Chapter Two: "...Professional and Personal Affairs"

People think I’m selfish.  I’ll own that.  But I’m selfish for a reason.
 
My first priority is, has always been, and will always be me.  Period.  You can’t be anything to anyone else if you aren’t everything to yourself first.  If I can’t make myself happy, then everyone else will have to wait.  That includes my husband and two twin boys
 
Here is my point of view: I am 28 years old – 25 and holding to anyone who doesn’t know me – and I refuse to dye my hair for any reason other than I want a richer shade of brown.  I’m young, sexy, and business-minded.  Limiting myself to the titles of wife and mother does me an injustice.  I want to enjoy myself before my skin starts to wrinkle and menopause sets in.
 
So if I spend $500 on a pair of shoes, so be it.
 
If I get my hair and nails done at the most expensive spa in the city, so be it.
 
If I flirt with sexy men who find me irresistible, so be it.
 
Wait, did I say that out loud?
 
Oh well…
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   -   Lydia 

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​“What time will you need us to be there?”
 
“Us?” Calvin asked while sipping a cup of coffee.  “I thought you were a one-woman operation?”
 
“I have associates that work with me.  Even I understand the importance of working with others.”
 
“You mean managing others.  The chefs work for you.”  Calvin reached out and touched the top of Lydia’s hand and smiled at the slight blush that followed from her.  “So, is lunch to your liking?”
 
“Yes, thank you.  We really could’ve talked about this over though phone, Calvin.”
 
“I prefer to discuss business in person.”

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