Chapter 21 – New Partner
I was on my way to work the next morning when my cell phone rang. It seemed like the old routine was back. I had no doubt who was on the other end of the line.
"Good morning," I answered.
"It certainly is," Penny replied back.
"How are you," I asked in quite a surprised tone.
"Great," she replied. "I have now been giving calling privileges within the game."
"Wow, that's a switch," I commented. "This game keeps changing."
"It certainly does," she agreed. "We have a new task for you."
"Ok, seems like things are certainly back to normal," I responded.
"Emma needs you to close a deal for her," Penny revealed to me.
"What kind of deal," I asked. "Or am I not allowed to know."
"Emma did not put any information restrictions on me," Penny confessed. I thought this might be a benefit to both of us. "Emma is about to take on a new partner, Sienna Deville. She is a great lawyer with a lot of money and a lot of clients. Emma wants this deal done."
"What can I do to close this deal," I wondered aloud, half knowing already.
"Well, Emma has expressed to Sienna that there are certainly perks to this deal for her," Penny stated. "Sienna does not know about the entire game yet, so do not divulge any information other than that you follow Emma's instructions. Give Sienna a taste, one taste."
"I understand," I confirmed for Penny. "Where and when?"
"Tonight at 8pm," Penny instructed. "She's staying at the 4 Seasons downtown. Play it cool."
"Will do," I answered, half expecting Penny to hang up abruptly as Emma always did.
"Good luck," she said. "I miss you."
I was completely caught off guard by this last remark. My silence was a giveaway and Penny promptly hung up. I felt terrible. That was a nice thing she said and it made me feel good for a moment. I would definitely make that up to her, but today's focus was on closing this deal. I had to be great tonight, one time. What a ridiculous game.
I pushed through the day, catching up on things I missed being out of the office the previous day. The time seemed to fly by because before I knew it the clock struck 7pm. I quickly packed up stuff and headed downtown. I found the 4 Seasons with no problems and parked, arriving about 15 minutes early. I entered the lobby and spoke with the young lady behind the front desk.
"Hello, I was hoping you could connect me with Ms. Sienna Deville's room," I said to the young lady as I stepped towards the desk.
"There's no need sir," she replied. "Ms. Deville is expecting you. Room 710."
"Thank you," I said as I headed for the elevator.