Chapter 232
Massimo
I saw the 2 SUV’s approaching us and I instantly knew it was Bernardi apparently, he has a tracker on me. I just want one night alone with my wife was that asking too much? Bella excused her and went to the Hotel with Marco and Aldo. I really should take notice of the way Bernardi reacts to certain things or people, maybe I can see what my Bella saw in him the first time they met. When Bella was safely in the SUV and on her way to the Hotel I walked to the SUV, Bernardi rolled down his window. “Follow us” “Why Bernardi? I told you I’ll see you on Thursday.” “No Marchetti we going to talk now.” “You knew I had plans Bernardi can’t you respect that?” “Like the way you respected me by turning around and walking away?” “We have nothing else to talk about now I need to get all my fact straight before I come to you.” “After the day you had I’m very sure you know what you are doing Marchetti.” “It doesn’t mean I want to share it yet. Give me time till tomorrow then we can talk.” “I don’t think you understand Marchetti, this is not a request this is an order and you are in Sicily you will obey my orders.” “Fine, we’ll follow you.” He didn’t say anything else he just waited for us to park behind him in the SUV then his driver pulled away. “Boss he has someone following us as well.” Luca said. “What the fuck is up with this man?” “It’s okay Luca just follow them.”
We drove for a while before we reached huge double gates. The gates opened and we drove up the driveway towards a mansion of a house in true Italian style it was absolutely beautiful. The cars stopped in front of a garage that could probably take 6 cars. Bernardi got out and walked over to us. “You all are carrying?” “Yes boss” “Good I don’t know what this man’s issues are.” I opened my door and met him at the back of the car. “Now what Bernardi?” “Now we’re going to talk Marchetti like we should have talked last night when you didn’t tell me about Milan and Napels.” We walked to the door with all my men behind me. “Only one of your men can come with.” “Luca” I said Luca came with me. If the Cartel was here, I would have chosen Enzo, but I don’t want to show a sign of force and that is what Enzo is. Don’t get me wrong if I ever have to appoint another enforcer it would be Luca but no one needs to know that. We walked through his foyer and into a courtyard to the other side of the house where he opened a door, and I could see this is his office his sanctuary or the place he thinks he rules from. “Take a seat Marchetti, Luca.” We both took a seat both watching the door. Strategy, always face the door then you can see trouble coming. “Something to drink?” Both Luca and I said no. “You better get something this is not going to be a quick meeting.” “Water please.” Luca and I said. He gave us a bottle of water then looked at me “What kind of mobster are you Marchetti, not drinking anything?” I didn’t answer him, he was trying to provoke me, and I had no idea why. “Can we get back to business, my wife is waiting for me.” “Your wife is not my problem Marchetti you should have left her in New York.” Now he was really getting under my skin. “What do you want Bernardi?” “I want to know what you know Marchetti.” “You know everything now. The cartel took over Ferrari’s territory in Milan and tried their luck in Napels needless to say they were not successful in Napels the Camorra’s send the men back in pieces to Mexico and that is what they are going to do in Milan as well.” “On who’s authority Marchetti?” “On mine.” “You asked me to keep the Cartel out of Italy and that is what I’m doing.” “I wanted you to give them a piece of New York then they would have left us alone!” “It doesn’t help you screaming at me Bernardi they didn’t hold their end of the deal they said they will wait until we meet they didn’t wait so I’m taking matters into my own hands just as you asked for.” “I didn’t ask you to get the Camorra’s involved.” “Okay do you think for one minute if the Camorra’s where not involved the Cartel will be getting out of Italy?” He just looked at me not saying anything. “What do we do when they asked for a piece of Sicily you need to give them New York Marchetti you just have to.” “No Bernardi I decided against it. I’m not giving them any piece of New York. You have 95 Mafia families in Sicily I’m sure between you all you can keep the Cartel away from Sicily.” “No Marchetti, no give them a piece of New York.” “You are afraid.” I observed. He looked shocked for a minute then put his mobster face back on. “Me afraid never, no one scares me.” “It seems like the cartel does otherwise you wouldn’t have asked for my help. Or is it because the other families don’t know about the threat on their doorsteps.” Bernardi got white as a sheet. “Oh I see you haven’t talked to them yet. I suggest you stop pestering me for doing what you asked me to do and speak to the other families before Thursday. Maybe some of them can also attend your meeting with the Cartel. Let’s show them we have the numbers behind us. If I knew the Camorra’s would have been welcome, I would have invited them to.” “You will do no such thing; they are not allowed on Sicily ground.” “I know jeez Bernardi keep your pants on.” “You know the Cartel is not going to be happy with you refusing them access to New York.” “I’m well aware, but that is not your problem. I sorted your Italy problem now you have to sort out the Sicily problem Bernardi. I’m not getting involved in the Sicily families.” “I hear you.” “Now can I go back to my Hotel and rest for 2 days or do you want something else?” “What about a dinner when this is all done.” “Sorry Bernardi we can’t. We are leaving after the meeting. But thank you for the invite.” “You know it’s bad manners to decline right?” “I’m aware, but I don’t work on Sicilian rules. Now if you’ll excuse us I’m sure you have a lot to do before Thursday.” “Yes, fine leave.” One of Bernardi’s bodyguards walked us back to our car. Davide and Enzo were leaning against the car waiting for us. “Everything okay boss?” Enzo asked. “Yes Enzo he knows I’m not giving the Cartel any territory in New York he also knows he needs to inform the other Mafia families in Sicily about the Cartel treat. I think his more scared of them than the Cartel.” As we drove back to the Hotel Luca got quiet and took turns I knew wouldn’t lead us to the Hotel. “What’s going on Luca?” “We’re being followed and it’s not by Bernardi’s men.” “Fuck!”
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