Brooklyn
"Everything he said about my parents was true. They did sign a contract with his dad."
Ciara places her hands over her back and rubs with care "Are you certain about this?"
Brithney hands the letter she took along "Here, have a look. It was better we didn't have to search further."
Katty sighs and Ciara turns pale at their sight of the letter "So what do we do now?"
She rubs her palm over her face and stands "Nothing. They're nothing to be done."
"But-why did you have to bring the letter with you?" Katty tilts her head to meet her gaze
"I just couldn't leave it there with him knowing that this is my downfall. We have to burn it"
Katty swallows her words after noticing a piece of paper on the flow. She jerks from her seat and picks it up.
"Did this fall from your bag?" Katty asked and they immediately brought their attention towards her direction.
Brithney frowns moving closer then receives the slightly torn paper from her grasp. She unwinds it plainly and her eyes almost bulge out to what she sees so she reads it out "It was all a plan. He ordered me to act accordingly if not, he'll kill you. I tried to notify you in so many ways but you couldn't get the message. I'm so sorry once again my dear friend. However, I want you to do something for me. Please follow this address to my ex's house and tell his parents what Leonel did to him. Do not be scared. They are good people. Ask for their help to purchase men to get the rightful will which is found in Leonel's Family house in Brooklyn. Beware that his mom is very supportive of her son so she won't listen to anything you say. Once you do that, please…meet my parents at the address below and tell them to visit me. I would sincerely appreciate it."
She completed her read and they gave one another a knowing look "Brooklyn!" they exclaimed in unison.
Brooklyn is a dangerous town in New York with a known record of vice or murder. Two percent of kids who grow there come out organized. The rest are drug dealers, thieves, and Mexican gang leaders.
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"I heard you" Romaine responds to his mom
"Hope you listen to your mama's words" his sister speaks over the phone and he laughs
"I need to go now. I have a guess coming in-he looks at his watch-a minute"
"Take care baby" his mom revokes and he frowns, "I told you to stop calling me that mom"
She laughs over the phone and he hangs up.
"You have a guest Sir" a good looking young man announces and Romaine nods
He gives way and a luxurious handsome man walks in majestically with all confidence.
Romaine stands and rounds the table to give him a handshake. Soon after they are all sited with a gracious grin on their profile.
"I heard about your very intellectual business contracts with my dad. And so far, from our records, both of you were good friends and did pretty well with great progress in your businesses. I wish to know how you manage all these references and still be this perfect" the young man said
"I don't know what you expect you hear from me but I appreciate your compliment. I heard about your dad. Hope you receive my utmost condolence."
She was taken aback by his direct words but didn't showcase his deceitful emotion "That's fine. No need to talk about him. It's just a waste of time."
Romaine was silent by his response before mentioning "I heard you want to sell your attached company. The one giving to you by your dad"
The young man narrowly studied Romaine then leaned against his seat "And how did you know that?"
Romaine pressed his lips together taking a new paper from his desk "The whole world knows"
The young man picked up the newspaper and swiftly glance over it before smiling faintly "That was…quick"
"Yeah. And by the way, your dad was a good and popular man. So everyone knows the in and out of the business. As far as the public is concerned. I also have a record of the money lost per week. That's a huge some."
"Bringing me to why I came to see you. I must acknowledge with this moment that, you're a smart man. And I so confirm your words. My business is falling into an ocean"
Romaine leans in positioning his elbows on his desk and resting his chin over his cross fingers.
"I know you're a very wealthy independent man. And not just that but recovering the times you and my dad worked together, I here on proposing to you a business. And I know you're the only man so far that can handle this. I want to sell my company to you."
Romaine became silent once again but for longer than the latter. He released his chin from his intertwined fingers and leaned against his rolling seat while ogling the young man.
"What do I gain in buying it? You are very much aware of the man you're proposing to. And also know that's nothing compared to what I own."
The young man grins broadly the stares away and back at him "Ok. Let's make this double. I sell to you, two of my attached companies. We are currently running an ad worth thirty million. Not to forget, we have sponsors worldwide. That's money in the air"
"I don't want money in the air. I want current money. By the way, that's not my problem. My problem is you selling a company that has been managed by your dad all well for a very long time including other partners you sacked. Not just that but you run an ad worth thirty million dollars for what? I don't see the gain or progress in this business."
The young man stands common "Common, we all know you can grow this business in no time. Why making this a big deal?"
"I don't think you understand what you're saying. Not talking of what you're doing"
He faces Romaine with dark eyes "I'm very much aware of what I'm doing Sir. That's why I am here. If not, I'd have to propose this to someone else"
Romaine thought back at his words. He knew his dad so well and didn't want someone else managing something they know nothing about its root.
He gawks at the man one more time then lifts from his seat and move towards the man who is smirking with a dangerous emotion.
"Deal" Romaine forwards his hands and the young man stares at it and the wider grin post on his face as he receives it "Deal"
They shake hands firmly looking into one another's eyes.
To be continued…