Mortals: Meet... 2

Drew/Octavian II - Stuart Cooper

I think I might had made a mistake...

When I was thinking about the grand reopening of my store, I think I forgot the teeny tiny detail that the same day... was Black Friday. Oh, Black Friday, the paradise of every single shop owner and the moment when people desperately want products at more cheap prices... I was heading towards the shop the day previous, when I had the urgent need to check for supplies when one of the employees mentioned something about 'cheap prices'.

That's when I realized I might had made a mistake.

I had no enough products to sell during Black Friday!!

I had made a few calls during the day while the employees made the last touches to the store that was officially opening tomorrow.

"Boss..." I heard behind me, and I see my store manager, looking slightly worried "We filled all the shelves, but I don't think we have enough to reinstate..." I had to make a decision and fast.

"Call everyone who owns us favors, maybe we can manage to refill the shelves one time alone..." I decided and my manager nodded, leaving to make the phone calls. The employees looked nervous, I won't lie, but I was more nervous than them. But I couldn't show it.

Thankfully, by the end of the day, we were able not only to get merchandise to refill our shelves once, but twice, which is even better. Even though, tomorrow was going to be a very busy working day.

I just hope we end it without a single scratch.

~oOo~

The day of the Black Friday, I woke hearing rain on my roof. I didn't know if that was good or bad. It could be bad or good, because people won't be so desperate to get the stuff and there won't be accidents or calls to 911. Had happened several years. It can also be good or bad that people won't come to buy things to the store, but buy them online, probably.

I really don't know what to think by now...

I left home early today and wore the jersey of the shop, the one that said 'OWNER' on the back. You see, it all started as a joke, when we were searching for new uniforms, one of my employees mentioned that we can customized some jerseys with our last names and 'positions' inside the shop, so that customers don't go asking the wrong people. We all liked it and we decided to do it.

The second I reached the store, there was already a line of people waiting for it to be open! I could not believe my eyes! I was ecstatic! But the most strange thing happened when I reached the handle of the door...

"Hey, pal!! There's a line, you know?!" I turned around and see a girl that couldn't be older than twenty, though I'm very bad discerning ages from asian people. Her long black hair was loose but under a fashionable beanie that combined with her jacket and shoes! But, the most strange thing was that she was glaring at me, while pointing behind her... And I was contemplating on doing so! I don't even want to think at what time did she arrived "I've been here for hours, and I won't allow some unfashionable old man-"

"Enough, Tanaka!" the guy next to her, shut her up. By the look on his face, he was even considering murdering her, the question remains on what: for bringing him this early in the morning, or for making an scandal. The guy was tall and blonde, though it was hard to tell because of the cap he was wearing. He was wearing more winter clothes than I was, which meant he was from the west coast "You have done the same with every single employee of this store, didn't you stop to consider he could be the owner?"

"Like he could be the owner of such glamorous store!" the girl, which I think her name is not Tanaka, huffed and rolled her eyes, as if she knew more than him. Which could be the case, but not this one "And, don't you dare talk to me! You're here to carry my bags, as part of the deal!!"

"Actually..." I interrupted,pulling out my jacket. Yes, it was cold outside, but I chose that rather than not being allowed inside my own store. I showed them the back of my jersey and, when I glanced, I could see the pale face of the girl and the silent smirk of the boy "I should be upset at you, but somehow, I'm glad that you're such a fair customer..."

"Um, I..." she was speechless, which didn't seem to happen very often to her.

"Now, if you excuse me, I'll have to give the last details before the sales of Black Friday begin..." I excused myself, walking inside. Once I crossed the front door and closed it, I hear some claps. I turned to see my employees clapping at me, some of them are even laughing!

"You did it, boss!!"

"Yeah, that girl is such a rude costumer! All the neighboring stores complain about her..."

"Wonder who would be so brave-"

"-or suicidal"

"-to come along... I mean..."

"Now, now..." I stopped them, trying not to smirk "Enough with this embarrassing festival! Black Friday's customers is about to hit us and we have to be ready for anything! A secure line to the nearest hospital?" I started pointing at the guys, checking everything.

"Done!"

"Things on the shelves?"

"Done!"

"All cash registers working and with change?"

"We only have five dollar bills, boss!"

"Machines for credit and debit cards?"

"Praying they won't collapse!"

"Then, we're ready to open as soon as the hour comes!"

Let's just see the end of the day without incidents...

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HellO! (Not a typo, I wrote like that!)

Anyway, I'm sorry I didn't post last weekend, but I was overwhelmed with things to do, like next weekend is my HSK2, which I'm studying sooo hard for it, so I decided to post three chapters today, as tomorrow Monday is a holiday in Argentina, so that means one more day to rest/study/procrastinate... Like I promised, I gave you another of my chapters of genderbent (this time, Solangelo and Bianca, in case you didn't noticed) demigods, hope you liked it!

Now! Three important issues! Issue number one! As you know, last Thursday it was the last chapter of 'Chasing the Dark'... I wanna thank all the people that followed and liked the story, as it meant a lot to me and iamlillyherondale (in another news, I could find her Wattpad account and we managed to chat again! She's fine! Thank you to the ones asking for her!!) If you haven't read it yet, we invite you to...

Issue number two! Yesterday, I was able to communicate (looks like November is the month of the communication for me!) with Mjavery9, my co-writer in a PJO Chaos story. This story, posted in his/her FanFiction profile, is not longer published there, as he/she decided to move on from the fan fiction world... Of course, I wished him/her the best of lucks, no hard feelings about it... But! I have all the chapters and I will continue the story, maybe without his/her input, but I will, do not worry...

Issue number three! (Is linked to the previous two) As you all know, I'm currently managing this story and 'Urgent! Inspiration: Needed'. Due to the amount of work and pressure that comes with the month of December, I decided to post a new story (which ever you want me to) IN JANUARY! I know it doesn't sound fair, BUT! I have to get ahead with some other projects, like my Christmas' presents chapters! Three different authors will be chosen for this holidays, with three different Christmas stories! Sooo, stay tune and check your PM!

BTW! Stay tune, cause today I might post a different thing! If you follow my profile, check it!

See you guys around!