Well, excuuuuse me, Rudie McRudeAss.
Ghost finally notices that I’m alive and approaches. He says firmly, “Upping your security, T, considering you have…” He looks around Safira then back at me, “none. Getting that goddamn bell fixed, too. ”
Yippee to the bell. I’m not sure about the rest.
I cautiously ask, “Is there a reason I need security in a store I’ve been at for two years without problem?”
He scowls at me and replies, “You got a problem, take it up with Nik. Just followin’ orders, T. ”
Well damn!
I look around and see men are already drilling holes into my walls and getting dust on some of the clothes.
Eeek!
I run over to the clothes and rip them off the displays. I dust them off as best I can but I’m sure they’ll need a steam clean.
My face turns into a scowl matching Ghost’s and stalk over to the computer. I log onto the Instant Messenger and type.
TheTomicBomb: Nik the Dik, u got some ‘splainin 2 do!
I immediately get a reply.
Nik123: Okay, baby. Later.
Oh no, he didn’t!
TheTomicBomb: Can u pls explain y I have 3 men and Ghost ruining my damn clothes!?
Nik123: Be there in two.
That’s more like it!
Two minutes later, Nik strides into the studio and starts barking out orders. “Don’t put that there”, “These clothes are very expensive, watch it”, “Fix the damn bell before you do anything else, it’s an emergency. ”
My savior.
My face has since gone soft. I walk up behind Nik, hug him and press my lips to the middle of his back. I utter a muffled, “Thank you, honey. ”
His hands rub mine that are gripped tight around his waist. He replies, “Anytime, sweetheart. ”
Nik barks another order, “Don’t put the camera there. It needs to focus on the outside, as well. ”
Camera?
I quietly ask, “Nik, why do I need cameras?”
He barks another order, “Get the panic button in before the camera. ”
Panic Button? What in the Dickens?
I’m freaking out!
I whisper, “Nik, you’re freaking me out. ”
He turns in my arms so I’m hugging his front now. He kisses my brow and responds quietly, “All just precautions, Tina. I don’t think you’re in danger but it’s worth doing all this as a safety measure. You want your girls safe, right?”
Low blow right there, what am I meant to say to that? No?!