Not A Cinderella

44

April.

"Oh good morning dad" "its midday" "well good noon then" dad laughed "coffee?" "Yeah please" "everyone has left" "I expected they would, they have work. What have you got planned today?" "Not much at all. Im basically retired I can do what I like" "fair call" "what about you?" "I don't know. I need to put an add out for two positions at the park" "two?" "Yeah" "well you can rest doing that" I nodded "and I can find a contractor for the resort" "that too. Here you go" "thanks dad" "that's alright. Breakfast?" "Soon I don't like to eat as soon as I get up" "would you like to go out for food, my shout?" "If you would like to. It's technically resting as I'm not cooking" dad grinned "correct".
Drinking my coffee I put the cup in the sink. "Ready?" "Yeah I am. Who is driving?" "I am you are resting" "right" dad chuckled "lets go".

"Hi sir can I get you a table for two?" "Yes thanks" "sure follow me".
"Here is a menu I will come back to get your order shortly" "thanks".
"It's nice just having the two of us here" "it is, I don't think we have ever done this" "nearly but Brenton came" "then Marielle" "hopefully there will be no interruptions today" "let's see how we go".
"How are things going between you and brenton?" "They are fine. He isn't the same guy I first met" "that's not telling me anything" I chuckled as I looked at the menu. "kissed a few times, slept in the same bed..." "No I didn't need to hear that" "whoa nothing has happened" "you are very suited. I knew you would be five years ago and it seems nothing has changed" "wait you thought we would be suitable back then?" Dad smirked "yes he needed to be brought down a notch. you are the woman that did it. Look at him now. All he was doing was working, going to balls and living a boring life. You made it exciting, you have kept him on his toes. Oh you should've seen him in those first two years" I chuckled "not my problem he was looking for a Gomez" "see and this is what I mean. You keep him on his toes but I was honestly thinking about killing you because i had to put up with him coming around all the time" "Reilly would've loved it" "argh don't even.." "are you ready to order?" "Yes a big breakfast please" "and a salad bowl" "of course anything else?" "No thanks" "no thank you".
"Never again" "well I could change my name, move house, start a new business.." dad laughed "a lot of effort" "I agree. Nah he has been great" "glad to hear that".
"What are you going to do about Lucas?" "Nothing" "nothing as in not help him or not talk to him" "I have already helped him, I bought his house" "what about his job?" I shrugged "you can't stay angry if the person he hurt is talking to him" "he can have the job if he really wants it. I won't be working there anyway" "stubborn" "and where do I get that from" "your grandfather" I chuckled "probably. I will speak to Matt and leave the decision up to him" "why him?" "He will be running ventures" "fair enough".

Eating our meals, when I was done, I was absolutely full "how did you eat all that?" "I just gained twenty pounds" dad laughed "probably. Ready to get out of here?" "Yeah I have a few phone calls to make" "as long as you rest while you are doing it" "I will".
Dad paid for our meals and we left.

"Thanks dad that meal was amazing" "you are welcome" "are you coming in?" "No I better go do some things" "okay have a good day" "I will, you too" "I'll try. Bye" "bye".

"April you are supposed to be resting" "I am just using my phone. I Spoke with my dad. If you want to put Lucas on the books do it" "it would help" "well do it then" "alright I will give him a call" "gotta go. Bye" "bye".

Typing out a job position for ventures I sent it to the press to put it in the paper. It didn't get past me when Brenton mentioned I should hire someone for the ride. I know he did it to help me out and I appreciate it.

Now I need to find a contractor. One I trust. I don't know if Simon is still working but I supposed there's only one way to find out.

"April maltri a pleasure" I grinned "long time Simon" "it has been. I hear my park is running well" I couldn't help but chuckle "yes it is. Are you still in the business?" "That all depends.." "on?" "On what you want built?" "A resort" "resort? That's not like you" "it's for the public who are on the spectrum" "now that sounds like you. When are you thinking?" "As soon as possible" "hmm I can meet you at the site in say an hour so I can't check out what I am working with" "gahh I thought you were going to say no" Simon laughed "no just keeping your mind working. Send me the address and I will meet you there" "sure thing. Thanks Simon" "anytime".

Driving and talking is resting right?
Sending Simon the address, I grabbed my car keys then left the house.
"You are under house arrest" I chuckled at Gerald "I have to go meet Simon at the new property so he can have a look" "hmm.. I'm only joking any way" I grinned "I know but thanks for caring. I will be back shortly" "alright".

"Simon" "April. This is a large property" "it sure is, the resort won't be small so I need it" "how big are we talking here?" I shrugged "fifty rooms and fifteen different rooms for activities plus two pools, a sauna, bar etcetera" "fuck that's a big job" "if you can't do it I will try find someone else but I don't want to" Simon grinned "I will do it but I can't start for two weeks. I have a job going at the moment" "two weeks?" "Yes" "what's two weeks between friends" Simon laughed "have you got the plans?" "Sure do" "send them to me via email and I will have a look. It will give me a rough idea of what I need on site" "done".
"Let's get out of here. I have to get back on site but I will wait for your email" "thanks Simon, you are the best" "I know that" I laughed "see ya" "bye".

"Excuse me why are you here?" "I'm not" christian smirked "okay miss invisible. What do you want?" "Hmm just a beer thanks Christian" "so why are you here?" "Felt like a quiet drink out of the house. I'm still resting" "so what have you been doing today?" "Hmm dad took me out for brunch, I made a phone call to Matt, a phone call to Simon.." "who is Simon?" "A contractor for the resort" christian nodded.
"I met him at the property, had a quick chat then came here" "so not a busy day then" "I'd say quite boring" "we all know what you are like,you like to keep busy" I nodded "I do" "you know they are going to check on you" looking at my watch I internally grinned "I have time to drink this beer" christian chuckled "going to act like you haven't done anything?" "No but they can't tell me off if I am at home" "what if they ask where you have been?" "Around" christian shook his head "unbelievable".
"How has business been today?" "Pretty cruisey. Between you and I, I am thinking about selling the place" "why is that?" "It's not as fun as it used to be" "alright so what do you want to do?" "I haven't worked that out yet" thinking about it for a moment I grinned "like arcade games and kids?" Christian smirked "you are offering me a job at the resort?" "If you want it. There will also be a bar there but I'm not sure which spot Adam wants to work in. Maybe you two can switch around, make it less boring" "that actually sounds like a good idea" "I knew I'd get you to work for me somehow" sending christian a wink he chuckled "you have always wanted me close" "is that the reason?" "Definitely" I laughed "sure I will let you think that" "good you can't break my heart" shaking my head I grinned "I wouldn't dare" "drink up and get out of here before you get in trouble" "yes sir" "christian or Chris" "definitely not Chris" "why is that?" "I knew a Chris and he was a wanker" "well that's all I have got right now" I couldn't help but crack up laughing "I'm out" "wow was the image that bad" "I am not picturing that" "afraid it would heat up your core" "that's it" sculling my drink christian chuckled "it got you to drink your drink" "unbelievable. See you later christian" "you will".