Malicious Intentions
Benji walked at the pier waiting for someone. Everything was going according to his plans. Soon DiMera empire would be his and EJ wouldn't know what hit him. Benji laughed as his thoughts reached the Salem Police Department. They were ever so easy to lead astray. Clouding EJ was a bit more difficult but luckily Stefano had taken care of that by making EJ his successor. No one dared to consider the consequences of defying Stefano's direct orders. Just thinking back all the little things Benji had already done without anyone knowing made him feel stronger and warm inside. For now he would continue playing the pawn for EJ but he wouldn't do it for long. He was getting impatient as the wind gathered speed.
Just then a shadow parted and headed towards Benji. Few quick signs were exchanged before Benji took the brown envelope from his pocket. He didn't like paying this much but he still needed this man to execute the rest of his plans. Benji couldn't afford having his sister back in Salem, not just yet. The stranger tilted his head back and gazed into the distance.
"What is it?" Benji asked.
"I thought I saw Celeste there", the stranger replied.
"It's just one of your nightmares. I'll let you know when you can let her go", Benji said and saw the stranger nod. They parted and started walking in different directions. Benji didn't need to glance over his shoulder to know that the stranger had disappeared back into the shadows. He shook his head. Benji would never fully trust in Tek Kramer.
"Mum, what do you think?" Sami ripped her eyes from her wedding plans and turned her stare to his son.
"Finally you look like a man!", she said before she could stop herself.
"And nothing like dad?" Will replied. It took few seconds but they couldn't help themselves, Sami and Will both burst out laughing until they cried. Several minutes later Sami caught enough breath to say:
"I know, his hair is getting way too long but I think he's waiting for the wedding to have it cut."
"I hope he knows what he's doing. Last minute hair decisions never work", Will said and added then, "I should know."
"Don't be so hard on yourself Will. It's all part of growing up. I just think you need more good friends to tell you what fits you and what doesn't", Sami said.
"I need to talk to you about that later mum."
"What is it Will?" Sami asked impatiently. She could tell he had something important on his mind.
"Later mum. And before I forget, there was a letter for you. There's no stamp or sender mentioned", Will handed the letter to his pale mother, "mum, what is it?"
"Nothing, just bad memories. Go on now. I'm sure this has something to do with the wedding plans. Everything is fine Will. Go", Sami tried to assured her son.
"If you say so mum", she could hear the doubt in his voice.
"Very funny, Will", Sami said and practically threw Will to his room. Then she stopped by to research the envelope. She felt quite secure. She hadn't done anything worth blackmailing lately and Lucas was aware of all her past crimes. Then that confidence crumbled as she read the letter. Sami was being blackmailed again.