Page 9 of Virgo Type Sh*t (BLP Signs of Love #1)

“No, that is not what we do. I’m going to be blunt with you for the sake of time.

I know that I don’t have to worry about your discretion around this conversation.

As far as your cousin is concerned and eventually T.J.

. . .” She winked at me with a smile. “When it comes to them, I trust that you will know how much to tell them if you accept the opportunity that I am about to lay on the table in front of you.”

She leaned forward on the table. “The purpose of our disposal department is to dispose of eliminated, unwanted, or needed human capital that are no longer vital to the population on this Earth. Our job is to do it discreetly in all cases. Some clients request disposal that involves a disappearing act, while others request more of a discovery method for reasons such as life insurance and such. How do you feel about that?”

Her question confused me. “Do you want to know how I feel or what do I think? One in essence has nothing to do with the other in this conversation.” When she asked me to tell her what I thought, I nodded, then proceeded to do so.

“I think that you have a very interesting business. I will go out on a limb and say that you are telling me this information to ask me to become an asset to your company. Am I correct?”

“Yes, you are correct. For historical reasons, I think it’s important for you to know that my father, who is known as Fabuloso, started the company, and it was passed down to me, his only daughter.

He started the mortuaries because one, it’s lucrative in its own right, and it also provides a method of disposal that is extremely efficient,” she said with a smile.

“Under my leadership, I decided to extend our mortuary business by way of franchise. That was a great decision that has benefited all involved.”

I smiled at that needed information. “That is good information to have. May I ask what opportunity is it that you would like to extend to me?”

“I am looking for an apprentice or a right hand if you will. One day, probably sooner than later, I will want to retire. I want this retirement to happen before my son is a teenager. Plus, in the next two years, I want to give my bigheaded ass husband another baby.”

I giggled when she rolled her eyes. “Stop acting like you don’t want to give that man a baby. Look at you already planning ahead in anticipation of it.”

“Girl, hush.” She waved me off. “That is the opportunity. To become my apprentice and let me take you under my wing so that, hopefully, one day you can lead. My children may want to go this route or not. If that time comes, I expect you to take them under your wing.”

I thought about her request. “I assume that you have others that have worked with you for a while. Why are you outsourcing this? I would think that you want someone from within the company. I’m sure there are others who would want that opportunity.”

“That may be true, but that’s not what it’s going to be.

” She put her hand up. “Let me take a step back. That may not be what it’s going to be.

I saw something in you when I came to New Mexico that impressed me.

However, as we work together, I may see that you aren’t the leader I need. Either way, I do want to bring you on.”

I nodded. “How would that work? I still want to work in my field if I’m offered a position at Burke Manufacture Homes. Also, if I did accept and it worked with my schedule, what is the pay structure?”

“You’re free to have your career with your future boo. Most of the work that we do is in the late evening or the wee hours of the morning. Your schedules shouldn’t overlap much, if ever. As far as pay, it’s an exempt, annual salary in the beginning. If you accept, we can discuss the number.”

My brows furrowed. “I don’t care for that answer. I need to make sure the number is worth potentially putting my freedom and life in jeopardy. I make great money as an electrician, so it’s not as if I need extra income. Also, let’s consider that we are talking about a very salacious career.”

“That’s fair.” She sat there for a second.

“In the beginning of your tenure with my company, you will not be hands on. A lot of it will be you with me, overseeing to see how it all works. I want you to learn different methods, give feedback, etcetera. With that being said, I think a comfortable beginning salary is three hundred thousand.”

My head swayed from ear to ear a few times before I spoke. “I could entertain that. Let me ask, how will this be accounted for? I’m sure you can’t say that I work hiding bodies. That three hundred thousand has to be accounted for, unless you plan for me to keep it in a safe in my home.”

“I see you think of everything before you make a decision,” Fiona said. “I like that about you; however, I hope it doesn’t hinder you being quick on your feet. That’s just as important as thinking every decision out fully.”

That was a fair assessment. “That is true. I do like to think about every angle before I make a final decision on things. I mean, you can’t really get away with certain things without doing so.

” My brow hitched. “Even with that being said, if it’s a situation that requires me to think on my feet, I have no problem doing so.

This is not one of those situations, so I want to ask all of the questions I need to so that I can make a sound decision. ”

“Touché. Well, you will be on the payroll at one of my legal companies. Ironically, my family does own a legal disposal company for waste and such. You will be covered for tax purposes. Also, you are an independent contractor for your electrician jobs. I have several buildings that have electricity.” She sat back in her seat, then crossed one leg over the other.

“Okay, well, I’d like to accept the opportunity.” I knew that I would the second that she asked me, but I couldn’t let her know that. Sometimes, overzealousness didn’t benefit you.

When she was in New Mexico with me, I saw how she handled things.

She sat back quietly and observed every step that I took.

Although she was quiet, I heard her mind talking.

Before I sent James and Taco Shell to Eywa in the sea, I thought about everything.

None of the things were strong enough for me to not do what I did.

Galiana’s cheeks rose to help her lips separate to display her perfect white teeth.

“That is great news. For the next steps, I’ll allow you to solidify everything with your other employer first before we set our schedule in place.

Now, as I said, there will be a legal part of this onboarding.

I already have your email, so I’m going to have the background check sent over and things like that.

Once all of the legal paperwork is done and cleared, we’ll talk again. Cool?”

“Yeah, that sounds like a plan.” We both stood. I accepted her hand when she extended it to me.

We headed back to the other private room with the rest of the girls.

By the time we came back into the room, Pea and Mauri had arrived.

I knew them because of their husbands. When I sat back down, Fiona leaned toward me and bumped into my shoulder.

She wore the biggest smile. I was sure she knew what Galiana planned to ask me.

I loved my cousin and knew that she would make sure I was taken care of when I moved here.

Taelyn leaned forward. “Mauri, guess who Mekole has a crush on? T.J.” Wait a minute! How was it determined that I had a crush on his ass?

Mauri’s head snapped in my direction. “Um, you know that man is a little crazy? I just want to make sure you know what you have a crush on.

What the fuck!

A Very Little Time Later . . .

My hand went down the front of my business suit jacket to make sure everything was where I wanted it to be. I looked at my reflection in the window of my SUV to play with my hair for a moment. I looked amazing, as always, and was ready to knock out this interview.

A couple of days ago, I got a call from T.J. asking me to come in for an interview. I expected the call and was prepared. Fiona said that this was more of a formality. We would see.

After I checked my lip gloss, I walked toward the office.

The office was inside of a manufactured home in the front of their show lot.

This was not where the homes were put together, but where customers came to select a home for purchase as well as the different interior options.

When I walked into the front door, I gasped lowly in surprise at the beauty of the interior and décor.

It looked like a home, not an office. I walked toward the kitchen to take a closer look. This house was bad and had so much space.

“You like what you see?” T.J.’s voice saturated the air around me.

When I turned around, I stepped toward the kitchen island to discretely lean my weight against it. This man had on a business suit that fit his body like it was stitched onto it. His tattoos still peeked out from under the collar of his dress shirt. Yeah, this man is fine in all the ways.

“Yes, this home is extremely nice. This is my first time in a home like this,” I admitted. “I’m very impressed.”

His smile was bright. “Thank you. We take pride in our homes here at Burke. We’re the only black-owned manufacturer home business that not only sells but manufactures our own inventory in the region. A lot of distributors don’t manufacture as well.”

That was commendable. “Oh wow! That is amazing.” I finally stepped around the kitchen island in his direction. “Oh, you smell great.” I did not mean to say that out loud. The fuck!

He stepped into my personal space, lowered himself, then put his face in my neck. What the whole fuck of my wet pussy! “You smell good as fuck too.” His hands went into his slacks pockets. “Did that make you uncomfortable?”