Realistic or Modern Organized Crime

[No More Pretending]

She blushed. "I don't mind at all!"

 

[Zemfro]

He smiles, "I can't wait." He says as he brings her in close for a tight hug as the song ends and kisses her head then lets her go, "Now...what should we do for the rest of the day?" he says as he takes her hand and walks out into the living room.

 

[No More Pretending]

"I'm not sure. I was just going to meet with my band and practice after lunch."

 

[Zemfro]

He nods, "Well I can take you there if you want. I don't mean to brag but..." he starts off with a grin, "I happen to have a car. So I can get you there easy."

 

[No More Pretending]

Her jaw went slack. "A car? What type? Model T?" She leaned forward. "That's the cat's meow!"

 

[Zemfro]

He grins, "Yeah. Its what happens when you work hard." Antonio chuckles, "Its in the shop right now but its just a couple blocks up. We go the garage, pick it up and I can take you to the practice session. But I can't go like this. I have to look good for you."

 

[No More Pretending]

She blushed. "You don't have to look any certain way for me, Antonio. I'm just happy I get to ride in an automobile."

 

[Zemfro]

He nods, "Still...I'd feel better if I dressed handsomely for you." he nods as he begins to head to his room.

 

[No More Pretending]

"I'll wait for you to change then..." she said. "But I'm warning you, you'll put me to shame by dressing nicely."

 

[Zemfro]

"My dear. I can't come close to your beauty." He quickly blows her a kiss and heads off into his room.

Once out, he wore a full suit with golden thin lines going down his blazer and slacks. His black shoes were golden tipped and he wore a fedora, "What do you think? Good first Impression?" he says with a little grin.

 

[No More Pretending]

She looked at him. "Wow... Very good." She said. "Frankie and Duncan will pester me the whole time about how I managed to snag you."

 

[Zemfro]

He chuckled, "Thank you kindly. To be fair I'm surprised I got to snag you." he says as he comes over to give her a quick kiss on the head. "So...shall we depart?"

 

[No More Pretending]

"Please," she said, standing up and gently grasping his arm. "You know, I've never gotten to sit in an automobile before."

 

[Zemfro]

"Its a lovely thing. A bit bumpy but most roads are kinda uneven all around the city but...no big deal. Its still a wonderful experience, you'll love it." He says as he takes her out of the house.

After a bit of walking they stood outside of a garage, "Now I want you to wait right here. And remember don't talk to the crazy lady she'll gouge your eyes out."

"I'll only gouge out yours jackass." Said a voice from behind the counter. She was an average height woman with curly hair. "And to be fair I could do it and get away with it."

"While that may be true you'll feel guilty, Mindy." He grins as she comes up to hug Antonio, "Its good to see you, Mindy."

"You too, Jackass." she says giving him a pat on the back, "Surprised you haven't been lynched yet."

"Surprised I haven't seen you beaten to death."

"Dick."

"Bitch."

They both laugh and look to Lynn. "Lynn this is Mindy she's the mechanic's daughter and receptionist."

 

[No More Pretending]

She held her hand out, giggling a bit to herself at their conversation. "Lovely to meet you, Mindy."

 

[Zemfro]

"Well look at you. She has a pulse too." she jokes and shakes her hand, "Good on ya, so how'd you meet, A-" she starts off but is cut off by Antonio with a little grin pulling her back a bit as he goes to stand by Lynn.

"We meet at the market yesterday. And I'm here to pick up the wagon." He said with his grin but shook his head hoping Mindy would get it to which she just smiled and nodded.

"Ah well the old man is in the back. You can head on in. Now you," she points at Lynn, "you stay here and tell me everything about yourself."

"Have fun, Lynn. I'll be back." he says as he heads to the back.

 

[No More Pretending]

She flushed. "There's not really much to tell. I moved here a month ago, work as a full-time secretary and part-time lounge-singer, live with my father while my apartment is being renovated-got it for a steal since it was damaged by a fire." She fiddled her fingers. "And started dating a man I met yesterday."

 

[Zemfro]

"Well let me tell you. You snagged a good one. I've been with him since we were back at the home. Yeah he says that its my dad but, I'm an orphan. And so is your lovely hunk." She smirks, "He was a always picked on for his color. He's never told me much about himself other than that his parents wanted him to be happy with another family, thus he's always been grateful to them. But he's full of life and love. I'm sure you've already noticed." she chuckled.

Meanwhile in the back Alex looks to the wall with the doors of the Model T riddled with bullets. "You're lucky we put in those steel plates there, son." A low voice said from the side, "Else we wouldn't be having a conversation right now." Alex looked back to see a tall bulky man wearing dirty overalls.

"Walter. So good to see you. And thank you for taking care of me again." Alex says as he walks up to shake his massive hand. "Hey real quick I got a girl up front. She doesn't know who I really am yet. So just call me by the name she knows me by, Antonio Vasquez."

"Understood. But this girl must be blind because no one would get with your ugly mug." He jokes as he takes him to the car, "Doors are modded again, put up some more steel surrounding the carriage itself. And a little bonus package for dealing with my 'trash'." He reaches behind the back seat and under the seat to pull out a Chicago Typewriter. "Theres two more rounds underneath."

Alex grins, "Thanks but, think you can hold it for a bit? I'm taking my girl to her band practice"

"What are you her dad? Whateva. I'll be in here till 9. If not catch me in the morning." he says as he tosses the gun to another worker.

"Thanks." he says as he quickly walks over to the front.

 

[No More Pretending]

She smiled softly. "It's infectious, really..." she said. "I hope I can be as charismatic as him. There's just something about him...." she smiled. "I can't get enough of his laugh or his smile."

 

[Zemfro]

"Yeah, I hope the best for you two." she nods, "So long as you show him the love he shows you, he'll do anything for you." she says with a nod. "So did you ever drink before?"

Before Lynn could answer Antonio walked in. "Hey there...hope you didn't talk too bad about me, Mindy." He says with a little grin.

"How could I? You didn't give me enough time. I swear you and dad just work so fast together." She huffs and plays with her pen.

"We just work hard and fast you know? You ready to catch a ride, Lynn?" he smiles at her.

 

[No More Pretending]

"Whenever you are," she said, but paused. "Oh. Mindy, in response to your question... Every day I could." She turned to follow her beaux to the automobile.

 

[Zemfro]

"Then you'll love him." she said under her breath with a sly grin.

Once she stepped foot into the garage the whole garage turned to face her, Even Walter, "Wow...what does he have you hostage or something young lady?" Some laughed but others stayed quiet honestly having that question in mind.

 

[No More Pretending]

She laughed. "He's captured nothing but my attention," she said with a smile in the man's direction. "I'd be a pretty worthless hostage, anyway. Can hardly afford a hat anymore." It was a joke, but rang with truth.

 

[Zemfro]

"Worthless? More like priceless." he chuckles as he opens the door, "Your chariot awaits." he grins. Once she got in he closed the door after her and walk to the other side to start the car. The garage door opens and he takes the car out slowly, waving his arm out the window to say goodbye. "Alright, now I need you to guide me and tell me where I'm going." he says as he looks around.

 

[No More Pretending]

"Have you ever been to that ritzy place called Noir? It's just across the way from that really grand hotel."