Life In The Big Apple

A Day to myself

Lena's: POV
While I was at the spa getting pampered a few things ran through my mind. I'm have to suggest to Stef we get surveillance cameras for the bakery, for protection
I'm not saying Gerald wouldn't do anything malicious
But I don't put nothing pass anybody these days
People are crazy. I just can't believe Gearld would deliberately stabtoge my business, he knows how important the grand opening was to me. Now everything
is gonna take longer, hopefully Stef found a solution
to get us out of this mess Gearld left behind.
I'm sitting here in the massage chair getting a pedicure
I am tired of people keep crossing boundaries after boundaries, it's gets old after a while. I gave Gearld the benefit of the doubt and what did he do, Gearld mine as well said screw us. And went on his way, Gearld would never get an opportunity to work with for me ever again
At least his crew stuck around to help. Gearld just don't know, he won't getting paid. l can call the bank and have stop payment on the check l gave him a few weeks ago
if l really wanted to, l can play this game twice as hard
Since Gearld left the just without notice. I take my phone
Out my bag and call Alex my personal banker, l dail Alex's cell number. The phone rings and rings until someone picks up,

Lena: hello Alex it's Lena were you busy

Alex: no l was just doing a little work at the office
What's up you sound stressed out. Alex asks her friend

Lena: remember l told you about that contactor Gearld
I hired a few weeks ago. How bout that son of a bitch
Decided to leave in the middle of a job l hire him and his team to do, and go on vacation without calling me or Stef
I just him last week when I came down to check on tasty treats. So Stef and l come in this morning and where's Gearld, no where in sight. His crew were there at the bakery. is there any way we can put a stop on the check
Lena asked Alex,

Alex: all l need is the check number and the amount you gave him. He broke the terms of the contract you guys had him sign, Gearld doesn't realize by him not being there working. He won't be paid, only the people he brought on board will get commissioned. He probably didn't read the whole fine print, in the contract. As it states for what ever reason you break this agreement, you will not obtain no payment, because you didn't give your boss thirty days
to find a replacement. Alex explains to Lena

Lena: l text you all the info to your phone
Such as a the date, check number and amount
Along with his full name. The name of the bank he affiliates with, since he decided not to inform me about
About any vacation, Lena said

Alex: Lena l'm keying everything in the system
I know your a business woman. Next time when your looking for a contractor make sure you do your research
On these people, because this could have ended poorly
Ok l put a stop on both checks plus I put a lock on your account, in case Gearld tries something sneaky and l flagged his account. He'll have to pay an overdraft fee if he tries to cash that check, l'm send you out brand new debit cards as well checking. If you need cash you're gonna have to come into the branch, l feel he saw an opportunity and took advantage of your kindness. Lena your smart educated and a wealthy woman, Gearld played on that
I'm not your banker. I am also your lawyer and friend
I've known you for over thirdteen years. What Stefanie have to say about all this, Alex asks Lena

Lena: she was pissed as hell. Stef said once she sees him
Stef wants snapped his neck, l can't have my wife
Killing him. Then I'll bell her out of jail, but l appreciate you taking the time out to handle this for me,
Do you get the wedding invitation l sent you
Lena said,

Alex: yeah we got it where did you settle on the location
Alex questions.

Lena: we're going to get married in San Francisco
On the beach where Stef proposed to me at.
We decided to do it in the spring in April of next year
I've been so stressed trying to get everything taken care
Lena replied.

Alex: that's why we went to the justice of the peace
Samantha wanted a simple wedding.
Well l got everything squared away for you
He won't be able to do anything with that check
Since l put a stop on it, Gearld should have read
Everything in the document before he signed in
This came from your business account, l'm assuming
Lena whatever you do don't give him no more money
Because you don't know how many people. He's done to
in the past. Alex gave her friend some friendly advice

Lena: trust me l've learned my lesson Alex
I just can't believe he did this to me
Lena tells Alex.

Alex: we all make mistakes in life
Just make sure you do your background checks
Next time alright. I know that this has cost
You money, cause you still have to pay his crew
That came in with him, if you need access to your funds
You can come to the bank. I can cut you a check
So you give the guys their funds, let Stephanie know
What's going on. Since she's the financial advisor
Alex responds,

Lena: l will. she sent me to the spa for a day of
Pampering, l needed it bad but l'm gonna let you go
So I can get my nails done. Talk to you soon
Lena said,

Alex: she knew you needed a day to yourself
After what happened. We'll talk again try not to
Worry so much,