Secure The Bag

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Winter of '93 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

"Congratulations Mr. Richport. The place is all yours." The realtor tells Logan as he hands him the keys. Logan admires them in hardy laughter, shaking his head at the achievement. After years of working and broken promises, he finally got the business of his dream. Although, it was more than that came from. It was just the beginning. He shakes the hand of the realtor and smiles.

"Thank you Thomson. It was nice doing business with you." Logan says. Thomson, nods while pulling his hand back from Logan's grip. While grabbing his briefcase, he nods while leaving out of the building. Logan jingles the keys in his hands and admires the decor, envisioning his plans as he nods. Turning around, his wife Empress exits the staircase and travels to the middle of the floor where Logan stands.

"Well, what do you think?" Logan asks. Empress crosses her arms over her chest and exhales deeply.

"I think you need an elevator and serious renovation." She replies, looking around with a twisted lip. Logan couldn't help but laugh at her snarky response. He knew she wasn't the most excited, but Empress was always supportive of what ever he wanted to do. However, his attention is what she longed for. Not only for her but to their family as well.

"Why can't you ever give me a simple answer?" Logan chuckles while wrapping an arm around Empress' waist. She plays with her neckless that hangs around her neck and shrugs her shoulders.

"I did give you a simple answer." Empress mumbles, averting her attention towards him. Logan sighs as they turn towards one another. He he wraps both his arms around her waist. Empress places her hands on his chest in deep thought. He lifts her head by her chin causing them both to stare deeply into one another's eyes. Logan read her expression.

"What's the matter?" He questions.

"Nothing Lo." She mumbles, shaking her head while sighing. Logan shakes his head in disbelief.

"You know you can't lie to me E. Not only are you my wife, you've been my best friend since way back when. I know you. I know when you're lying." He chuckles causing her to smile. Empress soon comes back to reality and tucks her hair behind her ear, shaking her head.

"We have this conversation time and time again Logan. I know you have to work and bring in the money as do I, but I still make time for us. For our family. Every time I ask are you going to be there and make time, you say yes but never hold up to your promises Logan. I'm getting tired of it." Empress mumbles, shaking her head.

"I know that I've broke plenty of promises." Logan starts. Empress scoffs and rolls her eyes in another direction.

"Five to be exact, but whose counting?" She shrugs, causing Logan to erupt in laughter.

"Obviously you, but I'm telling you this time will be different." He promises.

"How?" Empress questions while politely moving out of his embrace. She arches an eyebrow while crossing her arms across her chest. Logan licks his lips and smirks, placing his hands in his pockets.

"Well, for starters I'll be in the house more. Making sure things here are running smooth and that people are doing their jobs." He shrugs. Empress scoffs and jolts her head back slightly.

"That's not being at home."

"You know that getting this place up and running is going to take time. Some months of course because it's a lot of work to be done around here." Logan informs, looking around the place.