"Man, that's a lot of weight," Tubbs stated from his seat on the plush sofa in the mansion Sonny and Trudy had been using as a front. Sonny had headed straight there knowing that Torres probably still had people watching him. They had always intended to have Tubbs step in as Sonny's connection to the docks. What hadn't been planned was that Lt. Castillo would also now be involved as another visual connection. He had made arrangements with the DEA and the local docks to set everything up to get Torres' boat and product into the docks without any incidents.
"It's all taken care of," Castillo spoke out as he stood with hands in his pockets by the wall of floor to ceiling glass sliding doors that faced out to the beach and ocean. "There will be no interference once Torres' boat docks," He added.
"Yeah, but we don't want to make it seems too easy either, Torres is no dummy," Tubbs tossed in and Castillo nodded as he turned to regard the young man.
"There will be all the usual checks with the guards and dogs, but most of the guards will be undercover DEA agents and their trained dogs," He confirmed and then focused onto Sonny who was seated in the chair nearby, leaned back with his leg crossed, arms resting on the armrests, with his right hand settled across his mouth. He seemed to be lost in his own thoughts. "How do you plan to handle things on your end?" Sonny briefly raised his eyes to his boss before settling them back onto the floor where they had been previously.
"I head back to let Torres know that everything is in place for tonight," Sonny finally spoke as he moved forward in his seat and rested both of his elbows on to his knees. "I'm sure his cronies who followed me here have already informed him of this meeting. Although, he may be suspicious about the fact that the cops aren't swarming this place after Alvez's murder."
"Well, that didn't happen here, Alvez drove off before we got him out and ignited the explosion. So, no ties to you or your place here whatsoever," Tubbs replied and Sonny cast his shocked eyes over to where his partner sat smirking back at him. "No, Alvez wasn't actually in the car when it blew."
"That's right," Alvez spoke out as he entered from the kitchen area. "Rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated, but necessary to let Torres think he was still in control."
"How?" Sonny questioned.
"Honestly, I'm just a lucky S.O.B," Alvez continued. "I noticed someone messing around my car the night before. I arrested him on the spot and immediately let my supervisor know and within 10 minutes of the call she had the bomb squad out to check my car," Alvez began to explain. "Sure enough they found the bomb and discovered it was attached to a remote detonator that the bomber had in his pocket. We figured that Torres would wait until I was able to secure the deal with you and then make the call to the bomber to set the explosion. So, he'd double-cross me by blowing me up, thus taking me and my cut out of the equation. We had the bomber, his phone, and the detonator, all we had to do is just wait for the call from Torres, which I figured would happen not too long after you guys left, so I quickly drove off a ways, made sure there were no civilians around and that I was at least far enough away from the mansion as to not raise any suspicion here, then we blew the car."
"Yeah, it was quite a show even miles out on Torres's boat," Sonny proclaimed as he recalled the explosion. "And I'm glad it was all just a show," Sonny added as the two men gave a nod to the other. "What happened to the maid?"
"She left in haste soon after the explosion," Castillo answered. "We snatched her up as she tried to leave. We had to take her into custody to ensure that she didn't somehow blow yours and Trudy's cover. You say that Torres didn't seem to suspect anything?"
"No," Sonny replied as he shook his head, quickly stood from his seat, raked his hand through his hair and then pulled out a cigarette and lit it. "The fucker watches us closely, he has cameras everywhere on his yacht he even has lip readers watching all the video."
"Why?" Tubbs asked curiously as he frowned up in confusion.
"Because he's got some notorious criminals on that boat right now, so this is going to be a major bust for the DEA. Those special guests of Torres are even more paranoid than he is, they all brought folks with equipment to check their rooms for bugs," Sonny stated.
"So, he didn't put in any bugs but hired people to read his guests lips instead," Tubbs concluded as Sonny nodded in reply. "That's kind of brilliant."
"Yeah, he's a real diabolical genius," Sonny tossed out sarcastically. "Are we done here so I can head back?"
"Well, we've got a good 5-6 hours still before this is all set to take place, right?" Tubbs said. "Maybe we should run through it all again from the top, you know, just to make sure we've got it."
"We all know our parts, besides, I've already been here for nearly 3 hours, and that's more than enough time to make the necessary arrangements. Also, I don't want to leave Trudy alone with that sadistic fucker for too long," Sonny said with a slight sneer o his lips. "Your plan to use her to entice Torres worked better than you know," He said as he regarded Castillo, "He's already offered me 20 million of his share for her." Tubbs whistled at hearing this.
"Trudy can handle herself, which is another reason I chose her for this assignment," Castillo stated. "But go, we'll have everything in place when Torres's boat docks." Sonny headed to the door and snatched up Trudy's pink makeup case which he had retrieved from the bedroom earlier. "Sonny, there is one more thing," Castillo called out and Sonny stopped just at the door where he had his hand already been turning the knob. "You and Trudy need to make sure that Torres is on the boat once it's docked."
"I already told you that he plans for us to take the smaller boat and come back here to wait while this all goes down," Sonny responded.
"I know but the DEA doesn't want to risk him getting away, everything that they're setting up is contingent on Torres being on that boat when they make the bust, so make sure he is," Castillo commanded and then turned his back to them and once again faced the wall of the glass doors. Sonny remained still at the door as he frowned at Castillo's back and then shot his eyes to Tubbs, who could only offer a shrug as he had no idea about how to help his partner and friend. Sonny then left out with a curse under his breath as he headed back down to the tiny dock where Torres's boat with the driver still waited for him.
Sometime Later
Trudy had agreed to go to Torres's cabin for lunch although the thought of being in such a confined space with him had unnerved her a bit. She had been pleasantly surprised to see that their lunch had been set up out on a large patio attached to the living room of his cabin. Their conversation had also been surprisingly nice. Trudy found Torres to be a very well educated, versed, and cultured man. She became quite engrossed in some of their topics that she lost track of time.
"I am very pleased to learn that you are not just drop dead gorgeous, Trudy, but you are also very intelligent. One doesn't find such a combination in women that are in this business," Torres complimented as he sat across from Trudy at the small patio glass table. "With a mind like yours, how did you ever get into this kind of business, anyway?"
"For the same reason I am so intelligent," Trudy said as she sipped at her red wine. "I love money. I don't care much about where it comes from, because I've learned and now expertly know how to make it squeaky clean. I've found that most people in this kind of business, shares my love of money and they don't care where it comes from. But they don't usually know how to get the money clean, and so I offer my services."
"And is that how you and Sonny began your relationship?" Torres asked.
"More or less," She said not intending to offer much more on the details of her supposed relationship with the drug smugglers Sonny Marcos because she and Sonny hadn't really sat down and created specifics about it. Sonny was the big time smuggler and she handled the money side of things and kept Sonny's bed warm. Although she still inwardly gagged at the misogynistic undertone to her role, she was still happy that she didn't have to play an airhead whorish type of a woman. At least she had a purpose in her undercover role.
"I don't mean to be nosey," Torres assured as he cut into the large T-bone steak he had ordered for himself. "I am just curious about your relationship if it's a committed one," He said as he looked directly into her eyes while he slowly and almost sensually placed the meat into his mouth.
"I see, well Sonny and my relationship is business first and foremost, and it has been a very profitable relationship," Trudy answered knowing it wasn't the answer he was looking for.
"And personally?"
"Sonny doesn't own me if that is what you're asking Mr. Torres."
"Gabriel, please, and Sonny stated something similar earlier when we had a small discussion about you," He chuckled as she raised one of her perfectly sculpted brows to his words. "It was nothing salacious I promise, but if I may be frank?" He posed this as a question and Trudy simply nodded in reply letting him know he could continue. "I think you are the most beautiful and incredibly fascinating woman I have ever met, and I want you."
Before Trudy could respond a knock came to the door capturing Torres's attention. She breathed a sigh of relief for she had no idea how she would have replied. The man before her repulsed her and just knowing that he wanted her made her want to take a bath and scrub her skin until it was raw.
"Come," Torres called out and the door opened and two of his guards ushered Sonny into the room. When Sonny's eyes landed on Trudy he had been a little surprised to find her in Torres's personal cabin and to be looking so relaxed. His eyes hardened and his demeanor stiffened, which both Torres and Trudy took notice of as they both stood from the table and made their way back into the main room. "Sonny, my friend," Torres greeted but Sonny remained silent and hadn't even seemed to have heard the short man before him, his eyes locked onto the woman in the room with them.
"Welcome back baby," Trudy finally greeted as she stepped up next to Sonny who stood stiffly. "Thank you for remembering my makeup case," She said as she grasped the case from his hand and placed a kiss on his cheek. Torres nodded to his guard who then quickly stepped to an unexpecting Trudy and pulled the case from her grasp. "Hey," She called out in protest and Sonny took a protective step in between her and the guard.
"My apologies, but all luggage brought aboard must be checked," Torres explained and then smiled when the guard gave him a nod and then handed the case back to Trudy.
"Well, next time all you have to do is ask, no need to be sneaky and snatchy about it," Trudy said and Torres conceded by giving her a bow. "If you gentlemen will excuse me I am going to go freshen up. I feel so naked without my makeup," She stated as she brushed past Sonny to leave, knowing that he would find a way to fill her in on the details he had arranged later when they were alone.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed your company this evening Trudy," Torres called out to her stopping her just at the door, and she turned back and graced him with a sweetly smile. "I hope we will have the opportunity to do it again sometime."
"Doubtful, since we will be concluding our business in a few short hours," Sonny cut in, Trudy slightly shrugged and then left the men alone.
"Wow, are you in such a hurry to be done with me, Sonny, my friend?" Torres asked. "I hope you are not upset that I had Trudy here with me. It was just a friendly lunch. I promise you I was not trying to steal your lady."
"Don't take it personally, with this kind of deal once it's done I want to get as far away from here and you as quickly as possible. As for Trudy, as I told you before I don't own her but I'm also not worried about you stealing her from me either," Sonny added this with a dismissive attitude and chuckle which he could tell had riled Torres a bit, as the smile on his face had quickly faded. "Now, let's talk business. Everything is all set, as I suspected I had to use every last dime of the money you gave me to get it all done, but there's one catch," Sonny said.
"Oh, and what might that be?"
"You have to bring the boat in yourself," Sonny replied.
"Not possible," Torres said. "I thought we agreed that we would wait back at your place."
"Hey, I don't like it any more than you do, but in order for this to work smoothly, the owner of this monstrosity must be aboard. Otherwise, it will raise suspicion. I mean, some rich guy throwing a big party on his boat but then disappears before the boat docks. Never mind the red tape they'd have to cut through if a boat is trying to dock without the owner on board, we don't want that kind of attention. I assume your name is listed as the owner?"
"Yes, one of my aliases," Torres confirmed as he stood thinking on what Sonny had said, and Sonny could tell his words had been convincing. "Fine, but you will remain on board as well."
"Yeah, I figured as much," Sonny said with a nod. "Besides, I don't plan on letting you out of my sight until I get my cut. Now, if you'll excuse me I think I'll go take a nap. I didn't get much sleep last night, thanks to Trudy," Sonny tossed out with a gloating smirk as he turned and left the cabin, leaving Torres to sneer at his back. Torres had been more pissed by Sonny's taunting him about being with Trudy than by the change in their plans.
"Hector," Torres spoke out and one of his guards near the door stepped down close to him. "Tonight right before we pull into the docks I want you to make sure that Trudy is brought here and secured in my cabin. Do not harm her in any way," Torres commanded as he gave the man a threatening glare.
"Sure, Boss, and what about Sonny, do you want me to dispose of him?"
"No, I don't want him harmed either. He is my business partner and I shall honor the business deal we have in place. I just want his woman for myself. Besides, if this goes off without a hitch it would be good to have such a 'friend' in case we need to move more products." Hector nodded as he moved back to his position by the door, while Torres hurried to the door that housed his surveillance room.
Elsewhere
With every step, he took closer to his and Trudy's room Sonny's anger flared. He knew it was irrational and that he had no right to be mad about finding Trudy alone with Torres, in fact, that was part of the reason she had been assigned to the case, to get in where Sonny couldn't. This knowledge had not dispelled his growing anger. By the time he had entered the room and slammed the door behind him, Sonny was so worked up his breaths came out in pants. When he found the living room area empty he stalked to the bedroom, which was also empty but he could hear the shower running in the bathroom.
She had just stepped into the shower and wet herself and stood facing the wall under the shower head which poured a stream of water down over the top of her head. Her straightened hair instantly transformed into wet spiral curls about her shoulder and down her back. Since her flat iron and hair products were also in her makeup case she had decided to wash her hair. She turned around with her eyes still closed and threw her head back to let the warm water to splash over her face as she raised her arms and combed her fingers through her loosened coils. She sensed another's presence and quickly dropped her hands to cover her body as her eyes snapped onto Sonny, who stood fully clothed in the doorway at the end of the oversized shower.
"Shit, Sonny, you scared me," She proclaimed frowning a bit at him but then noticed the hard look on his face. "What's wrong?"
"You tell me," Sonny replied and Trudy bunched her brows to his words, truly confused. "What are you doing, washing Torres off of you?" He spat out and Trudy wasn't sure what upset her more his accusation or the disgusted look on his face as he said it.
"No, I'm actually washing 'you' off of me," She spat back at him and it was as if her words had slapped some sense into Sonny. His shoulders slumped a bit and the fire was doused from his eyes. "I would hate for Gabriel to smell you on me when we have dinner later," She added the lie hoping to get under Sonny's skin and she could see the anger immediately flare back up in his eyes. "Now, please get out so I can finish my bath."
"So, what, you plan to fuck him too?" Sonny asked angrily as he stepped into the shower and close to her not seeming to care that his clothes were now getting wet. Trudy had to force herself to not cower back at his threatening approach, although his behavior was scaring her a bit. Was he actually jealous or was this just an act for Torres, she pondered? "Please, wait, and let me see if I can still get that 20 million he offered me earlier for you, first," He tossed in and a loud smack filled the shower stall, as Trudy's wet hand connected to Sonny's now wet left cheek.
This time Trudy did take a step back as Sonny's enlarged, wild, and dangerous eyes burned into hers. He looked like he wanted to strike her. She cried out slightly as Sonny reached up, tightly gripped her arms, and then pushed her back into the tiled wall beneath the showerhead. Her fright quickly melted into ecstasy when Sonny swooped in and captured her mouth into a deep kiss, which left her breathless and needy all at once. He pressed his body flush against hers, grinding the outline of his swollen dick into her belly. Both of them began to pull and pushed at his soaked clothes to free them from his body until he was as naked as she was, and they were touching flesh on flesh.
Sonny moved his hands down to her ass as she settled her hands on his shoulders. He gripped her ass in his hands and lifted her body upward, her back slid along the tiled wall. She wrapped her arms securely around his neck and her legs around his waist, opening herself to him. He pressed up into her and caused her to cry out as she tossed her head back and arched at the sensation of him filling her so completely. Coupling with him held a feeling of pleasure she had never experienced with any man before Sonny and was sure she would never feel with any man after. Sonny was having a similar revelation as he buried himself deep within Trudy. The emotions that washed over him nearly buckled his knees and made him leaning into her a bit and rest his head against her chest as he tried to compose himself.
Once they had both composed themselves a bit they began a frantic dance with Sonny pounding mercilessly up into her, and Trudy bouncing half-crazed down upon him. Neither cared about the show they knew they were putting on for Torres and his goonies. After they were both sated they returned to bed for a nap to replenish their energy for the night ahead.
