The "message" turned out to actually be two messages.
One from Timothy, complaining that a company he wanted to buy, was being "Delayed, and screwed up"
The second was from John the account manager, telling Ross the same thing, and that John had something to talk to Ross about.
Ross, who was getting a migraine, ignored the messages, and felt he would deal with both people in the morning.
When Ross came back into the bedroom, he had a frown on his face.
"Uh oh, I know that look What happened when you walked into the den?" Kayley asked.
Ross sighed. "The usual. Complaint from Timothy about something regarding a company, and John the account manager, wanting to explain something to me. To Hell with both of them. I will deal with it in the morning" Ross said.
"Good plan" Kayley said, starting to kiss Ross.
"Babe, may I please take a raincheck? I feel like I'm getting a headache from the long flight" Ross said.
Kayley kissed Ross. "Of course, My King. Let;s just lie here and cuddle"
Ross snuggled up against Kayley "That I can do" Ross said, kissing Kayley on top of the head.
The next morning, as they were getting dressed to go to work, Ross was literally, pissed off when he went through his closets to look for something to wear to work. This was a man who had many closets full of clothes, and due to being the head of the company, could wear anything from a suit, to a sport jacket and slacks, to jeans, since it was his company.
"Ross, I know you're pissed off. Please calm down and just wear anything. You always have a suit in your office for an unexpected meeting. Just go in, face it, see how you feel, and do what you need to" Kayley said.
Ross went over to kiss Kayley. "You are my stabilizing force, teacher. Without you, I would be insane"
Ross decided to compromise and wore a dress shirt, chinos, and a blue blazer to work, with a tie in his pocket that he did not have on.
When the office staff saw Ross they said.
"How was your vacation?"
"The vacation was fine. Now it is back to the grind. John, may I speak to you privately, please" Ross said.,
"Of course, Ross" John said, following Ross into Ross's office, where Ross closed the door, sat on top of his desk with his arms folded, and stared
"Ross, you look upset" John said.
"John, I just came home from a wonderful vacation and business trip, and then got your message and a message from Timothy on my home office voicemail, so please tell me what you want to, I will listen, and say nothing until you are finished" Ross said, calmly but in a pointed tone.
John Sighed. "Ross, Timothy asked me to buy two fifteen million dollar companies. Half down on each one. Half financed on equal monthly payments over 12 months for each company, then it would all be paid off. The selling party changed the terms, Timothy wants to change the terms, and as you can imagine, its a big mess" John said.
Ross sighed. "So the usual. timothy plays in his playpen, changes the toy he wants to play with, breaks the toy, and now wants Ross to fix the toy. That analogy does not leave this discussion of course" Ross said.
"Absolutely Ross"
Ross sighed again. "Okay, I will call Timothy, insist I see him today , and get it out of him, then do as I always do and fix this mess"
John left, and Ross called Timothy's cell phone.
"Hi, Ross, how was your trip?" Timothy said, innocently.
"The trip was wonderful until I heard both yours and John's messages on my answering machine last night. Okay, Timothy, spill it. What the Hell is it this time?" Ross said, almost ready to blow up.
"Let's meet at Shun Lee at 1230, my treat, and I will explain it" Tim offered.
Ross sighed. "I really dont want to see you. I want to go back to OKC, to Vegas, or up to Toronto, but since you are still an important client, and my best friend, I will be there. By the time you get there, you had better have started to think of how we solve this mess. My patience is wearing very, very thin with you Timothy" Ross said.
"Understood, Ross. See you later" Tim said.
Ross worked through the morning, went to Shun Lee, greeted Timothy by bumping fists, the men ordered lunch, and then got down to business.
"Okay Timothy, you talk, I will listen and say nothing" Ross said, calmly so as not to upset himself.
Tim sighed., "Well, Ross, it seemed simple. Two fifteen million dollar companies. Half down on each one, half paid out on each company on monthly equal payments. Then, the guy told me he wanted to raise the price five to ten mil total or on each company, and wanted more down" Tim said.
"Okay, so to me, the guy changed the terms. Since I need your approval before I do anything, how about I do this. I get the guy's name, and when I go back to the office, I tell him that both of us are very disappointed at what he did, and that you are prepared to buy one of the companies for a reasonable price that he can name, and that his attitude has caused you to basically tell him to take the other company and shove it where the sun dont shine. I will not tell him that though. How about this? To put yourself in the drivers seat. We offer twenty mil for one company so the price is raised a bit, and if he wants twenty two five, we take it. If he wants twenty four, you have to tell me what to do, but I think we should penalize him several mil for fucking around" Ross said.
"Go up to twenty four, and if not tell him to go fuck himself" Tim said.
Ross and Tim bumped fists. "Good" they both said.
The men finished lunch, Ross went back to the office, and called the other party.
"This is Ross C, Tim Patrick's actual business manager. I was out of town on business when this whole situation unfolded. I've heard the situation from Mister Patrick, and from my Vice President John, now please tell me what you have to say" Ross said calmly.
"Ross, I know who you are. I want to keep this a quiet straight deal. What happened is that Timothy asked for term changes, and I decided to raise the price, maybe just to make it difficult for him. Maybe that was not the most prudent way to handle it. I want to get rid of at least one of these companies, so make me an offer" The man said.
"Excellent. I think we can reach an agreement. Considering this difficult situation, we are prepared to offer twenty million for one of the companies, and leave the other company out of it" Ross said.
"That is a big hit in total price when the original price was thirty million. Would you consider twenty five?" The man said.
"Too much money. How is twenty two or twenty three? " Ross offered.
"Compromised at twenty two five and you have a deal" Ross said.
"Done,. papers will be drawn up, sent to you, and we work out payment terms" The man said.
"Thank you for making this so straight forward" Ross said.
Ross called Timothy back.
"Twenty two five for one company, its the best I can do. Let him draw up the contract, I will look at it, and we will figure out where to get the money from" Ross said.
"I know you are upset. Thank You for not losing it at me" Tim said.
"I was annoyed. You are still my best friend, and my most important client besides the oil and gas. I wanted to do this calmly" Ross said.
Ross then went to see John.
"It is done at twenty two five for one company. You get your usual commission for doing this" Ross said.
"Thank You, what about you?" John said.
Ross smiled. "Dont worry about me. I will give Timothy terms that he cannot turn down" Ross said, smirking and walking away.
Ross finished his day and went home.
"So how was your first day back?" Kayley said, kissing Ross.
"Oh, fine, came to a deal on one company with Timothy and another guy to solve one problem. Did not have to buy the other company. Made no money for us but the account manager gets the commission, very straight forward" Ross said.
Kayley smirked. "Bull shit, Ross C,, I'm sure you will stick Timothy with a fee somewhere for being a pain in your ass" Kayley said.
"You know it, teacher" Ross said, kissing Kayley again.
Just then, Ross's cell phone rang, it was John Fish.
"Ross, I know you just got home, but something big happened. A major strike in Alaska right outside the city of Anchorage. Fritz, Steve, you and I have to go there ASAP" John said.
"John, I'm not alone. Let me go into the den and call you back where I can have privacy" Ross said.
Ross clicked off the phone, started for the den.
"John Fish. He needs to tell me something" Ross said.
Ross felt somewhere between elated, and punched in the stomach. He had not planned to leave New York then since he had just gotten home from OKC and Vegas.
Then there was the issue of the extremely long flight to Anchorage from JFK and explaining it to Kayley.
What would be the end result of that call, and how would it all be worked out?
That would all be seen.
One from Timothy, complaining that a company he wanted to buy, was being "Delayed, and screwed up"
The second was from John the account manager, telling Ross the same thing, and that John had something to talk to Ross about.
Ross, who was getting a migraine, ignored the messages, and felt he would deal with both people in the morning.
When Ross came back into the bedroom, he had a frown on his face.
"Uh oh, I know that look What happened when you walked into the den?" Kayley asked.
Ross sighed. "The usual. Complaint from Timothy about something regarding a company, and John the account manager, wanting to explain something to me. To Hell with both of them. I will deal with it in the morning" Ross said.
"Good plan" Kayley said, starting to kiss Ross.
"Babe, may I please take a raincheck? I feel like I'm getting a headache from the long flight" Ross said.
Kayley kissed Ross. "Of course, My King. Let;s just lie here and cuddle"
Ross snuggled up against Kayley "That I can do" Ross said, kissing Kayley on top of the head.
The next morning, as they were getting dressed to go to work, Ross was literally, pissed off when he went through his closets to look for something to wear to work. This was a man who had many closets full of clothes, and due to being the head of the company, could wear anything from a suit, to a sport jacket and slacks, to jeans, since it was his company.
"Ross, I know you're pissed off. Please calm down and just wear anything. You always have a suit in your office for an unexpected meeting. Just go in, face it, see how you feel, and do what you need to" Kayley said.
Ross went over to kiss Kayley. "You are my stabilizing force, teacher. Without you, I would be insane"
Ross decided to compromise and wore a dress shirt, chinos, and a blue blazer to work, with a tie in his pocket that he did not have on.
When the office staff saw Ross they said.
"How was your vacation?"
"The vacation was fine. Now it is back to the grind. John, may I speak to you privately, please" Ross said.,
"Of course, Ross" John said, following Ross into Ross's office, where Ross closed the door, sat on top of his desk with his arms folded, and stared
"Ross, you look upset" John said.
"John, I just came home from a wonderful vacation and business trip, and then got your message and a message from Timothy on my home office voicemail, so please tell me what you want to, I will listen, and say nothing until you are finished" Ross said, calmly but in a pointed tone.
John Sighed. "Ross, Timothy asked me to buy two fifteen million dollar companies. Half down on each one. Half financed on equal monthly payments over 12 months for each company, then it would all be paid off. The selling party changed the terms, Timothy wants to change the terms, and as you can imagine, its a big mess" John said.
Ross sighed. "So the usual. timothy plays in his playpen, changes the toy he wants to play with, breaks the toy, and now wants Ross to fix the toy. That analogy does not leave this discussion of course" Ross said.
"Absolutely Ross"
Ross sighed again. "Okay, I will call Timothy, insist I see him today , and get it out of him, then do as I always do and fix this mess"
John left, and Ross called Timothy's cell phone.
"Hi, Ross, how was your trip?" Timothy said, innocently.
"The trip was wonderful until I heard both yours and John's messages on my answering machine last night. Okay, Timothy, spill it. What the Hell is it this time?" Ross said, almost ready to blow up.
"Let's meet at Shun Lee at 1230, my treat, and I will explain it" Tim offered.
Ross sighed. "I really dont want to see you. I want to go back to OKC, to Vegas, or up to Toronto, but since you are still an important client, and my best friend, I will be there. By the time you get there, you had better have started to think of how we solve this mess. My patience is wearing very, very thin with you Timothy" Ross said.
"Understood, Ross. See you later" Tim said.
Ross worked through the morning, went to Shun Lee, greeted Timothy by bumping fists, the men ordered lunch, and then got down to business.
"Okay Timothy, you talk, I will listen and say nothing" Ross said, calmly so as not to upset himself.
Tim sighed., "Well, Ross, it seemed simple. Two fifteen million dollar companies. Half down on each one, half paid out on each company on monthly equal payments. Then, the guy told me he wanted to raise the price five to ten mil total or on each company, and wanted more down" Tim said.
"Okay, so to me, the guy changed the terms. Since I need your approval before I do anything, how about I do this. I get the guy's name, and when I go back to the office, I tell him that both of us are very disappointed at what he did, and that you are prepared to buy one of the companies for a reasonable price that he can name, and that his attitude has caused you to basically tell him to take the other company and shove it where the sun dont shine. I will not tell him that though. How about this? To put yourself in the drivers seat. We offer twenty mil for one company so the price is raised a bit, and if he wants twenty two five, we take it. If he wants twenty four, you have to tell me what to do, but I think we should penalize him several mil for fucking around" Ross said.
"Go up to twenty four, and if not tell him to go fuck himself" Tim said.
Ross and Tim bumped fists. "Good" they both said.
The men finished lunch, Ross went back to the office, and called the other party.
"This is Ross C, Tim Patrick's actual business manager. I was out of town on business when this whole situation unfolded. I've heard the situation from Mister Patrick, and from my Vice President John, now please tell me what you have to say" Ross said calmly.
"Ross, I know who you are. I want to keep this a quiet straight deal. What happened is that Timothy asked for term changes, and I decided to raise the price, maybe just to make it difficult for him. Maybe that was not the most prudent way to handle it. I want to get rid of at least one of these companies, so make me an offer" The man said.
"Excellent. I think we can reach an agreement. Considering this difficult situation, we are prepared to offer twenty million for one of the companies, and leave the other company out of it" Ross said.
"That is a big hit in total price when the original price was thirty million. Would you consider twenty five?" The man said.
"Too much money. How is twenty two or twenty three? " Ross offered.
"Compromised at twenty two five and you have a deal" Ross said.
"Done,. papers will be drawn up, sent to you, and we work out payment terms" The man said.
"Thank you for making this so straight forward" Ross said.
Ross called Timothy back.
"Twenty two five for one company, its the best I can do. Let him draw up the contract, I will look at it, and we will figure out where to get the money from" Ross said.
"I know you are upset. Thank You for not losing it at me" Tim said.
"I was annoyed. You are still my best friend, and my most important client besides the oil and gas. I wanted to do this calmly" Ross said.
Ross then went to see John.
"It is done at twenty two five for one company. You get your usual commission for doing this" Ross said.
"Thank You, what about you?" John said.
Ross smiled. "Dont worry about me. I will give Timothy terms that he cannot turn down" Ross said, smirking and walking away.
Ross finished his day and went home.
"So how was your first day back?" Kayley said, kissing Ross.
"Oh, fine, came to a deal on one company with Timothy and another guy to solve one problem. Did not have to buy the other company. Made no money for us but the account manager gets the commission, very straight forward" Ross said.
Kayley smirked. "Bull shit, Ross C,, I'm sure you will stick Timothy with a fee somewhere for being a pain in your ass" Kayley said.
"You know it, teacher" Ross said, kissing Kayley again.
Just then, Ross's cell phone rang, it was John Fish.
"Ross, I know you just got home, but something big happened. A major strike in Alaska right outside the city of Anchorage. Fritz, Steve, you and I have to go there ASAP" John said.
"John, I'm not alone. Let me go into the den and call you back where I can have privacy" Ross said.
Ross clicked off the phone, started for the den.
"John Fish. He needs to tell me something" Ross said.
Ross felt somewhere between elated, and punched in the stomach. He had not planned to leave New York then since he had just gotten home from OKC and Vegas.
Then there was the issue of the extremely long flight to Anchorage from JFK and explaining it to Kayley.
What would be the end result of that call, and how would it all be worked out?
That would all be seen.
