Chapter 8: Oxford Club

(Two weeks later)

Carter, Sean and Sebastian met up for some dinner and drinks at the ‘Oxford Club’.  They tried to meet every few weeks.  They occasionally discussed a bit of business but it was mostly just to catch up with each other about the what was going on their individual lives.  They grew up together and these three friends were just like brothers.  They always had each other’s backs whether it be in their personal lives, or in business.  They were as tight as brothers could be. 

They had their own private room, so they could discuss whatever they liked and it stopped the girls always eyeing and approaching these three handsome men and bothering them.  These three men were a great catch and were never short of admirers. Everywhere they went girls admired them and threw themselves at these men.

“Grace is really something, isn’t she?  It was priceless seeing Arlo’s reaction as she dealt with him.  He’s such a creep.  It really upset Tyra and Carter the way he tried to man handle Grace the other week”, said Carter to his two best friends.  “I feel that Arlo got what he deserved and I was only too happy to witness the event.  I would never let my sister or niece be forcefully touched like that.  Although she didn’t take too kindly to me trying to help her,” added Sean.  Carter chuckled at Sean’s comment, “She’s definitely got some guts, is hot-headed and seems very independent so maybe she’s not used to people stepping up for her. I forgot to tell you guys that Tyra and I bumped into her two weeks ago, just after she finished beating up another creep trying to come onto her.  The guy she beat up was a pervert that was feeling her up and was trying to come onto her”.  Sean was listening intently wondering where the story was going. Carter then continued, “Grace then beat him up to the point he would think twice about approaching her ever again”.  

Carter then relayed to his two best friends how he and Tyra met Grace and how Grace had beat up the sleazy Mr Ford landing him three metres away on the pavement when he came onto her.  When Sean heard that, he clenched his fist and wanted to deal with Mr Ford himself.  “Don’t worry, I had my men deal with him on that, he will not be doing that again to Grace or anyone else.  He was in hospital for a few days due to his injuries that Grace subjected him to and then my men inflicted a bit more upon him.  Once he ties up some loose ends with his business, he will be leaving Straco City”.  Sebastian like Sean was quite impressed with Grace and her capabilities.  “Grace really is fully of surprises, said Sebastian”.  Carter then told them that she was an avid runner, had just brought her new Apartment over by ‘Bluey Beach’ and was busy looking for office space to lease for her new business she was moving from Boston to Straco City.

“Sean, I was going to let her know that there was some space you are leasing in your newly acquired office building next door to your ‘Harper Group’ building but Grace then told me that she had signed a lease yesterday over in Collins Street. She needed a whole floor and the only offerings I had were a few suites in one of my buildings.”  Sean then told him, “That ground floor space was taken two weeks ago.  My building manager tells me that the ‘Messi Group’ has signed a lease. ‘Messi Group’ is the mob that is building that 5 Star Hotel here in Straco City. The foundation has been laid on that hotel.  I looked at the plan, it looks impressive.  It will be the most luxurious hotel in Straco City with great harbour views, not too far from the beach and close to the City Centre.  Messi Group already owns three much smaller ones in other cities and from my investigations, I can see that they are also involved in quite a few investments”, Sean told them.

“I heard the big boss from Messi Group, Mr Messi has moved into town so that he can personally be involved in supervising the building of that hotel.  It’s inevitable that we meet him in our circle of business meetings.  I wonder what he is like”, commented Carter. They then started discussing Sebastian’s new Club. “How’s ‘Blue Moon’ going Sebastian?  When will you be open for business?” asked Sean. “It’s all ready to go, just finalising a few things and we’ll be opening this Saturday night, which is 4 days away.  I’ve got the website up and going and bookings for all the private rooms for opening night on Saturday are all taken. Be sure to clear your schedules so that you both come. Bring Tyra and Kiara with you Carter.  I want my two best friends at the opening of ‘Blue Moon’”, he said to Sean and Carter.

Alright guys, I need to head home, it’s getting late.  I have to be in court early tomorrow morning”, said Sean.  “Oh, come on Sean, one more drink.  If you stay for another drink, I will let you both know new information I have come to know about Grace”, Carter said with a smirk.  Upon hearing ‘Grace’ Sean sat back down and said “Alright one drink only and then I am out of here.  Better be worth it”, he answered. “Yeah, I’m all ears, I haven’t given up on her yet”, Sebastian added.  

Carter then went on to tell them that she goes to the ‘Shore Café’ every Monday and that the new office space she leased is in Collins St, so it is not far from any of their office buildings as they were also on Collins St. “Do you know what line of business she is in”, asked Sean.  “Tyra and I didn’t get that far as she had to take off to get her office move and staff recruitment organised with her assistant”, Carter replied.   Carter then put his finger out to indicate he had more to say, “Take a load of this, Tyra has her mobile number and …….. she’s meeting up with her tomorrow for a run”.   Sean grinned and then said, “Looks like we’ll have to be extra nice to Tyra if we want to be friends with Grace”.  “That’s right and don’t forget, let’s make our Monday breakfasts at Shore Café a regular so that we can bump into her.  I need to help my two besties get a girlfriend and I think Grace is a good catch for one of you”, said Carter.