Chapter 67
Massimo
Waiting in the back ground is not one of my strengths, I need to be in the mix of things. I decided to work on the human trafficking bust of Friday night. I went to my study and phoned Frank from the FBI to find out if everything is ready for Friday night, Frank ensured me everything was ready.
Well, that was disappointing, the call took 10 min, now what? I decided I’ll also go for a run but on the treadmill, probably good to use it once in a while. I went to the bedroom and changed, but the whole time my eyes was on my cellphone screen tracking Rachel. I put the cellphone in front of me on the treadmill and started to run. Not only can I track Rachel I could also see her heart rate and the pace she was running. If her heart rate spikes suddenly I’ll know she saw him. I started with a jog before going faster, my eyes glued to the screen.
Rachel
I couldn’t believe this was my idea, I was scared shitless but I couldn’t let Massimo see that, then he would have most definitely stopped everything. It was nice to know I wasn’t alone and I could speak to Marco whenever I wanted and that all over the path I was running there was some of Massimo’s men. I started with a jog, making sure Henry will be able to see me. When I reached Central Park, Marco asked me if I was still doing okay. I told him yes and he said I should remain on our path we have chosen and that I will be running pass Damon any minute now. True to his word I passed Damon, I ran over the bridge but decided to stop on the bridge to catch my breath, I wasn’t exhausted from the run but exhausted from fear. Just as I was about to run again, I swore I saw him beside the river. My heart rate must have spiked because Marco was in my ear immediately “Rachel are you okay?” “Yes, yes, I thought I saw him next to the river, but remember Marco no one can go in to look.” “Yes Rachel.” I started to run again then Damon was next to me. He motioned for me to take out my ear pod, “You okay Rachel” “I’m okay thank you Damon, I’m sure I saw him next to the river, so the plan will work.” “Good” he said and he was off again. I made my way back to the apartment, where I found Massimo just as wet as me. “You okay sweetheart? You saw him right?” “I’m okay Massimo and yes I think I did.” “Have your men looked at the homeless around here and the apartment?” I asked him “Why, did it look like he was homeless?” “I would say so, yes.” “Okay I’ll get my men on it.” “No Massimo, if he showed himself so soon, he is in a hurry to go back to Cape Town. I’m sure he will confront me tomorrow.” “If you are sure sweetheart.” “Yes I’m sure Massimo.” “Good now let’s forget about the asshole and go for a shower.” Massimo said “Best plan you’ve ever had.” I kissed him
Massimo and I showered, ate and slept without saying much we were both in our own heads. But we couldn’t stop touching each other, we were at arm’s length the whole time. Friday morning came and Massimo kept himself busy with work, I tried to go through files and keep my mind busy, but needless to say it didn’t work, I just wanted to go for the run and get it over with. 4pm came around and I was off, running the same route as yesterday, I wasn’t even 2 km from the apartment when I saw him in a alley, I talked to Marco and told him I already saw him, but went on with my run. While I was running, I decided I’m going to take matters in my own hands and if he’s still in the alley when I go pass again, I’m going to confront him. I’m done with this shit. I decided I’ll tell Marco on my way back. I ran through Central Park and saw Damon again I motioned for him to stop with me. “Hi Damon” “Rachel” he said “I have a plan, will you run back with me?” I asked him “Tell me the plan first” Damon said. “I just saw him in an alley near the apartment, I want to confront him, I’m done waiting for him, I want to get this over with. He’s spoiling running for me as well. It’s a chore now and not what I love.” “You know Massimo won’t be happy?” he asked me “I’m sure Damon, but I need to do this for me.” “Okay Rachel I’ll run behind you and if he doesn’t run away when you approach, I’ll approach as well and call in the other men. Are you going to give Marco a heads up? He asked “Yes on my way back.” “Cool, are we running back now?” “Yes, let’s get this over with.” On our way back to the apartment I could hear Damon’s footsteps behind me and it made me feel comfortable. “Marco?” “Yes, Rachel, what’s wrong?” “If Henry is still in the alley, I’m going to confront him, I’m tired of waiting for him.” “I understand Rachel I’ll get the men closer to the alley.” “Thank you, Marco.” “I feel I need to tell you; boss is not going to like this plan.” “Let me worry about him.” I told Marco “All good Rachel.”
I ran further and when I approached the alley were I saw him earlier, to my surprise he was still there but deeper into the alley. I stopped and walked to him. I knew Damon was close by. “Henry what are you doing here?” “I came to fetch you, bitch.” “I’m not going anywhere with you, were divorced, you have no say over me anymore.” “Aaa how sweet Rachel, you think you can get away from me.” I saw Luca, Marco and Davide approaching him from the back, I just needed him to talk. “I did get away from you.” “I’m here now I wouldn’t say you did a good job of it. How could you whore yourself out like this?” “What do you mean whore myself out.” “I mean all the men that is always around you.” “That has nothing to do with you.” “Is it the money Rachel?” he started to approach me, as he stepped forward, I took a step back. He started to walk faster towards me with a murderous look. He was just about to grab me when Massimo grabbed him by the throat. When I looked behind me Damon, Enzo and another man was blocking the alley way and behind Henry, Luca, Marco and Davide was blocking the alley way from the other side. As Massimo had him around the throat, Henry screamed at me “You are a real whore, I will get you and I will kill you Rachel, no man will ever have you.” I looked at him and said “Are you sure you want those to be your last words Henry?” “Last words” he choked out as Massimo choked him harder. “Yes Henry, you not leaving New York.” With those words I looked at Massimo gave him a smile and turned around walking in the direction of the apartment, Damon was next to me before I noticed it. “How did Massimo know?” I asked Damon “I told him Rachel, he would have killed me if I didn’t.” “Thank you, Damon.” “My pleasure.” “You don’t need to walk with me Damon, I know you have work tonight.” “I’ll see you to the apartment door then, I’ll leave.” “As you wish.” I was so exhausted. I couldn’t wait to get in the bath and just wash away Henry’s words and this whole situation.
I’ll deal with whatever Massimo has to say later.
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