The Royal Deal

CCXXXI - CCXL

"If it's the price that's the problem, should I see if I can get the owner to come down a bit on the amount? They were in a hurry to sell, so they may be wiling to negotiate." Mr. June was doing all he could to make this sale.

Amethyst perked up. "Really? That would be great!"

"I'll contact them. Wait here a moment." Mr. June went into another room to contact the owners by magical means.

Amethyst used the time to envision the look of the café some more. She felt it would be best to remove the wallpaper and paint the walls white. It would give the café a nice, clean image. The wooden floors she would definitely keep. The rest of the items would most likely require a professional to fix them. Amethyst made a mental note to ask Gigs if he knew of anyone who could help her.

Mr. June returned to the room with a smile on his face. "The owners said they would be willing to lower the price slightly. It will be hard to find something better than this offer. If you need a renovator, I may be able to find one for you that works for a reasonable fee. So, if there is nothing else, are you ready to sign?"

Mr. June was quite the salesman. He anticipated her every need. "How much of a discount could you get me for a renovator?" Amethyst asked.

"If you arrange them through me, then you'll get at least 20% less," Mr. June told her.

"And I'm assuming that they do good work? I don't want any mistakes."

"Of course! They will also do any regular maintenance that is needed. They have quite a few clients in this area."

Amethyst was sold. "All right, I'll sign the contract."

"I'm so glad to hear it." Mr. June shook her hand vigorously. "Then let's go to my office and sign that contract."

They stepped out of building, locking the door behind them. With both of them feeling light with joy, they hailed a passing public carriage and headed back into the city centre.

With the contract signed and money paid, Amethyst was able to get right to work on the renovations. The interior designer arranged by Mr. June was quick and efficient. He gave suggestions to Amethyst on everything, from the furniture and decoration, right down to the dishes. He had a good sense in design and gave her everything that she asked for. Thanks to him, Amethyst was able to focus her attention on the menu for the café's kitchen.

Amethyst headed upstairs to a desk in her room, took out some paper and began planning the foods she would serve. She wasn't that skilled at cooking and would probably need to hire a chef eventually, though she had searched out recipes in her past life to cook for her children.

She started with brunch options. She could make a series of teas infused with different fruit juices. It was a healthy option, which is what many people were looking for these days. The teas could be served hot or cold, so would be good for any season. And she could get fresh fruit daily from the market, so there would be no issue with supply. Also, they were easy to make so she wouldn't need to hire a professional barista right away.

Since she had been informed that the renovations would be complete in about a month, she realized that she would need to start the fruit fermenting now so that it would be ready in time. She decided to go to the market tomorrow to see what was offered.

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She was worried about dessert options as she didn't have any skills in baking. Maybe she needed to hire a professional cook sooner, rather than later. At least she had something to work on while the renovations were being completed. It kept her mind focused and not wandering back into the past.