The handsome Devin Davis has always been mentally advanced since he was a child. After surviving a near death experience at 13 yrs old, he hears a voice inside his head that ends his nightmares and becomes his best friend and guide to adulthood. How...
Within a week, Devin found an on site manager for Begonia. Stella Berns was a middle aged woman who worked and managed sports clubs, go go bars and burlesque shows. Easing into managing sex workers was a breeze for her. She was professional but also had a motherly nature that the girls seemed to cling to. She got along with Devin well and wanted to see Begonia succeed. Her strictness is what got her hired quickly....Devin was all about structure, decency and order. Stella was all those things and more.
Stella had a meeting with the workers, introducing herself and getting to know them. Devin sat in the office finishing up his business plan. He decided that Begonia needs a new makeover for the outside, inside and the workers. There are going to be a lot of changes but it will all be for the better. Devin was going to make Honey very proud.
"Yes, you can come in next week. Ms. Berns will help you with anything you need. Did you get the floor plans and blueprints?" Devin talked with the contractor.
Marcy stood in the doorway....Devin waved her inside. She took a seat and crossed her legs, waiting for him to finish his call. Marcy was a vet at Begonia. She started there when she was 18 and now at 38 it became her comfort. She actually cared about the well being of the girls and was very protective of them and the business. Devin noticed and wanted to use that to his advantage.
He hung up the phone and got up to shut the door. "Bonjour, Marcy. I know this is short notice so thank you for coming to see me." He sat back down.
"As you know, Honey is retiring and has left me in charge until I find a new owner," he continued.
"Get to the point, Mr. Davis." She sat looking at him.
The smile left Devin's face. "How unfortunate, I changed my mind. I won't be needing your services after all."
Marcy's expression changed. "Excuse me?"
"You may leave, I made a mistake." Devin started typing, ignoring her presence.
She sat there at a loss for words. Marcy's pride made her want to get up and walk out but her curiosity and Devin's dismissive nature caused her to humble herself.
"Mes excuses (my apologies)...I was having a bad morning. Please excuse my behavior, Mr. Davis."
Devin looked at her with no forgiveness on his face. He leaned back in the chair and stared at her for a few minutes. Marcy began to feel something she's never felt before around a man.....nervous.
"S'il vous plaît monsieur, continuez (please sir, continue) You have my full attention."
"Ms. Lapointe, I'm no longer interested...." before Devin could finish.
She sat forward. "Mr. Davis, please forgive my rudeness. You did not deserve my behavior. If you still want to talk later, please let me know. And again, I do apologise." Marcy was genuine.
"I appreciate your apology. Let's continue."
Marcy sighed with relief and sat back attentive.
"There are going to be changes made at Begonia. Not only the upgrades to the exterior and interior of the building, but also the people working here. And I want you to be in charge of our most valuable asset.....the women," Devin said and Marcy began to smile.
"Ms. Lapointe, you've been here 20 years and I know you remember the quality of women that used to work here...do you not?"
"I know very well." She could already picture what the new women will look and be like.
"Excellent. I am closing Begonia for 4-6 months so the upgrades can be made throughout the building. In the meantime, you're in charge of firing those that don't meet your standards and hiring women for our new and very rich clientele. I want you to be the Madame of Begonia. Can you handle that?"
Marcy's smile showed her teeth. "It would be my absolute pleasure."
"This position will pay very well but being the Madame, you will no longer have sex with clients. I want your full attention on managing the girls....to their wardrobe, hair, makeup, etiquette, etc. I also need you to vet out our new clients...I know you are very familiar with those types of men."
"When can I get started?" She rubbed her hands together.
"Now."
Marcy put out her hand to shake in agreement. "I am very confident that you will not be disappointed, Mr. Davis."
He grinned and shook her hand. "Je connais." (I know)
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Devin spent the next 5 months traveling back and forth to Vegas to see the progress of renovations at Begonia. The new building had a hotel floor plan with three floors. Ten rooms on the second floor, ten on the third. Extensions were added to the building for the indoor pool and dining area. In the middle of the lounge area, a large round burgundy rug sat on dark hardwood floors. Hanging from the ceiling was a beautiful crystal chandelier that was originally put in when Aunt Honey first opened. Against the red walls on the right was a long black lounge sofa. On the left was the black front desk and hanging on the wall behind it was a beautiful painting of a younger Aunt Honey.
All twenty rooms and bathrooms were modern contemporary along with the training room. The lounge area had luxury decor. Stella walked through the building with Devin, checking off the things he approved. There were over a million dollars in renovations. The only thing left was the new Begonia sign. They both stood out front and watched the men put the sign in place. It was Begonia in red neon cursive writing. The building's black exterior made the red neon pop even during the daylight. Devin was pleased with how everything looked....the next renovation was the women.
"Next please..." Marcy sat in the training room interviewing potential Begonia Beauties.
A red-haired woman walked in. "Turn around please," Marcy instructed.
Before the women were told to come to Begonia, they all had to fill out forms, send recent negative std results and full body and no makeup pictures of themselves. Many women didn't get as far as meeting Marcy...she was very strict on what she was looking for. With news of reopening and a new owner, Begonia was the new buzz around the state and social media. Within two weeks Begonia's new website was almost shut down by new applicants and interested clients. There were almost 30,000 subscribers to the website in 2 months.
Devin and Stella walked down the hall, four women sat outside the training room, waiting for their turn. "Mr. Davis, these girls are here for the Begonia Beauty interviews." They all stared at him as he and Stella walked into the room.
"We have forty Begonia beauties on our roster, but we only have twenty beauties on site every week. Every beauty is expected to work 3-4 days a week and rotate with the others. Are you flexible with time?" Marcy asked.
"Yes, Madame."
"Oh, bonjour Mr. Davis. This is Lacey."
"Hello, Lacey." Devin gave Marcy some paperwork.
"Lacey, this is Devin Davis....the owner of Begonia." Marcy smirked at Lacey staring at him.
"Hi, Mr. Davis. Thank you for this opportunity."
"Good luck." He nodded, walking back into the hall with Stella following along.
Marcy eyebrow raised. "Lacey, the interview isn't over." Lacey caught herself staring the direction Devin went. "Sorry Madame."
Devin looked at the women in the hall. "Good luck, ladies."
