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_Anyone would be better than this venal woman.

Well. I did not expect that. I'm already surprised that this mr has children but in addition that one of them tries to hook me up with him by all means, it's insane and incredible.

I end up smiling at the remark of the young girl who must not be older than my brothers and tell her gently that there is no chance that I will go out with her father. She understands even if she insists a little more then her brothers join her to overwhelm me with questions. God damn these kids talk a lot. Finally, I leave my computer around 6:30 p.m. to take them to the ice cream parlor next to the office. Mr. Brown meets us there over an hour later.

_Dad!, Jessy said, rushing to her father.

_Aliyah is very interesting dad, Stacy told him.

_Oh good ?! How much did those Aliyah ice creams cost you?, he asks me.

_Oh, nothing too exorbitant.

_Tell me anyway. I want to pay you back.

At these words, he pulls out his wallet and pulls out two $20 bills. Mr. Brown hands them to me looking as solemn as possible.

_But ice cream has never cost so much. I won't take your money.

_What do you want then? I insist Aliyah, take it, Mr Brown continues waving the note.

_People are just happy to be generous in life mr Brown, I told him with arrogance and insistence. I don't need this money.

He is speechless for a moment as he continues to stare at me. I'm well aware that I must have made him uncomfortable with my last word, but that was the point. This fool believes that money can buy everything. If I made his children happy, it's only because they're nice, not to make me look good.

_Stacy, Tyler, Jessy, we're going home, announces their father... How are you getting home, Miss Brown?

_I'm going to take the bus mr, I said, getting up.

_Let me drop you off.

_It's not worth it, I can go home alone.

'' Stop being so stubborn and get in my car, he insists as we leave the place.

His car is parked in front of the office. A beautiful black Bentley long enough to look like a limo. How much does this mr touch per month to have such a car? I really wonder.

His proposal tempts me but it would make me extremely uncomfortable if he knew my address. Or at least that I give it to him so I once again decline his offer. His children are already in the car.

_What do you have to say to convince you Aliyah?!

_Nothing at all mr since you may insist, I will always refuse. I have to go home, see you tomorrow.

Without giving him time to reply, I turn on my heels and head for the bus stop. I don't even turn around to see the look on his face. I don't care. I can't stand him at the office and now I have to put up with him outside of work hours? I don't see why I should force myself to do this arduous task. My boss at work, a stranger outside, it's extremely clear in my head.

As soon as I get to the bus stop, the bus arrives, fortunately. I get on the bus and head home. A good night's sleep will be beneficial.

Go on. You know me.

_Exactly.

_In any case, try to keep your job for a long time. Ignore this jerk. This firm can bring you a lot, reminds me Esteban.

_Yes I know. But it's going to be hard not to get fired with the asshole who serves as my boss. At least I have you.

_We also love you crazy.

We hug and have a netflix party. I don't know what I will do without them and my family. It's comforting people like that after a shitty day like this. And tomorrow, rebelotte.

Apparently, my boss arrived very upset around 11am this morning. He was looking for me everywhere and didn't seem at all ready to calm down. I don't know what he has but I will soon find out. I push the door of my office and begin to settle down. He doesn't even give me time to announce my presence that he's already in front of me gesticulating. He talks a lot, finally a lot of sounds especially. I hardly hear what he is saying. He screams and I don't understand anything. Mr Brown is just going crazy. What more can i say ?

_ Please calm down mr. I don't understand what you're saying, I suggested calmly.

_I say you're the worst assistant I've ever had, he continues annoyed.

Oh, come on. And I have the stupidest boss ever. I think we're even in this case. But I can't answer that, I've only been working here three days.

Why would you say that?

I had an appointment this morning at 10:00 with Mr. Suarez and you didn't tell me. Believing I had no appointment, I went to pick up some papers myself at the court and follow up on a case. Mr Suarez was obliged to call me to inform me at 10am. Where were you, by the way?

I went to pick up your suit at the dry cleaners like you asked me to.

_You couldn't do it before coming to work this morning?! And then what do you have to answer me for mr Suarez? I'm sure you did it on purpose, my boss keeps scolding me. You want me fired, don't you.

I watch him get excited while trying to keep my composure. One wrong word and everything can go wrong. I did absolutely nothing, nothing to get upset about. “Calm Aliyah. Ignore the scissors that are on your table and explain yourself calmly. You're not going to turn yourself into a murderess,” I tell myself. But it's hard to keep your cool with such a character.

_I sent you an email of this meeting with your schedule for the day. You can check in your inbox.

"Well, I'll do that right away.

He takes his phone and handles it quickly. Then his face breaks down. I guess he just realized he scolded me for absolutely nothing.

_I…, he begins to scoff. I didn't open my emails last night, I was taking care of my children.

_I imagine mr Brown, I imagine. Now that you have seen, an apology would not be refused.

_Excuse me ? I have not heard well.

_You still called me names when I had done nothing. I deserve an apology.