drive from the San Francisco International Airport to Buzzwordy's office was a mind-provoking one - the deejay on the radio kept reminding his listeners that there was nothing that anyone could do but to treat life with a different perspective. He gave countless examples about rich and famous people having to run off to exotic places just to hide from their friends and acquaintances. For those who couldn't do it due to time pressure, they had to purposely dress themselves down or wear special makeup so that they could keep a distance from the intrusive paparazzi. When these people got to where they wanted to go, they did what the local folks did for a short duration and felt completely gratified at the end of their vacations.
Buzzwordy concurred with the deejay that life was nothing but a balancing act. He knew that once he arrives at the office, there will be hell to pay and he will be ready for it.
"Good, you're finally here. Lets go to our famous war room now since all the top dogs are waiting eagerly to see you!" commanded Xavia as Buzzwordy entered the company building.
"OK, Xavia!" responded Buzzwordy a little sheepishly.
As the two of them entered the war room, the air became thicker and Buzzwordy could immediately feel the intensity.
"Buzzwordy, we heard that you have made a fool of yourself and our company in Kuala Lumpur this week. According to our reliable sources, you did nothing productive and wasted our precious resources. What say do you have?" yelled the uncontrollable CEO whom everyone called Bif.
"Bif, I must say that I'm quite offended by all these accusations. Before I begin to defend my position, I would like to speak to your sources so that I could hear their perspectives. I must admit that I did have three disappointing incidents in the Malaysian capital but they were all beyond my control." responded Buzzwordy calmly.
"Buzzwordy, please never question your CEO. It is pathetic for you to even think of asking me to let you speak to my sources. How dare of you! Why don't you just apologize to me for your rudeness and let the senior management in this room all hear your apology at the same time?" demanded Bif.
Buzzwordy hesitated a bit and wasn't sure how to take the debate forward. He looked around the room and saw everyone staring at him. He could tell that the senior management team was quite annoyed by the exchanges between him and Bif. Xavia was motionless and totally speechless. Buzzwordy knew that it wasn't the time and place for him to start an intellectual battle with Bif since the loser would be him.
"I'm very sorry Bif for upsetting you. I want to apologize to you and the entire management team for stepping out of line today. I'll generate my trip report and submit it to everyone for review, and entertain any questions that you may have afterwards." exclaimed Buzzwordy.
"Apology accepted. Xavia, please discuss with Buzzwordy about his next assignment first thing in the morning. This meeting is now adjourned." declared Bif.
Buzzwordy shook his head gently while leaving the war room. He knew that the next project would be a tough one and this was Bif's way of getting even with him.
Will Day Nineteen be a better day for Buzzwordy?
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