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Creating Us Chapter 2
Blueprints
"Nice to meet you, Ms. Peck. I'll be assisting you in with the blueprints for your new home."
"What does that mean? Wait don't answer that. Let me just get a cup of coffee and you can begin to bore me."
Holly half smiled and walked back to the table to wait. This young woman's snark could push anyone away but Holly felt amused by it. Everyone is like a blueprint, it just takes time to read it and put it together. Holly smiled to herself, maybe this is why she didn't have any friends, no more referring to people as blueprints.
"Don't we have computers that do this now?" Gail asked as she walked over and noticed the white pads and pencils.
"Yes, we do. However, especially for a home, don't you think a hand made blueprint will be a lot more personal."
"Well, you're the boss. Whatever you think is best goes, right?"
"Actually... its whatever YOU want. You are the paying client." Holly offered back.
Nick walked around to kiss his fiance from behind her.
"I'm going to show Chris the property." he whispered in her ear.
"Alright, we might be a while in here anyway." she smirked.
"Chris turned to Holly and said "Call me if you need anything."
"I will, thank you." Holly smiled back.
Nick and Chris walked out leaving the two girls to their own business.
"Are you guys dating?" Gail asked
"Who me and Chris? No, we've been best friends since high school. He's my best friend."
"But you like him?"
Holly giggled, "I love him but not in that way. Do you mind if we just stick to blueprints right now?"
"Sure boss." Gail said sarcastically.
"So, do you have any ideas?"
"A lot actually, I'm very precise."
After about 5 hours Holly and Gail had a basic draft of each of the 5 floors. Starting with the Ground Floor, followed by 2 floors of sleeping rooms and the master suite, and the top floor being a rooftop floor with an indoor pool, the last floor they worked on was the largest. The underground basement had everything from a bowling alley to a theater. It all lead out to the vast outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. Stairs would lead out into a rose garden and sport courts. Gail had also incorporated an area by the lake to serve as her wedding venue. Holly was surprised at just how detailed Gail was. She knew exactly where she wanted everything and exactly how she wanted it. However it did surprise her when the beautiful blonde would ask her for advice about certain rooms and especially how Gail had let her take almost full control of the ground and basement levels.
"This is only the basic draft, we'll go about a hundred drafts before you're actually satisfied."
"How will you know when I'm satisfied." Gail said with a tone Holly had yet to recognize.
"Actually, I wont know. You will." she smiled.
"How long does it usually take?" the blonde said impatiently.
"Usually a month or so, depending on how often we meet."
"Well, I want this done in a year."
"Excuse me?" Holly said turning to her quickly.
"You heard me. Look Doctor Build It. I have a lot of money, and I mean a lot. And I'm willing to spend all of it if it means having my house done in time for my wedding."
"Well, its not just the building and planning. Its the permits and all the legal stuff. Things that are out of my control."
"I'm a high end lawyer, with friends in very high places. You get my blueprints ready and I'll get your permits in less than a week." she smirked
"If you want these blue prints in less than a month we have to meet at least 3 times a week."
"I'll meet with you 10 times a week if it'll make it go faster."
"Well, the faster you start liking what we put on paper, the faster we can make a model replica and you'll be able to sign off on the building."
"And the contract, what does it include."
"Here's the hard copy." Holly smiled handing her the bulky stack of paper.
"Look, I spend all day reading this shit. Could you summarize?" the blonde smiled devilishly.
"Well, its a contract to hire me. Your fiance stated that you didn't want me working on other projects because it has to be expedited. My services are around the clock. I will be drawing out the official blueprints, which will include all safety markers and legal limitations. I will have specialists come in and draw in the piping, heating, air conditioning, and all of that sort. When the blueprint is finalized we will have it presented to get all the necessary permits."
"That's where I come in."
"Yes. And when the permits are given, the construction will begin. Unless you have a specific company you'd like to contract, I will appoint one for you. Along with construction will come landscaping and the cleaning of the lake."
"Well I give you full power to do all that."
"If we do this right, you'll have your home by this time next year."
"Fantastic! Where do I sign?"
"Wouldn't you like your fiance to be here? And also, I'd much rather we have a concrete blueprint before you sign." Holly said nervously
"Why do you doubt yourself?" Gail said without turning to the brunette.
"Excuse me?"
"We've been sitting in this stinky ass kitchen for almost 6 hours and I've managed not to kill you. Give yourself some credit, I trust you're going to build my home, and that it will turn out perfectly." Gail said never even turning to the beautiful girl next to her.
Holly couldn't help but smile, behind that nefarious shell was a sweet girl that Holly hoped to one day actually meet.
"Now quit smiling and give me a pen."
Holly watched intently as Gail signed the contract.
Setting out her recorder she said, "Do you Gail Peck accept that you signed on this day Monday, May 19,2014. And accept each and all deadlines and requisites set by me, Holly Stewart in the building of your home on lot 407, in the great city of Ontario, Canada." Holly smirked as she spoke.
"I Gail Peck accept each and every deadline and requisite set by the almighty Holly Stewart, on this day Monday, May 19, 2014. And hold myself liable for any and all misunderstandings, mistakes, and limitations."
"You didn't have to say that." Holly said turning it off.
"I know, but I understand that this will come with a lot of consequences and I might not get everything I want."
"I'll do absolutely everything in my power so that you do." Holly smiled.
"Smart girl."
Well let me know what you think so far. I tried my very best with the architect lingo and legal stuff. If anything is wrong I take full responsibility for not doing enough research. I'd appreciate any ideas on what could go on during the next 5 months of construction. Holly and Gail will be spending a lot of time together and I'd kike some ideas of what they could do during that time. Please and thank you! Review Review Review! They give me life and motivation. XOXO