Chapter 6: New Employee
That same day Tamora was at her house going through the want ads. Niceland was a good place to live but like every place you need money to live. Yet, Tamora was running low on her savings and need to find a job and quick. Scanning all that was hiring was paper boys or dog walkers. "Ah this is frustrating I think I will go for a walk," she said throwing the paper down. Locking her door with her gun in her pocket she headed outside.
It was another cool day and Tamora was enjoying the fresh air. She saw kids playing and couples holding hands. That brought a pain in Tamora's chest but she pushed it away. Don't think about Brad; don't think about Brad, her mind told her. Tears threatened to fall but soon a familiar smell entered her nose. Looking up she saw she was at the Fix-It restaurant. "Maybe I could stop in for a bite," she said and went in. Just like the first time she entered the place was packed. Bobby and the blonde were jamming away. The crowd was dancing and cheering for them.
Working her way down to the bar this time she sat down. "A beer please," Tammy said giving the bartender the money.
"Here ya are darlin," he said. She began to drink the contents and saw Megan giving people their food. Tamora was about to signal Megan to order some nachos or another loaded burger but stopped when she saw the bartender's face. The bartender locked on Megan for a few guys kept eyeing her. Tamora saw this too and just as Megan walked by the men one grabbed her by the arm. "Megan," the bartender hissed. He began to get up but Tamora had already walked over to the men.
"Come on baby we just want a kiss," said the leader.
"Please let me go, I am married," Megan whimpered.
"We won't tell," said the other guy.
"Let her go," Tamora barked. She gave the men an icy stare that made them look at her.
"Whoa hello sexy why don't you sit on my lap," said the second man. He grabbed for Tamora but she grabbed the man's arm and twisted it. The guy yowled in pain as he tried to get away but it wasn't happening.
"You bitch let him go!" the leader said. He released Megan and lunged at Tamora. She grabbed the man she held and threw him at his friend. The two men collided and both knocked into each other. Tamora then grabbed both of them and threw them out of the place.
"Thanks," Megan said smiling shyly. The music had stopped and people stared at the two women.
"Megan are you okay darlin?" asked the bartender.
"Yes, Uncle Jim I am fine," Megan said. The bartender looked at Tamora and he gave her a grateful smile. Then told Bobby to keep playing, the music started and everyone soon forgot the fight.
"Ma'am could you kindly come with me, Megan honey get some water and take a break," Uncle Jim told her. Megan nodded and left to go on her break. Tamora followed Uncle Jim to a hallway down to an office. Uncle Jim knocked on the door and waited patiently. The woman Tamora saw before guessing it was Felix's mom for when she spoke Tamora recognized the voice.
"Jim, what is it?" she asked.
"Jane, is Felix in here?" Jim asked politely.
"Yes, why?" she asked. She saw Tamora and said, "Oh hello dear can we help you?"
"I was told to follow him ma'am," Tamora said politely.
"Felix," Jim called going in.
"What is it Uncle Jim, I need to make a want add for a security person for the restaurant," Felix said not really looking up.
"Put down the want ads Felix here is our new security," Jim said motioning to Tamora.
"Ta-I mean Ms. Calhoun what are you doing here?" Felix asked in utter shock.
"She saved Megan here from some drunken idiots. Used one boy to hit the other one this girlie here has some moves," Jim said.
"What experiences do you have in security?" Jane asked her.
"Well I was in the army since I was 18 and I became a Sargent when I was 23 and I am 26 now but currently retired," Tamora said.
"It is true I did see her medals," Felix said.
"Wow impressive, okay we can hire you," Jane said.
"Don't you want to test me more?" Tamora questioned. She looked at Felix and he just shrugged unable to speak.
"Ralph!" Jim yelled. Tamora saw a man at least seven foot with a muscular build that towered over her.
"What is it dad?" he asked. "Oh hello ma'am," he said politely when he saw Tamora.
"Son meet our new security Ms. Calhoun, but she wants us to test her. I already seen her take down two men but she wants a test. So, we want you to fight her," Jim said.
"Wait what?" Ralph asked looking confused at this. "I can't hit her, no offense ma'am but I can't hit girls," he said.
"I was in the military and they are hiring me to be the security around here. But I want to make sure they know my skills," Tamora said.
"Um Tamora, it is okay you don't need to fight Ralph, I say we hire you if you want the job," Felix said finding his voice. Ralph looked slightly revealed not because he didn't think he could beat Tamora but mostly was so he wouldn't have to fight her. Ralph may look big and mean but he was a gentle giant. He did have a slight temper but not a huge one it only revealed itself when a person harmed someone he loved.
"Felix I can demonstrate," Tamora said.
"Look do you want the job or not?" Felix asked crossing his arms.
"Yes," she said.
"Good you start right now. Go to the front of the stage and keep the crowd in check you are now are bouncer," Felix said. Then he tipped his hat to her and hopped back in his seat.
"Can I go now?" Ralph asked.
"Yes, Ralph go back and cook," Felix said. Ralph went back to the kitchen and Uncle Jim went back to the bar.
"I know you will do a fine job Ms. Calhoun," Jane said smiling. Then went back to check the supplies. Tamora looked at Fix-it and smiled.
"Thanks," she said.
He looked and smiled back and said, "Go on get to work ma'am," She left and he went over the expenses. Tamora stood near the band and gazed at the crowd.
"Hey, who are you?" the blonde asked for the band was taking a break.
"I am Tamora Calhoun, the new bouncer," Tamora said.
"Hey you are the girl my cuz went to help with her faucet," the blonde said.
"Oh you must be Kelly," Tamora said.
"The one and only," Kelly said giggling. "Nice moves but don't worry this place is pretty quiet," Kelly said.
"I am sure you will do fine ma'am," Bobby said winking. He led Kelly away so Tamora couldn't hear them.
"Wow our cuz has some game she is a knockout. No wonder he has a crush on her," Kelly said.
"I know, hey you thinking what I am thinking?" Bobby asked smiling a secret smile.
"I think so, Operation Match maker?" Kelly asked sharing his smile.
"Oh yeah time to help Felix move on and find someone new and I do believe Ms. Tamora Calhoun is perfect for him," Bobby said.
"Well if she turns out to be a bitch like Mary and hurt Felix, I don't care I will kick her ass," Kelly said firmly.
"Somehow I don't think that will be a problem," Bobby said.
"What are you guys talking about?" Megan asked coming out of the kitchen.
"We are going to do Operation Match maker," Kelly said.
"Who are you guys going to do that too?" Megan asked.
"Felix and Tamora," Bobby said.
"Bobby no, Felix would be furious at us for interfering in his love life. You know he is still hung up on Mary," Megan said frowning.
"Yeah and we all remember how Mary treated him," Kelly said firmly.
"Come on NutMeg don't you want Felix to be happy again. I am not saying that he and Tamora will get married but maybe Felix might go on a date with her. It is just Felix needs to move on and Tamora does seem nice right?" Bobby asked.
"Well she did save me and Felix was happy when he went to her house to fix her faucet," Megan said for she heard that conversation from Kelly. "Okay I still don't think we should interfere but I do want Felix to be happy so I'm in," Megan said. The two siblings and cousin placed the hands together sealing a pact.
"Operation Match maker is a go," Bobby said smiling widely.
Author's Note: Hope you all enjoyed this chapter and please review.