Mistress Sway walked into RJ's office. RJ was sitting at a small glass table near the windows, which acted as a wall. He nodded as she approached and gestured her to have a seat opposite him.
"So how did it go?" RJ asked.
"I am sure you already know RJ." She glanced over at the monitors then back again.
"Yes, well...I am grateful to you for treating our guests so well. I don't have to tell you how important this whole deal is."
"No you don't. I believe in what you are trying to do RJ. It is the only reason I have agreed to be a part of this vision of yours. Do you really think you can pull it off?"
"Sway, I am tired of selling plastic toys and such. It is time for us to open the resort. You saw them. They come from a place where the pressure of business constantly presses down on them. One touch, one look from you and they were trembling and begging for more. Your good, in fact your one of the best, but even the best couldn't have done what you did today unless the need was great."
Sway tilted her head to the side and gave a half smile and studied RJ for a moment.
"Of course you are correct and this is what it is all about. It is about creating a place for them to come in privacy and find what they need. Not just any place or even a common dungeon, no you are going after the big fish and big money. It's a mighty big dream. Your plan to make the resort grounds a diplomatic sanction is a bold move on your part. Are you sure you can trust Mr. Han?"
RJ picks up his glass of water and takes a sip looking out the window as if he hadn't heard the question but Sway knew better and waited. RJ glanced at her.
"Come, come RJ I am no dolt. Its obvious you have trouble you are not being upfront about. Can you trust Mr. Han or not? Or is there something more?"
RJ took his time deciding what he should say. He realized that it was too late to hold back any information from Sway as she was as committed as he was.
"Can I trust Mr. Han? Yes, I believe that he is honorable. Bringing Peki here shows he is of the old ways and will hold to tradition. You know as well as I do what must be done, and I am not sure I am up to it. I am not sure she will understand."
Sway knew he wasn't speaking only of Peki. "Well you should have thought of that and left her alone where she was until this was over. You brought her back, I take it she doesn't know yet?"
"No she doesn't. It is complicated."
"Well you complicated it. I suggest you focus on what needs to be done. I also heard you've been having some trouble with the whole diplomatic status going through. What's the hold up?"
RJ didn't want to discuss or bring up Dave.
"I'm working on that."
Sway stood up. "Well get your shit together RJ and get it done."
RJ shot Sway a look of annoyance and reached into his pocket pulling out an envelope.
"You just make sure the resort is ready to open and let me worry about the rest of this." He replied as he handed her the deed to the resort. "The resorts yours as we agreed for convincing Mr. Han and his investors of the potential and reality of the dream. You are now in charge of it and in complete control of how it is run."
Sway took the deed and smiled at RJ. "Thank you." Sway placed her hand on RJ's shoulder. "Do what you need to do. I have faith in you otherwise I would not be here. I will keep Mr. Han and the boys busy showing them around the resort over the next few days to keep them out of your hair. Call me if you need anything."
RJ placed his hand on Sway's hand for a moment letting her know he appreciated the vote of confidence. He watched her lovely figure as she walked out of the room. He knew the resort would do well under her capable hands and he trusted her implicitly. In fact she was the one he turned to over three years ago when his life unraveled. It was Sway that held him together and helped him to make the hard decisions he had to face back then. If it wasn't for her he wouldn't be here today. He couldn't let her down as she was depending on him. The whole corporation was depending on him.
