Stranger In A Strange World by Theskyatdawn2

Chapter 36

I was about to get ready and take a bath, when Dilly popped into my bedroom. She looked pissed off and frustrated. I ask, "Dilly, what's wrong?"

"Cooks are mean to house elves. Won't do it like Mistress wants. Won't listen to Dilly." She stomps her foot.

"Well, you come with me and I will set them straight on who's the boss and who's in charge." I took her by the hand and we matched into the kitchen together.

"Hey!", I yelled. I got everyone's attention. "I set up specific and through instructions on how this cooking and catering is to be done. My house elf Dilly is in charge over everything to make sure it's all done the exact way I want it. I do not give a damn how you want things done. I hired all of you to do a very specific job and you all agreed under contract. If you can't work with my house elves in a respectful manner, then you are in breach of contract and you will not be paid and I will be refunded in full. It's in the contract for both of your companies. So start listening when Dilly tells you what to do. This is my party not yours or like others you may have worked for. If you have a problem, there's the door. I am paying all of you top dollar not to screw this up. So it's up to you. If I hear you complain or do anything again, not my way, you will be sent home and I will file a serious complaint against unprofessional behavior. Do I make myself clear?" They looked at me and said yes, all of them. I saw one cook look ticked off. I guess the trouble maker. I walked out of the kitchen and went around the corner to listen.

"Well us caterer's don't have a problem. Let's get busy." One person said.

"Well I never did a layout of my cooking like that before, the Malfoy's and Rookwood's always had it done in a pan with garnishment. I have never had to lay it out in a pattern on a platter. It's ridiculous!" I guess the cook said.

"Nettie, whether you think it's ridiculous or not, that's how we are doing it, so stop your whining and just do it. I, for one, want the money for this job. It's good money. It is better than Malfoy or Rookwood ever paid us." The other cook said. The prep cook agreed with her.

"Fine." The obstinate cook said.

Dilly said, "Good! Dining room laid out first. Then, other area for snacks by bars. Tables and cloths all there. Come, bring ready snacks fill tables. Cold snacks wait. 2 hours left only."

"Damn bossy rodent." The cook muttered.

I came around the corner and said,"Say that again! I want to hear what you just said about my house elf! How dare you!" I looked at the other cook and the prep cook. "Can you two handle this alone?" They looked at Nettie.

"Yes, we can do it. We won't let you down." I looked at Nettie.

"You're fired, get your personal belongings. I am walking you out the gate, right now. Your coworkers will be getting bonuses by splitting your pay for the night between them. Come on, I don't have all damn day!" I shouted at the end to make her move. She was pissed. I walked her straight to the gate.

She turned and said,"You're a bitch and you're elves are not to be treated above their station and talk to people like that. You freak!"

"You will be getting a complaint filed against you, you hateful bitch. You're uncooperative, unprofessional and your a bigoted asshat. Now leave my property or you will be charged with trespassing." I set the Ward to repel her. By the time I went to the door and her shouting obscenities, I saw her apparate away. Bitch.