THE FALLDOWN OF HAILEY

At exact 7:30 in the morning when I got to the office. As expected Hailey pays no attention to me as if I am invisible to her. She does not want to talk unless it was related to my work. But I just keep on working until one day, my father Joseph arrives at Hailey's office.

Hailey stood up, "dad? What is going on? Do you want something from me?" Hailey asked.

"Do you have a minute? I just want to talk to you regarding your performance!" he said, smiling at Hailey.

"Sure!" she said, smiling back at her father. She glanced at me and raised her voice. "Get the hell out of here! Me and my dad is going to have a personal conversation!"

I held the door knob when Hailey's father spoke to me, "No Stella! I would also like to talk to you about this!"

I sat down in front of my father and Hailey seated on her chair as well. I was so fucking nervous this time and I cannot stop shaking. I was surprised when my father held my hand ang gave me a smile.

"Don't worry or don't be afraid, Stella! I kno