Curves

Chapter 16

Jamel 

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"So everything is straight now right?" I asked my people. 

"Yeah we got everything fixed up. I suggest you try harder not to go over capacity again. You were lucky the police didn't get involved and you sustained minor damage."

"Minor damage that cost a damn pretty penny," I mumbled while signing all the necessary paperwork. A couple weeks ago I allowed this guy to rent my club out for a party and the idiot went over capacity and ended up causing a lot of damage. I got the dude to pay extra to cover most of the damage but i still had to come out of pocket on a few things. I've been so busy fixing up the place I haven't had time for anything really. 

"Are we re-opening tonight?" my bartender asked as he moved crates of liquor. 

"Yeah. If I ever think about letting someone rent this place out, smack some sense back into me." 

"Will do."

I really should've known better than to let them throw a party in here. People do not respect something they didn't work for. I went to my office to go on our website and let everyone know we're back in business. I also went on my social media to let everyone know what was up. As I went through my phone I came across Monique's number. I haven't talked to her in a while. I guess now is as good a time as any.

"Hello?"

"Missed me beautiful?" I smirked.

"Not even a little bit."

"Ouch. That was harsh babe. I missed you though."

"Right. And that's why I haven't heard from you in over a week right?"

I smirked. "So you did miss me? I knew it."

"No I-"

"Since you missed me that much why don't you come chill with a nigga?"

"What?"

"You know you want to. My place is reopening tonight. It'll be fun. Free drinks and entry just for you my special lady."

"I don't know," she hesitated. "I don't really know what I could wear-"

"Anything," I shrugged. "Just make sure it's as sexy as you are."

"Whatever bye," she hung up making me laugh. She's really cute being all shy and shit. I shot her a quick text telling her the address and what time I want her here before going back to focusing on getting the place ready for tonight. I'm sure there's going to be a decent sized crowd coming in. I made sure we had a good surplus of liquor and beer.

I may own just another club but this business is like my child. I take everything about it seriously so when there was damage done that became my number one priority. I was here almost day and night getting everything fixed and back into shape as quickly as possible. The longer my place of business is closed the less money I make. As you can imagine I'm pretty stingy when it comes to my check. 

As the night drew near a line began forming outside. I made sure my bouncers were ready and keeping track of everyone that got in. I rotate through these guys like crazy. I can't tell you how many times they've accepted bribes or let people in for free. It's because of them that the place would be over max capacity. 

"I'm going to tell y'all this one time and one time only," I said looking at the two I had for tonight. "Everyone pays, EVERYONE. For every person I find out you let in here I'm taking their entry fee out of YOUR check. And don't think I won't know. Keep that in mind gentlemen." Knowing them they're going to try my patience anyway. They'll see once their check comes back lower than they expected. "Before I forget, I'm waiting for someone so just send her to my office when she gets here."