Page 13 of Adore Me
"Yeah, that pussy won't come," Rossi stated and I remembered how much I liked working with him.
"Moretti," John says and nods at Sal, "this is your gig. You and Rossi need to handle this and handle it before everyone comes tonight."
Sal typed on his phone and then nodded at Vinny, "You go too."
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Making a spot is dangerous when executing a wise guy. Wise guys know when it’s their time and since Manuel has been doing this for a few months, his dumb ass must know it’s coming. There is an abandoned warehouse that is only used for these purposes and only high-food-chained members know the location.
The location presented itself one day and served its purpose. On the outside, everything looks like a normal factory. White siding and industrial plants line the building. Bystanders wouldn't even think twice about its purpose. The building is for one thing and that is to handle this deviant behavior. It’s far enough away from the city where you would know if someone were following you but close enough were its accessible.
In an unmarked SUV that didn't have anything special, we waited for the right time which is crucial. We sat in the car and waiting for Manuel to finish his straight job and according to our calculations, he should be done with work in an hour. Staking out the exiled is a dirty job but it is something I like to do before the contract is completed. If a wise guy knows something is off, they will change up their schedule to avoid being found. Vinny parked the car two spots away from Manuel's car and we waited.
I pulled out my phone to call the clean-up crew who got the spot ready and are going to be on hand to take care of the mess. The crew consists of four guys that we also callthe musclebecause of their size. I liked to callthem because they never stopped and asked questions.
"Showtime," Vinny said as we watched Manuel exist the building of where he works. Just as expected, he got out of work early.
"What's the plan?" Rossi asked and loaded his piece until it was fully loaded.
I considered the situation and knew that if Manuel seen me, he would know what was about to transpire. For this to work without causing a scene, we needed to infiltrate his plans and get him comfortable enough to not expect anything. "Vin, I need you to go out there and tell him that you think Annabeth is cheating on you with a made member. Get him to follow you back to the car and then we will take him to the spot."Omerta,has strict rules that any affiliate with the underworld cannot sleep around with a made member's wife or daughter.
"You got it, Pop," Vinny climbed out of the car and walked over to Manuel.
Rossi cracked his knuckles and placed his piece on his thigh. "So, you gonna tell your girl to pull her head out of her ass?"
My flask is in my coat pocket and I pull it out to take a swig. "Yeah, did I tell you that she has been sneaking into my bed at night?" Rossi chuckled and I continued. "Savannah must not realize that I keep myself protected because of the many attempts on my life."
He threw his head back and laughed hard. Rossi ran his finger around the barrel of his piece before responding. "Yeah, she isn't very sneaky. So, does she leave before you get up?"
The scotch burned as it traveled down my throat and I nodded. Savannah isn't a person who could ever be a part of this world since she doesn't know how to be discreet. For instance, she's not quiet and I can hear her opening the door. Yeah, the mattress is good, but it still moves when someone sits in it.
Vinny knocked on the car to let us know to follow them. It looks as if he were going to ride with Manuel. We followed behind him and as I drove, I kept taking a swig to quiet my mind.
This person that I become during these events is a killer. I try to leave this persona at the door, so I don't kill someone who didn't deserve it. Lea Sophia has asked me several times if I consider myself a sociopath and the answer is no. Enforcing is my job and I will protectomertauntil the day they lay me in the ground.
"Rossi, text Vinny to tell him to say that he thinks this is where Annabeth is hiding."
"On it, boss."
I pushed everything out of my mind as I pulled the car into a parking spot. Time to leave Savannah out of my mind and concentrate on the matter at hand. With the car parked, I took another drink and then set it in the center console. My piece was already loaded so all I needed to do was show up.
Rossi and I walked into the warehouse behind Manuel and Vinny. It was funny to hear them discuss sports as if they were on their way to a sports bar. As soon as the four of us were in the warehouse with the door locked, Manuel looked around and realization dawned on him.
I stood with my back leaned against the door with my hand on my piece and looked at him. Manuel is mixed with Italian and Mexican, so a lot of people didn't realize that he was a wise guy because he doesn't fit thetype.I actually liked him; thought he did good for us but it’s apparent that I am wrong.
Something that I love about these things is when it clicks that they have been stonewalled. I'm ready for the begging that is inevitable.
All six feet of him stood straight and looked around again to notice the tarp on the floor. "I can explain, Pop."
It’s always the same. These tough guys are little bitches when a gun is pointed to them. "Save it. Search him and see if he has a wire." A rat is almost always connected with some sort of surveillance.
Rossi started to pat him down and pulled a recording device out of his pocket along with a wire. "He's clean." He threw it against the wall and all of it broke and shattered into pieces.
"Come on, guys! It’s not what you think. They were going to lock me away and audit me! My family wouldn't have anything!"
Vinny gripped Manuel's hair and forced him down so he was kneeling on the tarp. "You took an oath, motherfuckersonofabitch."
I cocked my gun and stood next to Manuel with the pistol facing him. "What happens when a person sings like a canary?" I rearranged where my gun was placed and pointed it to his mouth. "We make it so they can't sing anymore."
