6.
Bond and Lory's roundevous had been broken off that
night by Drake. "James, " he spoke into the telephone, "I
believe Carter is having a big meeting at that sports pub with a couple of
foreign friends. I was able to get us in. We might be able get something out of
this. Get ready, I'm heading over to the hotel to pick you up"
Bond got up and told Lory, "You stay here and
watch the room" Lory agreed.
Bond walked into the bathroom and took a quick shower
and searched through his clothes stack. He finally decided on a black jacket
and dark black jeans. He got out, walked up to Lory, kissed her on the cheek
and walked out of the door.
Bond sat on the dark red-wood bench for a few
moments, thinking of Lory, and what Carter might be up to, until Drake broke
off his thoughts. He honked the car horn, "Yo! James, hurry up, were gonna
be late!!"
***
Just like the last time Bond had seen the pub, the
pub was filled with life. Bond knew this had to be over the legal capacity of
people to be in the pub. Bond nearly tripped on a young woman's red dress as
she cut in front of him. Bond cursed softly under his breath and continued
following Drake.
There, in his usual spot in the corner of the pub,
was Carter. "Ah, gentlemen, nice to see you again, may I introduce you to
Mr. Sicalerok and Mr. Horsche of the Italian secret service[Bond nodded and
said how do you do] Now gentle men," Carter began, "I believe you
have come here hoping for the answer to exactly where the heroin is being
grown. I do not have that information exactly, but have an excellent lead. now,
like I said earlier, There are many places in Asia you can successfully grow
heroin. Now, my guess is India, as there are plenty of small uninhabited spots
in India where you can successfully grow heroin. You can also hire some of the
small number of inhabitants to work for them. With the money they make from
this trade operation, whoever is funding this can afford to hire thugs from all
over the world. I would think the operation isn't world threatening, as the
employer is probably only after profit, but the money he makes can be used for
buying weapons and such. Now, I sent my man into India to check things out.
Unfortunately, due to unknown circumstances, he was killed. If he had
discovered heroin there, he may have been killed in contrast to that. Now, Bond
and drake, I'm afraid this is where you must leave while I talk my business
with the Italians"
Bond got up and said cheerfully, "Well, thank
you for your hospitality!"
Carter inquired," Sure anytime, how long will
you be staying in New York?"
Drake butted in, " Oh, I guess it depends on how
the case goes!"
Carter said, ' Okie, I'll inform you if anything
comes up!"
Bond and Drake got up and squeezed through the crowd
out of the pub. Carter looked into the Italian's eyes and said, " We
should probably go outside, it would be very unfortunate for some of the guests
in here to over hear us!" The Italians agreed and Carter led them out of
the pub, and around the corner into a alley next to the pub.
Mr. Horcshe said, "Okay, I be tired of waiting,
tell us what we are needing to know so we can go." Carter smirked and
lifted a knife from his pocket. Mr. Horsche gasped as the knife was stuck deep
into his heart and then quickly killed Mr. Sicalerok with a slice to the neck.
He smirked again and walked out of the alley, leaving both Italians to rot.