Cramming Her Cupcake - Buying Her

“That’s fine. ” is my response. I’ve kind of stopped paying attention, and went back to thinking about my business. Once I heard the amount of the fee, it kicked my brain into overdrive. After a few moments, Brian asks, “Why don’t we skip all this and cut straight to the chase. We could have dinner together, tonight, or whenever you are available?” He suggests, flirting again. I roll my eyes. I admire his determination, but I have other things to worry about. I mean he’s hot, but he’s too arrogant for my liking. “Sorry, I’m busy all this week. I have to go get ready for work now.” I reply. I got a little bit of satisfaction from rejecting him like that. I like to let the men know that I am a strong woman and that when it comes to the relationship, I am in charge. Ever since prom, I promised myself that I would never let another man humiliate me like that again.

“Oh, ok. Well, I’ll call you back with the date for the event then.” he replies, sounding disappointed. “Sounds good. Bye” I say hanging up. I sit there for a few minutes thinking about the money that I am going to make from hosting. An idea occurs to me then so I open the internet browser on my phone and go to a listing that I have bookmarked. It’s for a much larger shop in a nicer area that’s for sale. I have had my eye on it for a long time, but would normally never be able to afford it. I dial the number listed on the ad and speak to the company that owns it. “Yes the property is still available.” They inform me. I want to jump up and down, I feel like I am about to have my dreams come true. “However, there has been a lot of interest in recently. A local investor is looking to purchase the space and demolish it to make room for something else.” The agent informs me.

My happiness disappears. “Oh I see. And how much is the space again?” I ask. I’m shocked and disappointed as she tells me the price has increased a little. I thank her and hang up. That is a lot of money, more than I’d make from hosting this auction. In fact I would probably have to host multiple events to be able to afford this place. I tap my fingers on the table as I try and think of what to do. As the minutes go by I realize I already made my decision. I need this place. If I want to get anywhere in my life and progress in my business I need to take risks. If that means taking part in all these auctions, then I have to do it. It’s the only way to get what I want.

I get up to get ready for work. I only hope that Brian calls me soon, and that he will be open to letting me host more events in the future. I have to put a lot of work and planning into my business now. I need to do everything I can to ensure that the auction will be a success. There’s suddenly so much that I want to talk to Brian about. I’m so curious now about how everything is going to work. I laugh at myself. Even though he’s an arrogant flirt, he still manages to intrude into my thoughts even in the smallest way. I shrug, because maybe I am being ridiculous, then I finish getting ready for work. I want to get there early and experiment with some new recipes for the event.

Chapter 9

Tammy

It’s the night of the auction. I’m so excited! Just one of the steps on the way to making my business even better. I’m a little upset because I am running late to the auction. I spent too much time thinking about getting the new shop and expanding my business that I lost track of time. I race across town and make it to the store. Thank goodness Bloom is such a small town and there is never any traffic at this hour. I hurriedly fix my make up and hair before getting out of the car. Brian is waiting outside the shop along with the woman who runs things. I remember her from Sheila’s auction. I’m all smiles as I walk over because I see that they have a crowd of people waiting with them. My smile disappears as I see that Candy is among the people in the front of the line. I can feel my anger building up.

I unlock the door and everyone starts walking inside. I pull Brian aside and ask “What is she doing here?” In a hiss, as I throw a pointed glance at Candy. Brian looks at her then shrugs. “I told her about these money making opportunities too and she said she wanted to be a part of it.” He explains. I sigh in anger, “I don’t like her and I don’t want her here.” I snap. Brian looks confused “Why?” He asks. “The more women that participate, the more money we make.” He explains. He just doesn’t understand the history that Candy and I have. Right now I don’t have the time nor patience to explain it to him.