LOGINHowever, the bus driver drew attention to the fact that he would very much like to see that the on-board toilet facility should only be used in really urgent emergencies before starting the journey. No wonder, thought Harry, who probably fears that he'll have to clean up the mess on the way. Monika woke up when the bus stopped and was astonished that she had made herself so comfortable on his shoulder. She then apologized for that too.
Harry fended off jovially, but was still not unhappy to finally be released from the cramped sitting posture. To finally be able to stretch your legs again. Got cigarettes at the rest stop, even though he'd always made up his mind to quit smoking. While the travelers used the break to buy something and restore their physical well-being.
He stood at the bus and smoked with relish, while he saw that those two sitting in the row in front of him had not even left the bus and were suddenly cuddling hard. Presumably they were very happy to be able to be fairly undisturbed for the duration of the break. It struck him straight away that all activities were initiated by Clara. It was obviously trying to keep the boy warm. Which, as it was easy to see, she also did excellently. Because Clara seemed to understand her profession, as he thought when he saw the lipstick-smeared youth next to her. Who apparently didn't quite know what was happening to him.
Harry was just muffling his cigarette when the person sitting next to him suddenly stood next to him out of the blue. She must have risked an eye in the bus and seen how resolute and determined Clara was working on the boy and she didn't seem to like that at all, as he thought he could see from the rather bitter expression on her face.
But she quickly composed herself and spoke
"May I take you out for a cup of coffee?"
He wasn't prepared for such a question at all and must have looked at her in astonishment. She apparently thought it was hesitant
"Please give me the pleasure, because we still have a good twenty minutes before we can continue, after all, I borrowed your shoulder long enough!"
"Well, if it calms you down, please!"
"Maybe we'll go over there?" She pointed to the gas station buffet, where there were some tables outside.
"Yes! Good idea, we can still breathe some fresh air there, then we have to endure the smell on the bus for hours again, "he replied dryly.
They then sat across from each other. Monika looked at him while she held her cappuccino in both hands and sipped it. Now that he saw her, so to speak, 'en face', he actually found her quite pretty. Her complexion was very fair, almost pale. The lips, painted strongly red, caught his eye. He thought a little less would be more. The lips moved at once
"How is it that a young man goes on vacation all by himself?" She suddenly wanted to know and looked at him honestly.
“Oh, you know, it's easy to explain. I simply needed a change of scenery and would like to enjoy the freedom I have now regained! «
Monika's eyes, big brown, shiny eyes, as he saw, widened suddenly, there was astonishment in her facial features, at the same time something like curiosity
"Does that mean you broke up with someone?"
"Yes, that's right, I also feel better from hour to hour!"
"Interesting! You'd think that breakups are generally not that easy. Somehow it seems to be quite easy for you? "
Harry wasn't in the mood to reveal the circumstances to her, but on the other hand he was pleased about the interest she showed.
His interest also grew steadily and he thought maybe something could develop there. She wasn't exactly his type, actually he was more into dark-haired women.
Still, he was sure not to push her off the edge of the bed if it really mattered. On the one hand, he also liked the way she gave herself and spoke. Besides, he thought, a good understanding would be more desirable while driving than just crouching silently next to each other. Suddenly Monika didn't give up, the answer to her question must have made her curious after all, he thought to himself.
"And how does your ex-partner cope with having lost such a good-looking and, I think, nice young man?"
"I can't really answer that," he said with a smile and added,
"The separation I was talking about went in a completely different direction, you understand?"
“Oh what, really? Do you have to delete the last two letters of 'Ex-partner' in order to get closer to the matter now? '
"Well, you are completely wrong with me," he replied, puzzled, and quickly added that, as a result of man acquaintances, I've really had enough, especially for the last eight months, believe me!
Monika was laughing heartily now, it looked like a kid.
“Please forgive me, but I was just trying to get you out of your reserves a little! You're not angry with me about that, are you? "
"Not angry, just a bit surprised," he thought, if you have a tone, she thinks I'm someone from the other bank.
Harry returned to the office, settled the matter with Gutenbrunn straight away, to whom he faxed the documents and thought to himself, it works and he'll get better prices, the old rascal, it's another advantage. If it doesn't work out, that's fine with me, I have my sheep, in any case on dry land.Then he looked through the mail, the loan documents for the purchase of the post office were also included, even the agreed rate of interest was right. He was almost satisfied, the positive aspects were almost in balance with the negative. It had become a declared goal for him to finish each working day positively, but unfortunately it was far too rarely successful.In a quiet minute he wondered where you can get a capable secretary from now? Someone who knows what he wants, who can also be fully trusted. A person who keeps all the odds and ends off your neck.Maybe it also looks very good. He hadn't the slightest desire to have to work wit
But Robert refused to take part and insisted that the hotel was fully booked. Which, according to their information, would not be the case at the scheduled date. Heavens ass and thread, thought Harry, now you are also involved in very mundane problems.Because since Mei Lung has been in Salzburg, the good Robert is constantly going crazy and constantly torpedoing any of our actions. Harry knew about the project that Josephine was enthusiastically participating in and so far such tours had always been very successful due to the good organization that she put on the day.Because it was agreed that the guests were invited to the house. And of course it was obvious, if only for cost reasons, that the overnight stays should be booked in their own luxury hotel. Josephine was not only the manager of the Pizza-Pasta & Co. model company.She also felt like the host, organized the supporting program, the visits,
Okay, said the management consultant, in 14 days, right after the completed tour of Germany, we will start in Switzerland right away. You haven't thought of France, the Benelux countries, and not to forget the Scandinavian region? Not to mention the USA, Canada, the Soviet Union and China, Harry joked immediately.Yes, laughed the man on the receiver, but I didn't want to fall into the house like that, especially since I still have fond memories of her hesitant demeanor. All right, said Harry, add Switzerland for the time being, then we'll see. Well, I'll get back to you soon and I think you won't regret your decision, he heard until the dial tone sounded again.Harry wasn't that comfortable inside, but he had gained confidence by now. But deep down, the whole thing was actually going too fast for him, somehow too easy.This impetuous advance reminded him in some way, of the so-called "lightning victories" at the time an
Six months later, the final breakthrough came not so completely unexpected for Harry, which he always strived for so vehemently and then finally initiated. After he had given himself the powerful intellectual kick in the very bottom. The fresh pizza delivery business had now become an absolute hit.There was almost no bigger place in the country, on the map, where there was no such thing as “Pizza, Pasta & Co.” and you couldn't order around the clock. Thanks to the professional help of the management consultant. Who, together with a well-known advertising agency, took the project under his wing and created a corporate concept in no time at all.All Harry needed to do was shell out the money and attend a few meetings, the rest of which the professionals would take care of. The business was marketed as a franchise system, where he had the idea before, but for some reason got stuck with it again and again.W
Harry's interest was aroused and he immediately agreed, he also carefully asked whether Suzie Wang might not be there too, he always wanted to talk to her about the facilities in the pizzerias, so he could kill two birds with one stone. ..With a laugh, Mei Lung replied that she would try to invite the little one over. They agreed to meet for the same evening, around 9 p.m. in the hotel restaurant. Harry then mobilized Josephine, who was working in the delivery area, and told her that they would have dinner together at the hotel.Which she was happy about, but had certain concerns about the wardrobe. Harry then talked her out of it, explaining that it was just a work lunch, with less emphasis on etiquette and that she didn't need to be ashamed.A little hesitantly, Josefine finally agreed.They met in a separate room, Mei Lung had an individual dinner served in several courses, which everyone enjoyed. For Harry it
Deep down he even felt complicit, because after all, he had known Marion's financial problems for a long time and always wanted to talk to her about them. But out of sheer convenience and perhaps also due to lack of time, he kept losing sight of the matter.The whole thing made him kind of sad and moved him deeply and he said to himself, what a crazy world. Chubby Petra gambled away huge sums in the casino, purely for her own personal pleasure and for a few hours of thrills. You run after the money and can't get enough of it, knock the old Derboven into the pan, who then immediately slams several million on the table without batting an eyelid.Out of sheer zeal, forgets that things have already been pretty dirty for you and on the other hand, a small human child is fighting for bare survival. Have to wait until a suitable bone marrow donor is found somewhere in the world. And until then, the mother has to struggle to pay for everything. And