Travel Money by JONATHAN BROWN

Author:JONATHAN BROWN
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Down & Out Books

Rachel sat in the same seat as the day before at Mother’s Favorite Vase. It turned out the counter girl’s name was Sheena and she was the manager. Rachel found her quite pleasant. She could see Sam and her settling in a place like this. Obviously not Bullion specifically but there were plenty of other gems out there, some established and some on the come-up. Her smile turned from one of fantasy to the business of Julia Sawkins as she spotted Cisco walking in.

“Morning, sweetheart,” he said, plopping down in the chair opposite Rachel. He got Sheena’s attention and asked for a better wine than the day before, one that wouldn’t give him a headache.

“Okay, let’s go, gimme the good news and no theatrics.” He leaned in with forearms on his thighs. Rachel figured he got a deal on his suits. Today’s was the same as the others only periwinkle blue with a dark blue dress shirt.

“We’re on,” she said. “But you need to understand and respect that you’re not my only client.”

Cisco nodded.

“And this is a trial basis, seeing as I’ve just begun to vet you. As far as a partnership in the future that’s highly unlikely. I make too much money and I savor my freedom. That,” she said, “I’m sure you can relate to.”

Rachel wore a crisp blue and white pin stripped blouse by Donna Karen. The top three buttons were left undone for the mark’s pleasure. Her thick hair was back-combed a touch more than usual. Her dark blue pencil skirt fit snug and the dark tights weren’t quite exotic dancer fishnets but the pattern certainly said up for fun. For footwear a simple black Santa Fe pump from Banana Republic did the trick. Cisco’s gaze drank it in and smiled approval. Sheena poured a sample of their best merlot and waited for Cisco’s response. Rachel clocked her ridged posture and lips in a tight line of dislike.

I can’t stand him either, sister…

Cisco nodded affirmative then shooed Sheena away as if she was a housefly.

“Julia, I’m pleased, really pleased. Thank you.” He gulped half the glass and sat back, resting his right foot on his left knee. “Yesterday you mentioned you might have something for me. Ya gotta a place for me?”

“It just so happens I do.”

This time Rachel leaned into the conversation. “In my business I have the privilege of dealing with a lot of inventory. Sometimes I hear of deals before the seller knows they even want to sell.” She allowed a hint of a brag to creep into her tone.

Cisco seemed to approve. He beamed like a kid on a game show. “Let me guess, sometimes you make your own purchases.”

Rachel nodded. “That being said, I have a real peach right here in Bullion.”

Cisco dropped his foot to the floor, leaned forward and rubbed his hands together.

Rachel continued. “Now initially I snatched the place for a different client I had in mind. He knows I’m out here on business but he doesn’t know that I’ve bought this particular place.

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