Chapter 3
APOV
"Good morning Seattle, it's a rare sunny day this morning, we are here to help your day start off rig…" I turn the alarm off as I make my way to the kitchen to make coffee. It is a must this morning, I was restless all night wondering if I made the right call with calling Taylor. I am finally coming to the realization, whatever agreement they had is on them and I just help up my end of the deal. I need to get moving, its Wednesday and I always like to make the middle of the week just a little brighter by getting pastries from the bakery on my way into work. I have always found the little things make my employees happier and like working for me that much more.
I arrive to the pharmacy with about 20 minutes to spare and start preparing for the day, everyone slowly starts filtering in and starting the workday chatting about everything they wish they could be doing to enjoy the sun this morning, forgetting it's the middle of February. The door chimes and as I go to greet the presumed customer I see a beautiful flower arrangement with peonies, anemones, and snapdragons. I turn to Kendra expecting her to say something about an anniversary "Dr. Anastasia Steele?" the delivery person interrupts me. "If you could please sign." I am confused as I scribble my name trying to figure out who sent me flowers. "What did you do last night to get flowers like that this morning? I would need to put in a few hours with my man to warrant that response, even that would probably only get me a shitty back rub leading me to do more work?" I could feel my face flush as I ignored Kendra to read the card
"DR. STEELE, YOU HAVE MY SINCEREST THANKS, CHRISTIAN GREY"
enclosed with it is a gift certificate to a spa for a full body treatment day with a guest. "What the heck did you do to Christian Grey to get flowers like that, have you met him? Did he come into the store, what is he like?" Kendra fires questions off rapidly without giving me time to reply. "Come on Ana I tell you everything about Sam and you never even told me you met Christian Grey and impressed him enough to get flowers? What does the card say?" She goes for the card but I pull it from her hands before she can read anything, giving me a pout the rivals a toddler. "One I never ask for any details of between you and Sam, you offer them before I can kindly tell you to stop, Two, I didn't do anything to Christian Grey, and Three, It is a VERY professional thank you note with a gift card." I start to walk away trying to end this conversation but am quickly pulled back "Nuh uh Ana Steele you are not getting away that easy." With a sigh, I resign myself to telling her the quick version of the phone calls. "Wait, this chick is delusional with that scheme but Isn't that a from a rape, like the opposite of a guy taking a condom off without a women's knowledge?" " I think so, its reproductive coercion, anyway I just did my job, and if you want any chance of being invited to the spa day I would stop talking and get to work! " She quickly turned to the computer to enter prescriptions "I am letting it go for now, this is not the end off it 'Dr. Steele." I roll my eyes as I walk away as I too need to start working, first on the list is checking messages.
"Have a great day" I say for the millionth time as I plaster a smile on my face. I just don't understand why someone walks into a store, where they know they must talk to someone, talking on their phone. It's extremely impolite and not to mention I really need to have a conversation about their new medication. "You know, I love 90% of our patients but why do the other 10 think its ok to be rude and inconsiderate of someone trying to help them be safe and healthy?" "I know what you mean, the other weekend when Seth was here a lady came to the drive thru, said she had two sick kids in the car and asked for diaper rash cream, we were slow so I decided to help her out, she didn't specify what brand so I came back with all 6 or 7 tubes, 'I don't want to be picky but I just want the regular zinc oxide' if you know I am doing you a favor just be happy I brought a selection to pick from and be done with it." I know exactly what she means "We always joke about doing a PSA or helpful tips from your pharmacist channel on YouTube, but I am thinking we really need seriously consider the possibility." "Ohh I am so ready for my debut" "Your debut, are you a pharmacist? I don't think you will be the star." "Come on Ana you know I was born for this!" "I'll think about it."
The door chime brings my attention to the front of the store, Gail walks in with a smile on her face, always in a good mood. "Good afternoon Gail, its always good to see you, what brings you in today?" "Ana! I am glad you are working today, Mr. Grey sent me to get the most accurate, best pregnancy test they make, also Jason sends his thanks for the call." I walk out from behind the counter to lead Gail to the Women's health aisle. "Of course Gail, and the flowers were thanks enough, I really was just doing my job" Gail looks puzzled "Flowers?" "Oh I assumed you knew, Mr. Grey sent me flowers this morning." "Oh well that is out of the ordinary, but it really is much appreciated, also, I am glad she is going to out of his life, Mr. Grey deserves someone who wants more than his money." Gail has always been extremely complementary of Mr. Grey, I don't understand it but I have only had a handful of phone conversations with him. "As for the pregnancy test, I would recommend First Response, it has the highest sensitivity and can predict pregnancy the earliest." Gail picks the test and finishes the rest of her weekly shopping before she is on her way out.
Since I have the day off I am brainstorming ideas for this YouTube channel. I honestly think this is going to be a great tool to help people and I can be creative and vent a little. I am currently searching Amazon Prime for the camera and equipment I am going to need, two- day shipping is my best friend and worst enemy. I already have about 10 different video ideas, I do need to get Kendra involved, she is going to love it and I really do need her wit and creativity.
Its Friday night and Trent and I are finishing up our weekly reports as the last few customers trickle in before we close. I am doing my inventory counts when the sound of things falling gets my attention. Leila Williams has knocked the entire front display over sending the travel size bottles of pain meds all over the floor. I am in shock trying to process what just happened "Oh gurl what is that bitch doing" Trent breaks me out of my trance as Leila is now dumping bottles of shampoo, conditioner and body wash. I know I need to stop her before she can do too much damage and I decided to call Jason instead of the police as Escala is only a block away. Leila starts screaming and spreading the liquid all over the floor when Jason answers "Jason, Leila is at the pharmacy right now" I am distracted as a white cloud materializes "PLEASE come now!" I am trying to make out what she is yelling but it is all running together with 'Bitch' being the most frequent.
Trent is enjoying the show "Ana, how do you know this girl? She is off her rocker" I try to figure out a plan to contain her destruction or at least slow her down until Jason can get here.
I see bottles roll across the floor, I look for what is next in her path, the 'Made in the Emerald City' display currently featuring local knitters, artists and a decorative glass maker. "Miss Williams, please stop, we can talk this through!" My plea seems to make her angrier and I see her eyes dart to the display, she goes to make a run for it. I close my eyes not wanted to see what happens next.
A/N I hope you like it! Please review! Should have another chapter up in the next day or so.