restless_heart_syndrome_

Chapter 24

Adie: The next morning was very chaotic.Due to our good start with the new collection, we had a lot of inquiries.Many asked if the t-shirts were available in other colors, sizes and models.We were just overwhelmed.5 years ago I never thought that we would have such incredible success in such a short time. Nora: "What do you think of the idea of developing different designs for our customers? We have many who have specific ideas." Adie: "Actually, that's a great idea... I'm just worried if we can handle all those requirements and special wishes. We have a small company with 3 people.And now we have 100 inquiries, we cannot do this alone. It's too much work!! We would need months !!" Nora: "Maybe it's time to adjust people?" Adie & I argued back and forth and were very divided with our next steps. Adie worried that we couldn't make it financially.I thought we should take that risk. "And what if this brief hype is over quickly?" Adie asked.We have to think about the future.We can't adjust someone when we can't pay them a fair salary... we have good and bad months, it's always a risk with every new collection..."

Nora: After a long discussion, we decided to think about it for a few days and discuss everything with Charlie. *Where the hell was actually Charlie?* I was wondering confused.I went into the kitchen to make myself some coffee and he paced nervously there. "Don't worry Charlie, we can do it." "hmm what?" Charlie asked confused. "No, it's not about the new collection... I want to ask Adie on a date, but I don't know how.I've waited for 2 years now and given her time.It seems like the right time." I just noticed how I started to smile without control. "Do it... she will say yes, she likes you" "But we're under so much stress right now..." Charlie replied confused. "Charlie, there'll never be a perfect time for it. You have waited a long time... you both deserve to be happy..." Charlie: she was right... I gave Nora a little kiss on the cheek and walked over to Adie. She sat at the desk and went through the new inquiries... Every time I was near her, my heart began to beat faster... "Adie, do you have a minute? I would like to talk to you about something ..."