It was Monday morning. Jane wondered if everything would go back to normal. She was nervous to see what life would be like once she went back to work. She had no idea how things would be with Veronica, after giving her three sexy massages the past weekend.
Jane arrived at work, before any of the other girls, and took a seat at her desk. The Asian intern started setting up her computer and organizing her desk. She nervously waited, not knowing what else to do before her coworkers arrived.
Two of the other girls, Ashley and Monica, finally arrived while having a conversation with each other. Jane, being the shy intern, attempted to greet them by saying "Good morning," but Ashley and Monica continued their conversation, ignoring her. Jane became sad and discouraged. "I guess things are back to normal," she thought to herself. "I bet Veronica is going to go back to ignoring me when she gets around her friends."
Ashley finally looked at Jane. "Hey intern, get me some water," she ordered.
After having such a good weekend with Veronica, Jane had almost forgotten how it felt to be mistreated by her co-workers. "Okay," said the Asian intern as she got to her feet.
Right before Jane walked to the break room, the door to the office opened and Veronica walked in, wearing a sexy black dress. "Oh my God," Jane thought to herself. "She looks beautiful!" Jane's heart was beating fast and she was nervous to see Veronica again. But how would Veronica react to her around her coworkers? Jane almost assumed she wouldn't even talk to her.
"Hola Jane!" Veronica immediately shouted.
Jane was shocked and excited! "Oh my God, she's actually talking to me!" She then composed herself and finally responded, "Oh, hey Veronica!"
Veronica quickly approached the Asian intern and gave her a big hug. "How are you, mami?" she asked.
As Jane hugged her Latina co-worker back, she looked into her eyes and responded, "I'm good. What did you call me?"
"Mami," responded Veronica. "It's just a term of endearment. Do you not like it?"
"I like it," Jane responded, as she blushed and smiled.
"Where are you going?" asked Veronica.
"Oh, I was just going to grab a cup of water," responded Jane.
Veronica politely guided Jane back to her seat. "Don't worry mami, I'll get it for you," she said. "Does anyone else want some water?" she asked.
Ashley and Monica looked at Veronica with complete confusion. "Ummm, yes," Ashley answered.
Jane sat back in her seat. Ashley and Monica looked at her with confusion, but she didn't know what to say. As Veronica walked back in, she handed cups of water to all three girls, making sure to hand Jane her cup first.
"How's everyone doing?" asked Veronica, as she took a seat at her desk.
After a moment, Ashley broke the dead silence by asking, "So, your friends with the intern now?"
"Did I miss something?" Monica added.
Jane became nervous once again. "What is she going to say?" she thought to herself.
"With Jane?" Veronica asked. "Yes, I am. And don't call her the intern. You know her name."
Jane's heart jumped as she tried to contain her happiness.
"What?" asked Monica. "When did you guys become friends?"
"I ran into her this weekend," Veronica answered. "And we spent time together."
"And you're calling her mami now?" asked Ashley, as she folded her arms.
"Yes, she's amazing," responded Veronica. "Is there a problem?" she asked.
"No," responded Ashley. "I just didn't know you were friends with the Asian all of a sudden."
Veronica snapped. "Her name isn't Asian, and her name isn't intern. Her name is Jane. You can call her Jane, or you can call her mami. Got it?" she said, with an attitude.
Ashley and Monica stunned. "Okay, sorry," Monica finally responded.
"If you say she's cool then I believe you," Ashley said.
It was turning out to be the best workday of Jane's life. She truly had a friend at work in Veronica. And Veronica wasn't going to let her friends be disrespectful to Jane either.
Later in the day, around noon, Jane sat down in the break room to eat lunch. Suddenly she heard a voice say, "Hello?" She looked up to see none other than Veronica.
"Hey!" Jane replied, with excitement.
"What are you doing in the break room, all by yourself?" Veronica asked.
"Oh, I was just about to eat my lunch?" Jane answered.
"What did you bring for lunch?" Veronica asked.
"Just a couple of sandwiches," Jane said, almost ashamed.
"The girls and I are going out for lunch. You should join us," Veronica proposed.
Jane wanted to get excited, but she couldn't. "That sounds great, but I'm trying to save money right now," she sadly answered.
"Don't worry about it," Veronica responded. "I'll pay for you. Just come on!"
A big smile came to Jane's face. "Are you sure?" she asked.
"Yes!" answered Veronica, reassuring the younger intern. She then walked towards Jane, picked her bag up for her, and grabbed her hand as she led her out of the break room. It was decided right there that Jane was having lunch with Veronica and the girls.
At the restaurant, Jane felt a bit awkward around the other girls. But having Veronica there made her feel happy and comfortable enough to have a good time. Ashley and Monica, however, were beginning to get jealous of the new bond between the intern and their Latina co-worker.
"So, just exactly where did you guys meet again?" asked Ashley, in a bitchy voice.
Veronica answered, "Jane can tell you if she wants to," wanting to empower her by giving her the option of answering if she wanted to.
"Yeah, where did you guys meet, Jane?" asked Monica, with a bit of an attitude.
Jane took a deep breath before answering. "Well, I work at a massage parlor to help make ends meet. It's just part time but hopefully I can quit once I get a full-time job."