Chapter 7: Necessary WageThe pool boy didn’t look stunned at my comment because I had obviously confused him throughout his interviewing process. His history proved that he could tend a pool, and well. Plus, he seemed responsible and capable of making decisions on his own. Truth said, I heard what I needed to hear from him. He wasn’t making atom bombs or doing brain surgery on the job, merely keeping my pool clean.
I held out a hand for him to shake, sealing the deal.
At first he was strangely apprehensive, perhaps challenged by my offer, but then shook and admitted, “I think I’m going to like it here, Robert.”
“Good. I think you will, too. Let’s first get away from this smelly God damn pool. I’ll show you the rest of the property. Plus, there are more things to discuss, like rules and
