Like a Good Neighbor 24
Date: 7/30/2024,
Categories:
Fiction
Author: Rhiannon57
... thin side. She filled out the standard application and Therese showed her to my office. She walked in and took the seat across from my desk.
“Hello, I’m Jace Johnson the owner here and you are?”, I asked.
“Hey, my name is Ryleigh Dugas. It’s nice to meet you.”, she said, in a simply adorable voice.
“It’s nice to meet you Ryleigh. Are you here about the job?”, I asked.
“Yes, I am. I wanted to come earlier but got tied up. Am I too late?” she asked, her blue eyes twinkling.
“No actually, I still have not filled the position.”, I answered.
“Well, that’s good…... I suppose.”, she stated.
“The focus of the job would be to exclusively work with our clients but also help with the day-to-day operations. We are quite busy here and there is always something to do. One minute you might be assisting a client on a machine, the next loading towels in a washing machine. We all pitch in and help each other out. I have a great staff and want someone who will fit in.”, I stated.
“Well, right now I’m living at home with my parents not far from here. I’m separated from my husband, and we are in the final stages of divorce. I have a little girl who is three years old, and I need to start saving money to get out on my own. My mother is home and does not work so watching my child is not a problem. Although, I do understand if you do not want the drama of a divorce under your roof. My ex is a certifiable idiot who likes to impose his will on everyone and anyone, especially ...
... me.”, she sighed.
“No Ryleigh that does not bother me. Let me show you around then we can talk a little more.”, I offered.
I took Ryleigh around the bottom floor then up to the top and showed her the entire facility. After just being around her for thirty minutes or so it was easy to see Ryleigh Dugas was genuine. What you saw was what you got. On the way across the floor, she picked up a towel left on a machine and tossed it into the hamper by the stairs. That small action sealed the deal for me. We went back to my office, and we finished the paperwork immediately. She agreed to start Monday morning at seven o’clock but looked over at the counter with a concerned look on her face.
“Is everything ok?”, I asked.
“Oh yes of course only……… I uh don’t have any clothes like the female employees here have on.”, she said nervously.
“That’s quite alright……... we sell everything here by Gym Rat from the tops, leggings, shorts, socks and coverups. One of the girls can set you up and Sandy can take a few bucks a week out of your check until you pay it back. No problem at all.”, I replied.
“Thank you so much, Jace. I’m sure I am going to enjoy working here.”, she replied, slipping her extremely soft hand into mine.
I finished off the week early Friday and went home, ending the day by cleaning the pool well. I ran errands on Saturday and stocked up on groceries as well. Sunday, I just laid around the house and relaxed watching a few movies. My body needed the rest from ...