“Roger” James said then placed the folders on top of the executive table

“Are these papers everything that I need for the staff meeting?”

“Yes ma’am”

“Good and close the door when you leave”

+++

Tina arrived early at one of the most expensive restaurants in Houston, which owned by a billionaire client Peggy Peabody. She had been sitting for a few minutes when the manager approached her

“Excuse me Ms. Kennard but Mrs. Peabody said that she’ll be a little late due to some vehicular accident so she instructed me to ask for your drink and it’s on the house

“Thank you, I’ll have water please”

 “Excellent I’ll be here in just a few”

“Thank you” the blonde said to the manager

Tina never liked to wait for anyone, it’s a privilege that she only gave to a handful of people and the Peabody matriarch was one of them. She let her eyes wandered around the restaurant and noticed that there wasn’t too many customers that time which worked for her because she didn’t like going to places where there were plenty of people. While waiting for Peggy she took her smart phone from her bag to check for emails.

“Excuse me ma’am here’s your water”

The smooth voice made her shift her gaze from the phone to the person now standing beside her table. Tina noticed that it was a woman, well a pretty woman, she was wearing an all black ensemble and she was smiling politely at her.

The blonde returned a small smile “Thank you”

The waitress left and saw Peggy entering the establishment

“I’m sorry darling I’m late because of the traffic… I would never really get used to the Houston traffic!” the older woman sat beside opposite the blonde

“But downtown Houston traffic is mild compared to New York and LA” the blonde said smiling

“I know sweetie but I’m too old for these damn traffic jams and you know how I hate sitting on my ass for a long time”

The blonde chuckled “I totally agree”

Peggy turned and raised her hand then a few seconds later the manager went over their table

“Would you please get me a glass of bourbon?”