"We need to make a different plan. Victoria has something up her sleeve, so let's also make our own." Raphael said to Ruffy.
"What do you suggest?"
"I suggest we kill him, then I will take over his company by buying it. What do you think?"
"And how do you suggest you take over the company? You don't have enough money to buy even fifteen per cent of the shares." Ruffy said.
"I know that. I was thinking of offering a large sum of money to one of his executive members to steal some of the company's income." Raphael said.
"What if he gets caught?"
"He won't because your boys will be watching his back. What do you say?" Raphael asked. Ruffy gave it some thoughts.
"I say it is a good plan. But what do I get in return?" Ruffy asked as he puffed his cigar. Raphael leaned back onto his chair in deep thought. What exactly does he have to offer that will be accepted by this man? All this man ever wants is money, but he had no intention of giving him that.
"When I take over the company, you would be given two percent of the shares…" he said.
Ruffy chuckled then leaned on the table looking at Raphael "Listen Raph, we might be friends, but when it comes to business…" he said pointing the cigar at Raphael "it's business…" he said, chuckling again.
"How much share percent do you want then?" Raphael asked, annoyed.
"I don't want your goddamn share percent Raph, I want the money, money is all I need, not managing some stupid Company. You know that is why I hate businessmen so much. How can you sit in an office all day long flipping and signing documents? I mean, it's absurd." Ruffy said, gulping down a glass of whiskey.
"Yeah you hate them, but they are the same people you steal from."
Raphael said, rolling his eyes.
"Steal from. I don't think you will like someone and steal from him. And enough about this. The deal is you give me fifty percent of the amount of money you earn from the company."
"Isn't fifty percent quite too much?"
"Deal or no deal." Ruffy said with clenched teeth ignoring Rapahael's question.
"I will make it twenty five, but if you kill him for me successfully, I will make it a fifty. Deal?" Raphael asked.
"Deal."
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"Gina! Hurry up, it's getting late." Dracardo yelled from outside.
"Coming, coming no need to yell like that." she said coming out of his office "What are you waiting for then, let's go." She said leading the way. Ricardo shook his head with a smile and just followed.
"So, what are you going to teach me?" he asked with excitement.
"You will see when we get to your house, now just keep quiet my boy. Old woman trying to think." She said, making Dracardo growl.
They drove to his house silently. Once they reached their destination and got out, they walked directly to the kitchen.
"oh, I almost forgot. I invited Eduardo to come tag along." Dracardo said.
"I don't have a problem with that, oh it's been such a long time since I've seen him. How is my poor boy." she asked.
"I am fine." They turned around and found Eduardo standing by the door post.
"You were the one we were waiting for." Dracardo said as they both hugged.
"Sorry I'm late." He replied , hugging Gina also.
"It's alright. Now, let's start cooking". She said and grabbed an apron then handed one to Eduardo and Dracardo.
"Thanks". Dracardo said.
"How is your time with the kids at the orphanage doing". Eduardo asked, handing flour to Drake.
" Pretty good. I haven't gone there this week. I might go tomorrow if possible"... he said.
"I will go with you. I want to see why you are so interested and comfortable with them". Eduardo said.
"I said if possible Eduardo, but I will be glad to take you there". Dracardo said and Eduardo nodded.
"Boys, we are not here to talk but cook. So quite the talking. Eduardo, start cutting the vegetables into smaller pieces and Drake, add little amount of water to the flour then stir it fast". she said and they all started cooking.
"Shit". Eduardo yelled and then rushed to place his little finger in cold water. Dracardo laughed out loud looking at this.
"What is it, what happened?". Gina asked as she walked towards him.
"I tried to taste the meat to check if it was ready, but it was too hot". Eduardo said.
"He is lying Gina, he has already eaten about two of the grilled fish". Drake said, chuckling.
"You...shut up". Eduardo said with a groan making Drake and Gina laugh out loud uncontrollably.
The atmosphere in the kitchen was harmonious, there's no anonymity whatsoever. The three had so much fun they didn't realise that it was late.
"So, how is it going with Jessica?"
Eduardo asked. The smile on Drake's face abruptly died down. He forgot he had not told Eduardo about his and Jessica's break up.
"We...uhm...broke up…" he stuttered.
"What do you mean by that, what happened?" Eduardo asked with a frown.
"Victoria." Drake replied "It was Victoria's doing."
"What did she do?" Eduardo asked.
"I am not ready to talk about that."
"Drake, tell me."
"Let's just forget whatever she did okay. It was my fault anyway. I never should have gone into a relationship with anyone since I knew how they always end." Drake said with sadness.
"Drake, do you love her?" Gina asked.
Drake turned towards her.
"Would it matter what my answer would be?"
"Just answer her Drake," Eduardo spoke. Drake sighed.
"Yes Gina, I love her. I love her soul, I love her kind heart. I love her smile, I love everything about her. Trust me, even if she doesn't accept me and we go away from each other, she will be the best thing that ever happened in my life. I will never forget her." Drake said, sadness flashing in his eyes
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"I know many things had happened to her but I promise, I would never have left her. She would always and forever have me at her back. Trust me, I am ready to give up everything for her and my son, because he is the only proof of the love we had shared together…"