Diamond Playgirls by Daaimah S. Poole & Miasha & King Deja & T. Styles

Author:Daaimah S. Poole & Miasha & King Deja & T. Styles [King, Deja]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FICTION, Romance, General, Fiction - Romance, Love stories, Contemporary, Romance - Contemporary, Modern fiction, Fiction - General, Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), General & Literary Fiction, American Contemporary Fiction - Individual Authors +, African American Novel And Short Story, African American women, Man-woman relationships, USA, Short Stories, English, Urban Life, Chick lit, Romance - Short Stories, Black; Asian
ISBN: 9780758223562
Publisher: Dafina
Published: 2008-01-01T06:00:00+00:00

That evening Chloe didn’t get home until eight o’clock. She was one of the last people to leave the office and that’s exactly how she liked it. But she couldn’t front; she was beyond exhausted. Her first thought was to run a bubble bath in her Jacuzzi, but once again had the pained remembrance that she wasn’t in Houston anymore and soaking in her tiny tub would have to do. Chloe had begun undressing when her home phone began ringing. She knew it could only be a handful of people since very few had the number to her new apartment. “Hello.”

“Hi, honey, how did your interview go?”

“Daddy! It’s so good to hear your voice.”

“I called you this morning on your cell, but you didn’t pick up.”

“Yeah, I accidentally dropped my phone on my way in the building.” Recalling that episode made Chloe start thinking about the handsome man she’d met briefly. “I meant to call you back, but I got so caught up at work.”

“Work? That means you got the job?”

“Yep, I sure did.”

“Congratulations, my princess, I knew you would.”

“I’m only an assistant, Daddy.”

“Maybe on paper, but you’ll be running that place before you know it. So, how do you like the person you’re working for?”

“Her name is Kari Armstrong. She’s the fashion editor. She seems pretty cool. Although I spent the majority of the day doing things like faxing and making copies. Can you imagine, who would ever have thought? It’s all very humbling in a way, but since I have my eye on a much bigger prize I’m willing to suck it up.”

“That’s my girl. They’ll never see you coming, and by the time they do it’ll be too late.”

“Exactly.” Chloe could always count on her father to know precisely what she was thinking. “So, how’s everything going in your world, any new projects brewing?”

“As a matter of fact there are.”

“Really, like what?”

“I’m considering branching off into the music business.”

“Daddy, I think we have a bad connection. Did you say the music business?”

Mr. Johnson let out a slight chuckle before answering. “Yes, I did. I’m going over the figures now, and if what my associates tell me is true, then this will be one investment I won’t pass up.”

“Wow, my father the music mogul. I like the sound of that.”

“Business mogul will suffice as I have no plans to get heavily involved with the day-to-day operations. Hell, I may break the company up and sell it off piece by piece. You know I’m only emotionally involved in our family cosmetics company. Everything else is expendable.”

“You always have your eye on the dollar. I guess that’s why you’re Leon Johnson and the rest of us are picking up your crumbs.”

“Don’t worry, my dear daughter, you won’t be picking up my crumbs, because my legacy runs through your blood. You’ve had a long day so I won’t keep you. Just in case I didn’t tell you, I’m very proud of you, Chloe.”

“I love you, Daddy.”

“I love you, too, princess. Good night.

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