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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Don’t stop when you’re tired. Stop when you’re done. 💪🏻

Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ share it with me would make it feel less empty and lonely. Damn, I was lucky having my best friend right here with me, as the biggest adventure of my life continued… TBC

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ “Love you too, skank,” she lets me go and then starts heading toward the sliding door that leads into the mansion, “Come help me pick my new room!” I chuckle as I follow her, already feeling better. This mansion was ridiculously huge for one person. Having Alex to +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ friend? That’s what you’re asking me?” she laughs. “That is what I’m asking you.” “Fuck yes is my answer,” she pulls me to her, wrapping her arms around me for a tight hug which I return eagerly. “Thanks, Alex,” I keep hugging her, “I love ya, you bitch.” +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ “Okay, what’s up your ass?” Alex comes and stands beside me as I gaze out at the view of the ocean from my new balcony. “Wanna be my roommate?” I ask her with a slightly pleading look in my eyes and a little smile. “Do I wanna live in tropical Wayne Manor with my best +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ Now I had this massive island home and was in charge of the entire resort, all because my boss had died. It felt… wrong... +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ enjoying themselves. Now as for this mansion. Don’t get me wrong, its absolutely beautiful. But I can’t help feeling like an imposter living in someone else’s house. I didn’t grow up wealthy, and until recently, I was earning a modest wage even as head of resort security. +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ around them. Add some very reasonably priced cocktails and that was it, they were full vacation brain. I was glad though. Not just to have the move done, but to see the resort bouncing back from the devastation caused by the hurricane and people actually +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ any of them even noticed what we were doing. The island had been so steadily booked out since we recovered from the hurricane, by the time people actually got here for their holidays, they were in such deep relaxion mode, they were largely oblivious to everything +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ so will gladly accept all the help that is offered! The team effort, plus me having only a small villa full of stuff, meant that we got the entire move done in one day, with minimal fuss and zero interruption to our guests enjoyment of the resort. In fact, I don’t think +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Solo 17 – “Movin!” It’s good to be the boss for many reasons. But today, I am grateful for one reason in particular. That because I am the boss, all the staff are practically tripping over themselves to help me move into my new mansion. And I fucking hate packing and moving, +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ “Promise,” I nod, already feeling like moving all my stuff is going to be such a pain in the ass. But I also knew that it was the right decision to make. Once again, Alex had been my voice of wisdom. Damn I loved my bestie. TBC

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ all the tourists start rolling in, you’ll see what that reason it…” My laughter fades as I nod at her. Dammit, she was right. “Okay. This week.” “Promise?” she looks right into my eyes. +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ I laugh, nodding at her, “You know what? Sure you can.” “Seriously, bitch, we are moving you in there this week. And I don’t want any arguments. Evanson lived there for a reason. And I’m betting that once you start getting into the thick of really managing this place when +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ “I like being where the action is, ya know? I want to be /here/ and not hide myself away from what’s going on. I feel like I can’t do as good a job if I’m all the way over there.” Alex smiles at me, “I understand. Can I have your big house then?” +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ secluded, and quiet. Part of me being in charge here also meant that mansion was to be my new accommodation. But I had intentionally stayed in my villa in the staff area, feeling reluctant to move. “I don’t know, I guess…” I hesitate, trying to find the right words, +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ “When are you gonna move into the big house?” I had been waiting for someone to say something about that, and I am not even slightly surprised that Alex is the one to speak up. My late boss had resided in a large, almost mansion on the other end of the island. Private, +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ bestie.” Hugging her back, I chuckle, “It still doesn’t feel quite real. I mean, I keep waiting for it to sink in and it just hasn’t yet…” “Because you’re still in your villa, that’s why,” she comments as she pulls back from our hug, giving me an almost stern look, +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ But not in front of the other staff or guests. We don’t want people getting the wrong idea. And I need to be, well, ya know, at least slightly professional now.” She grins at me, leaning over to give me a tight hug, “I’m still so fucken proud of ya, babe. My boss bitch +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ solidly booked up for the next three months. As I keep looking, Alex comes up beside me, a wide grin on her face. “Hey bitch,” she pauses, smirking, “Wait, am I still allowed to call you that now you’re my boss?” I laugh with a shake of my head, “You and only you, skank. +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ could not have been more wrong. We not only had full bookings for our opening weekend, we had a damn waiting list of people hoping for cancellations! Checking the booking log, I could hardly believe my eyes seeing all the names. Scrolling ahead, I can see that we are +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ officially open for business once more. I had been worried that the freak weather event would scare tourists away from holidaying here. The last thing I needed was for the place to tank right after I took it over. Talk about a blow to self-esteem. But as it turned out, I +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Solo 16 – “Boss Mode Activated” The time had finally come. Any nerves or misgivings I had about being in charge of this entire resort needed to take a firm backseat. Because anxious about it or not, I was the boss, repairs after the hurricane had been completed, and we were +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ to enjoy our last day of freedom before we got stuck back into working again… TBC

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ but I knew I wouldn’t win this debate. “Thanks, bitch,” I chuckle and give her a hug, “I’d say we’ve earned a drink or two, what ya reckon?” “I think five,” she chuckles and we head into the restaurant bar, +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ “I didn’t do this work, I just…” my voice trailed off. “You just planned it all and came up with all the ideas,” she laughed, “I mean seriously, this place looks better than it ever did before.” I wanted to be modest, even argue with her that it was a team effort, +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ looked. We had gone for more than just basic repairs, taking the chance to more fully re-model the place and make it newer and more accessible for all tourists. “I think you’ve outdone yourself this time, Kaley,” Alex gave me a massive smile and thumbs up. +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ Alex made a beeline for the restaurant and nightclub, which took a real beating during the storm. Of course, they were her priority since she was the DJ, and that was where she did most of her work. Following her, we exchanged grins when we saw how incredible it all +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ the snow, we take some time to unpack and shower before walking the island to check out how the repairs are coming along. I was impressed by how fast the construction crews had worked, and everything was basically finished. +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ In a weird way, that makes me feel better. Because if I could handle that on my own, then surely there was nothing I couldn’t do. Right? *cue my smirk, and head shake, knowing I may have just jinxed myself* As we arrive back home, the hot weather feeling welcome after +

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Kaley Madison @invictaavem.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

+ underpinned by a genuinely good heart to be great at heading up a security team. Especially one on an island in the literal middle of nowhere. I had learned the hard way during that whole drug dealing ordeal that getting backup when needed could be impossible. +

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