Chapter 55

Consuelo was sitting across from me as I explained that I had sold the business. The look on her face was like someone had shot her dog as the old saying went. She was just holding it together.

“Why did you sell?”

“Lilly and I discussed it and we went on a trip to scout it out. The age of the girls now makes moving best so that can make new friends easily.”

“But I have been training for two years almost so I could go with you and start to learn how to do this.”

“I know and plans change. The new owners are excited about you staying to do all we have discussed.”

“But they are not you”

“No, sadly they are not me. You’re going to like them a lot though.” Just then the door opened, and I hoped it was Craig walking is in as I was having a difficult time keeping this going.

Craig walked in the door then and I looked his way and smiled. “Welcome, Craig it’s good to see you again.”

“Good to see you too, Thomas.” Who is this?”

Craig let me introduce Consuelo she is a key part of the expansion of my business we talked about.” They exchanged greetings and I went on. “Craig is my best friend since high school.”

“What job do you have now? She asked.

“Oh, I manage the golf course.”

“You manage the golf course?” She asked in shock.

“Yes, my dad helped me get the job and I worked my way up.”

“What do you know about property management.”

“Not a lot I am afraid. But I’m a quick study.”

“I heard about the foreclosure business that Thomas was going to work in, and it really excited me. Plus, there is all of the property management.”

“Did you sell all your buildings too?” She asked me

“No, I kept my buildings. I know your dad has his business in one and didn’t want to worry him.”

“You know you’re my best employee now. All the others are not going to be employees any longer.”

“What?” she cried out.

Tiff, Carol, Penny, and Sasha came in then. “You can stop that now.” Walked over and kissed Craig.

“These two are too much fun, aren’t they?” Carol asked.

“I don’t understand.”

“We’re not employees as we’re the new owners Penny came over to Consuelo to hold her arms open. Consuelo stood up and hugged her tightly.

Then it was sasha, Carol, and finally Tiff.

“My husband, Craig bought the business for the four of us to own together. That’s why we’re not going to be employees any longer we’re the new owners.”

Consuelo looked at me and then said something under her breath in Spanish I did not understand. “I’m their employee?”

“If you want to be, I mean they can be slave drivers you know.”

“Ha, they have never made me feel as badly as you just did?”

“Did I?” I cocked an eyebrow.

“What am I missing?” Craig asked.

“Every time they sit down in this office it is a learning-to-learn experience,” Tiff said.

“What did you learn?”