Chapter 8 Dinner with the WaltersFred Duckstein took a swift glance at the window facing the car park of his office. He clanked his tongue after seeing the person who highlighted from the car. It was his long time but not so close friend George Walter and the man got on his nerves every time. Staying clear of him had been the best option, since Fred noticed how pushy he can be and his greediness to earn too much was very glaring.George owned the classiest hotel in Titusville and had branches every corner of Pennsylvania, still he was never satisfied, he eyed so many landed properties in the area wanting to claim it as his and at a very unattractive price. It had gotten worse when he became Mayor. George Walter visited almost every week trying to seek for contracts and it annoyed Fred to the extreme. But being the Mayor he had to be polite to avoid being tagged as unconcerned of the people's welfare.Fred heard a knock on the door and without bothering to ask who it was he told him t
Chapter 9 An old blockThe noise from the hammer had Arabella’s head spinning. Her daughter was at it again, if only Arabella knew Mia would keep doing this whenever she was upset then she wouldn't have opened the workshop for her."Is it morning yet?” Arabella asked Harriett who sipped gently at the juice in her hand and she rubbed her head slightly. "And isn't it too late for such merriment?" She rebuked her.Harriett shook her head in disagreement. "As long as that noise keeps coming in, I don't think it's too late for even a glass of whiskey." Standing up from the stool in the kitchen, she moved to the living room and settled on the couch as she put the TV on. "I don't think sleep would come in easy for me tonight, I would just rather do this. Thank God it's Friday anyways."Arabella snorted. “How old do you think you are aunt?""Young enough to know Fridays are for Netflix and chill. Also please go talk to her, she needs you more than she needs that hammer right now. And do that
Chapter 10 M&A Pastries and Coffee‘I can't believe you would do this to me Adam. This is the moment I need you the most in my life and you can't even come through.’ Asher glared at the phone, wishing he could get hold of Adam.‘You do know there would still be many times I would have to come through for you, so do not suck over this.’ Adam commented on the other line.‘What the hell is keeping you from hanging out on a bloody Saturday Adam?’ He sounded frustrated.‘Well, at this point I would try to be sincere. I am getting some free booty and I am not missing it for anything.’ Adam laughed.‘Not even when your dad slumps down due to heart attack?’‘The hospital should hold on to him till I am done.’ Adam retorted with a tone of finality.Asher barked out a laugh. ‘You, my man is a crazy human. Get off my phone! I know how to get back at you.’‘Do that when my dick isn't thinking for me. My cue is here, bye bro and don't miss me too much. Muah!’‘Fuck off man.’ Asher disconnected the
Chapter 11 An interesting profileMia had woken up late to discover she was the only one left in the house, her mother had left a note informing her, aunt Harriett was out with a friend something like a spa treatment and she was at the shop as usual.Breakfast had been made and kept for her. Mia got dressed and tried working on a design she drew out at the workshop but she didn't really feel like it. Watching a movie or pressing her phone wasn't an option either cause they all seemed to add to her moody state. Instead she dialed the one person she could think of, Cheryl.‘To what do I owe this early morning call on a Saturday, Mon Cheri?’ Cheryl bellowed on the line.‘Cut your tone down young lady. You are making my ear ache and I can feel pus drooling out of it.’ Mia replied with an eye roll.Cheryl smacked her lips. ‘Yeah right, what do you want?’‘Why are you in so much hurry to get rid of me?’‘Cause I have got plans and your call tells me you need company.’‘And what makes you th
Chapter 12 Getting to know each other"Your mom is really fun to be with." Asher complimented as they strolled towards the town park."She could be too much sometimes." Mia replied.Asher laughed. “Maybe. Mothers are just that way. So, I heard you make furniture’s. And I must say I have never come across such raw talent.”Her face beamed with pride at the compliment. "Yeah I do. And I draw out designs of them before putting out the practical.""Wow, that’s really nice. I would love to see them sometime.""I would love to show you.""So what got you interested in furniture? They aren't really a ladies thing.""Maybe…but mom always say I got the talent from Dad. He loves wood and could frame them into anything. She said he had singlehandedly built the house I was born into.""I would love to meet him.""He is dead.” She announced.Asher’s smile dropped. “I am so sorry…I didn't know. Your mom didn't mention it to me.""It must have slipped her mind, I guess.""Pardon me please. Here we a
Chapter 13 Prince Charming and the maid"When did you guys meet and I didn't get to know?" Mia questioned her friend as they both laid down in Mia's room."You were mopping over Collins. I couldn't tell you, I had a new catch." Cheryl replied."Oh that's bad, here I was thinking it would be that Dan guy."Cheryl rubbed at her lip. "Oh please, he is just too dumb for my liking."Mia elbowed her by the rib and flashed her a wink. "So tell me, how is he? Seems like a hunk and way hotter than your ex."Cheryl blushed. “You did get that right…yeah he is so hot!" She sat up. "He has been really sweet and I can't wait to sit on his face respectfully.""Ewww Cheryl! You are so gross.""I tell you girl, you need your coochieeeee licked." She pulled out her tongue and wiggled it.Mia slapped her back gently. “You are so annoying babes. Just move out of my way.""I wasn't standing in it. Now tell me what were you doing with Mr universe?" She asked, wiggling her eyebrows."Do you have much hots f
Chapter 14 He is aliveJack stared at his friend who was perspiring really hard. He feared for the nail his friend kept hammering on and it was almost like he meant horror for it. They were at Liam’s workshop. Jack had learned so far that his friend only worked harshly when he has something bothering him."Liam, what's with you this time around?" He asked wearily.Liam didn't respond instead he kept hitting on the plank violently. Jack sighed deeply, moving next to him, he held his hands tightly despite knowing well that he is much stronger than him."Get your hands off me, Jack!" Liam growled."No, I won't. Not until you tell me what's eating you up." He insisted."Let go of me Jack.”"Liam, threaten me as much as you want but I am not letting go this time.""Goddammit Jack! I can't do this anymore." Liam turned away after dropping the hammer."What exactly can't you do anymore?" Jack asked with a confused look on his face."Living a life full of lies.”"How?""I want Barbara out of m
Chapter 15 What a small world"Hey there, Arabella.” Barbara called out from the door."Barbara, oh my God…it has been ages." Arabella giggled out of excitement. Barbara was just as she remembered, she just added a little bit of flesh and she was looking radiant as ever. “I see you got used to California’s weather.""Good gracious Arabella, it has been ten years. How else was I suppose to live there if I wasn't going to adapt." She taunted."It's so nice to have you here Barbara.”“Good to see you again.” She smiled brightly.“Likewise. So what brought you here?""I came to see an aunt of mine and thought to drop by. I heard you own the shop here, when I was asking about you from the attendant. My aunt told me your shop offered the best coffee and pastry so I thought to try it out and ask if anyone around knew you and they said you own here. I am proud of you girl!"“I couldn't be more impressed myself. Thanks Barbara.""How is my girl though?”"You mean Mia? Your girl is now a big gir