Chapter Three

Philipe Taylor

My arrival in New York City I can say was a bit hectic, my first weekend was filled with lots of ballads and women.

And of course, I didn't miss going to visit my grandfather's grave, to whom I was very attached and unfortunately didn't have time to come to his funeral.

My grandfather was a happy and upbeat guy and always helped me a lot, not only financially but also with advice, unlike my father, who is a serious guy.

I already knew New York, I had already come here to do some work and attend some parties, but now I came to live here because my grandfather passed away and left the record company to my care. Because his death was very sudden, as he died of a heart attack a week ago, I had to come at the last minute and did not have time to look for a place to live.

I spent the weekend in a hotel together with Leandro, my friend. But  Carlos, a childhood friend introduced us to a house that was for sale, and so I bought

In exchange for this, he asked us to give him a chance to record some songs on our label. Of course, I had heard him sing and of course, I accepted, after all, Carlos is sure to be a hit.

When we moved I saw that it would be a neighbor of the woman I had sex with on my first night in New York. And the funny thing is that she came to talk to me while I was making my change

She didn't tell me her name she didn't tell me anything about her, which makes her weird, so what's the problem?

She also said that we will not fuck anymore, but will she resist seeing me shirtless and asking for sugar on her doorstep?

We finished my move at 01:00 am, and we were pretty tired.

" What do you guys think about going for a walk?" - Carlos asked, throwing himself on the sofa

" I am not going, I'm very tired "- said Leandro also sitting down

" I'm not going either, including tomorrow I have to be at the company very early for my first day of work"

"Don't forget what you promised, please!"

" But of course, I won't forget Christian, this very week I will start to prepare everything for you to go there to record"

" Okay" - He got up from the couch - Since it's like this, I'll go home rest

" And I'm going back to the hotel, tomorrow I'll look for a house to live in"

Leandro was going towards the door but I stopped him

" No need to sleep in the hotel, you can stay here as long as necessary"

" Are you serious?"

" Yes, why wouldn't I be talking seriously?"

" You are perfect! Then I'll go get my things and come back here"

Leandro left with Carlos to go get his things at the hotel, what about me? I was admiring the house bought and wondering whether or not I should have a party, so I decided to go to sleep, but when I looked out the window something caught my attention:

The neighbor was leaning against the window and from what I could tell she was wiping her face, she seemed to be crying.

I quickly went to bed before she noticed I was watching

I woke up excited for my work day, I put on pants, a blouse, and a jacket, and I fixed my hair, leaving the curls neat, I wanted everyone in the company to see me well dressed.

When I got there I thought I would be greeted with a party and music but I found it strange that everyone looked at me seriously, everyone there already knew me, after all, I was the grandson of the late owner, so there would be no reason not to come at least greet me.

I entered my office and then a very beautiful woman entered my office

"Good morning Mr. Taylor, welcome" - approaching the table

" Good morning" - I couldn't help but admire her - "What's your name?

"Rebecca, I'm your grandfather's former secretary and your new secretary."

" You can be sure that the pleasure is all mine"

"You seem to me to be very nice, but I came here to tell you that you have a meeting right now"

" Welcome meeting or what?"

" I can't tell you anything more than what I've already said"

" Okay, I'm going to the room"

Rebecca explained to me where the meeting room would be, and as I entered, the noise inside became silent

"Good morning everybody" - I said sitting down on a chair - "For those who don't know me I am Philipe Taylor, what would this meeting be about if it doesn't seem to be about welcoming me?"

" We would love to have a welcome meeting, but the company is not in a position to do so," said one of the employees there.

" What do you mean by that?"

" I mean that the company is going from bad to worse, there is no money for anything else," Oscar stood up, explaining

" What do you mean? The last numbers I saw before my grandfather passed away were great, what happened?

- Yes, they were great, but the company had a very large outflow of values, we in the financial sector along with the legal department are trying to understand what was spent - Oscar explained

" God damn it" - I shouted, punching the table

"If you allow me, I have the solution"

Now who said it was a woman with short brunette hair

" Say your idea but first tell me your name"

"Forgive me, my name is Maite, and I'm a Marketing representative for the company.

" Ah yes, keep talking Maite" - I put some papers on the table

" Well, yesterday I received a call from the representative of Parker Records which is our direct competitor and that is also with financial problems about a partnership, where the two companies would join and be one "

"I don't know what to say" - I replied, running my hands along my chin, thoughtful

" I think this will be good for the company, but your father will not like it at all "- said one of the producers who were sitting there

" My dad doesn't have to like, now I'm the owner of the company and decide what to do "

" Parker Records asked for an answer by this afternoon, they even proposed to hold a meeting before sealing the partnership, if you want "- Maite complemented

" So let's go to this meeting and see what happens "

I got up and went back to my office, I was thinking about everything I had just heard, did my grandfather also die of heartbreak seeing the company start to go bankrupt? I could ask my Grandma but she was traveling with my parents who took her out of the country to try to make her well.

Rebecca came into my office to remind me that the meeting time at Parker Records was approaching and that I should go now. As she spoke she made a point of showing me her legs, which of course I did not fail to notice how shapely they were and very beautiful

" I'm on my way, I won't be late "

" Okay Mr. Taylor, you'll be back at the company later today? "- Running her tongue lightly over her lips

"It's not in the plans, but I might have to pick something up here." 

I grabbed my bag, went down the elevator to the parking lot, and headed for my car, a Jaguar XE. As I got in, I looked up the company's address and drove there. There I would probably meet Maite and the other company representatives.

On the way, I listened to Led Zeppelin, which I like a lot.

As soon as I arrived at the company, I noticed that its facade was very beautiful and was greeted by some security guards who guided me to the reception hall of the company

" Good morning, how can I help you?"

" Good morning, I came for a meeting "

" Oh yes, the meeting. Just a moment, I'll make a phone call to let them know you've arrived

At the same moment, she picked up the phone and dialed some numbers.

" You have been authorized to go up, go ahead, it's on the 2nd floor"

"Thank you!"

I waved to her in thanks, went to the elevator, and as soon as I reached the floor I was greeted by a pretty blonde woman

"Good morning, you must be Mr. Philip Taylor, right?" - she asked.

" Good morning, yes I am! And who are you?"

" Belinda, the owner's secretary. Come, I'll show you to the meeting room."

She opened a big door for me, I went in, greeted the people there, and sat down.

" Can we start the meeting?" - I asked, fiddling with my pen and looking at a piece of paper that was in front of me

" Not yet, we have to wait for Mary to arrive" - said one of the men there

" And who is she?"

" She is the owner of Parker Records"

" You don't have to wait any longer, because I'm here"

I heard the door creak and when I looked I saw the woman I had sex with, my new neighbor and possibly my new partner.

" Good afternoon everyone," she said, directing her gaze to me.