Get Timers Now!
X
 
Oct 19 - 18:17:45
-1
Page: [ <<< - < ] 1 2 
Traveling Fiddler in Chicago Started by: Kimi on Jan 21, '19 20:25
Kimi was embarrassed when the men started laughing, after a few minutes of silence and the men picking up their tools she slid from the booth when it was time to go. Case to her chest afraid of losing the item that got her this far. She held it close as she sat in the car being small she was okay being in the middle.

Once at the apartment she looked around walking in and waiting with Augie and Tommy, while Frank and Gus went in to talk to the manager. It was quiet for a little bit but then the thump made her jump for a minute before Frank and Gus returned. Taking the key carefully she peeked over at the manager who was holding his nose. "Is he okay?" She asked before nodding, she moved the case to her side and made her way to the room 410 and unlocked the door. Looking around she was happy with it, she made her way over to the window and looked out at the street.

After a few moments of silence she went to go tell Frank that she liked the room, it was cozy and subtle so she left the case on the bed and took the key with her, heading back.
Report Post Tip

When she returned her eyes were wide and bright as Tommy commented that she like the room.  Frank nodded so did the other two men.  

You have a refrigerator and next door is a restaurant go there when you get hungry and give them this note and order what you want.  Tomorrow me and Augie will take you shopping and to work.  It all starts tomorrow morning at 8 am.  Meet us next door for breakfast and bring a new paper they give you one every morning the sports section I will need that.  Okay Kimi V?

Report Post Tip
Kimi was in a good mood, looking at the four she turned her attention to Frank, and before she could say anything he mentioned the fridge, and the restaurant. She took the note from Frank and listened to the plans of breakfast starting at 8am.

"Breakfast then shopping and work? Got it I will be over at 8am." She gave a warm smile, looking forward to a good nights rest. She looked at Frank and gave a nod about the news paper he requested for the morning. "Paper as well, got it."

She waited for them to head out before she returned to her room. Writing down the list she needed for the following day:
_ 8AM restaurant
_ Newspaper
_ Shopping
_ Work
_ Fiddle Repair

She moved from the bedside table and headed off for a warm shower before finally hitting the sack in the bed the fiddle at the foot of the bed.
Report Post Tip

Suzzy's Q was the Restaurant that Frank and Augie were sitting at 7:30 am.  Frank looked at his watch then at Augie wondering where she was until again Augie reminded him that he said 8 am.  Frank shook his head and then looked at the menu.   Then Frank went to a pay phone to call her but no answer.  Frank was wondering if his new employee skipped town in the middle of the night.   He looked at his watch and it was 7:35 am.  Frank took a deep breath and went an sat down while Augie rolled his eyes and repeated 8 am several times until Frank tosses some salt at him from the salt shaker.  They both laughed then that's when Frank saw Kimi.  She was smiling. 

Report Post Tip
Kimi woke up around 7:48am staring at the pillow before pushing herself upright and rubbing her eyes. With a soft yawn she got up and found her brush that was in the case with her fiddle, hidden away in a makeshift pouch she brushed her hair out leaving it straight.

Closing the case with the brush inside she slipped on her cloths that she washed in the shower, she was used to traveling light but made sure it was washed through and fully dry by hanging it next to the open window.
She shut the window and slipped her shoes on before taking the key, and the news paper, and heading out locking her door behind her. She headed to the place to meet up, five minutes till 8 she stepped through the door. Smiling, and looking around before she spotted them.

She made her way over and handed Frank the paper before taking a seat. "Good morning " She was chipper, and much more energized then the day before.
Report Post Tip

Frank stood up as she came over she handed him the sports section he was so happy she remembered.  

Here Kimi please sit down the waitress is coming over order whatever you want she doesn't have a menu she cooks what we order.  Bacon sausage, toast eggs anyway you want juice orange, apple and grape.  hash browns or fries, you name it Suzzy will make it.  

Frank noticed that Kimi had the same clothes on so the first place was to his tailors then the Furniture stop then groceries and dishware.  

Report Post Tip

The Clown stolls down the streeets of chicago,and catches this one tune he was famailar which he learned in his early days in the neighborhood.Clown decides to grab a sandwhich  and go up where this is taking place...while sitting there eating and enjoying the music.  he loos at his watch and said dam ,I gotta go time flew fast for Clown,so back to the ooffice immediately.

Report Post Tip
Kimi sat down thinking of what she wanted to eat, she was too full last night to eat after getting to her room but she was looking forward to a warm breakfast. As soon as the waitress came over and asked for her order she looked at her and smiled.

"May I get a orange juice, two sunny side up eggs two pieces of toast and hash brown?" She hoped that she could finish it when it got there. But that was her decision on breakfast. She looked at the two men she was with before looking around.

"Hey frank?" She thought over her question for a minute, "before retiring back to my room tonight, mind if we stopped to... Fix or find a new fiddle? Mine is beyong my own repair." She let out a small breath of unease knowing she could not play it till it was taken care of.
Report Post Tip

Frank looks at Augie and they start to laugh as Frank hands Augie a hundred dollar bill shanking his head.  

Thanks Kimi, this guy bet me that instead of talking about furniture you would talk about your fiddle.  Yeah we will go there first I need your mind on the business side once were done.  

Frank orders two omelets with ham and peppers two flapjacks and six strips of bacon and a glass of orange juice and a cup of joe.  Augie ordered the same thing. Frank paid for all three meals.   As they sat talking about the apartment and the stuff Kimi wanted to get Frank was making circles on the news paper Kimi gave him.  Frank loved the horse tracks and making bets on them paid off most of the time.  

The food came and they ate.  Then Frank made a call and placed his bets.  Looking at them two laughing and talking Frank could only shake his head he wanted Kimi to start relaxing and enjoying life.  Once he was done with his call he came back and asked them were they ready to go to the musical instrument store and then get her some clothes.  

Report Post Tip
Kimi could not keep back a smile, the two were great. She looked at Augie and Frank before speaking, "Well I liked my bed, it was softer then a freshly fluffed pile of pillows." She listened to the two order their meals as she watch frank enjoy reading the paper he asked for.

Continuing to look from where she sat she was surprised at how calm it was in the mornings there. But before long their food was out and she was enjoying the toast with yolk.

Frank was done first and had went and escused himself from the table so Kimi was laughing and joking with Augie for a bit, though she explained her mother who she grew up with lived in Germany, and her father was from England.

When it was time to go, she finished her juice and stood, walking out with the two on their way to the shops. When they got to the place for a new fiddle, she was bouncing up and down at the newer ones finding a cherry wood, with silver painted engraved with a mark of a butterfly on it, she looked at it but found no price.
Report Post Tips: 1 / Total: $20,000 Tip

Frank and Augie watch Kimi as she found a fiddle that she loved and the look on her face as she couldn't find a price tag.  Augie whispered in her ear that the family owns the shop so she can take it just sign her name in the registry.  Frank was looking out the window with a foot on the ledge dusting off his shoe.

 

Kimi You found one you like?  Harry get the woman a new case and bow please.  

 

The Shop keeper did as Frank asked and Frank handed Harry few bucks the old man nodded and called Frank a good boy.  Harry was one of the first men Frank met in Chicago his wife used to always make Frank a lunch and invite him to sunday dinners.  He was their adopted son and Frank loved them both.

Now lady lets get you some new clothes.  

 

Report Post Tip
Kimi was excited, though at the same time she looked at the owner then to Augie, her smile was bright as she couldn't wait for the evening to come. She watched as the owner got the case and bow, and packed up the fiddle. When it was handed to her she took it gently thanking the man before turning to Franks voice.

She stepped outside carrying the new fiddle at her side she waited for frank and Augie to show her around a little to the tailor.

She wouldn't trail too far behind the two infact she stayed fairly close for now after the two men the other day she did not need to deal with them again so soon.
Report Post Tip

They walked out of the musical instrument shop and down to the tailor where Frank had his suits made.  He opened the door and Kimi stepped in.  Gary De'Santos was waiting and asked Frank was this pretty young lady the one you called this morning about?  Frank nodded and Gary took her hand and spent her around very slowly.  

"Frank is she carrying a Chicago Type writer that your so fond of. "

Frank shook his head no and Gray nodded.  Augie rolled his eyes because he hated Gary he walked over to Kimi to take her fiddle while she gets measured and fitted.  Frank asked:

Gray please tell her what you see her wearing?

Gray showed Kimi swatches of material and asked her which she wanted and how many in dresses and business suits?  He assured Kimi that price was no worries as Frank had already paid for twenty out fits.  She just had to pick the material and give him what she wanted.  While Frank and Augie sat in the chairs talking. 

  

Report Post Tip
Kimi entered in, though when spun around by the man she looked at Frank. Letting Augie take her fiddle for the time being. She went with Gary, looking at the swatches she picked out a few colors and fabrics.

She went with blues, reds, purples and black. Picking a a few business suits for the main job while dresses for when she needs to deal with the gamblers and entertain.

She spoke with Gary as she got measured. Looking over at Frank and Augie from time to time as they sat chatting and waiting it was pretty quiet in the shop but cozy. Once Gary finished measuring she waited to find out what she needed to do from there.

She was told it would be a little while till they were finished so she thanked the man and went over to Frank and Augie.
Report Post Tip

Frank looked at Gary and gave him a look that could set a barn on fire.  Gary walked back and ask Kimi to try on a few dress that he made for a few young ladies that couldn't afford the dresses to see what fitted and what needed alterations.  Gray realizing that Frank was not happy with the service he told Kimi that he will not leave until he has five outfits for her no later than tomorrow at noon.  

Frank gave a small nod and then sat with Augie again.  Kimi returned again with two dress in hand one was and all black silk dress for a ballroom party and the other was a silver dress also for a ballroom party.  Gray then come out the back room and said he will have the alteration done by tonight on three business suits and another formal dress and I will deliver them tonight myself. 

Happy Frank gave an nod of approval and then looked at Augie who was handing Kimi her case back.  The trio walked out and headed to the furniture store.  They walked about five blocks then entered a store that did business but was not connected.  They had the best to choose from but the prices where a bit high.  Frank turned to kimi and said.

Okay Kid you got two hours to pick what you want then we get lunch across the street and you get to see what you will be doing to pay for all this stuff.  

Report Post Tip
Kimi held onto the dresses, after being handed them by the tailor. Wondering what made the man rush around before looking back at Frank, he seemed to have settled back into the seat as she stood. The man came back after some time letting them know he will get them done.

Then it was time to go again, this time out the door walking between then until they entered the furniture store. She looked around where she stood, before frank told her that she could pick anything but she had two hours.

With a nod she was off, walking around and looking before finding a few things within the first hour, she had found a black sofa, and a small desk and wooden chair. She didn't need a bed or dresser as she had one already but she went back to frank and Augie and let them know of her Finds in furniture.
Report Post Tip

Frank called over one of the store sales associates and Kimi told him what she wanted.  Then the address Frank asked the man to have it delivered today at 6 pm and he would get a twenty dollar tip.  The young man rushed to the back and spoke to the driver and then came back to reassure that it would be there Frank gave him the tip but warned him that it better get their tonight.  After that they walked across the street to Franks restaurant the Red Brick they sat and ordered their lunch.  

Okay Kimi order anything you want this is my joint and upstairs is where you will run the loans.  Now listen any business that can pay me back quickly charge them three points that's 30 percent interest, business that cant pay you charge them 2 pts that's 20 percent of the loan in interest.  Now some you can charge a 1point and a half 15 percent.  The points are called the vig or interest.  The loan is called the nut  they have to pay that vig every week.  If they fail then Augie collects.  They then pay or they give me half the business.  The objective is to have them bank roll your loans so you can loan more or take half their businesses so you can clean your money and show income taxes.  

The waiter comes over to take their orders.

Report Post Tips: 1 / Total: $20,000 Tip

This Forum Is For 100% 1950's Role Play (AKA Streets)
Replying to: Traveling Fiddler in Chicago
Compose Body:

@Mention Notifications: On More info
How much do you want to tip for this post?

Minimum $20,000

(NaN)
G2
G1
L
H
D
C
Private Conversations
0 PLAYERS IN CHANNEL