Chapter 35
SIBA
Neo didn't bother calling me for the weekend, he never even texted me didn't say anything since I left his house. He was very quiet..
That Monday morning I walked in feeling very drained knowing that he will be back since he's father is sick and won't be coming anymore. Honestly speaking this day is going to drag and I wasn't prepared for it.
I put his coffee on the table as always, I then went to check the files that we had. Today we didn't have that much clients, it was just two of them. One for this morning, and the other one will be coming in later on..
He walked in as I was busy on the computer.
Neo: Good morning
Me: Morning
I took the file and followed him, I stood at the door and knocked. He looked at me..
Neo: You can just come in, you don't have to knock
I walked in and put the file on the table..
Me: A client
He picked up the file..
Me: She will be coming in shortly
He looked at me instead of opening the file.
Neo: You look good
Me: I'll be at my table
I walked to the door and before I could walk out, he gently pulled my arm..
Neo: No we not going to do this, not now please
I turned and looked at him..
Neo: I'm sorry.. You were right, I should've defended you.. I'm sorry
Me: Then why didn't you?
Neo: You seem to not let get to you, I thought you had it under control
Me: It's one thing when she does it, but it's another thing when she does it in the presence of People
Neo: I'm sorry I promise it won't happen again
Me: Why didn't you call me yesterday and apologize?
Neo: Siba when you get Angry, you get angry. You weren't going to answer my calls
Me: That's true
Neo: So are we cool?
Me: So long you promise me that this Mahlodi situation won't be a problem
Neo: I promise
Me: Then we cool
Neo: Just like that?
Me: You truly hurt my feelings I won't lie, but all you had to do was just apologize that's all
Neo: Noted
Me: I'll go and check the Client at the reception
I turned around and he spanked my butt..
Me: Childish!
KAT
I was at this other store where they sell perfumes and makeup, I saw on their page on Facebook that they were looking for people. So this morning I woke up early and went there to enquire more..
Manager: We taking in CVs
Me: Okay thank you I just wanted to know if you needed something else
Manager: Do you have experience?
Me: No I don't
Manager: I like how you did your makeup
Me: Thank you very much
Manager: We just opened yesterday and we are going to do a sale, I am sure we going to be busy so I think you can start today. I will need your CV before the end of the week and also I will draw up your contract
I have never worked a day in my life, I was surprised at how she just wanted me to start working right away. Maybe the woman that we went too, her herbs aren't fake after all..
Manager: You will be working from 8:00am - 17:00pm everyday. Saturday you will be working from 09:00-14:00. Sundays you won't work, and you will get an hour break with 2 days off every month and an annual leave. You will be earning R3800, if you put in extra hours on a busy day you will earn R4200
Me: I understand
Manager: Please find Lisa on the floor she will tell you what to do
Me: Thank you
Both the Manger and this Lisa woman were white, I will be the only black lady so far.
SIBA
Neo was busy with a client when Mahlodi made her way in, she made sure that I don't forget the sound of her heels..
Mahlodi: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Mahlodi: I'm here to see Neo
Me: He's with a client
Mahlodi: How long is the meeting going to take?
Me: I have no idea
Mahlodi: This is important.. I'll wait
Me: Okay
[SILENCE]
Mahlodi: Aren't you going to offer me tea or something?
I looked at her..
Me: Would you like some tea?
Mahlodi: For an assistant you are very rude, you should be running after my ass right now asking me if I want tea or not
Me: I don't kiss ass
Mahlodi: With that attitude, I'm surprised you guys even get Clients
Me: You not a Client, you the competition
Mahlodi: Claws are coming out.. Is this about the dinner?
Me: What does this have to do with the dinner?
Mahlodi: You shouldn't feel threatened you've got the man
Me: I am not threatened by you
Mahlodi: Glad to hear that
She walked over and sat on the chair..
KAT
Lisa: These ones are on sell please price them
Me: Okay
This was nice, this was really nice. I'll be making my own money, maybe my future is bright here and soon enough I'll be able to get my own place and get a breath of fresh air from my Mother who is constantly on my case..
Lisa: I like your face beat, did you do it yourself?
Me: Yes.. I learned through YouTube videos
Lisa: That's good, our black clients will be happy to know that they being accommodated seeing that many of them don't understand English. It's difficult communicating with them, so having a black colleague just took the weight off my shoulders I'll be dealing with less black clients
I found that statement a bit racist, that was not cool..
Lisa: When you done pricing them, put them in the basket we will display them on the table outside
Me: Noted
SIBA
Mahlodi waited until Neo was finished with the Client, then she walked in.. Neo called me
Me: Yes?
Neo: Please come into my office
Me: Okay
I put the phone down and walked into his office, Mahlodi gave me a funny look..
Mahlodi: And then?
Neo: Siba is my PA, she's mostly present in some of my meetings
Mahlodi: This is where it gets challenging dating someone who is also working for you, they tend to become insecure
Neo: What brings you here?
Mahlodi: You are going to meet a Client later on, he's filing for a divorce
Neo: So?
Mahlodi: I'm representing his wife
Neo: I think this is the part where you get straight to the point
Mahlodi: I think we should settle out of court
Neo: For you to come and even suggest that, it proves to me that you might be scared
Mahlodi: I'm trying to save you the embarrassment of beating you in front of a judge
Neo: I'll take my chances
Mahlodi: Suit yourself then
She stood up and fixed herself..
Mahlodi: I've tried
Neo: Thank you for trying
Mahlodi walked out looking at me..
Me: Must be difficult being her
Neo: Why?
Me: I doubt she has a life, she's all about work. Probably cuddles with her puppy every night because she's lonely
Neo: She is all about work and no play
The phone rang, I went out to pick it up..
KAT
We opened the store exactly at 10:00. There was a lot to sort out and we weren't even done..
Manager: I'm going out for a while, I'll be back
She looked at me..
Manager: Whats your name again?
Me: Kat.. You can call me Kat
Manager: If the phone rings and someone asks for me, I am busy at the back
Me: Yes Mam'
She walked out..
Lisa stood at her counter and I stood at my counter too when a white woman walked in.
Lisa: Good Mam'
Customer: Good morning
Lisa: Can we help you today?
Customer: I'll look around and I'll tell you when I need you
Lisa: Yes Mam
She looked around.. Two black women walked in and greeted. They walked up to Lisa..
Lisa: I am busy please go to my colleague she will assist you
They came to me..
Lisa left her counter and went to the white customer..
LORRAINE
Dr: Time of death 10:15am
I closed my eyes looking and let out a sigh. I opened and them looked at my Husband who was peacefully laying on the bed as if like he was going to wake up..
Dr: I'm still getting paid right?
Me: I will give you your money, thank you again
He nodded and then left the room..
