Chapter 9 – When the Cat is Away

"What do you mean he just drove away without you?" Ebu bellowed at Ehsan's driver.

"Sir, I didn't have a choice. He told me to get out of the car and give him the keys because he was going alone. He had the guy who screwed with his girl and he was really mad so he was going to go take care of him. I didn't think I …."

Ebu sprang from his chair and shoved the driver against the wall, while glaring in his eyes. "I don't give a damn what you think! I told you to stick to him like glue. I want to know where he goes when he sneaks off like he does."

"Sir, don't you think he is just out at the Nightclub?"

Ebu sneered at the driver and mimicked him in a sarcastic voice "Don't you think he is just out at the Nightclub? NO, I don't think he is. I think he uses that as a cover story."

"I'm sorry I let you down Sir."

"Yeah, well if you do it again, it will be the last time. Now get out of my face," Ebu growled as he shoved him toward the door and sat down at his desk.

As he became lost in thought, he didn't notice that his fingers on his right hand were drumming on his knee. This would soon be all over; Ebu would soon dispose of the famous Ehsan. Then he, Ebu, would be the new leader. This auction was going to help him accomplish that goal because he would make it look like the Russians assassinated Ehsan. No one would suspect Ebu by the time he got done planting the fake evidence. The real beauty of the whole thing was that Ebu would not only be rid of Ehsan, but he would be a very wealthy man. He had waited a long time to take over his rightful spot as leader. He had it all planned out when suddenly one night, Ehsan had gone on a rampage and killed all of the original leaders. Ebu never thought he had it in him as he always seemed too soft. Ebu had seen the scene himself though and it was really bad. So he had bided his time and pretended to be a loyal follower.

The auction was scheduled in 2 days. Ebu needed to remain patient. He had come too far to blow things now. His thoughts turned back to the stupid driver losing him. Francesca had been with Ehsan when he drove off to kill the man who harmed her. Ebu couldn't help but smile as he decided that as soon as Ehsan was gone; Francesca would be all his. He was sure she wouldn't mind though as she would be with a real man then. Ebu just needed to be patient. It was only 2 more days to wait.

TBC