Roger, boss.
To Maria:
I'm in Vegas.If you are still my private chef, I would love my favorite tonight, but you'll need to cook a little extra.Siri is with me.
I set my phone down and begin to change, thinking it will take Maria some time to respond, but I'm wrong.She texts right back.
Yes, I'm still your private chef.I won't have anyone else feeding you, you sexy beast!Shall I cook it live and serve you two a romantic dinner, complete with candles, soft music, wine, etc.?
I laugh.
I prefer you prepare it and put it in the fridge.
Dammit, man!Ok.I will go over now and cook it.I'm meeting Trent later, anyway.
Can you meet me at my warehouse on Foster Street tomorrow around 2:30 p.m?I want to run a business proposition by you.
Sure.I'll see you there.
Thanks.
You bet.
I walk to the closet and remove my tuxedo.The last time I had this on, I was waiting for Siri to join me.I quickly change, then walk to the full-length mirror to tie the bow tie.Then I pull the front of the jacket down and push the tails off my ass.Time to seal the deal for real this time.
I exit into the hall and make my way to Chapel #9.
Pushing the heavy door open, I walk in to find the only two other people who will be attending, already present; the man sealing the deal and the witness to the deed.I'm vaguely aware of the arched ceiling, the stained-glass windows, and the pews lining the walk down.I shake hands with him, nod to her, and take up post to wait for my girl.
* * *
Siri
* * *
Barbara peersat me over her fingers, then claps her hands slowly as I twirl around for her."Exquisite.The way the light plays with the fabric."Then she sighs."Let me tell Jackie you are ready for makeup and hair."
I smile and thank her, then wait for Jackie too.When she comes in, she takes one look at me and says."Seary?"
"Oh, Hi, Jacqueline."
"Girl!What are you doing here?"Then she rolls her own eyes and says."Duh!But wow!"
I giggle and hold my pinky out to her.She giggles too and hooks it with her own.We say together."SHH!Secrets.Everyone has them."
Jacqueline used to work for the dancers at Been Jammin', but she got married and needed to work days.
"I know you don't want much makeup, but let's put just a little bit on to enhance your features on your special day."She coaxes me.
"Just a little."I agree.
"Now, what to do with your hair?Up or down?How does your man like it?"
"He likes it the way it is now.Full and wild."
"Yes."She smirks."He wants to harness your wild side but not tame you.Let's weave some little flowers in it."
While she works, we catch up, and I tell her about my new gig.
