“Superb, yes, exactly!… that’s what I was reaching for. Glad you think so.”
“Are you ready for this?… I mean really ready for this?” asked Garrett.
“I’ve been ready since we left Rum Cay,” answered Liliana with authority.
“Aright then… let’s go take us down a couple of scum balls!”
“Right after you sir, right after you.”
“We need to take separate elevators Lili, can’t be too careful. My man Derek will be waiting… he’ll take good care of you; protect you with his life… he’s my most trusted man.”
“Thank you Garrett, I would expect nothing less of you.”
“Now, when you get there, just stay in the car until Barchano arrives. He should be in a black limo. After he gets out of the car, probably with one of his men, you’ll walk over to meet him. At that point, you will introduce one of the dock workers…”
“Yes, I know Garrett… Jerry. I introduce him to Jerry. We’ve been over this a hundred times. Don’t worry I got it!”
“I know you do, it just makes me feel better to go over it one last time.”
“It’s all locked in, just trust me.”
And with one last soft press of her lips onto his, Liliana softly brushes her gloved hand across Garrett’s face and was off. Garrett couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable with the set-up, no matter how prepared everyone was, anything could still go wrong. Was he leading his new beloved into great danger, or was he preparing a new life for the both of them, a new life without regret or need for revenge. Garrett had to make sure the ruse went as planned, it had to. After Liliana had left, Garrett called his other man, Ian, to make sure Bobby showed up on time.
“Did he show?” asked Garrett.
“No problems Garrett, we’ll be at the docks in 15.”
“Excellent, just make sure he does what he’s supposed to do.”
“I got ‘em covered Garrett… he’s under my protection.”
‘Thanks Ian, you’re a good man, just be careful.”
As Garrett reaches the bottom floor of the hotel, he calls to make sure that his own private car is waiting for him. He knew that he had to keep his distance, but would have to be prepared to move in if something went awry. The drive to the docks went smoothly as Garrett coordinated with the other two cars that escorted Liliana and Bobby. The evening had turned to darkness now with the meeting set to take place just prior to midnight. The docks should be void of anyone except for the expected guests. After pulling his car into an embankment that overlooked the meeting area, Garrett spotted both Liliana and Bobby’s car. They were in perfect position. Close enough, but not so close that it looked like they were related in any way. Suddenly, two long black limousines pulled up, right on time. And out of the lead limo came Barchano escorted by one of his gunmen. He was approached by Garrett’s dock man, Jerry, as planned, and led over to the two small crates that housed the fake product. After Barchano’s man thoroughly checked Jerry for weapons as well as any type of concealed listening device, he had him take a crow bar to the top of the first container. When Jerry handed Barchano a select pouch of the fine white drug, Barchano had the worker open the bag just enough to sample a small taste. In putting a small amount against his tongue, he looked around suspiciously as if he suspected something. Immediately, Garrett felt a need to call Derek and abort Liliana’s part in the mission, when her door unexpectedly opened earlier than planned.
Garrett knew that she could handle herself, but was uncomfortable with the early entrance as well as Barchano’s suspicious look. As Liliana walked slowly toward the crime boss, his man began to approach her.
“No need, I’m sure she’s clean,” ordered Barchano, stopping his man from moving any closer to her. “From all indications, I’m sure you are the lovely Miss Fleming?”
“Mr. Barchano, I assume?”
“The one and only. It was good of you to follow through with the product Miss Fleming because I usually do not take well to being stood up.”
“I assure you, that would not happen, not with my employer.”
“Yes, the famous Puchak, or should I say infamous recluse, Mr. Puchak.”
“He would be here himself, but I’m sure you understand, he is a very busy man, and this product became available without much notice. I was positioned in the States, so he entrusts me with this type of business at all times.”
“I’m sure he does Miss Fleming. How could he not instill such confidence in a woman as worldly as you? Even so, on second thought and before we go any further, I need my man here to at least check you for a wire, that is, unless you would like me to do that for him.”
“Not to worry Mr. Barchano, there will be many opportunities to feel your way around my personal effects. But right now, we must conclude the transaction. So please feel free to have your little friend here look around… it would be very difficult to conceal anything in this tight skirt though.”
“Yes, I would have to agree. No need. Although, there is one more thing.”
“And what would that be Mr. Barchano?”
“I would like to sample an additional pouch in the crate if you don’t mind.”
Knowing that request from Barchano was a possibility, Liliana shut down any remaining thoughts of who this man really was and went into action. “Now, Mr. Barchano, one sample should be plenty; don’t you trust that I would furnish you with the best… I find your request quite insulting and a genuine waste of time,” stated Liliana as she approached Barchano rubbing her hips up against his, grinding slowly back and forth until she felt his manhood grow into a hard throbbing rock, gliding her hand down to give it a gentle cradling squeeze. “Now, please, let us dispense with all the formalities and get on with business… that way we can get to what we both really want, that is, unless you have changed your mind and no longer desire what I have to offer.”
“Quite the contrary Miss Fleming, I want all of you, massaging me with your heavily oiled naked body from head to toe. That is what I want… that is what I expect,” retorted Barchano with a strong ordering reference to his voice as his cock had now reached full hardness pressing into Liliana’s firm ass, barely covered by her panty-less dress. “Why Miss Fleming, it feels as though you have nothing on under this amazingly skintight skirt.”
“Mr. Barchano, don’t you remember? I told you I would bring my wet panties to drape over your face while I engulf your strong shaft. They’re waiting anxiously for you in my car. Before you know it, I will have you begging me for mercy to stop; and just when you no longer can take any more of my womanly wilds, your world will suddenly change Mr. Barchano,” stated Liliana with dry sensual promise, knowing there was much deeper meaning to her words than Barchano could ever venture to guess. “One thing you will quickly learn about me Mr. Barchano… I always follow through on my promises.”
“So far, I can see that you do.”
“Now, if you don’t mind, time is always of the essence when it comes to these types of transactions, as you know. Let’s get these cargo packages into the trunk of your car… the end-buyer should be here any moment,” declared Liliana, sounding authoritative and confident.
“Yes, of course… how could I resist such strong sensual means Miss Fleming? Please proceed with moving the full package into both limos. Mario, Freddie, help this young man; Jerry I believe it is, move the product into the cars.”
Garrett was relieved to see that everything seemed to have gone smoothly enough with Barchano taking possession of both small containers without any more objections or suspicions.
“I trust that the remaining $10 million will be wired into Mr. Puchak’s account, now that you have secured the product,” declared Liliana.
“Yes of course, I will have Mario here relay the message. He should have full payment within the hour. Too bad you had the end buyer arranged already Miss Fleming; I would have purchased straight out, in fact, if your so-called end buyer does not show in the next 30 minutes, I will expect to hold on
to the coke myself, paid in full.”
“Do not worry Mr. Barchano, I was told he would be here shortly.”
Before Liliana could finish her declaration, two silver gray SUV’s pull up about 50 yards away from where Liliana and Barchano stood, partially insulated by the many large crates that dotted the spacious docks.
Garrett knew that this was the moment he waited for. A moment that he needed to see take place up close. It was time for Garrett to make his presence known, but only after his nephew breaks the ice with Stagnoli. There was a protocol that Garrett wanted to adhere to without deviation, no matter how driven his concern was.
As Stagnoli and his men move through the fencing that surrounds the dock entrance, Bobby waits in the car for a signal from Garrett before approaching. Both SUVs swing past Bobby’s car and park near the front entrance. Garrett gives Ian the signal as Bobby slowly opens his door. Once Bobby approaches the two silver vehicles, one of the car’s headlights switch on as a voice begins to bellow out.
“That’s far enough Bobby.”
Immediately Bobby knew that Stagnoli is the one behind the voice, happy that he showed up in person instead of just sending one of his henchmen to consummate the deal.
“Mr. Stagnoli, it’s good to see you again. I have instructions to take you to the swing buyer for final purchase.”
“And who is this swing buyer Bobby, and why are you the one introducing me? Where is the unflappable Garrett Ross?”
“Well, he will be here soon sir. I was just told to escort you to the shipment and introduce you. The product is packaged and ready for purchase.”
“Not until I say so Bobby. I need a sample and guarantee from the swing buyer that he stands behind the product.”
“I don’t see a problem with that Mr. Stagnoli, I’m sure he will oblige.”
“You seem very sure of yourself Bobby, almost as if this is some sort of set-up.”
“I don’t have the resources for that sir, I just follow orders,” stated an increasingly nervous Bobby.
“Indeed you don’t Bobby, but Mr. Ross has the resources, and I am not sure I trust everything he has told me. I think that he is the swing buyer and I may be the one being set-up. Any of this sounding like the right scenario to you Bobby?”
“I can assure you Mr. Stagnoli, that is not the case. I listened in on Garrett’s conversations with the seller, and he is big.”
“Yes I know… Steel Gate Landing, I understand. But it is the swing buyer I am most concerned with.”
“I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised who that may be Mr. Stagnoli.”
“I was told that it is a man of unquestionable value from the Jersey area, someone that Garrett has done business with before. Do I have that correct Bobby?”
“Yes sir, that’s what I understand.”
“Well, in that case, please, lead the way.”
Garrett still watching from above was happy that Stagnoli took the bait, but he knew it was time to join the party as well. While Bobby escorted Stagnoli to Barchano’s car, Garrett makes his way down the pathway from the elevated perch where his car was positioned to oversee the entire interaction.
“Ah, I see that the end buyer has finally decided to join us,” said Barchano.
“Yes, let me make the introduction, if you don’t mind Mr. Barchano,” declared an assertive Liliana.
“I would expect nothing less of you.”
As Bobby approached the black limosines that Barchano and Liliana stood directly behind, Stagnoli suddenly appears from the shadows with a suspicious, almost defiant look directly at Liliana. There was a slight moment of hesitation, and then he spoke.
“What a beautiful woman to be in this nasty business; and to whom may I make the pleasure?”
“My name is Miss Fleming and this is Mr. Barchano, acting as the seller of the product,” declares Liliana dryly without batting an eye.
“Ah yes, Angelo Barchano, it is good to see you again.”
“Mr. Geno Stagnoli, I had no idea you were the end-buyer. I’m surprised you have the connections and wherewithal to put on such a display of purchasing capability.”
“Well, when I heard I would be buying from such a substantial supplier as Steel Gate Landings, I felt confident in making the purchase, of course.”
“You are not dealing with Steel Gate Landings Mr. Stagnoli. I am the owner of the product now, and you are buying from me and me alone.”
“Yes, well, that’s absolutely fine. As long as the product is as advertised to be, I have no problem with that. I have my man ready to wire the $30 million into your account right after I see the sample and load the shipment into one of my cars.”
“Yes, of course… the only issue here is that the price has gone up Mr. Stagnoli.”
“Excuse me? The price has gone up?! I was told the end purchase was to be $30 million, no higher!”
“As I said, you are dealing with me now, and the purchase price for you Geno is $40 million, not the 30 you were told. I have thoroughly checked the product myself and it is of high grade cocaine. It is worth far more than the 40 you will pay, and if I was not such an honest business man, I would just keep the coke myself. But since there was a deal struck, I will uphold my end… BUT, the $30 million price tag you were told about was not from me. I will require $40 million. Please let me know if you want to proceed.”
“I have to tell you Mr. Barchano, this does not please me at all. I was once your right hand man, and this is the way you treat me after all these years? Bobby, do you have any idea what is going on here? Where the hell is Garrett Ross anyway?”
Before Stagnoli could utter another word, Garrett appears out of the shadows and confronts both Stagnoli and Barchano.
“I’m right here Mr. Stagnoli. Bobby, you can leave now, I’ll take over.”
“Oh, Mr. Ross! It’s so good of you to finally grace us with your appearance. I thought you forgot about me. And by the way… no, Bobby will not leave. I want him here. I think it’s just good business, don’t you agree Garrett?”
Garrett was unprepared for Barchano’s unexpected price hike, and became highly concerned now that Stagnoli wanted to keep Bobby close.
“He’s paid up Stagnoli, let him go,” demanded a steely eyed Garrett.
“Not just yet Mr. Ross. What I want is an explanation for the price increase.”
“I have none. The deal was set. The swing buyer was supposed to charge $30 million as agreed. Those were the terms that were relayed to me.”
“Ross… yes, of course! I thought you looked familiar. Garrett Ross wasn’t it?” asked Barchano with a guarded sneer.
“That is of no concern to you Mr. Barchano. I was told that you were in complete agreement regarding the price.”
“Yes, but again, that was before I knew about the exquisite cut of the product. And as I said, I am the Seller of record now, no one else. There was no contract or agreement between Mr. Stagnoli and myself, written or verbal. You are all dealing with me now, not Steel Gate or Puchak or anyone else… just me, Angelo Barchano!”
“You drive a hard bargain Mr. Barchano, this better be the product you say it is… Pay the man!” orders Stagnoli.
Garrett knew that this could escalate a lot quicker than he anticipated, or could play heavily into his favor. But he also knew that he needed to get Lili out of there as quickly as possible since he underestimated Barchano and his demands. Garrett turns to look at Liliana and gives her a motion with his eyes to speed up her involvement.
“Well, alright then… if you are all in agreement then I will be on my way, as I have other business to tend to,” states Liliana emphatically.
“Not so fast young lady, what happened to our after-hours night of lustful pleasure you promised me?” asked a surprised and irritated Barchano.
“Wait, hold on… she promised you sex to get you to purchase and act as the secondary seller? Angelo, I thought you had better control of yourself, than to let a two-bit whore steer you into a transaction yo
u would normally have nothing to do with. This Miss Fleming must be quite the nice piece of ass. Wait! On second thought; you know Miss Fleming, you do look a little familiar. Have we had the pleasure? I mean have you had the pleasure to suck me off as well? Was it the Bellagio in Vegas, or could it have been just a quicky in the parking lot right up the street at Ruby Lounge?” laughed a scornful Stagnoli.
The anger began welling up inside of Garrett as he starred straight into Stagnoli’s eyes. He now wanted Stagnoli dead as much as Barchano. But he needed to keep his composure, if only for a few more minutes. “Why don’t you leave the lady out of it Geno, she has nothing to do with this transaction any longer!”
“That’s okay Mr. Ross, I don’t need anyone to fight my battles,” shot back Liliana with a calm but fierce demeanor. “And as far as having any physical involvement with someone like you Mr. Stagnoli… well, let’s just say, it’s beneath me. I only enjoy the finest of men. So, I sincerely doubt we have ever met, much less touched before. I do not frequent your side of the river much.”
Barchano began to laugh out loud as he pulled Liliana tightly into him. “Well, Geno, looks like you’ve been bested by this incredible creature… but, I’m tiring of this banter! Let’s continue on and get this transaction over with!” demanded Barchano loudly.
After the tongue lashing Liliana gave Stagnoli, Garrett became very concerned that the evening’s festivities could very well escalate into an all-out war, with Liliana playing the part of ‘Helen of Troy’. But before his concern accelerated further, Stagnoli burst out into a generous belly laugh. “I like your style Miss Fleming, well good luck to your new suitor, Mr. Barchano here. He’s obviously in for some wildly stimulating antics and many great surprises! Alright then Angelo… let me have the sample so we can finish up our business here,” stated Stagnoli, still laughing but starting to sound irritated as well.
After the tense moments subsided, Garrett finally was able to breathe again, as it seemed that the purchase was back on track; although the little side show between Stagnoli and Lili still made him feel uncomfortable that Stagnoli may be on to him.
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