Chapter 23
Massimo
I was sitting at my conference table ready to start this meeting, ready to take over New York City. Ready to be the head of all the Mafia families.
Yes, I don’t come from a Mafia Family but I will be the head of them all.
They all think they coming to the meeting to address the Ricci family problem and it is on the agenda, but to help them I want something in return and they are not going to like it. They don’t need to know I’m going to take care of the Rici’s either way and I will do it for my Bella because I know they will come for her and I will kill anyone that come near my Bella.
While I was plotting at my conference table, Luca came in “Boss they are arriving” “Then bring them in, let’s start” Everyone that came in was searched and everyone was on time, first came the Ramano’s then the Costa’s, Matteo’s, Edcardo’s and the Bernardi’s from Sicily was already phoned in on skype.
“Good day gentleman, please have a seat.” Enzo came into the room, “Boss can I speak to you outside?” “Gentleman excuse me for a minute” I got up and followed Enzo outside the conference room. “What’s wrong Enzo?” “Damon and his Enforcer is also here boss” “How did they know about the meeting?” “I don’t know boss” “Let’s go find out”
We walked out to Damon. “Damon how can I help you?” “Massimo just the person I came to see” “Damon you know I’m in the middle of something?” “Yes, Massimo that is why I’m here I want to be part of the meeting” “Damon I understand but it’s all the Mafia families no organise crime organizations are part of this.” “I know Massimo I’m head of the organise crime organizations but the Ricci’s are overstepping in our territory as well so it’s a problem for all of us and I’m here to represent my part of New York and if I know you as I do, you going to make a play to be the head of the Mafia families and I can help you.” “And how are you going to do that Damon?” “I guess you’re going to make everyone vote and I’m a sure vote. It will be easier to just deal with you than each of the families on their own.” “That’s good enough for me Damon let’s hope the others don’t have a problem with you sitting in. Let’s go”
We walked into the conference room and everyone stood up, there was a few, what is he doing here? But there was also a few hello’s so we’re of to a good start. “Gentleman Damon is going to join us. The Rici family is making problems for the organise crime organizations to. Have a seat, Damon.”
“Let’s start, So the Ricci’s has stolen from all of us, was it cocaine for everyone.” “Yes” was said all around the table The Ramano’s was the first to asked “what are you going to do about it?” “And why am I the one that should do something about it?” I asked the table The Casto’s answer me “You have more men; you have more power in the city at the moment” he said the ‘at the moment’ with sarcasm. “What did the Rici family steal from you Damon” Edcardo asked “Also cocaine Edcardo” Damon said
“I’ll help with the Rici family but I have a condition” “What conditions can you possible have Marchetti” the Bernardi’s from Sicily asked
“I want to be the head of the families in New York” I casually told them. There was a few people standing up and saying no, a few where sitting down contemplating what it might mean.
“Can everyone just calm down and sit down” I said a bit harder than I should have.
“Calm down, calm down how the fuck can we calm down Marchetti, you want to be the head of us all, we never had one person that was the head of all of us we function individually we know whose territory is which, we don’t go into each other territory!” Matteo shouted. “Matteo calm down, let’s hear him out.” Ramano said “We’re listening Marchetti” “All I want is to be the head of you all, that doesn’t mean I want to take over your territory or change the territory. I want to be head so we don’t have to do this if there’s a problem you come to me and we sort it out, we don’t have to all come together and have meetings to decide what to do, I’ll make a plan tell you the plan and execute the plan as simple as that. If I need more men, I’ll ask for more men from you.”
“What about money?” the Casta’s ask “Yes money that is the problem for all of you isn’t it? I’ll ask for 10% of your profit.”
“Are you crazy Marchetti, 10% is way too much.” Casta said.
“Then what will be a suitable price do you think? And here I’m asking the whole table.” Everyone was just staring at me.
“Come on people, what will be a suitable price?” I asked, Damon answered “I’ll suggest 5% that is the amount I’m getting from my associates.” “Then let’s vote on it.”
“All in favour of me being head of all the families and earning 5% of your profits raise your hand.” The Bernardi’s from Sicily immediately said “I think it’s a good idea to have one person in charge in New York it will make my life easier as well to just deal with one person.” Ramano said “yes”, Costa said “yes”, Matteo said “no”, Edcardo said “no” and Damon said “Yes”
“So 4 Yesses and 2 No’s, Thank you everyone I appreciate it, now lets get back to the Ricci’s shall we.”
Damon spoke up again, “We’ve got another problem with the Ricci’s, they are starting to go into human trafficking we need to stop that shit and Marchetti as you are now the head of all the families this falls on my and your shoulders.”
Well this meeting just took a turn for the worse.