Served a court order

Ela decided to stay back that evening to help fix dinner. We both joked around all evening while she is fixing the dinner. It always feels nice having Ela around. She usually keeps the house lively. Jojo wasn't left out of the activities. I have taught him how to run some minor errands, and he gets a part at his back each time he complies, and will wiggle his tail and dance around me in response. Jojo knows when I am happy or displeased with him. He has formed a good part of my life. I have missed him so much while I was at the hospital. I would have asked Ela to bring him along if dogs were allowed. Before dinner was ready, I decided to go and bathe Jojo. I heard the phone ringing after I barely starting bathing him.

'It must be the lawyer,' I thought. I didn't want to miss the call, so I rushed over to pick it, but Ela got there before me. As she handed over the phone, Ela gave me a face, but I couldn't guess what she meant until I saw the caller ID. It was Mr Fred. 'Why was he calling me?' I wondered. He was the last person I had expected to call me at that time. I was hesitant to pick up the call at first but picked it up in the end. It was indeed Mr Fred when I heard his voice from the other end. "Hello", Mr Fred spoke. I responded with "hello" and waited to listen to what he had to say.

"Osima, I can see you have gained some nerve. But, you have gone to the court for what?" He sounded angry, and I could also sense fear in his tone.

"You don't have to call me: the case is already in court. Let's meet there", I responded. I know Mr Fred to be a proud man. He will never accept his fault, even when it is undeniable. I don't have anything to discuss with him. It was best to allow the law to take its course. I have my evidence at hand, and I was not afraid to plead my case. I have had enough of him.

I was shocked by what he said next "Do you really think you needed to go to court" ?he asked,. Still, before I could say anything, he continued his speech." I mean, if you have the evidence to prove your innocence, why don't you say it and you will have your job back" he must be trying to fool me I thought to my self, but he won't get me this time. So I insisted we allow the court to decide but not before telling him everything I have been enduring. I wasn't going to let continue. "with all due respect, you were the reason I didn't get my promotion last year, you never appreciated anything I did even when I was putting my very best to the growth of the company, you scolded me at every slit provocation, I can't continue in such a working environment and just so you know: I do have an impressive record of you making sexual advances towards me. There's clear proof of how you have been treating me, and for the brothel accusations, you don't need to worry about that. I have all the evidence that I have never worked there. Before serving me a letter of dismissal, should you not have given me a chance to clear my name, but you ruthlessly sacked me while I was still in the hospital. I would allow the court to prove my case, " After saying those words, i added with a laugh. I was pleased with my actions. This was a rare opportunity to settle all the humiliation and difficulties I suffered while walking with him.

I was not just looking at the court judgment but also the reaction from the head office. Our branch was only a subsidiary, so although Mr Fred had a lot of power, he was still answerable to someone. "Why don't you come to the office? Let's sort it out... Going to court is not necessary, Osima," I noticed that his voice sounded a lot more gentle.

"nope", I disagree. It is only at the court I can get justice. "You never listen to me each time I tried to tell you about your cruel treatment, " I refused.

"What I am trying to say is that you can have your job back, Osima. Just come to the office tomorrow, and everything will be sorted. I am sure that as long as you are willing to settle out of court. Then, there would be no problem," Mr Fred said. He was trying to beg but, at the same time, sounded like the boss.

I was happy to hear him say I should come to the office, but I was afraid that he wouldn't keep to his words." It's not just the job, Mr Fred; it is everything that has to do with it. If I must consider coming to the office to resolve the issue, then you must guarantee the last promotion that I missed, and you must promise to treat me better," I demanded.

"Are you trying to reap benifits where there is none? I could choose to tell the court that you were laid off because no one reported the accident at the right time," Mr Fred said. I could sense displeasure in his voice, but the lawyer assured me that I would win. "Haha, you think I am scared? I have evidence of my friend coming to the office to make a report on Monday only to find out that I was replaced. Even if she was not available, have you seen a coma patient asking for leave ?" I asked. It was a good thing the lawyer warned me about being careful with my words. I also pressed the button to record our conversation as he told me to.

"It's okay; we can allow the court to make the final decision; you are the one who wants to settle out of court anyway," I laughed. And took off the phone, ready to hang up.

"wait," Mr Fred's anxious voice stopped my action.