Dealing Nikki-3
Judi Lee's face was expressionless, her dark, almond shaped eyes only making
contact with Johnny. She was silent for several moments before speaking but when
she did, her voice rang with authority and finality.
"As you Americans say Mr. Ricco, I will not beat around the bush." "I will tell
your our terms once and only once, there will be no haggling. should you not
except, we will merely take our business elsewhere."
Johnny tried to remain cool, not to lose his composure but he knew full well
that this young Chinese girl held virtually all of the cards. She could take
their business to a dozen or more places but there was only one substantial
source for drugs coming out of China and they were it.
Johnny spoke, his voice raspy and nervous. "Ok Ms. Lee, let's have it."
Judi spoke slow and deliberate, aiming her words directly to Johnny. "We accept
your offer on price and method of payment." "We also accept your time schedule
for deliveries."
Johnny released a sigh of relief, feeling much more confident now. "Well, Ms.
Lee, then it's done, that's all there is."
A sardonic smiled formed on the young oriental's lips. "Hold on Mr. Ricco, there
is just one more smalll detail that we must discuss before finalizing our
agreement."
Johnny's face was quizzical, as was Nikki's and Benny's. Their expressiona
quicky turned to shock and surprise as Judi continued speaking.
"The charming Ms. Page must be thrown into the mix, to be exact we want to
purchase her."
Johnny was caught completely off guard, unable to utter a sound, Nikki now
clutching tenaciously and protectively to his arm.
Nikki broke the silence, fairly screaming at the Chinese girl. "Your crazy, you
can't buy me, that's slavery."
Judi Lee was amused by Nikki's rantings. "Precisely Ms. Page, precisely, you
will make the perfect gift for my fathers eightieth birthday."
Johnny was still silent but his mind was working overtime. God, a billion
dollars a year he was thinking to himself.
Showing her impatience, the Chinese girl motioned to her associates. "Come,
we're leaving."
Johnny panicked, knowing she wasn't bluffing. He stood up. "DEAL."
Nikki just about had her hand on the doorknob when the two Chinese men caught up
to her. She managed one short scream of protest before a hand was slapped across
her mouth. The men worked like a precisioned team, obviously not new to the
situation. The man with his hand across her mouth, also held both of her wrists
high up between her shoulder blades while the other man systematically stripped
her of her clothing. Obviously in great pain the gorgeous young blonde could
offer little resistance.
