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“Hard hats?”
“Yeah. We’re going to a construction site. I’m looking at a club under construction.”
“Ohhh. Okay.” She touches her high ponytail. “I’ll make it work.”
We finish breakfast and are soon heading to the construction site. I watch Summer as she and Ryan are caught up in the passing scenery. She has pulled her ponytail down to the nape of her neck and the end is curled over one shoulder. I remember how bare that shoulder was this morning and avert my gaze. I take a deep breath and force my thoughts to business. Still, it takes some effort to get through the business discussion of the tour with her at my elbow and the subtle scent of her perfume. Finally, we are back in the parking lot.
“So, Lucan, does it have potential?”
“I have to hand it to you, Shane. When you said you had a club under construction and the owner wanted to jump ship, I never thought that I would be handed this beauty on a silver platter. Of course I have to talk with my management team. But it has potential. I’m even toying with a new name:Flamingo.”
“Nice!” He punches my shoulder. “Another Forbes branded entity. And you don’t have to jump through the approval hoops because all the permits have already been given.”
“Nowthatis a winning pitch. Thanks again for accommodating me, Shane. We will definitely be in touch.”
We shake hands and I join Summer and Ryan by the car.
“So, what do you think?” I help her and Ryan in before entering. We pull smoothly into the midday traffic.
“I don’t know that much about the club industry and what it entails. But it is a pretty massive structure.” She allows Ryan to lay his head in her lap as she runs her fingers through his hair.
“It is. This would be bigger than evenFriction.”
She gives me a strange look. “You ownFriction?”
“I do.”
“I’ve been there. It is a very nice club.” She nods her head for emphasis.
I throw my head back and laugh. “I don’t think I’ve ever heard it described as just ‘very nice’ before. Usually, I get a range of other adjectives.”
“‘Expensive’ comes to mind. ‘Exclusive’ as well.”
“Now you’re talking the Forbes brand.”
“And if that one we just left will be anything likeFriction,you have a winner.”
“A bit of a club connoisseur, are you?”
“I wouldn’t say that. But I go out enough to know a good club when I see one.”
I lean back in my seat. “So, what did you like aboutFriction?”
“The décor screams high end. I have not been to many clubs that can boast of marble bar tops and wrought-iron chandeliers. Everyone seems very professional and well-trained in customer service. I was actually amazed at the comfort in the space in spite of the crowd. I could move around freely, well, except on the dance floor when it got really crowded.”
My mind goes back to the night I saw her dancing and I feel that tingle in my groin once more and change the subject. The last thing I need right now is to remember her dancing.
“Is there anything that you would change or improve?”
She gives me a mischievous grin. “You know ladies can always use more restrooms.”
“You can’t be serious. We already have a two to one ratio of facilities.”
“Three to one couldn’t hurt,” she gives a sheepish smile.
“You are joking, right?”
She rolls her eyes slightly. “I am. But still, it could be a consideration. Seriously speaking? Is there any way to ensure that there is adequate parking for patrons? Especially on theme nights where you know there will be a crowd. Patrons may not feel very comfortable parking on the street.”
