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“Not really, although I noticed Merrill Lynch buying a bit more than
anybody else.”
It’s a good sign when we see a national firm going after our stock. Hakim
knows where all the buying is coming from, but he says nothing to Peter.
“You don’t seem to be very distracted by it, so why should I be worried. After
all, I only have a small position; do you want anything to be done about this?”
Peter asks.
“No, don’t do anything. We can’t do anything in the market one way or the
other. Leave it alone and the chips will fall in the right direction, I’m sure. Let’s
keep focused on what we do best. That is our products and pushing them in the
market; we want the revenues to increase, don’t we, Peter?”
“But, of course, Hakim.”
Hakim wants to call Regis in New York but decides it would be better to wait
for Regis to call him. He dials George’s number.
“Hey George, did you go to Emily’s for the listing?”
“Yes, it’s all done, Hakim. Thank you for the referral, I owe you.”
“Don’t mention it. Listen, George, what is the listing price?”
“She wants a quick sale and I recommended $1,200,000; she signed at that
amount.”
“What do you expect to get?”
“Something around $1,100,000, perhaps $1,150,000. The market is slower
this month than a month ago.”
“Alright, George, thanks; hey, care to go for lunch later on?”
“Of course, Hakim. What’s on your mind?”
“I’ll tell you when I see you; how about Mario’s at about one?”
“See you there, Hakim.”
His mind quickly adjusts to the idea and he calls Jennifer.
“Hi, baby, would you like to have a bite with me at Mario’s?”
“Sure, honey, one o’clock?”
“See you there at one. Love you, bye.”
When Jennifer walks into Mario’s restaurant, she finds Hakim waiting for
her; she kisses him and sits down as George Pappas walks in and finds them.
She’s surprised to see George joining them for lunch and George is just as
surprised to see her.
“You are both welcome here, you know,” Hakim says and laughs at their
mutual wondering.
“Oh, honey, I didn’t know we were to have lunch with George.”
“I called you both because what I want to talk to George about I’d like you to
hear as well. However, let’s order food first.”
