MY NAME IS DAISY - NOT A BAD DUCK
15. Get Started

"You heard that, right? Grandpa gave you the position of deputy uncle Luca. Uncle Luca holds three companies. Maxi's position yesterday was as Luca's uncle's deputy in the syrup company. I asked Maxi a lot. Throw away your hate on him. He's more senior than you." Yazid listened to his mother's advice intently.

"Isn't he just Uncle Luca's adopted son?"ask Yazid.

"And hasn't Mom hated Maxi all this time?" yazid.

"Mom doesn't hate Maxi. All this time I was just not familiar with aunt Victoria because there was a misunderstanding in the past. I used to think Maxi was the son of his relationship with another man. I think Aunt Victoria betrayed Uncle Luca."

"It turns out mom was wrong. Maxi is the daughter of her sister Victoria's aunt. Both of Maxi's parents died when Maxi was a baby. And his father's family relinquished custody and guardianship to Victoria's aunt"

"Mothers were also envious because grandparents looked more affectionate to Maxi than to you"

"It turns out he deserves to be loved. He's kind and obedient. Never make a mess at home, never make trouble at school. It was precisely during school that he had many achievements."Mother explains. They sit in mom's office.

"So.during my school and college that often makes trouble. That's embarrassing for you?"ask Yazid. He still remembers all his mischief.

"Shame because it means you can't educate you well. You're Mom's son. I still love you. Mother always hopes. As you grow older, you get better" Mom looked at Yazid with a hopeful smile.

Yazid. He rarely talked to his mother. She always felt like she was too organized and demanding. Like this morning before I go to the office. She forced him to come to the office. Along the way, my mother ordered a lot. Later must be polite, do not put a sullen or angry face, be pleasant and others. It just makes him want to disappear from the earth.

"Go to Uncle Luca's office. Ask what you can do there. At five o'clock in the afternoon we will be home together. I'm gonna be here with Zayn. We'll have dinner together outside" Mother said.

"What about Cleo? he didn't eat together?"Yazid was still in his chair.

His mother breathed heavily.

"He is still being punished for what he did to Daisy" his mother replied.

"Why is he so mean to Daisy? as far as I know Daisy's a good boy, she never bothered anyone. Even he had never avenged Cleo's deeds all this time" muttered Yazid.

"I think Mom and Dad knew Cleo was always bad for Daisy. But you guys seem to close your eyes and let Cleo continue to do her best to Daisy" Yazid this time looked at her mother who was wrongly made.

"Maybe Father and Mother had been pampering Cleo too much all this time. Until he has no limits and empathy for others. Even when he did no good to Daisy since childhood. Mother thought it was just the mischief of the children that would disappear if Cleo were a teenager" Mother sighed again.

"It's just getting worse" Yazid seemed annoyed.

"We'll talk about this next time. Now you go to Uncle Luca's office. Learn fast and work smart" Mom pointed to the door telling Yazid to leave.

"Good, Mom. I'm going to Luca's uncle's office right now" Yazid went out of his mother's office. He knew his mother was very busy and did not want to talk about Cleo.

His mother's office was in the Luxury department store building, while Luca's uncle's office was in the main building. He should have gone straight to Uncle Luca's office, because he only came down one floor from the meeting room earlier. Now he has to walk a long way.

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Daisy's still reading something in front of her laptop. He just received a data shipment from Mr. Thomas about the PT project. Fiorella Alessio in Amber.

During this time it turns out that Edoardo group has a factory there. The factory is still on behalf of PT. The Edoardo Luxury Tea. Processing tea leaves into ready-made tea in bags or tea bags. But production has been minimal so far. Never had an increase in production. The company runs only to keep hiring employees to continue earning income.

With the establishment of PT.Fiorella Alessio, the factory belongs to PT. Edoardo Luxury Tea will be purchased to be further developed by producing ready-to-drink tea drinks and fruit juice in packaging. The city of Amber is one of the largest tea and fruit producing regions in Lotus.

Of all the information, Daisy already understands where this business direction goes. Daisy understands what Grandpa means.

His mother's company, PT. Benvollio Farm which is now managed by the authorities under the supervision of Edoardo's grandfather as his guardian, will move its management to him. Because of its age it is now legal to run the company according to Lotus state law.

These two companies work very well together. Daisy convinced herself. He's very excited.

Benvollio Farm can be a supplier of raw materials needed by PT. Fiorella.

A new email came in. From Mr. Thomas. Schedule activities during the Amber city later. It seems that everything has been prepared very neatly. All explained Mr. Thomas in great detail in the e-mail. Starting from the departure schedule, a series of activities per day, where to stay and the schedule back to the city of Brown.

Departing to Amber using two helicopters owned by Grandpa. Travel time can be faster than by road.

While there, they will stay at the Edoardo Luxury Villa and at the Benvollio Mansion for Daisy.

Daisy just found out now if grandpa has a villa there.

Daisy shed tears while reading the schedule of activities on the first day. Visit to Ultima Casa. It's a funeral park where father, mother and Marino rest forever. The longing that was always soaked now became tears that welled up in the corner of her eyes. Turns out Grandpa prioritizes visiting his loved ones. Grandpa knows how much he misses them.

The phone on his desk sounded. From Gabriella's desk.

"Miss, there's a Mr. Maxi wants to meet"

"Please come in, miss" Daisy replied. Daisy quickly wiped the tears in her eyes.

"You crying, Daisy?" ask Maxi.

"Yes. Remembering Father, Mother and Marino" Daisy replied.

"The next week we'll be there, visiting them" Maxi sat on a chair across from Daisy. Then put the laptop he brought on Daisy's desk. Then remove the buttons of his suit. He sat back staring at Daisy.

Daisy nodded.removing the tears that were still left in the corner of her eyes.

"You know what not? you're so great. Kids your age should still be in school. But you've been sitting here being a CEO" Maxi said

"Dad, Mom and Marino must be proud to see you as strong and as great as this"

She gave the sweetest smile she had.

Daisy nodded and looked at Maxi.

"Why are you smiling now so much and your cold face is gone?" Ask Daisy.

Maxi laughed at Daisy's question.

"Look, you even laughed. You're so sweet to laugh at" Daisy said honestly.

"You're sweeter" Maxi returned Daisy's gaze unblinkingly. Daisy blushed.

"You can make me like this" Maxi murmured.

"really??" ask Daisy. Maxi nods.

"Then, if you are sad and unhappy. The possibility of the smile on my face disappearing again" Maxi murmured. Daisy smiled.

"Oh yes. Why are you here?" daisy's asking makes Maxi remember her purpose.

"If I say I miss you, do you believe me?" ask Maxi

"Believe" answered Daisy. Maxi laughing. Daisy is indeed the type of girl who speaks for who she is and is not complicated .

"And you told Uncle Luca that you were going to talk about our work in Amber, right?" continued Daisy.

"has known. Why do you still ask, Miss Daisy?" Maxi chuckled in his chair.

"Just want to ask" replied Daisy.

"It's so nice. Working with the people we love every day" Maxi muttered. He opened his laptop. Open a file.

"This is our product marketing and branding strategy plan later. I ask your opinion, before I present it to grandfather. I just made it" Maxi pointed his laptop at Daisy.

Daisy looked at slide by slide stunned. Sometimes he looked at Maxi in awe.

"In just an hour, you've made something amazing like this?" ask Daisy. He looked back at the slides.

"It's not perfect yet. I just made the outline. If you think this is okay, I'll keep going. When you're done, I'll show you the end result again" Maxi replied.

"I've actually been working on the draft for a long time. I used to make this for my father-run syrup company"

"And for this company of ours, I just need a little extra ideas to be more different. Both beverage products, but different target market. Because our products have a wider market reach. This drink can be consumed from children, teenagers to adults. But the main target is teenagers" Maxi explained.

Daisy listened with great enthusiasm. Every now and then Daisy asks or gives a little idea that pops into her head. Until without them knowing that they had three hours of discussion.

Until the door of Daisy's room is knocked. Uncle Luca appeared in a hurry. Behind her, looks Gabriella.

"So Director Luca asked Mr. Maxi. I said be with Miss. He went straight in. I didn't get to call Miss" Gabriela said.

"It's okay, Miss Gaby. Please continue your work" Daisy said.

Uncle Luca stared at Gabriella's employee card.

"Miss..Gaby??" ask uncle Luca.

"Yes, uncle. We're very familiar. I call her miss Gaby" Daisy replied. Uncle Luca nodded as if understanding.

Gabriella immediately exits the room when Daisy signals that she can leave.

Uncle Luca sees Maxi's laptop still open on Daisy's desk.

"Wooww.very awesome, Maxi" Uncle Luca opened every slide.

"Hours you're here and you don't hear your dad's call on the phone. There was Yazid in my father's room, I want you to prepare a job handover to Yazid"

"It turns out you guys are talking about this. You guys are so great" Uncle Luca shifted the next slide.

"What do you think I'm here for? I had permission for you to discuss work with Daisy" Maxi murmured.

Uncle Luca laughed softly. He shifted the next slide again, ignoring Maxi.

"Dad thought for a minute. Real up to three hours. I'm afraid you're not just talking about work" uncle Luca muttered with a soft laugh. His eyes remained focused on the laptop screen.

Maxi and Daisy laugh at Uncle Luca's words.

"Dad, this is a company secret PT. Fiorella Alessio's. Not to be seen by people from outside the company" Maxi looked at his father who was still focused on paying attention to the laptop screen.

"I'm your father, Maxi" his father said without turning his head.

Daisy laughed softly, and so did Maxi. He deliberately teased his father. He's sure, I'm thinking a lot. Because knocking on the door straight in. Without waiting for Daisy to answer. Hhmh, I think he and Daisy are young people. It's like I just knew him, Maxi thought.

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