Chapter 2 Meeting the Director

The week passed quickly. Friday is finally here, and it's time to meet the director. Tamera is nervous as can be. She skipped breakfast, fearing her nervous stomach embarrassing her.

There was a knock on her office door. She gets up and opens it. The guy standing there is hot. Mid 30's, smiling brightly and totally checking her out.

Tamera is 37, a little overweight, but a beautiful person inside and out. Due to her weight, she lacks confidence in herself and doesn't realize her true beauty.

"Mr.Smith, welcome, please come in. (Holds out her hand for him to shake it.)" Tamera said.

Richard Smith, the director, takes her hand and kisses the back of it.

"The pleasure is all mine." Richard said.

"Please take a seat and let's go over what you need." Tamera said.

"Thank you, Tamera." Richard grinned.

They discuss everything he will need for the week his crew will be here.

"Okay, well, I'm pretty sure we can accommodate your needs. I'll get to work on it right away and have it set up by the time your crew arrives. It was a pleasure meeting you and I look forward to working with you during your stay at our resort." Tamera explained.

"Trust me, the pleasure was all mine. I have no doubt you'll do just fine. And I can't wait to work with you." Richard replied.

"Should you need anything else, here's my contact information." She said and handed it to him.

"I do need one other thing." Richard said.

"What can I help you with?" Tamera asked.

"I am in need of a lunch date. I'm eating lunch here before I leave, and I hate to eat alone." Richard said.

"Well, I would be honored. How does 12:30 pm sound? I'll meet you at the restaurant." Tamera smiled.

"Sounds perfect. Until then." He said.

He leaves and Tamera gets to work on calling all the people she needs to get the room set up. The electronic equipment will be her biggest problem at such a short notice.

**Cell**

"Hey, can you and Michael meet me in the office asap? I need to run something by you guys." Tamera asked them.

"Hang on. Hey babe, can we meet Tamera now?" Sheila asked Michael.

(Background of Sheila's call) "Yeah I can spare about 30 minutes." He said.

"Will 30 minutes be enough time?" Sheila asked.

"More than enough." Tamera said.

"Okay, be there in 10." Sheila said.

10 minutes later Sheila and Michael walked into her office.

"Okay, I met with the director. The equipment he needs is expensive to rent. I checked on buying it and the cost doubled. But if we need to rent this again in the future, we'd end up eventually spending more. What I propose is taking the smallest rental room and converting it to a movie theater room. Then the guests could enjoy it when it's not rented out. The upgrade would give an extra incentive to choose this resort. It may interest other movie crews. It would also increase the resort value." Tamera explained.

"Not to mention we hardly rent that room out due to the size. Most parties require larger space." She added.

"Sounds interesting." Michael said.

"We could set up the large screen. It will have equipment that can handle multiple social media, like Netflix, and it can handle DVDS, and professional equipment. There would be nice reclining seats, about 20. And there will be extra fold-up chairs in case there are more people. Over in one corner will be a table for snacks and drinks, and in the other corner a large table they can sit at to discuss business." Tamera explained more.

"20 seems not enough, considering it's a film crew. Could we do 30?" Michael asked.

"Possible. I'll have to measure, but Mr. Smith assured me he only required 15 for his crew. But other crews may require more. The folding chairs I've checked on have 6 inch padded seats. They are very comfortable, and we'll use the same chairs around the table. They may spend hours, so we want their comfort to come first." Tamera answered.

"I think it makes sense to do it permanently. In the long run it would save money and draw in other businesses." Sheila replied.

"I agree. But I know you just want your own theater dear." Michael responded.

"You know me so well honey." Sheila said.

"Okay, I trust your judgment, make it happen. I would like to see 30 reclining seats through." Michael said.

"Okay, I'll see George the maintenance guy for measurements and to see what sizes we need. Then I'll get it all ordered." Tamera said.

"Carry on. Looks like you got it all under control." Michael replied.

Tamera has George to meet her. They do measurements, and she goes on her laptop to check on the seating and the tables. Seems 30 will work and still not overcrowd the room. Everything gets ordered.

"Crap it's 12:25!" Tamera said.

She hurries to the restaurant and is 5 minutes late.

"Tamera, fashionably late, I see." Richard grinned.

"Mr. Smith my apologies. I am being so unprofessional to make you wait. I assure you, I'm almost always on time or early." Tamera apologized.

"I'm just teasing. And please call me Rich." Richard smiled.

"Thank you for your understanding. I was caught up in measurements and ordering the equipment for your viewing room." Tamera explained.

"Ahh, so see, it's my fault. You're totally forgiven." Richard said, jokingly.

"You are too kind." Tamera went with it.

"We actually decided to make it into a permanent movie room. No pressure, but in case you'd like to rent it again and when it's not rented, our guests can enjoy it." Tamera explained to him.

"Wow, I'm impressed. I'll definitely take you up on that offer." Richard smiled.

"I can't believe you went through so much trouble for me." Richard said.

"No trouble. It makes good business sense. We rarely rent that room. It's big enough for what you need, but not large enough for most of the parties we book." She explained.

"Well, enough business talk. Tell me about yourself." Richard replied.

The waiter arrives, takes their orders, and leaves.

"There's not much to tell. Mom of 2 18 year olds who are at college now. My parents are alive and live in Virginia. I was married for 19 years and recently divorced. No siblings and I was a filing clerk for 14 years. I've known Sheila for 19 years and finally gave in to her offer of moving here to help with the resort. And that is my whole life. Just a normal life." Tamera explained.

"I would never have guessed you being the mom of 2 18 year olds! Twins?" Richard asked.

"Yes, twins, Brady and Paige. How old did you think I was?" She asked.

"Maybe 30 at most?" He questioned.

"You're good for the ego. I'm 37." She laughed.