My dispatcher called and did not explain a lot of details. He only mentioned that a well established vehicle company had a problem with their water fountain. I was excited to associate with the facility and probably get to meet the business owner who had several car dealership branches across several cities. As I drove my mind kept thinking such a privilege to get to meet with a successful person who only eats and dines with other successful people.
As a plumber I dine and eat with anybody.
It was exactly at 9 a.m when I got to the establishment. Opened their glass doors and my eyes came in contact with the lady at the reception.
“how can I help you sir.” she smiled wryly
“Am the plumber am here to fix the fountain.” I gazed back at her.
“Have a sit someone will be here shortly to explain details.” She said this reaching to her phone and called another staff member. Another staff member walked in seconds later and signaled me to follow him.
“He led me outside to another location where I could see the fountain covered with a white substance. closer observation revealed that someone might have let soap come in contact with the water.
WATER FOUNTAIN SOLUTION
I ignored the fact that it was a small negligence which could be very expensive if not attended within a short time. The soap could ruin the pump and the enzymes in the soap could cause plumbing problems in less that twenty four hours.
The first procedure was to drain out the whole soapy water. I made sure the bowl was empty then I cleared loose particles that had built residue overtime.
After I made sure all the water was out I refilled it to rinse more suds from the fountain severally.
Finally I changed filters and added chlorine and the fountain was back in business. It was functioning as fine as a fiddle when I said goodbye to the receptionist
WONT PAY CANT PAY
The owner of the shop was not satisfied with my performance. He called the dispatcher and explained he won’t pay because I never got the job done. He threatened to use his influential position to give us a bad review but I chose to be diplomatic. I agreed to do the job again the following day.
I arrived and this time met the owner who glanced at me with disdain and snarl over my experience in plumbing. The man that I wanted to identify with did not care if I even existed.
I did the same procedure as steadfast amidst their hawk eyed glances from the staff. Made sure I gave the fountain bowl relaxing ambience, aesthetic and beautiful appeal hoping the owner must have misunderstood me. The treasurer confirmed the payment and I walked away.
SOURCE OF POLLUTION
They called me again but they were not angry anymore, Something was wrong somewhere and they wanted me to diagnose why they kept having same issue. I got their and observed their was no soap anywhere but the issue had to have happened at night. I asked to gain access to their cctv cameras.
While I was watching the camera I learned that it was almost midnight when a blonde young girl sneaked into their premises. She was always carrying a bag which had some paraphernalia. She removed her shampoo, soap, towel, mirror, and everything she needed. Then looked around to see if anybody was around.
Once she was safe she stood on the edge of the fountain and undressed revealing her curves. Then walked inside the fountain and relaxed. She had enough time to take a birth, clean her hair and change into new clothes and then disappeared in the dark.
I showed the video to the management and their first proposal was to get the police to arrest her. I did not want to be responsible for somebody else having to share soap, sandals or towel in prison. I convinced them not to call the police. I felt pity that maybe she was struggling or having a and situation at the time. They did not seem to care until I gave them another solution.
Sending her to prison would not solve the problem because more women were on the streets. I suggested that they empty the bowl every evening and refill it again in the morning.
They agreed and it worked and they apologized.
Two weeks later as I was getting my lunch at a taco truck, I was confronted with this belligerent, aggressive and hysterical lady shouting; “I have been wearing the same underwear for one week because of you. Your job must be splendid career but it means suffering to homeless ladies.”