A Dream Life - 85 New friend in town

George Scott has a new partner, a solicitor came from Europe, Mr. Carlos Da Rocha. He shall be my solicitor, because George is busy with his business investments.
George told Carlos that I have a spare car parking space at home, Carlos wants to park his car when not using.
I ask George, "His home has no parking space?"
George, "No, Carlos lives in Lamma Island, he takes ferry to work."
George wants Carlos to meet me, it is better for Carlos to understand me and all my business investments before my new business contracts start negotiate.
Therefore I go with Carlos to Lamma Island, for a day tour.
George gave me Carlos' phone number, and we shall meet at the pier in Central district. I have a 2g phone, so I have to tell Carlos I am standing in front of the entrance, and he is inside the convenience store buying ice-cream. He asks me, "Josephine, which flavor do you prefer?"
"Chocolate, please."
Then I look for a man carrying ice-cream.
I find a tall, dark, handsome man, hand carrying two ice-cream cones coming forward towards my direction.
I forget to ask George about Carlos,  does he married or not?
He is wearing vest shirt, basketball player's knee shorts, sneakers, no socks. He doesn't look like a lawyer.
Anyway, he shall take up all of my business contract negotiation. I should give him a chance to try.
We take a ferry to Yung Shue Wan. Found two seats and sat down. I take out a plastic bag just to get ready for vomiting.
I ask Carlos, "How does it feel to vomit twice everyday?"
Carlos, "I am a Portuguese, I am used to sail on boats."
"So you were a fisherman. Now ashore."
He smiles and says, "I used to live close to the shore, sailing on boat to the city everyday."
I say, "To change the living habit is very difficult. I like Sardine, too."
"I'm a vegetarian. An English couple adopted me, I was living in England since I was born."
The ferry parked the pier, we walk to the beach, and we start our conference lying on the big towels over the sand beach, and under the umbrella. I start telling Carlos, "You have to attend all the companies' meetings, and be my proxy in voting. I have business investments in many countries, and in varies industries. You may need to work around the clock."
Carlos and I have spent the whole day on the beach and we enjoy the view of a setting sun.
Then I suggest to go eating, and that will help me getting ready for my return trip vomit.
The following day, George asks me, "Why didn't you pay for your bills."
"Acting Appointment?"
"Arithmetic Average."
"All Average?"
"Yes."
"Tell him, to send me the bill, please."
"He said that if you are his girl, the bill will be different."
"What's the difference?"
"Free of charge."
"A very attractive offer. I shall consider seriously. But let me pay the arrears, first."
(To Be Continued)


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