Big Girls Drama Read Free Page B

quickly when they noticed I was glaring at them.
    Ten minutes later, a curvy Caucasian woman approached me with a huge smile on her face. She was quite attractive and looked too young to be a manager of this establishment. I looked to my right to see the lady who made the rude comment watching from afar.
    â€œHello, my name is Julia, and I’m the manager here,” she graciously greeted as she held her hand out to me. “How can I help you?”
    â€œYes, I would like to file a complaint against one of your employees.”
    â€œSure. Follow me to my office and we can discuss this matter further,” she said leading the way.
    Miss Julia was not only a curvy woman, she had a behind on her as well. I wasn’t into women, but I admired when a woman carried herself as well as she did.
    We entered a room painted in stark white. It was so white the room looked sterile. I felt like I was waiting for a physician to come in and examine me. There was nothing on the walls, and her desk was in front of a huge window covered with plantation shutters. I did notice some boxes in a corner with items which consisted of some picture frames so maybe she was in the process of decorating this space.
    â€œPlease, have a seat,” she gestured toward the black leather chair across from her, and I sat down.
    â€œSo what happened?”
    â€œFirst, this woman stalked me throughout your store like she expected me to steal something. Then when I addressed her, she proceeded to insult me further by informing me this store doesn’t carry many clothes for women my size.”
    The woman’s brows rose at my statement, and she immediately went into apology mode.
    â€œI am so sorry for that. We do not tolerate such behavior here. And I’m so sincere when I say this. I mean, look at me. I’m not a size two,” she said chuckling.
    â€œIt just gets tiresome dealing with individuals like this woman.”
    â€œTrust me, I understand.”
    I wanted to ask her how could she. We may have our curves in common, but at the end of the day, I was still a black woman, and she wasn’t.
    â€œMay I ask which employee was rude in this way?”
    â€œIt was the older brunette woman.”
    The woman dropped her head as she shook it before saying, “Meredith.” She inhaled a breath before continuing. “It is not our intention to make any patron who attends my store be addressed and berated in such a manner. She will be dealt with.”
    I was hoping she wasn’t just telling me this to make me feel better. Often in this type of situation, when you returned to these stores, that same ignorant person was still employed and still acting ill-mannered.
    â€œThank you for letting me know. I can’t afford to lose business because my employees are not acting according to our policy. All business is welcomed, and I mean that. Meredith is basically out the door. That woman has caused me more business than anybody. The only reason why I’ve kept her on for as long as I have is because she’s my aunt.”
    I chuckled, surprised Julia was even kin to this woman. But you can’t choose your family.
    â€œThank you for allowing me to talk with you,” I said, standing. “I really need to get going to find something to wear tonight.”
    â€œPlease feel free to look around,” she stood.
    â€œUnfortunately, I will be taking my business elsewhere. It’s nothing against you.”
    The woman looked taken aback before asking, “Are you sure, because I would be happy to assist you personally? I have some fabulous new pieces in the back that haven’t hit the floor yet.”
    â€œI don’t know.”
    â€œAnd I’ll give you a 25 percent discount on your entire purchase as well.”
    She was really buttering me up to make this purchase. This was unusual. I thought she would have told me she understood how I felt instead of sweetening the pot for me to