When Annie’s child falls sick, she takes a week off from her job. But upon her return to the office, her manager has a police officer waiting for her, along with handcuffs.
You know how you sometimes imagine that you’ll be indispensable to a firm because you’ve spent a decade there?
Yeah. No.
That didn’t happen to me.
Mia took on my case without a moment’s hesitation.
“There’s something fishy going on here,” she said.
She spoke with several officers — needless to say, a few arguments ensued.
Eventually, she secured my release, and I went home to Kenny. Then, she started investigating.
Turns out Mr. Williams orchestrated everything. He had bribed the officer to have me arrested. According to our company’s contracts, if an employee is detained, suspected, or involved in any criminal activity, the contract is terminated, and the company retrieves any outstanding money.
In my case, it was my unpaid salary.
“Are you sure?” I asked Mia when she visited and explained everything. She even had emails from Mr. Williams to the police officer.
“Yes,” she said, as she helped herself to dinner. “It’s all settled now. Prison will be his residence for the foreseeable future.”
I smiled.
This incredible woman had saved me from prison without charging me a dime. Kenny and I will always owe her our gratitude.
To save face and avoid a lawsuit, the company offered me $40,000 as moral compensation and goodwill, claiming that Mr. Williams had acted on his own.
I was only in the holding cell for a few hours, but it was enough to terrify me. I’m thankful for Mia and her faith in the justice system because, without her, I would still be awaiting some form of explanation and justice.
Now, I work with Mia, handling the marketing needs and PR for her firm whenever required. It’s a secure job, and I feel safe. Most importantly, I can support my son without worrying about my employer.
Has anything as outrageous happened to you at your workplace?
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