The Meeting At Kalaloch Lodge

After trying to communicate with one of my managers, I found that I was blocked. I guess she didn’t want to talk. My communication was mostly just sending her some text from these blogs.

However, I think being "blocked" from Kalaloch Lodge goes back further than this. Remember how I mentioned applying to work there about a month ago? They told me there were no openings. But then, I went on Instagram and saw they were actively advertising positions.

I mentioned before that I might have fallen out of favor there a year ago. I don’t know if that’s true, or if it was all in my head—maybe just my fear. Maybe this whole situation was some kind of strange, self-fulfilling prophecy.

But the truth is, I discovered I was blocked by management. Not a good look.

I’d say the dream is dead now. There’s no way I’m going back. No way. Kalaloch is a closed book. That chapter of my life is over, and it’s time to move on.

But before I do, I want to tell the story of how it all went down.

The Meeting at Kalaloch Lodge

"Good morning, everyone," a slim, tall, athletic woman says in a thick Australian accent. "Now that everyone is here, we can start the meeting."

"Elo’s not here," a portly fellow with a beard interjects.

"She’s coming down the hall now, Garth," the Australian woman replies. Her name is Amy.

"Sorry I’m late," a curvy, pale woman says, entering the room. "I came as fast as I could."

"It’s okay," Amy says. Her badge reads General Manager, Delaware North. "It’s good to see you all on such short notice."

"What’s this meeting about?" asks another curvy woman with short purple hair. Her name is Adrianna.

"It’s about Jasper Foxx," Amy says. "He wants to return."

"I don’t think that’s happening," Elo says. "He’s been texting me some strange things."

"Oh?" Adrianna raises an eyebrow. "Really?"

"Yeah..." Elo trails off.

"What kind of things?" Amy asks. She pauses, then adds, "I ask because he also sent me some strange emails—very out of character for him."

"Stuff he wrote on a blog or something," Elo says. "About how we all started to hate him last summer. I was quite surprised, to be honest."

"Did you reply?" Amy asks.

"No," Elo says.

"Good. Don’t," Amy replies. "Now, the reason we’re here is that he did apply, and I can’t say I ever found any fault with him as a worker. He was a good employee. Never late. Always called out when sick. Offered to stay late when needed before even being asked. Fully open to work when needed. Did his job well. Learned quickly. Got along with others. Never caused trouble. Didn’t steal or anything. He was solid."

"Yeah, but there’s obviously something mentally wrong with him," Garth says.

"What do you mean?" Adrianna asks.

"That Laycock story," Garth says. "It was disgusting."

"Oh, that," Adrianna smirks. "I liked it."

"And he posted something on Facebook about a tsunami wiping this place out—like he wanted it to happen," Garth adds.

"I didn’t think you were on Facebook, Garth," Elo says, giving him a sideways glance.

"I have an account for spying," Garth says, grinning.

"I see," Amy says. "And that’s what troubles me. Not just that, but he was friends with almost everyone who got fired. Not just acquaintances—close friends. Last season, it was Sophie, Dominic, and Fry. Before that, Vanessa. He was also close to the woman who got hurt at work."

(Garth’s ears perk up at Dominic’s name—and so does something else. He shifts uncomfortably in his seat.)

"Yes, it’s strange how he gravitates toward those people," Elo says.

"You know I can’t risk having someone here with mental issues," Amy says.

"I might’ve disagreed before, but after the messages he sent me, I can’t say I do now," Elo admits. "It just troubles me. He was so sweet at one point. What happened?"

"People change," Garth says. "You can’t really know someone just from working with them a couple of seasons."

"Yeah, I know," Elo murmurs, thinking back on some of her past romantic relationships. "People do change."

"It pains me to say it, but I don’t think we should hire him," Amy says.

"I agree, but what do we say?" Elo asks.

"Don’t engage him," Amy says. "That’s what he wants. Just ignore him. He’ll get the message. I’ll have HR send him a rejection letter today. He’ll get over it. He’ll move on. He’s in Europe—there are plenty of places that will hire him. I heard he has a law degree."

"Yeah, that’s true," Elo says.

"But he was one of the best here," Adrianna points out.

"The risk is too big," Amy says firmly. "I just can’t allow it."

"That’s that, then," Elo says. "I’ll block him. I hate to do it, but I’m tired of getting his strange messages at all hours. And they’re not true. We didn’t start hating him—I already told him that."

"He might just be messing with us," Garth says. "That story he wrote got really sick really fast."

"I thought you of all people would like it," Adrianna says, staring directly at Garth.

"What’s that supposed to mean?" Garth stammers. "You know I hated that story."

"Oh, whatever," Adrianna laughs.

"Then it’s settled. No contact with him. No adding him on social media. No replies to his messages. Ignore him. And casually encourage the other staff to do the same—without making it obvious. It’s their choice, but as far as I’m concerned, he’s a danger and a liability to Kalaloch Lodge," Amy says.

"What if he mentions how we rehired Ronnie?" Adrianna asks.

"No, I don’t think he’ll bring that up," Garth says. "And honestly, I still wonder what you were all thinking with that one."

"Well, that’s exactly why we aren’t rehiring Jasper," Amy says. "Anyway, corporate is coming next week to make sure the lodge is ready for the season, and I’ve got a new server interviewing later today. He has a year of experience at an upscale Spokane restaurant, so I think he’ll be a good fit..."

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