Happy Valley –Part 6-Colby and Pete

Happy Valley –Part 6-Colby and Pete
Tad’s house
“Is everything okay little brother?’ asks Tad when Pete unexpectedly shows up
“I’ve got a huge favour to ask you!’ says Peter face
“Whatever it is you’ve got it Pete! Tell me though what’s gotten you down so bad that you is like one of those hound dogs?’ asks Tad
“I’ve made some very bad investments and I can’t tap any of my trust fund from Dad until next quarter! Our rent is due and I’m flat broke! Colby’s store is going down the tubes she’s a great designer but a horrible business woman. She won’t let me home help her with the business side. I took a look at the books when she brought them home and there one big mess of red ink!’ she has her trust fund but I’m not leaving off my wife’s trust fund!’ Pete says the words all tumbling out
“I’ll loan you the money Pete but I’m telling you now marriage is a partnership and this her/his money and my money business it doesn’t work.” Tad cautions
“Didn’t you and any of your wives keep your money separate? ’ Pete asks
“Well let’s put it this way there was her fund and his fund but we talked about what the money was sent on and where it the money was going! I had an allowance and so did they!’ says Tad
“That sounds good but your marriages didn’t work out did they ? You were married what three times?’Pete says
“Gee why don’t you rub it in! Tad says putting on a hurt voice and then grinning
“Sorry didn’t mean anything by that bro!’
“Pete money didn’t break my marriages up neglect did! If you don’t water and feed the plant it dies! Same with woman and marriage you need to nurture it.’ says Tad “Talk over your worries talk about your dreams your hopes!’
“That’s hard!’ says Pete
’ I bet it isn’t any easier for Colby but I’m sure she shares her worries with you if you let her!’ say Tad
“Yes I guess but I’m also having trouble getting a job! It’s almost like someone said something bad about me! You don’t think Ross....?”asks Pete
“No he wouldn’t!’ Tad insists’ He is your brother too! Would he?’
“No I guess not! I have three degrees though and I’m not getting any calls for interviews>why do you think that’s happening?’ asks Pete
“Poor interview skills? You know it’s a terrible economy don’t you?”asks Tad
“Yes I’ve heard that from a number of different people.” Pete states
“Even Dottie’s restaurant business is off!’She’s opening up earlier by herself and having fewer people work for her. It broke her heart to lay people off!’Tad explains
“Wow! That is bad because Dottie’s a good business woman she’s very savy!’ Pete waxes”are you sure you can afford to loan me the money? I don’t want to take food out of your children’s mouths!
“I took a job with The FBI but it’s a secret so keep it to yourself!’Tad explains “So it’s fine not to worry! I can loan you the money!’
“The FBI hired you why would they hire you?’ asks Pete
“I can’t really talk about it but it involves someone close to one of my ex wives! So keep this under your hat!’Tad says regreting the confidence
“So how’s Kathy and Aaron?’ asks Pete changing the subject ’and Michael?’
“Kathy’s doing much better! And Aaron is on the mend at his uncles. He is living with Ryan! Michael is happy so far! He’s enjoying school and Jenny has stopped tormenting him! I’ve taken that job with the FBI and with the money I’m making from the FBI we were able to hire a part time nurse for Kathy. Her name is Kira! Oh here she is now!”says Tad looking up
“Kira this is my brother Pete!’Tad says introducing them
Pete looks in wonderment at the vision in front of his eyes. Kira is five foot six .she is honey blonde hair tied back in a ponytail which she takes out while standing there and it falls out in corkscrew curls. Her eyes are blue and twinkling!
“Her lips so ruby red and perfectly shaped for kissing’ he thinks to himself and almost misses her saying
“How do you do Mr. Martin!’
“No he’s not Mr. Martin!’ says Tad trying to explain but Pete shoves him aside
“Oh sorry Pete!’ says Kira misunderstanding
“My name is Peter Cortlandt but you can call me Pete ‘says Pete charmingly
“Cortlandt of Cortlandt Electronics?’asks Kira interested
“Yes and what he doesn’t tell you is that he’s the husband of Colby Chandler Cortlandt!’ says Tad reminding Pete he’s married
“Oh your married to bad you’re cute’ Kira says
“Thanks I think!’ says Pete “My wife is the beautiful Colby Chandler Cortlandt! She owns Chandler’s Fine Clothing downtown!
‘Oh I’m sorry I heard all about that store! Too bad she hired such bad employees!’ Kira says
“What did you hear?’ asks Pete alarmed
“While I heard some stuff about some of her employees coming into the hospital with drug over doses!’Kira says looking like she regrets saying anything
“Who do you have names?’ asks Pete
“Well I really shouldn’t....”Kira says breaking off
“Please Kira do me a favor please and let me know!’ begs Pete
“Well I really shouldn’t but I hate how people take advantage of good people! Melanie Graham is the worst .She’s the manager I heard and she and some of the other staff Sherrisha Jones, Richard Thomas, Megan Denfield and Patricia Fields go in the back room and do drugs instead of serving customers and the only good staff member she has is Ashlee Sampson.Poor Ashlee is a little clueless but she has a good heart! Anyway that all I heard!’Kira tattles
“Thanks Kira!’ says Pete as Tad puts a check in his hand hidden from Kira “I have to go thanks again both of you!’ he says leaving
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