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I’ll triple her pay.
DAVID
Money isn’t always going to get what you want.
Money usually did get me what I wanted, and for Hazel, I’d make sure of it.
DAVID
She’ll do it. Not for the money but for Hazel. And I expect you to honor your verbal agreement to triple her pay.
My assistant had everyone wrapped around her little finger. And for today, I was grateful for that.
DAVID
I hate to break it to you, but even with my guys there all day, we can’t fix this before Hazel gets home. Did you want to tell her, or should I ask Avery to let her know? She can’t stay here tonight. It’ll take us a few days at least to repair everything.
I ran a hand through my hair. I wanted to tell David and his crew to work through the night, but something held me back. If Hazel couldn’t go home, she’d need a place to stay. Maybe even my place. I knew I’d be unnecessarily torturing myself, but that seemed like the name of the game when it came to Hazel. I couldn’t have her, but I’d take every bit of time with her I could.
JARETH
I’ll tell her. Can she stop by to pick up her things?
DAVID
It might be better that she doesn’t see it like this, and it’s not safe. The floors are completely ripped up, along with the ceiling.
My phone dinged with another few pictures showing the damage. Shit! He was right.
DAVID
The leak started a while ago, and there’s additional work I’d like to see done to fix this. We also need permits. I’ll send you the list and the cost.
JARETH
Do whatever you think is necessary. You have my permission.
David was one of the few business people I trusted implicitly.
DAVID
Understood. I’ll keep you updated.
Now, I needed to ask for another person’s help. I ran a hand down my face. I’d rather ram a pencil into my eye than make this call, but I’d do it for Hazel.
The phone picked up on the third ring. “Jareth, always a pleasure.” Jess greeted me.
“Jess.” I forced my jaw to unclench. I hated being in someone’s debt.
“Jareth.”
I cleared my throat.
“While listening to you breathe on the other end is a wonderful way to start my day, I'd rather you used words.” I imagined her rolling her eyes.
“I need your help,” I responded in a clipped tone.
“I’m sorry. I don’t think I heard you correctly. Can you repeat that?” Jess’s sarcasm wasn’t lost on me.
