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I hope you enjoy reading this chapter.

Jen

The Players Part 4

December 13, 2010

Harmony

It is 10:30 a.m.

Antonio: How can I help you?

Lara: I'm here for a fitting at 10:45 a.m.

Antonio: Hello Ms. Branch! Can I get you anything while you wait?

Lara: Not right now!

Antonio: I'll go let my sister know that you're here!

Lara: Thank you!

Then Antonio goes to tell Theresa that Ms. Branch is here.

Meanwhile in Miami

Fox is looking at flights to Boston to see what is available.

A moment later he finds there is a flight leaving from Miami at 4:30 p.m.

Fox: Should I leave today?

Seconds later he hears a knock on the door and heads to answer it.

Devon: Hey man!

Fox: Hey! What are you doing in Miami?

Devon: I came for a business meeting!

Fox: Come in!

Devon: I can only stay for five minutes!

Fox: That is fine!

Seconds later Devon comes inside and then Fox closes the door.

Fox: How long are you in Miami for?

Devon: Not long! I have a meeting in Boston at 3 p.m.

Fox: I'm leaving Miami as well.

Devon: When?

Fox: It hasn't been decided yet but it will be this week.

Devon: So, did you find a place to stay at?

Fox: No!

Devon: So, you'll be staying at a hotel until you find an apartment?

Fox: Yes, but it should be for a short time.

Devon: I just figured you would be living in the mansion with your family.

Fox: It would be great but I enjoy living alone.

Devon: Which isn't a bad thing!

Fox: No! So, tell me what is going on with you!

Devon: I met someone!

Fox: Tell me about him!

Devon: His name is Lucas Lark.

Fox: How did you meet him?

Devon: At a restaurant called Bon Appetite. It was arranged by my sister.

Fox: I thought you don't do blind dates.

Devon: Well, I had no choice in the matter.

Fox: Mina wouldn't take no for an answer?

Devon: No!

Fox: So, how long have you been with Lucas for?

Devon: About two months!

Fox: That is wonderful man.

Devon: Yes, it is. I'm bringing him home to meet my family.

Fox: Well, do you think they will like him?

Devon: I'm counting on it.

Fox: That's good! I hope you will bring Lucas to Harmony when I get my apartment!

Devon: That would be great!

Fox: Can I get you something to eat or drink before you leave?

Devon: I'm fine!

Fox: Okay!

A few minutes later

Fox waves to Devon before he closes the door.

Meanwhile in Harmony

Theresa: Hi Ms. Branch!

Lara: Hi Theresa!

Theresa: So, let's go see if your dress fits?

Lara: Okay!

Five minutes later

Theresa: Does it feel okay?

Lara: I think so!

Theresa: Let me make sure!

Lara: Okay!

Then Theresa goes to check the dress to see if its really fits Ms. Branch.

A few minutes later

Lara: I really love the dress!

Theresa: I'm really glad that you do! Is there anything else that I can get for you?

Lara: Yes, there is. I was thinking of getting a gift certificate for a friend of mine.

Theresa: Have my brother help you with that while I wrap up your dress!

Lara: Okay!

Around 11:50 a.m.

Theresa: Antonio, I just got a call from Ms. King.

Antonio: What was it about?

Theresa: She wants us to attend a party that she is having on Saturday night.

Antonio: This Saturday coming up?

Theresa: Yes!

Antonio: Tell her we will attend!

Theresa: Are you sure about that?

Antonio: Yes!

Theresa: I'll let her know later!

Antonio: Okay!

Theresa: Antonio, there is something that I want to talk to you about.

Antonio: It is bad?

Theresa: No! I think we should hire someone to help with the store.

Antonio: I think that's a great idea!

Theresa: Okay! Antonio, I think you should let someone else manage the store while you help me make the dresses!

When Antonio heard that he was really surprised by the news.

Theresa: I really think you're more into making clothes than having to manage a store.

Antonio: Where would you get that idea from?

Theresa: I saw the sketches you did!

Antonio: Oh! Well, you know it's just something I like to do as a hobby of mine.

Theresa: Antonio, I thought the sketches were brilliant!

Antonio: Theresa, you don't have to say that because you're my sister!

Theresa: I really mean it Antonio. Why didn't you mention it to me?

Antonio: Well, I guess because I don't think I have the dedication that you put into making the dresses.

Theresa: Antonio, being a designer is never easy. If you have the passion to do it , then it just seems easier to do.

Antonio: Well, how about we wait until January to put a want out for a manager?

Theresa: That is fine.

Antonio: Okay!

Meanwhile in New York

Gwen has decided that she will head to Harmony on Tuesday.

Right now she is headed out to do some Christmas shopping and other errands that she needs to do.

Some hours later

Harmony

It is 3 p.m.

Theresa is on the phone with Ms. Fern.

Marion: I really love your dresses Theresa!

Theresa: I really appreciate that!

Marion: Theresa, how would you like to design a new wardrobe for me?

Theresa was in such a shock of surprise that she didn't know what to say.

Marion: I would like you to design for me ten new outfits!

Theresa: Ms. Fern, do I have to be the one to design them?

Marion: Are you saying there is someone that you think can design my clothes the way that you do?

Theresa: Yes!

Marion: Who would that be?

Theresa: My brother Antonio!

Marion: Is he a really good designer?

Theresa: Yes, he is.

Marion: I'll need to see sketches of his work before I decide if I will use him to design my dresses.

Theresa: I'll have the sketches faxed to you this week.

Marion: That would be brilliant! Bye Theresa!

Theresa: Bye Ms. Fern!

Seconds later she ends the call and goes to tell Antonio the news.

A few minutes later

Antonio: Theresa, I'm really surprised that you would suggest to Ms. Fern for me to do her wardrobe!

Theresa: Well, do you want the job if Ms. Fern selects you to do her new wardrobe?

Antonio: Yes, but you'll have to help me out!

Theresa: Also! I'll need to fax the sketches you did so Ms. Fern can see what your style is about.

Antonio: My sketches are at the apartment!

Theresa: That is okay. I'll send them to her tomorrow.

Antonio: Okay!

Theresa: I think we should go out to dinner tonight!

Antonio: That's fine!

Theresa: Where should we go?

Antonio: Let's just go to the Lobster Shack!

Theresa: That is fine with me.

Meanwhile in Miami

Bradley is back at the apartment

Fox: I'm going to get a flight out to Boston tomorrow!

Bradley: Are you sure that you want to leave Miami so soon?

Fox: Yes!

Bradley: I am somewhat disappointed but it's okay with me.

Fox: I'm not sure what flight I will be getting tomorrow.

Bradley: Well, what time do you want to be in Harmony at?

Fox: Before midnight!

Bradley: Take an afternoon flight to Boston!

Fox: That would be great!

Bradley: So, I suggest for tonight we go out and have fun!

Fox: Or we could have a party at the apartment!

Bradley: I think that's a great idea!

Fox: How about you call some people that you know to come over while I go to the supermarket to get alcohol and food?

Bradley: Okay!

Then Fox goes to grab his light jacket before he heads out to the supermarket.

Meanwhile in New York

Gwen: Anna, I'm getting a flight out to Boston tomorrow!

Anna: Gwen, why are you in a rush to get out of here?

Gwen: Because I have a lot of things that I need to get done in Harmony!

Anna: Can't that wait?

Gwen: No!

Anna: Yes, it can. You can hire a personal decorator to do your apartment!

Gwen: I could but I want to do it myself.

Anna: I understand but…

Gwen: Anna, I like New York but it's not the place I want to live in.

Anna: So, there is nothing I can say to get you to change your mind about moving back to Harmony?

Gwen: No!

Anna: Okay! I'm going to help you pick out your stuff for your new apartment!

Gwen: Anna, that is not necessary.

Anna: We're friends! I really want to help you out.

Gwen: Well, okay!

Anna: Good! Let's go out and start looking at furniture!

Gwen: Right now! Aren't you tired?

Anna: I'm fine!

Gwen: Okay!

Anna: Cool! I'm going to go change!

Gwen: Take as long as you need!

Anna: Thanks!

Then she goes to change!

Sometime later

It is about 6:30 p.m.

Theresa: Antonio, I don't know if I can finish the orders for Christmas!

Antonio: Theresa, I will help you out!

Theresa: Antonio, do you think you can really handle managing the store and also helping me make the clothes?

Antonio: Yes! I could!

Theresa: I'll only be okay with it if you promise me that when you feel tired you'll take a break.

Antonio: I promise!

Theresa: Okay! Let's go to the Lobster Shack right now!

Antonio: Okay! Is there anything that you need to take back to the apartment?

Theresa: Yes!

Antonio: Okay! We'll go back to our apartment before we go to the Lobster Shack!

Theresa: Okay!

A little time later

Miami

7 p.m.

Bradley: I'm going to start making the food!

Fox: I'll help!

Bradley: That would be great!

Meanwhile in New York

Gwen and Anna have returned back to the apartment.

Anna: Should we order takeout?

Gwen: That would be great!

Anna: What are you in the mood for having?

Gwen: It really doesn't matter. I'm going to take a shower.

Anna: Okay!

Then Gwen goes to take a shower.

About 8:20 p.m.

Gwen and Anna are eating Chinese food.

Anna: What time is your flight tomorrow?

Gwen: It is at 2:30 p.m.

Anna: Okay! You'll call me when you arrive in Harmony!

Gwen: Yes, I will!

Anna: Okay!

Around 8:35 p.m.

Miami

There are about four friends of Bradley's at the party.

Glen: So, Fox what is so great about Harmony?

Fox: It is a great place to live in.

Glen: Okay! Can I get you a drink?

Fox: Not now!

Glen: Did Bradley mention you that I'm a bartender!

Fox: No!

Glen: What kinds of drinks do you like?

Fox: I like to drink a martini!

Glen: I make a great martini!

Fox: Make me one!

Glen: I'm going to make you a chocolate martini!

Fox: That's fine!

Meanwhile in Harmony

Theresa: I have to get up early!

Antonio: You never do!

Theresa: I will because I'm going to go right to sleep when we get back to the apartment.

Antonio: We'll see!

Theresa: Fine! Let's go over what we have to do for tomorrow!

Antonio: We're having breakfast with Mr. Jacks at 9 a.m. After that we're going to go to the boutique.

Theresa: Good! So, let's get dessert before we head home!

Antonio: Okay!

Sometime later

It is 9:30 p.m.

Theresa: Goodnight Antonio!

Antonio: Goodnight Theresa!

Seconds later she heads to her bedroom

Around 10 p.m.

Miami

Bradley: So, Fox are you having fun?

Fox: Yes, I am!

Bradley: I'm glad!

Around 10:30 p.m.

Gwen: I'm going to bed!

Anna: Goodnight Gwen!

Gwen: Goodnight Anna!

Then she heads to bed!

Around 11:30 a.m.

Miami

The party is over.

Fox: I'll clean up!

Bradley: Are you sure about that?

Fox: Yes! Besides, you have to get up early!

Bradley: Okay! Goodnight!

Fox: Goodnight!

Then Bradley heads to bed and Fox starts to clean up.

Meanwhile in Harmony

Antonio is about to head to bed when he hears his cell ring.

A moment later he goes to answer it.

Antonio: Hello!

Bella: Hi Antonio!

Antonio: Bella! (He says in a shocked tone)

Bella: I need to talk to you!

Antonio: There's nothing to talk about!

Bella: Antonio, I've realized that I did a stupid mistake by letting you go.

Antonio: It's too late!

Bella: It can't be.

Antonio: I have a new girlfriend! (He lied)

Bella: You're lying!

Antonio: Am I?

Bella: Antonio, I don't believe you.

Antonio: Her name is Gwen.

Bella: I won't believe it until I see you in person with her.

Antonio: I don't want you to go come back to Harmony!

Bella: Antonio, you don't mean that!

Antonio: I'm over you!

Seconds later he ends the call

To Be Continued