Chapter 198
Massimo
I got up early, I needed to sort out this Cartel business as soon as possible. I also need to know who the cartel is. I went to my office at the club, Luca, Enzo, Davide and Aldo went with me. They where working their contacts in Italy. But nothing yet. It’s like everyone is afraid or does really not know. I tried to phone Bernardi again but no answer, I needed to know how much time we have to short this shit out. I was sure it was the Sinaloa Cartel or the CJNG that would be the only cartels I would be afraid of. If it was one of these cartels Frank will absolutely kill me if I bring them to New York, but what else can I do. I know they are very violent people, they won’t be able to hang people in the streets of New York or in Italy. I would prefer if it was a more subtle cartel if those exist. We all know the cartels are more dangerous then our mere Mafia families. We will fight for what is ours till death but we need to choose our battles carefully. Luca came into my office, “Boss it sounds like it’s the Gulf cartel.” “Thank fuck I wasn’t ready to take on the Sinaloa or the CJNG, the Gulf cartel we can negotiate with. Let’s make sure of that Luca I’ll try and get hold of Bernardi again.” “Okay boss” I phoned Bernardi again. At least this time he answered. “Bernardi I called earlier.” “I know Marchetti I didn’t have an answer for you.” “Do you now?” “Yes, they said they’ll give us a month but not a day longer.” “Who are they Bernardi? You haven’t told me that yet.” “The Gulf Cartel.” “Fuck Bernardi you could have told me that yesterday I thought it was the Sinaloa Cartel or the CJNG. Those are the worst and won’t negotiate. I’m sure the Gulf Cartel will negotiate Bernardi.” “It didn’t sound like that when they spoke to me.” “I’m sure I can negotiate. Now I can get the ball on the roll this side. The other families would have wanted to know who we dealing with Bernardi.” “Sorry Marchetti, I was in a flat spin after that call.” “Okay Bernardi, I’ll try and sort it this side.” When I ended the call I was relieved as fuck. I didn’t know how I would negotiate with the Sinaloa Cartel, they are the most dangerous cartel. I called Luca into my office, “Luca it's confirmed it is the Gulf Cartel. You can tell the rest it’s okay we know now.” “Okay boss.” I send out an e-mail to all the families to join me for a meeting the next Friday. I send Damon one to, I knew he’ll phone me to find out why I summonsed him to a Mafia meeting. But I’ll deal with him when he phones. Now that I know who the Cartel is I can relax and spend a bit of time with Bella. I knew she had her therapist appointment today and she didn’t want to go in the first place, I’ll need to do something special for her tonight. I made a reservation at Lupetto an Italian restaurant the name translate to “Little Wolf”. The restaurateur Mark Barak has made its lair in a landmark space offering panoramic views of Madison Square Park. If I want Italian food and I don’t go to my parents restaurant I go to Lupetto. It really has the best Italian food, besides my mom obviously. I’m sure Bella would enjoy it and would love the views.
I was about to walk out of my office when my phone rang, when I checked the caller ID it showed Damon. ‘Well shit, I knew this was coming sooner or later.’ I thought. I took a deep breath “Damon.” “Massimo why am I summonsed to a meeting with you and the rest of the families?” “We have a problem; the Cartel wants to take over Italy.” That sounds like a Mafia problem Massimo, I have nothing to do with you guys’ operation in Italy.” “Yes, Damon I know, they want to negotiate they’ll take a piece of Italy if we give them some territory in New York.” “Fuck no Massimo you know if we give them a piece, they will take over New York in a few months’ time.” “I thought of that Damon, we’ve got Frank and a few police officers we can use to put pressure on them, if they try anything.” “Which Cartel Massimo?” “The Gulf Cartel.” “Fuck” I don’t see any other way out of this Damon, we can’t give them the whole of Italy they will destroy the Mafia families there.” “Yes I understand that but what piece of New York are you going to give them, you going to cut into my territory or some of the other families and no one is going to be happy.” “I was thinking about the places that gives us grieve because of the small gangs that makes their own drugs.” “They not going to be happy with that Massimo you know that.” “They said they want a piece and will negotiate, that’s what we can give them. It’s also a part of the city where they will get away with most of their shit.” “Fuck Massimo I’m not happy about this and I think you going to have a fight on your hands but that said if they will fall for that piece of the city, it will take away our headaches.” “I know it would I just need to convince the families and then off course the Cartel.” “Rather you than me.” “You coming to the meeting Damon?” “Yes, just to see how you jump through hoops.” “Damon to tell the truth I thought you going to be the toughest one to convince.” “I’m not that bad Massimo.” “Well, I have to go I made reservations for me and Bella at Lupetto.” “Oh, nice does Mamma Rossa know?” “Fuck off Damon” We disconnected the call and I went looking for Luca.
Rachel
We were on our way home and I thought back to my first therapy session in New York. It was better than expected, I like that she didn’t ask to much questions but let me tell her everything. She probably has questions with our next session. I thought about what she said about intimacy, because it’s such a big part of the problem for me, I should talk to Massimo and try to work out a plan to start our intimacy journey. Hand holding, kisses, hugs. We do some of it but I want more I know we can’t have sex right now because I’m still sore and bruised but kissing in bed and him touching me. That will help me to, see where my boundaries are at the moment. I definitely need to talk to Massimo about this tonight. Hopefully he’ll be home early and we can talk. I really need him. I never thought in my wildest dreams I would ever need someone so desperately in my life.
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