Chapter 28: She sounds lovely
June 2015, Monday Part 1
"The Four Seasons? Not the Ritz?" asked Spinelli, raising an eyebrow, as she walked with TJ.
"No" replied TJ "I mean the Ritz is great, but the Four Seasons is something else, it also holds special memories"
"You didn't like the Ritz?" replied Spinelli, biting back a sarcastic comment about that TJ's special memories might be "Isn't that place supposed to be the shit?!"
"The shit?"
"Yeah, you know, the best"
"I'm familiar with the expression, I just don't normally hear it used" chuckled TJ, before continuing "people think the Ritz is the most expensive place to stay in New York. Heck, I did too, stayed there myself a few times in their most exclusive suite, it costs around $14,000 a night. Like I said, I prefer the Four Seasons, it's a lot nicer and more exclusive. Plus, like a said, it's special for sentimental reasons"
"People spend $14,000 a night? Just for a bed to sleep in?" responded Spinelli, studying TJ for a moment, waiting him for to laugh, and tell her he was kidding, before realising he was being completely serious "You do realise the Four Seasons is a bit of a walk from here"
"I arranged for my chuffer to pick me up just here" replied TJ simply, pointing at the Rolls Royce as they rounded the corner.
"You've got a chuffer?" asked Spinelli, who was surprised how easily the conversation flowed between them.
"It's part of the service that comes when I book my stay at the Four Seasons" explained TJ "I had to drop some belongings off to a former employee of mine, they didn't take too kindly to being fired from their job. So, to avoid any further conflict, or having to see them, I dropped their belongings to their doorstep. Anyway, I had a good idea where it was, so got my chuffer to drop me what I thought was close by. As it turned out, it took me longer to find it than I thought" TJ stopped when they got to the car, opening the door and standing back to let Spinelli get in.
"Sorry Mr Detweiler" said the chuffer, sprinting around the side of the car "I didnt see you approach, I must have been uh-" he faltered as he caught sight of Spinelli "uh, I must have been distracted"
"Not to worry Martin" replied TJ, getting in the car himself "this young lady is an old childhood friend of mine, she'll be residing with me for a few nights"
"Nice to meet you Miss" replied Martin politely, before closing the door, and returning to the driver's seat.
"So you've got a chuffer driving you around, but not some sort of personal assistant to take care of errands, such as dropping off the belongings to former employees?"
"It was my personal assistant that I fired" explained TJ.
"You really do have a personal assistant? Wow! I was only half kidding! What did she do? Steal a box of pens?"
"No, she tried it on with me. When I turned her down she threatened to go to the press, saying I'd attacked her"
"She sounds lovely!" replied Spinelli sarcastically "You should have just slept with her, it sounds like it must have been a lot easier"
"I don't sleep with just anyone. Women just see the money, and the opportunities that might pose"
"Says the guy who's just picked up a hooker?" responded Spinelli, TJ merely shrugged.
"Well lovely is one word for my ex-employee" said TJ, choosing to ignore her comment "I also dropped off the papers informing her she was imposed by a gagging order, it stops her from going to the press and sprouting lies. I felt it should be is discreet as possible, so dropped it all off myself"
"And on the way back, you pick up a hooker? You seem to like trouble"
TJ was saved by responding as the car pulled to a stop outside the hotel, and Martin opened the door, letting them both out.
"Will that be all tonight sir?"
"Yes, thank you Martin" replied TJ, before putting him hand on the small of Spinelli's back "Did you want my jacket? The people here, uh ...dress a little differently than the what you're wearing now"
"I'm fine thank you" replied Spinelli in an icy tone as she held her head up, strutting next to TJ. Spinelli let out a small gasp as they entered the rather exquisite hotel lobby, it was like nothing she'd ever seen before. She imminently felt everyone's eyes fall on her, staring her up and down, as though she were some vermin that had wondered in from the street. Normally this didn't bother her, she wasn't unfamiliar with these looks "...on second thought" TJ saved Spinelli from explain herself, knowingly handing over his jacket. Spinelli quickly pulled on the jacket, which was rather oversized for her, she wrapped herself in it "thanks"
"Good evening Mr Detweiler, would you be requiring anything this evening?" asked one of the hotel staff, hurrying toward TJ.
"Not for the moment thanks, my friend and I are just heading up to my room. I'll probably phone down later"
"Are we walking up the stairs?" asked Spinelli curiously, as TJ led her away from the elevators.
"Not unless you fancy walking up to the 52nd floor" replied TJ approaching what seemed to be a single elevator "the room has a private elevator"
After swiping his key-card, the doors opened, and they got in. The trip to the 52nd floor was a lot quicker than Spinelli would have expected, which she was thankful for, as both friends seemed at a loss of what to say. Spinelli was trying to mentally flip herself back into hooker mode, realising she'd let the act slip.
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So what is going on in TJ's life? Curiouser and curiouser
Aryal Stone: I'm sure TJ will have a lot of questions, likewise, I bet Spinelli has plenty too! Will they explore them though? I totally forgot to PM you, but I look forward to seeing Mikey's story, his surname is Blumberg. I hope you liked this chapter!
Rose-Aki: Its good to FINALLY bring TJ back into the story again! Glad you liked the little detail about Kelly knowing about the hidden photo. Spinelli's job must have come for a shock for TJ, but will he see past the job? It definitely sounds like TJ's life has been good, but hopefully soon we will know more! Fingers crossed that things go well in the net week!
NatalieJ-101: Thank you! I'm glad you liked it! I think Spinelli was surprised over TJ wanting to hire her too, I guess soon enough we will see his motives! Lets hope things go well for them, and they manage to rekindle the friendship they once had! Keep reading to see whats happened in TJ's life!
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