BUFFET ON FLEEK

Saturday, 9:00 AM, June 13, 2015, Paseo De La Playa, Redondo Beach

“Buffet on fleek,” Decker tweeted. He posted a photo of the posh spread.

Real estate agents Carol Riverson and Bruce Decker put the finishing touches on the Paseo De La Playa property in Redondo Beach.  

 The potential buyer, Murphey Montain arrived at 9:00 am sharp. 

"Where's Mrs. Montain?" Carol pouted. She was not good at hiding her disappointment.

"Alice decided at the last minute to try the seaweed wrap at Eulallia’s Seaside Spa. She trusts me," Murphey Montain explained.   

Before Carol could jinx the deal by complaining, Bruce took charge and guided Mr. Montain to the deck where they had laid out the fabulous buffet by the infinity pool that overlooked the ocean.  It was Bruce’s belief that this view would sell the property. He offered Mr. Montain a glass of champagne and invited him to enjoy some caviar.   

As they approached the sumptuous brunch, a flock of inordinately large pelicans floated by. In seconds the entire deck was completely plastered with bird droppings. The backyard instantly went from pristine tropical green to buried under two inches of white feces. The white film bobbed in the infinity pool and buried the buffet.

Before anyone could speak, Mr. Montain’s cell phone rang. It was Eulallia, the owner of the seaside spa, informing him that his wife Alice was being airlifted to the hospital. The faint sound of the helicopter grew louder and louder until it directly passed over them and then fainted again as it flew up the coast and then inland.