I sipped some coffee then placed the mug on the counter. It was a Friday afternoon and to my surprise, the day was slow. Normally on Fridays it was buzzing with customers but for some reason it wasn't. Worry filled me as I began to think that maybe that skate shop down the street was taking my customers away. Thankfully, I still had enough business to maintain the shop. But that was just it, I was barely making enough to keep it open. I had to find out what that other shop had that I didn't.
The bell above the store door rang and the door swung open. Immediately my eyes were glued to the person who walked in. He was tall and in shape, with a light blue button up shirt that was tucked into his light blue jeans that hugged his bottom half very well. He wore brown cowboy boots and a cowboy hat of the same color. For a second, I thought I was in Texas.
He stood across the counter from me and said, "Howdy, are you Richard?" his Texas accent was heavy. His face was clean shaven and his black hair was cut short.
I composed myself and said, "Yeah, this is him. Are you a Texas Ranger?"
The man laughed. "No, but I am from Texas. My name is Liam and as a matter of fact, I represent Tejas BBQ restaurants. And we're looking to..."
I interrupted him because I already knew what he was going to say, "To buy my shop?"
He smiled, "I guess I ain't the first to come with an offer."
"Nope, and you won't be the last."
"I might be able to change that. You see, we're willing to offer you a really good deal. However, it is a bit of a big one."
I stared at his bulge for a few seconds and said under my breath, "I bet it is."
"What's that?"
"Sorry, I was staring at your big belt buckle," he did have a big belt buckle. It was the shape of the state of Texas,, "I'm willing to look over this deal."
"Awesome! There is a really nice coffee shop near my house that makes a mean cheese cake."
"I'd like that. Just let me close up the shop."
As I closed up the shop, Liam looked around it. Which gave me the opportunity to check him out even more. His pants were so snug that they showed off his bubble butt. I wanted to ride him so hard, but I wasn't sure if that was even a possibility. But in my experience, there was always a possibility a guy would say yes. All I had to do was seduce him.
With the shop closed, we walked to his truck, Which was a Branco. Because of course he drove a Bronco. I got into the truck and we drove to the coffee shop.
At the coffee shop, Liam was across from me on the table. We had our coffee cups and slices of cheesecake. Liam noticed I didn't put cream or sugar in my drink, "I see you like your coffee black"
I gave him a nod, "Yeah, it's my preference."
His coffee was brown from the cream and sugar he had poured, "I grew up with my coffee like this. Mostly because of my grandma," I said, taking a sip.
"I see, that's cute," Liam smiled. Which seemed to be more delicious than the cheesecake itself. Which was pretty good. Liam then brought out a folder and placed it in the middle of the table. I grabbed it and opened it up. My eyes widened. The deal was a good one. Better than the juice place had offered. But I couldn't just let the store go. Despite the good offer and the good looking person offering me the deal.
"This is a really good deal," I said.
Liam smiled, "It is and we value the location a lot."
"Of course, it's off two major freeways in Los Angeles. Plus it's near a high school. And those kids can eat."
"Yeah, we've done the research. And I don't expect you to say yes right now. We will give you time to think about it."
"I appreciate that."
There was some allure towards him. As if we were meant to meet. I just couldn't tell if he was gay or straight or bisexual. But I did enjoy his company and more importantly that smile. The smile can burn away any dark rain clouds.
"So, Liam tell me about Tejas BBQ."
"My grandpappy opened up the first one in Austin, which is where I was born, then ten years later he opened another one in Dallas. And he kept opening them up. In Texas alone we have six restaurants open. Here in California, we only have one open, in Downtown Los Angeles. And hope for a second one, soon."
"But don't you think my store is a bit too small for a restaurant like yours?"
"Yes, but considering the location and the lack of parking, it would be perfect for pick up. We already have deals with various pick up and delivery services. And we know a lot of people from this area do want one."
"Yeah, I bet," it did make sense to have another food area on my street. To be honest, my store was the only one on the street that didn't sell any food. Maybe that was something I could look into if I choose not to sell the store.
"Give me a few days, and I'll come back to you with an answer."
"You have my number" Liam winked.
The next day, I spent the entire morning going over the deal. I withheld the deal from the rest of the household for right now. Not that I didn't want their opinion, especially Jason who was my employee, but I wanted to think it over for a bit. The deal was really good, but it was my shop. Like Daisy had told me, it was my shop. However, a new location wouldn't be so bad. I could just move the shop. The money from this sale would allow me to move closer to the new house and maybe get a bigger space. Plus with the money, I could move the skate ramp out back.
But then I noticed something interesting, an error. An error that would benefit me, but anyone else would take advantage of it, I just couldn't. This could come back in a lawsuit, plus Liam was really attractive.
I decided to call up Liam. To be honest, I was a bit nervous. The plan was to just call him about it, but then I wanted to see him again.
"Hello, this is Liam," he said. Even on the phone his voice sounded so manly and rough.
