Disclaimer: Ninja Turtles are not mine but Chloe, Eugene, and Mr. Stapleman are. Please do not sue and no flames.
Chloe's First Job
Donny and sixteen year old Chloe Calls were in a computer store. They were buying upgrades for the computer back at the Calls' house.
"How about this one?" Chloe suggested, holding up a box that contained a computer upgrade.
"That might work but we should also look at other options," Donny said.
"In case we find a better upgrade?" Chloe asked.
"Exactly," Donny replied.
Chloe and Donny carefully checked each upgrade. Just then, they heard something that made them stop in their tracks.
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN I CAN'T RETURN THIS SOFTWARE?!" a customer roared.
"It's against store policy to return opened merchandise just because you don't like the software," an employee said firmly.
"I'M THE CUSTOMER SO YOU BETTER DO WHAT I WANT!" the customer screamed.
"I told you that it's against store policy to return opened merchandise," the employee said. "If it's defective, you can exchange it for the same title."
Chloe and Donny headed over to the service counter. They spotted an elderly man stomping his feet and screaming about poor customer service and even demanded a manager.
Chloe stormed right over there. Donny stood there in shock wondering what Chloe was up to.
"Excuse me but would you mind keeping it down?" Chloe said firmly. "Some of us are trying to shop in peace."
"Mind your own business, little girl!" the customer snapped.
Donny was amazed that Chloe had the nerve to do what she just did. Just then, a good looking man with short brown hair walked over.
"Sir, I'm going to have to ask you to leave," the guy said. "You're disturbing our other customers."
"I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE UNTIL I GET MY REFUND!" the customer screamed.
"As the manager, I have every right to throw you out for causing a disturbance," the guy said.
The customer threw the software that he was trying to return across the store. Then he stormed out.
"That was very impressive," the guy told Chloe.
"Thanks," Chloe said.
"If you're interested, I'm looking for another person in the computer department," the guy said. "By the way, I'm Mr. Stapleman."
"Chloe Calls," Chloe said while shaking hands with Mr. Stapleman.
"Why don't we go into my office and get the information I need from you?"
"Sure thing."
Chloe and Mr. Stapleman headed toward the manager's office. Donny continued to browse while waiting for Chloe.
Half an hour later, Chloe headed straight for Donny. She was carrying a manila folder.
"How'd it go?" Donny asked.
"I need to get my grandparents to sign some papers, since I'm a minor, and then bring them back so I can officially be hired to work here," Chloe replied.
"You hungry?"
"A little, why?"
"I was thinking we could have a celebration lunch to celebrate you getting your first job."
"Good idea, I'm starving."
"What are you in the mood for?"
"Pizza and fries."
"Not a problem."
"We should pay for the upgrade first, though."
Donny and Chloe looked through the upgrades and agreed on one. Then they went to the checkout, paid for their purchase, and left the computer store.
At the pizza place, Donny and Chloe were sitting in a booth. They were sharing a medium ham pizza, a small basket of fries, and a pitcher of Mountain Dew®.
"Excited about your first job?" Donny asked.
"It sounds like a job I'll enjoy," Chloe replied.
"I was impressed with the way you told that customer off."
"Luckily, the manager requested that he leave for causing a disturbance and the next thing I knew he was offering me a job."
"When do you start working?"
"Mr. Stapleman wants me to bring the signed papers back tomorrow at two if possible so he can start training me."
"Does Mr. Stapleman know that you're home schooled?"
"I told him when he interviewed me for the job."
"What will you be doing?"
"Coming up with computer programs and pretty much anything to do with computers that they'll allow me to do."
Donny and Chloe finished their meal and cleaned up. Then they left the pizza place.
The turtles were hanging out in the living room. Just then, Chloe walked in.
"My grandparents signed the papers," Chloe announced. "I get to start working tomorrow afternoon."
Donny and Chloe wrapped their arms around each other and then pulled away. Then Leo, Mikey, and Raph got their turns.
"That's great, Chloe," Leo said.
"I mentioned that you confronted a customer that was causing a disturbance and told him off," Donny said.
"We were really impressed," Mikey said.
"Especially me since I never expected you to do something like that," Raph said.
"I'm just glad things worked out the way they did," Chloe said. "By the way, I'd better get to bed."
The turtles and Chloe said good night to each other. Then they headed for their bedrooms.
To be continued…