Plausible Deniability

100-word story

“Rand-O!” 

Randall winced. Mateo only used his nickname when they were furious. 

“Why in the name of all that isn’t holy did you reject our biggest donor’s submission with a form letter you didn’t even bother to sign?”

Randall shrugged. “It was terrible.”

Mateo “These very ears—” Mateo tugged both of their earlobes—“heard you promise her you’d—”

Randall said…