Chapter 340
Massimo
Luca and the pilot went just after 8 am to go and fetch Richardo I really hope everything go as plan today and I’m finish with Richardo before Bella come back from her spa day. I drove with Bella to the spa helped her out of the SUV and made sure she is safely with the ladies. When we drove back Marco asked me “Are we sure the police won’t follow Ricardo boss?” “No Marco I’m not sure but I’m hoping.” When we got at home, I got ready to receive Ricardo. Ricardo was new to the business his taking over from his addict boss apparently, he doesn’t want to get clean to do business but each to his own, I guess. A half hour later and after 3 espresso’s the chopper landed and Ricardo came walking towards the house with Luca. I’ve never been so nervous and anxious about a deal before. Or maybe it’s just because I know I had heat on me. “Mr. Marchetti morning.” “Hi Ricardo come in.” We walked to my office with Luca behind us I’m sure Luca checked him for listening devices and anything like that we are being a bit paranoid at the moment. Ricardo walked to my desk and slowly threw the stones out. He picked the one up and said “You recognize this stone, this is the Blue Diamond I’ve got 4 for you.” Then he picked another up “This is the Pink Diamond I’ve got 5 of them but won’t be able to get more very soon.” “That’s no problem I’m going to wait a month or 2 before I order more.” “And this is the Jadeite. There is 6 of them.” “I take it it’s going to cost me an arm and a leg?” I asked Ricardo. “Well, these are the rarest stones you can get Mr. Marchetti. The Blue Diamond goes for 3.93million per carat and here I have 4 carats so I’m going to asked you 3 million per carat. The Pink Diamon goes for 1.19 million a carat but I’ll give it to you for 900k per carat the Jadeite goes for 3 million a carat and I’ll can give it to you for 2.6 million a carat.” “Okay sounds like a sound deal what’s the big amount and do you want it in bitcoin again or cash?” “Cash please Mr. Marchetti.” “Well, if I calculated it the amount comes to 32.1 million.” “Yes, that is my amount as well. Do you have so much in cash?” Ricardo asked me “Off course I do let me just get it.” “Luca go get the bill counter.” I went to my safe and took out 32.1 million then came back to Ricardo. “Okay Ricardo let’s count this money.” Luca took the bill counter and we counted the money together. When I looked at the time I saw I was not going to be able to fetch Bella from the spa but I needed Ricardo to get out of the house before Bella returns. When we counted the last million Marco popped into the office “Should I go so long boss?” “Yes, Marco apologizes for me please.” “Will do boss.” When we counted the last million, I put all the money in a duffle bag for Ricardo. “You happy Ricardo?” “Yes, thank you Mr. Marchetti. I’ll hear from you again?” “Yes, but not soon.” “No problem.” “My pilot and Luca will take you back to the city.” We walked out of the office and to the chopper. ‘So far so good’ I thought. I walked back to the house and made sure all the money that was left are put back into the safe then I waited for Bella in the foyer as soon as the SUV stopped, I went outside to open the door for her. I was speechless when I saw her from her hair, make up and dress she looked absolutely stunning in the pink and blue dress that was so fitting for the babies in her belly. I helped her out of the SUV and stood back and just looked at her. “You look absolutely stunning Bella, breathtaking.” “Thank you very much Massimo, thank you of thinking of everything.” “My pleasure Bella. Come let’s go in the photographer will be here in a few minutes.” I helped Bella inside the house Marco was bringing the rest of her dress I could only imagine how beautiful the pictures will look with that dress. I helped Bella to the living room and made her sit with her feet up. Francesca came out with a Hazelnut ice latte for Bella. “Rachel, you look absolutely stunning” Francesca said. “Thank you, Francesca, can you bring me a cloth or something I don’t want to mess on the dress.” “Yes, no problem.” I sat with Bella while she drank her latte. “Why didn’t you come to get me?” Bella asked. I was waiting for that question and I knew I didn’t have a good enough answer so I lied again. “I was busy with a call that went on to long. I’m so sorry Bella.” “No problem I just wondered. You are with me every single day I was just spoiled that’s all.” “I’m really sorry Bella I know I said I’ll be with you all the hours you are awake.” “No Massimo don’t stress I just wondered.” That’s when I was saved by the bell. “Let me get that I’m sure it’s the photographer.” I walked to the front door and thank God it was the photographer and not the police. I’ve never been this on my nerves about the police since the start of my business. Maybe this is a sign that I should stop my illegal businesses. I thought about it for a minute but then the thought left me as soon as it came. “Please come in I’m Massimo.” “Massimo my name is Cayla.” “Hi Cayla.” We walked to the living room where Bella was trying to get up. “And this is my beautiful” “And very pregnant” Bella chipped in “wife, Rachel.” “You look absolutely stunning Rachel.” “Thank you, Cayla.” “Okay where do you wanne take these pictures?” Cayla asked “I was thinking on the beach.” I walked to the window and showed her how close we were to the beach. “That would work perfectly.” “Let me just get someone to help us with this dress.” I told the photographer, then I called Marco to help as Luca was still in the city. I’m sure not one of my men ever thought they would be called to help with a photo shoot and especially not with a dress.