Day Forty-Three...
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[ At K.D Cox Salon and Spa... ]
Dave drove Abigail and the rest to Kathleen's Salon and Spa. Kathleen was already waiting for them at the front door.
"Abi!!! You are finally here!" Kathleen pounced on Abigail, hugging her as if they had not seen each other for a century.
"Yes. You kept on texting me so I decided not to make you wait longer." Abigail giggled softly. She was glad to see Kathleen's enthusiasm.
When they broke the hug, Kathleen noticed Dave's presence. "Oh. Who is this handsome man with you?"
"Kath, this is Dave, my childhood best friend." Abigail introduced Dave to Kathleen. Then she shifted her gaze back to Dave. "This is Kathleen. I've already mentioned her to you."
Dave nodded his head, flashing a warm smile. Abigail met new friends and he was glad to meet them. He shook Kathleen's hand and greeted her politely.
"Let's go inside. My staff is already waiting for you." Kathleen didn't waste her time pulling Abigail inside. She guided her to the VIP room.
"What services are they going to do?" Abigail asked Kathleen. Everything inside was prepared including the staff.
"I will do your hair and makeup later. For now, you have to enjoy facials, body scrub, and massage, foot spa, waxing, manicure, and pedicure!" Kathleen declared to her.
Abigail's jaw dropped. She was overwhelmed by those services. 'Dejavu. I received the same services when I first visited this place. Stephen brought me here.'
"Do I have to do all those things?" Abigail asked Kathleen, scratching the back of her head. "Ana, Dave, and Santra might get bored while waiting for me." Abigail was reluctant to avail of those services.
But Kathleen insisted on it. "Yes. You have to. Don't worry about them. The three of them will also receive the same services. It will be my treat!"
"Kath! No. You don't have to do that!" Abigail refused her offer.
"I don't take no for an answer. Besides, I will ask you a favor. Tonight will be your comeback. Can you advertise and recommend my Salon and Spa? I will accept that as my compensation!" Kathleen winked at her.
Abigail could only sigh in defeat. "Okay. I will advertise your Salon and Spa for free! I will recommend you to other actors and actresses!"
"Very good! That's what I want. We are even now. So just enjoy this. Go and change your clothes now." Afraid that Abigail would change her mind, Kathleen immediately pushed her to the changing room.
While Abigail was changing her clothes, Kathleen reminded her staff to take care of Abigail and do their job efficiently. Their goal was to make Abigail the most beautiful woman in the Star Gala. Kathleen was looking forward to that.
"Abi, I will just check on your friends in the other rooms. I will be back later." Kathleen said goodbye to Abigail.
"Okay. Just take your time, Kath."
Kathleen left the VIP room and proceeded to the rooms where Santra and Ana were being entertained by her other staff. The two ladies were reluctant to change because they just went there to accompany Abigail, not to avail of their services.
"Miss Kath... I think your staff misunderstands our presence here. We didn't book any services here." Santra informed Kathleen.
Kathleen laughed giddily and said, "They are following my order. I told them to give you some body massage and foot spa while waiting for Abigail. She is worried that you might get bored. Don't worry, this is all free."
"Really?!" Both Santra and Ana asked her in unison.
Kathleen just bobbed her head frantically. "Dave will also avail of the same services. So the three of you must relax and enjoy!"
Kathleen was still having a conversation with Ana and Santra when her secretary approached her.
"Ma'am, we have trouble in Massage Room 404. The new client is complaining. He demanded to see you right now! He refused to listen to the manager. He wants to talk to the owner." There was a sense of urgency in her secretary's voice. It looked like a new VIP client was making a ruckus over there.
Kathleen pursed her lips. She was busy today but someone was making trouble in her Salon and Spa.
"Ana, Santra, an apology for this. I have to leave for a moment. Just enjoy the massage. I'll be back after dealing with my rude customer." A cold glint flashed through Kathleen's eyes. She cracked her knuckles as if she was getting ready for a fistfight.
'Who dares mess with me in my Salon and Spa?! I won't be forgiving. I am busy today!'
Kathleen marched out of the room with a grim expression on her face. Her secretary could only follow her behind.
A few seconds later, Kathleen arrived at the front door of Massage Room 404.
"Ma'am?" Her secretary called her out.
"Just go back and assist my important visitors. Make sure that they will avail our services." Kathleen urged her secretary to go back. She was referring to Dave, Ana, and Santra as her important visitors. She promised Abigail that her friends wouldn't feel bored while waiting for her.
"Okay, Ma'am. Just in case you need our security just give me your signal." The secretary smiled at her. She didn't want to meet the rude client. They said he was frightening when mad. She was confident that their Lady Boss could deal with him.
Upon dismissing her secretary, Kathleen took a deep breath, calming herself for a moment. She needed to act calm first in confronting this client. If a peaceful talk wouldn't work out then she would resort to a more aggressive way.
'Hmm. I forgot to ask her about this client's complaint. Anyway, I will just ask him myself if he is not satisfied with our service.'
Knock! Knock!
"This is me. Kathleen. The owner of this spa. May I come in?" Kathleen made her presence known. She thought the manager and the client were still arguing inside.
Kathleen was waiting for someone to speak up from the other side when suddenly the door was opened. Someone grabbed her hand, dragging her inside the room.
Bam!
The person who dragged her quickly closed the door behind them and pinned Kathleen to the door.
Kathleen was about to complain and lash out at the rude client when her eyes saw a familiar face.
"J-Jack?!"
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