Seascapes by Evelyn Grace

Author:Evelyn Grace
Language: eng
Format: azw3, epub
ISBN: 9781734573527
Published: 2020-06-04T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 20

The sound of the bell had both Kate and Fiona looking up. They were sitting in the front working on jewelry while waiting to see when, or even if, Nancy might come back.

“Do I still have a job?” While Nancy looked less like she wanted to kill someone, her voice was still full of anger.

Quickly looking at Kate, Fiona said, “Why don’t I cover the front while you two go have a chat in the back?”

This was one of the few times Kate almost wished she weren’t the owner. She didn’t enjoy dealing with employee issues. It’s why she sometimes remembered the days of running the store all by herself with joy. She was glad she’d grown enough to support a few employees, but there had been far less issues before.

“I’m not going anywhere until I know if I have a job or not.” Nancy crossed her arms and firmly planted her feet as if she expected to have to fight.

“Nancy, Mrs. Johnson said you did not respect her. I’d like to hear your side of the issue. I’d also rather have this conversation in the back away from any potential customers. Please, come with me.” Kate headed to the back fully expecting Nancy to follow her. While Nancy did, she was mumbling under her breath and still had the cross look on her face.

“Do you want to tell me what happened?” Kate waited. She wondered if Nancy would take responsibility for anything or just pass the blame on to Mrs. Johnson.

“She came in, like she always does, on her high horse trying to tell me what to do. It’s not even her store. She needs to learn to keep her mouth shut.” Nancy crossed her arms and glared at Kate.

So, passing the blame it was, Kate thought. Okay then. “You can’t treat customers like that. You know this. We went over it on your very first day. We also just discussed this again not long ago after the issue with Mr. Edwards. Respect, Nancy. Remember?”

“Ha! That old biddy will get my respect when she earns it and not before.”

“Enough. You can’t treat customers that way. Ever. No matter what your thoughts are about their character. You will have to learn how to deal with Mrs. Johnson in a better manner. Otherwise you won’t last here long.” She hated to sound so harsh, but she wasn’t going to play games either.

“Are you firing me?” Nancy sounded incredulous.

“Not today unless you don’t feel you can change your behavior and attitude towards Mrs. Johnson. It’s up to you. What will it be?”

Kate waited and watched while Nancy obviously struggled with the decision. Kate didn’t think it a difficult one to have to make, but Nancy seemed be having a problem with it.

“Fine. I’ll let her have her way.” And with that, Nancy marched back out to the front. Kate could hear her announcing to Fiona she was staying, and she would cover the store.

Fee came through the back door with one eyebrow raised.

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