LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT

THE MEDIATION

AELLA'S POV

"How dare he?" I thought to myself, fuming. I would usually not have a care in the world whatever people thought of me for three reasons, one: they aren't the ones putting food in my plates or paying any of my bills. Two: they have no idea what I've been through, and three: they most definitely do not know me. I would always ignore whenever someone said something that was in the least bit demeaning. But of course, they were always snickers and whispering because no one actually had the balls to attempt to humiliate me to my face. So you would understand my reason for breaking character and agree with me that this was a first. "Derrick Lucas" the first person who has managed to get a ride out of me in the longest time and I'll give it to him, he managed to get on every strand of nerve I had in me.

After our little exchange of words, I couldn't stand being in his house anymore. I felt humiliated. I couldn't even feel comfortable around my colleagues nor his guests so I decided that ditching work was the best option as I couldn't even function properly and I knew that it was going to affect my performance. I informed Charles of my decision and thankfully, he agreed to let me off for the day. I decided to walk back home and during my walk,began to recount all that happened between Derrick and I. I feel a tear breaking at the memories of what he said and I decided that I wasn't going to let his words get to me. What does he mean "I couldn't keep my hands to myself at the sight of shiny objects" ? It took alot of self restraint not to hit him across his face. I look up and sight a diner across the street and decide to go get some comfort food. I feel like I've allowed myself to feel more sadness and emotions in these past days and I didn't like that. Life sucks and I just move along with it. Having emotions and sulking around doesn't change anything. I go into the diner and order for banana milkshakes and chicken nuggets. My food doesn't take too much time to arrive and I inwardly thank the universe, at least something is happening right for me. I take my time in eating because I have some extra time and it feels good to just relax. I finish my meal and muster the energy to get up and continue my journey back home. I get home and decide that finishing the tub of leftover ice cream isn't a bad idea as I've had a bad day and I deserve to eat anything that offers me any form of comfort, so I go for it. I fall asleep soon after finishing the chocolate flavored ice cream.

Ring ring my phone rings out loud and it causes me a slight headache. I wasn't expecting anyone to call me and I certainly didn't expect to see Ms Gracie's name across my screen as I was informed that we had no appointments for today. "Hello Ms Gracie, good morning to you." I immediately remembered the events from yesterday and figured that she probably called with regards to that, and I also realized that I didn't report to her what had happened. I didn't feel it was necessary to do that, coupled with the fact that this was the first time that this type of incident has occurred and I was clueless as to what to do about it with regards to the agency's policy. But then again, I should've told her. She's my employer and deserves to know if anything goes wrong in the course of doing our job. "I'm really sorry about what happened yesterday, I know I should've told you about it and I failed to do so. I'm also sorry that I might have disrespected your client even though he deserved it. But please you should know that I wouldn't do anything to intentionally cost you a client or even put my job at risk. I really need this job, it's literally all I have" I say everything in one breathe and after a few seconds, I hear giggles on the other end of the line. It got me a bit confused, but I'm relieved she's not mad. "Oh silly girl, I'm not mad, and I know you won't do anything to intentionally put the agency and your job in jeopardy. Although, I'd have appreciated it if you talked to me about it. I really care about you Aella and I don't think your job is all you have. You have me, and I keep telling you that you can count on me whenever you need me". I smile at her words and let out of sigh of relief. " Thanks alot Ms Gracie. I'm really grateful for you and I don't know what I'd do without you". " I've got you anytime Aella. Well, you will have to drop by my office later in the day. Mr Derrick called and he says he has to give you a proper apology. Not that I'm in support of what he did, but if he acknowledges that he was in the wrong, I believe he should be given a chance to apologize". I get a little annoyed at the mention of his name. I don't think I need to see his face and hear him utter some half baked,insincere apology. But for Ms Gracie's sake, I agree to be there. "For your sake, I'll go. I'm just tired of getting to witness how these rich folks easily look down on anyone who doesn't belong to their social status. But if he says he wants to apologize, then I think giving him a chance won't hurt. I hope he tenders a genuine apology this time around though ". I say into the phone and Ms Gracie responds with a high pitched "Okay! See you soon!" And hangs up. I wonder what's gotten her so excited over an apology.