Chapter 3
It was the opening day of my store and everything was a mad rush. I had press coming from Charming's one and only news paper.
I was having my hair and makeup done by one of the girls from a salon in Stockton, which was the next town over from Charming. I found her on the off chance and she had been doing my hair ever since I arrived in town.
The crow eaters from the club were mainly trashy skanks but I noticed a few had potential when I started going steady with Juice and hanging around the club more. I would give them fashion advice, makeup tips and they became almost proper ladies.
I had chosen 3 to work in the store as It was a small town and didn't expect the store to be that busy I would need more than one member of staff at a time.
Trish was my favourite, she had a little boy who had just started Kindergarten. His Daddy used to beat her and she was never allowed to dress in nice clothes or wear makeup. I felt like I had a real connection with her as we had both come from abusive relationships.
Her ex had been sent to county for his part played in an armed robbery, so Trish was finally free from him. When he got sent down she went off the rails drinking every day sleeping with several guys from the club.
Gemma and I got her back on the straight and narrow and I gave her a job.
I had organised for there to be nibbles and champaign for the grand opening with little gift bags with vouchers and catalogues of the clothes in store.
It was a beautiful day and I had arranged for some of the girls to do a catwalk to show off the clothes. I was also walking in the show which was on a big stage in the parking lot of the shop.
When the time arrived the shop was heaving, there was a huge queue all along the block. I was overwelmed by how busy it was. After the fashion show I had to restock most of the shop because I sold so much.
"Omg, this is mental" Tara said.
"I know, right?" I said handing the customer I was serving her change.
"Let's hope this is the start of something amazing" Gemma smiled and putting her arm around my shoulder.
I had to ring my stockist to make an emergency delivery for the following day. Gemma, the girls and me cleaned up the store after we finally served the last customer.
"Thank you all so much for today" I said just before we left, " you have all been amazing today"
I locked up and gave the girls their new keys.
"I'll be here at 8am for the delivery" I said.
"I'll come help you" Gemma said.
"You don't need to babe" I said.
"No I like to help" she smiled.
I got home a few minutes later. When I opened the door there were candles everywhere and a beautiful bunch of flowers on the side. I could smell something cooking and it smelled beautiful.
Juice came from out the bedroom looking as handsome as ever.
"what's all this?" I asked.
"to tell you I'm proud of you, you have done amazing" he smiled. He gave me a kiss on the head.
"I can't believe how amazing today was, I have had to do an emergency delivery for in the morning" I smiled.
"How much did you take?" he asked.
"15" I smiled.
"hundred? Not bad" he smiled.
"No grand" I laughed.
"fuck off?, seriously?" he asked.
"seriously" I smiled.
"Thats my girl" he smiled kissing me again.
"I know right, obviously it's not always going to be that good but hopefully it will be good" I smiled.
"I bought you a little something" he said.
"what for?" I asked.
"Just to say I'm super proud of you and I love you" he smiled.
He handed me a Cartier bag, "This isn't real?" I said.
"It fucking is" he laughed, " cost be a fortune"
I opened it up, inside was a beautiful rose gold and pink diamond Love necklace. It was stunning.
"Omg Juice, I love it" I said. I gave him the biggest hug and kiss ever. He put it on for me. I was so shocked.
We sat and ate the beautiful meal that he had prepared. "what would I do with out you?" I grinned at Juice.
"You would be with some big muscle Juice head guy who showers you with diamonds" he laughed.
"I don't want one of them I want my Juicy" I said rubbing his neck.
We went to bed and made love for ages. I woke the following morning really early.
I had a shower and got ready for work. After I had sorted the delivery at my store I had work at the garage.
I kissed Juice on the head whilst he lay still asleep. I got to the shop to find Gemma outside with a coffee and a bagel waiting for me.
"You are a legend" I smiled.
"Well I thought you would come straight out" she smiled.
"You know me too well" I laughed.
We unpacked the delivery when it arrived and the girls came to start work.
I started giving them numbers in case there was any problems.
"Lissie, chill will you!" Trish said, "we know what to do, we have all the numbers. Just go to work we will call you if we need you"
"Ok, Ok I'll be round at lunch to check if everythings going alright and then I'll be back at closing" I said.
I left the store and walked round to TM. I opened up the garage and switched the computer on.
The guys started arriving and I gave them their jobs for the day.
Just before lunch I had a phone call from Trish.
"Hey, you Ok?" I answered.
"ATF are here" Trish replied.
"Oh FOR FUCK SAKE!" I shouted.
"They just being dickheads, theres nothing to worry about" she replied.
"Tell that stupid cunt to come here if she wants to speak to me" I said.
"I will do", she laughed, "it's been really busy, if it carries on like this you will have to get more staff"
"Has it really?" I asked, " I will sort it out if it carrys on being busy"
"We have had customers from far away" she replied.
"Ok babe well I will be round soon, make sure you tell that bitch to come here and see me" I said.
When I put the phone down I called Jax.
"Hey Liss, what's up?" he answered.
"Fucking ATF is right in my shit man, I can't breath without them being there. Stupid bitch turned up at my store now" I said.
"You're shitting me?" he replied.
"No, this is taking the piss now, she has nothing on me. Why can't she just leave me the fuck alone"
"Don't worry babe I will sort this, it's not you she's after it's us" he sighed.
"I know but turning up at my new store, it's bad for business" I replied.
"I know Liss it just isn't on babe" He replied, "believe me I will sort it".
"Thanks Jax" I said.
"don't sweat it, love you" he replied.
"Love you too Jax" I said before putting the phone down.
Lunch time came and I went over to the store.
There were about 10 people in the shop looking at clothes. "Wow we still this busy?" I asked.
"It has literally been none stop" Trish said.
I checked the stock levels and realised we were already running low on the specially customed bags I had had made. I got my note pad out and wrote down all the things I needed.
One of the customers came over to me, "Your store is amazing, I love everything in here" she said.
"Thanks babe, I can't believe how well everyone has taken to it" I smiled.
"Well you definatly have a regular customer in me" she said.
"right I best get lunch and head back to TM" I said.
"Ok Liss I will see you at closing" Trish said.
I went to the diner and ordered myself a salad. I picked up my food bag and when I turned round I bumped into Stahl.
"Well fancy seeing you here" she smirked.
"I'm not surprised seeing as you can't get your tongue from out of my ass" I sighed.
"I promise you Alissa I will get you and you will sing like a bird to get your self off" she smirked.
"Oh you think?" I laughed, " Well for one you will never ever get any shit on me. And two I don't know shit to sing about shit"
"We will see?" she laughed.
"Yes we will see because when you finally realise that you haven't got shit on me, I will be making a formal complaint about you harrassing me. What is it babe? You want this pussy so bad?. Well I'm sorry but Juice's dick makes me wetter than you ever could" I said walking off.