Siri is currently located at Lioness Towers.
When we each turn into the parking lot of my office building, Maria gets out of her car first and walks around the front, examining and dreaming.When I join her, her eyes are lit with the knowledge that her dream is going to become a reality.I give her a quick tour, and we discuss the renovations she'll need.When Maria and I are back in the parking lot, we bond our partnership on a handshake instead of a hug; then, I get in my car and head over to Been Jammin'.There is one more surprise I want to personally deliver.
I pull up under the canopy, and Jimmy bounds out to my car."My man, Moore.It's been a while!It's been a loooooong while."He says as he slides his foot across the pavement in a nice dance move, then spins around, claps his hands, and points both fingers at me."But I was expecting you, my brother."
I open the door and toss him the keys."Yeah, why is that?"
"Rumor has it that our Babe, Seary, is back, and I believe she is your bae."
I laugh at him."You haven't lost your entertaining touch, Jimmy."
"Am I, right?"He nods, knowing he is.
"Affirmative."I grin at him.
He watches me enter the casino saying, "Ooooo, la, la, there is a spring in the man's step today!Yes, sir-eee!A real spring in the man's step."
Walking down the aisle to the gambling tables, I notice that nothing has changed.All the sights, the sounds, and the smells are exactly the same as the last time I walked through.Only that time, I wanted Seary to be mine, and this time, she is.I smile.
When Table 56 comes into view, I see that Rebecca is still dealing blackjack.The table is crowded, and from the sound of the cheers, she is dealing winning hands again.I walk up, stand behind the crew and wait, knowing she will be scanning the onlookers for her new gamblers.She knows if she keeps the crowd lively, that her stools will always be full, and her table will always turn a profit.It isn't long before her eyes land on me, and her expression is priceless.
"Aurei!It's great to see you.Dude!Seary is back!"
The man I'm standing behind turns to look at me.I smile at him and pat him on the shoulder."I won't keep her long.Just stopped by to pay my respects."
She smiles sweetly at him and, while she deals the next hand, tells the table our story.How she helped me with a romantic date with their headliner, Seary, but she was called home for an emergency before the date.How she had returned just today after being away for months, and "look who stands here before me."She smiles at me."I have the room ready."
I'm flabbergasted by her thoughtfulness.
"You looked shocked by that news."She laughs."I knew you would be coming."
I smile."I am.I had no idea you would do that for me again."
"Dude!"She says, shocked."As crazy about her as you were, there is no way I wouldn't.There is only one small thing you'll need to do again for your date to be perfect."
"What's that?"I ask.
"That expensive champagne?You'll need to get another bottle.I took it home for my Valentine's to Monty.It was soooooo good!"
I wipe my mouth with my hand at that news and then chuckle at her honesty.
A man around the semi-circle sees my look and asks."What kind of champagne was it?"
I don't answer, but Rebecca says."Some Fancy French White Gold something."
He looks at me, shocked, then asks."Moët & Chandon Dom Perignon?"
I wink at him, and he starts to laugh."Becky, that bottle costs $10,000."
"What?"The color and happiness drain from her face."$10,000 for one bottle?No fucking way!"But the smirk on my face tells her it's true."Holy shit balls!"She blurts out.
Everyone at the table laughs."No worries.I'll get another."Then I reassure her."Rebecca, I would rather you and Monty have enjoyed it than anyone else."
"Dude, I had no idea!"She shakes her head slowly.
"Listen, I have something to tell you that is going to blow your fucking mind.When's your next break?"
"In a few minutes."
