Her identical twin sister Jez worked as the cashier and her assistant part-time. Jez always smiled and greeted the people she liked, but Jai couldn’t let her go, knowing she was rude at times.
*****
Jez said, “Hello, Samaya. How are you doing?”
Samaya said, “I’m okay, twin. How are you doing?”
Jez said, “I’m good, girl. Thanks for asking.”
Samaya said, “Likewise. Where twin at?”
Jai noticed Samaya immediately walking into the shop. I see money today. And prices don’t matter, Jai thought. She would have sit-downs with Samaya and sketch designs to her liking.
Jai said, “Come to me, beautiful! I have so much to show you.”
Before she could say hi, Jai pulled some new designs from behind the white curtain, and the twin was pouring her a glass of champagne. After trying them all on, Samaya bought them all and chatted with Jai.
Samaya said, “You know my style, girl?”
Jai said, “Very simple, and elegant. How are you doing with the man search?”
Samaya said, “You never ask questions to why I want my outfits to come off so easy. And, this man situation needs to find a way into my universe. I’m not looking or chasing shit.”
Jai said, “Are you still down with the business proposition?”
Samaya said, “Yes! I brought the down payment, and we can meet at the bank on Thursday when everything goes through. Right?”
Jai said, “Correct! Here are the business agreement and insurance papers. Sign these, and we’re in business, girl.”
Samaya said, “I need a few minutes to read it over.”
Jai said, “I’ll be right back! Take your time!”
Jai and Samaya attended fashion shows; went to brunch, wine tasting, body painting events, movies; gone fabric shopping, spa treatments; and shared the latest gossip.
Samaya considered Jai a friend, so she decided to open up more and handed Jai a business card.
Samaya said, “Meet me tonight around nine thirty, so we can celebrate. I’m in business now! I’m proud of myself.”
Jai smiled as she read the card, knowing damn well she’d never been to a strip club before. I never have known for a stripper to have a business card, but I like her hustle, Jai thought.
Jai said, “I got an invite? I feel special as fuck. See you tonight, Saria.”
Samaya said, “Bring your A game, girl. I see your friend still sending flowers.”
Jai said, “Yes, girl! These are the old ones. Since I let him smell this muthafucka, he’s been sending flowers on a weekly.”
When Jai went to hug Samaya, she saw the delivery man approaching with a big bouquet of fresh white tulips, knowing who sent them already. “Look at this shit!” Jai whispered to Samaya as she let her go. “You got that soup cooler,” Samaya said as she walked off, and Jai giggled so hard, she teared up.
Jez said, “Bye, Samaya. Seriously, how many dates have you been on with him?”
Jai said, “We went on a few dates. He’s sending flowers before the other ones go bad. Thirsty ass!”
Jez said, “Did you have sex with him? What does thirsty mean?”
Jai said, “I cannot deal with you. Sis, you need to get out more.”
Jez said, “If your ass doesn’t speak proper English. Don’t go around the question.”
Jai said, “We’ve had some good conversations. He’s been to the shop a few times. He’s watched me model my designs, a few movies, and some lunch dates. I already know he wants sex, but who doesn’t?”
Jez said, “Well, he must like something about you. Always sending flowers and candy. Do you think he’s relationship material?”
Jai said, “You already know sex comes easy with male, or female with me. Oh, I let him eat my pussy a few times.”
Jez said, “Oh my gosh, sis! TMI…Next, he’s going to be here cutting fabric.”
Jai said, “Sis, you’re crazy. Let’s step out tonight?”
Jez said, “For something to eat, I hope?”
Jai said, “No! A strip club.”
Jez said, “Hell no! Not my cup of tea.”
Jai said, “Loosen up a li’l bit.”
Jez said, “I’m not that loose. I don’t want to see loose asses shaking all in my face.”
As Jai read the card attached to the flower stick, she smiled. “It must be nice, the way you’re cheesing,” Jez said.
To Jai
I hope these flowers brighten up your day beautiful.
Meet me for lunch at our spot around the corner.
From Chuck
Jez made sure Jai arranged all the orders for pickup with the receipts for each client that were picking up their orders before heading to lunch with Chuck.
*****
Chuck said, “Hey, baby girl! Looking beautiful as always. Come here!”
Jai loved hugging Chuck and smelling his cologne, and the strength of his hug made her pussy wet every time. Chuck picked her up a little bit off her feet, pulling her into him, loving the softness and smell of her skin. Chuck finally got that wet kiss he’s been wanting. He wanted to start fucking in the restaurant but had to snap back into reality.
Man 2 said, “His ass happy as fuck to see her. I think we might need one of my brothers.”
Chad said, “I’ll talk with him! He doesn’t know about the storage unit. He thinks we’re following the girls for a friend over some money she owes.”
*****
Chuck said, “Get up and follow me!”
Jai said, “Oh my gosh! You’re crazy! They’re going to see us!”
Chuck locked the door to the bathroom, picked Jai up like she was a feather, and sat her on the sink. He lifted her skirt and opened her legs as she pretended to be nervous. She was watching his head go in between her legs, and that turned her on every time. His head was moving up, down, side to side, like he didn’t have a bone in his fucking neck. As soon as she squirted, they went and had a beautiful lunch like the lovely flowers he sent to the magnificent tongue he used.
*****
Chad said, “Bro, I hope you don’t fall in love! We’re strictly after the money.”
Man 2 said, “We need a way to distract the other girl! If her sister went that easy, we need to find somebody to holla at her.”
Chuck said, “Y’all didn’t tell me what the stipulations were to this shit! She too fine not to fuck! Fuck that! How many more friends does she have?”
Man 2 said, “Queen is not going! She fucking with that one nigga that be at the club, and I know that for a fact he has money.”
*****
Jai took the papers to the bank and her lawyer, so they could see the business arrangement through.
She was so excited to have a partner now, knowing the money would help her find a factory to make her designs. She could buy more fabric, make more designs, get better materials, and models for fashion week.
She knew some of the top designers’ assistants from France would be there, so she worked hard on these designs.
Jai