Page 59 of My Soul for Sale

“You’re fired, Trina. And banned from the property. Turn in your key and collect your final check from Kevin.” I stay composed, keeping my tone neutral.

This isn’t a debate, and I don’t want any issues. She’s fired and that’s that.

“You can’t do that.” She stomps her foot at me.

“She can. I just sold her the place. She owns the joint,” Kevin steps in.

“What about our deal, Kevin, baby?”

“It’s off, sorry. I don’t own a bar to employ you. The deal is over.”

“Don’t make this more awkward than it is, Trina. Just go.”

“This isn’t over, bitch. I needed this job,” she spits, throwing her key on the bar in front of me and shoving past, storming to the door.

I pay her no mind, heading behind the bar to cash out her drawer and get set up for my shift.

When everything is good to go, I pull my phone from the pocket of my hoodie to text the guys.

Me- It’s done. I now own a bar. You sure this was a good idea?

Ripley- Yes. We’ll fix it up and do some advertising. It’s going to be fine.

Atlas- You said you always wanted to own a bar and now you do. You’re going to kill it baby

Me- I know. I’m anxious lol. I just bought a fucking business. Holy shit!

Atlas- Don’t use that word unless you’re going to come home and ride my face and dick

Me- What word?

Atlas- Fucking

Atlas- Now I’m hard thinking about you

Ripley- Christ, we have tile to finish yet.

I giggle because I still am in disbelief that I’m fucking a father and son duo and it’s just… normal? Or as normal as it can be.

Me- You’re still there? Don’t do too much too late.

Ripley- Remember who the boss is, little girl.

Atlas- Uh-oh you made Daddy mad now

Me- Yes Daddy

Ripley- Goddammit

I slide my phone under the bar and get to cleaning and making a list of all the things I want to do inside and ideas for events and nights to draw a crowd.

They’re right. While I wasn’t really ever planning on buying a bar, I did dream of it here and there while working. So why not? I wouldn’t have the money to do it any other time and the world always said there is no reward without risk.

Now, let’s hope my risk will give me my reward.

Chapter Twenty-Nine

Atlas

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