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Post by Ezalb on Aug 3, 2011 6:12:56 GMT
'Really? Don't you think this is a bit much?"
Her hands wrapped tightly around his took a bit of the logical side of things out of the equation. Amongst all this craziness, all he could think about was how soft her hands were...
"I guess...I mean...."
As easily as he was won over by her act, it probably wasn't a bad idea to get his servitude in writing. Less he be persuaded away by someone else...
"Fine...but I have a few counter conditions that must be agreed upon before I sign. One, if you for any reason to turn on me....such as MMI persuades you against me....this contract becomes null and void. Two, I am a one man show. If you feel I'm not doing my job right...then you release me and hire someone else. I refuse to play Robin to some other Batman...and I don't do teams either. I've had enough of that..."
The tone of the conversation become a little more intense than previously. Shawn trying somewhat to cover his own back in all of this...
"And three...no more of that sad puppy dog eye crap....I can see through it...But unfortunately, I can't resist it...I don't like that..."
Shawn picks up the pen and scribbles these three little notes onto the contract. He then hovers the pen over the signature line...
"If you agree to my terms...then I sign...."
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 3, 2011 6:19:45 GMT
Hard ball Mr. Stone? Then that's how Nikki would play. Quickly she removed her hands from his with a disgusted look on her face.
"Let me pull back the wool then Mr. Stone. Either you sign or you be destroyed. At this present time I am still in very good with Generra, she has no clue about my little plan here, so should you wish to NOT go along with it, well I have already told you to much and I ALWAYS cut my loose ends. Are you understanding me here?"
her voice was icy and cold, the softness was gone, if he wanted the puppy dog routine out of the way she could easily do that for him, she tried to keep it sugar coated for him but he just had to be stubborn and act as if he had in individual voice, she was repulsed that he would even THINK he could counter her? Who did he honestly think he was.
"You have 15 seconds to decide then the choice will be taken away from you and I will wish you well in your remaining moments. "
A large muscular black man stood by the fence that was a good 30 feet away from them. His hands were inside his pockets, holding on to something, She was not taking no for an answer. Her would build her dynasty with or without Shawn Stone.
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 3, 2011 6:37:56 GMT
A smile spreads across Stone's face, finally her trance had been broken. This was his goal from the very beginning, he wanted to see her claws. Amused, with his now freed hands, he gives her a slight applause. A gesture nothing more than the tapping of his hands together almost arrogantly.
"I preach day in and day out about that magical fence that everyone in this industry is teetering on. You almost...almost had me convinced you were on the same side as me....Yet, your not balancing on that fence...Nor are you on that horrid side thats occupied by MMI. You, M'lday have a plane all your own...."
Nikki attempts to speak, more than likely trying to notify Shawn that his time is up. but he cuts her off at the pass...
"No, its time you hear what I have to say...Its time I remove the wool from your eyes hunny. You need to realize, to Gennera...your just as disposable as anyone else in MMI. She has half of TNB in her pocket...So if I don't agree and you decide to cut me as a loose end...then what? MMI wins...they skyrocket to the top...And instead of us using them as stepping stones...they use you and all their other lackeys as stepping stones. Face it, without me, you have no options. If I'm gone, who do you go to next? Theres no one else on this roster of my calibur...theres no one else other than me that Jason hasn't already proven he is better than. Toots, I'm your only option whether you like it or not."
Shawn's hand still hovers over the contract with the pen tightly gripped.
"So you want to play hard ball and make threats you know would hurt you just as much as me...than so be it...But if you want my services...If you want the man you need to lead you to the top...Then you agree to my terms and we get this thing done...."
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 3, 2011 7:39:51 GMT
Nikki smiled. How cute. Such a bold attempt, she had a strong urge to commend him for his performance just now. If only Mr. Stone knew of the world he just attempted to understand. Such a outside perspective, and such an insult to her majesty to assume that she would not have already covered these loose ends he apparently thinks she had forgotten about or had not realized existed. He knew not of the seeds she was sowing inside of MMInc. Or how deep her plan truly ran. She would play along...it would prove entertaining.
"Oh my whatever will I do without you..."
The sarcasm in her voice apparent to even the deaf.
"If you think me that naive then you have underestimated me, you are merely a security preference easily replaceable, I just enjoy the way you look, but any brute will do the job just as well."
Nikki smiled as she motions to the large black man who was now moving towards them at a very brisk pace reaching deeper into one side of his jacket, Nikki then swept a hand around slamming the contract from Mr. Stone's hands and on to the table in front of him.
"Last chance."
Her voice was firm and cold, no hint of emotion just like a deathly crawl into the ears of anyone within hearing range.
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 3, 2011 16:43:15 GMT
"Thats where your wrong my dear. Not just any brute would do. I know your kind. I've been in this situation a time or two before believe it or not. I see it in your eyes. You want the best. No matter how hard it is for you to admit it....You know that man is me. I'm not backing down..."
Shawn's right hand still gripped on the pen, he slowly slides his left hand down to his side then discreetly to his back. Tucked away, hidden by his jeans and covered by his shirt is a small custom Browning M1911 pistol. Some money was definitely put into this gun, seeing its custom checkered frame and added tactical light. Not to mention a few other modifications. Shawn was a street fighter in Atlanta, of course he always came prepared with a little insurance.
"I recommend you call off your Jolly Cee-Lo Green Giant...."
Stone had noticed the man watching them from a distance before. As he approached, it only proved his hunch that this man was one of her henchmen.
"You said it before...Even if it was part of your fake, manipulative, helpless play....You need me...And no matter how much you want to believe you can replace me...You know its true....You...need....ME!"
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 3, 2011 22:06:07 GMT
Now he was threatening her life, Nikki smiled he had exactly what she was looking for, he was wrong that any brute wouldn't do because anyone could be a body to protect her, but he was very right in she wanted the best and she saw that in him. Her grin spread from ear to ear. As his left had slid down towards his back, patrons in the cafe and staff members began to walk over. There was a reason she choose this Italian cafe for all of her business dealings. "Be very careful in what you decide to do next Shawn, I can't control what happens to those who threaten the queen."
Nikki was a little nervous now, she had been in this situation many times, at least she felt like she had, her memory still wasn't back fully but she remained calm, like an iceberg solid and cold. She was trying to figure out exactly what it was that he wanted, his terms met? It was beyond that now there was something else that he wanted.
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 4, 2011 5:38:14 GMT
It felt like all eyes were on him, and maybe they were? It almost seemed as if a bit of a threat were growing.The air was still, everything felt right yet something seemed off. It was beginning to make Stone feel like he was in-caged and surrounded. He hated that feeling more than anything. It made him....jumpy.
"I think we both know what could possibly go down here...And I strongly believe that neither of us truly want that...."
His grip tightens on his pistol as he slowly begins to unholster it from the back of his jeans. The magazine was full, a round chambered and now the hammer was fully cocked. If something were to go down, he was as ready as he could possibly be.
"I for one am excited about the opportunity to work with you. But thats just it. I want to work with you. I want us....I repeat...you and me...to use MMI as stepping stones....Not I help you lower them down a level and you walk all over all of us...."
A few beads of sweat begin to form on his temple. They were agitating him, and he wished to wipe them away....But there was no chance on him jeopardizing his concentration what so ever. Also, he was a bit worried about making any fast gestures unless he was ready to back them up.
"So this is it...I'm not going to give you fifteen seconds and then go from there...Im not going to say this is your last warning and pose verbal threats...Your cards are all out on the table now...as are mine. I want an equal stake in whatever this is you have planned. If you make it big, I'm right there beside you you at the top....Now, either you accept....Or this conversation...is over."
His palm grew sweaty as he continued to grip the pistol. This was not at all how he planned on spending this day....
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 4, 2011 8:07:01 GMT
"This contract is for you to work for me, not with me."
Nikki ripped the contract from his hands and stood as she neatly folded it into her purse, now it appeared she had another loose end that would need to be taken care of.
"Good day Mr. Stone or at least whats left of it."
Pulling her sunglasses down in front of her eyes she turned and began to walk away, as all of the "patrons" and staff of the cafe began to move towards him a little quicker now, beginning to form a circle. She gave him more than enough chances and more than enough time, and besides should he discharge his firearm how was he to explain murdering people at a cafe? He never fully appreciated the situation he was in. Pity for him.
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 4, 2011 16:43:48 GMT
Stone instantly jumps to his feet. He kicks his chair back, creating a few moments of separation between himself and the approaching 'patrons'. In that quick instance, he slides around the table and completely unholsters his weapon. All in one quick motion. Without hesitation he firmly plants the barrel of the pistol into Nikki's back as she attempts to walk away.
"Again...I suggest you call off your minions. If I'm going to hell today, I'm taking you with me."
His mind began the calculations. The distance of the nearest threat, plus the firing speed of his semi-automatic weapon. He figured he could get off three, maybe four if he were lucky, rounds before being taken out himself. More than enough to make sure he wasn't going down alone today.
"Now, I think you should slowly....very slowly....Begin to walk towards the exit. No sudden movements please...."
A little louder, he continues...
"And I hope for your sake...No one decides to follow."
He now whispers in her ear...
"Either we leave here together on foot....Or we leave here together in bodybags....I think your quite capable of making the intelligent decision...Your majesty."
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 6, 2011 9:24:32 GMT
Nikki turns around to face Shawn, instantly pulling him in close to her, the barrel of the gun dug into her belly now bordering on very painful. Her slender arms wrapped around his body, one around his waist the other up under his arm without the gun. Her eyes locked on him.
"Are you going to shoot me Shawn? At least be a man and look into my eyes when you shoot me"
Her words were icy cold no emotion no feeling just raw ice.
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 6, 2011 15:26:47 GMT
Stone's eyes were as stone cold as Nikki's voice. The 'patrons' apparently knew their place, now halting their approach. Stone's grip on the pistol tightens, though he does ease his finger off the trigger a bit. In the heat of the moment, we wouldn't want an accidental discharge. *Wink**Wink*
'Its not what I want to do....But if thats the only choice you leave me."
Their eyes lock, Stone's emotionless face gives no clue as to what he is thinking...
"Its all about choices Nikki. Choices and influences....The choice your about to make...will influence the choice I'm about to make..."
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 8, 2011 4:10:53 GMT
Slowly Nikki's arms pulled Shawn in closer to her, her face inched slowly towards him as she softly pressed her lips against his, the move had to of caught him off guard and her stomach tightened in case he flinched and pulled the trigger. Her soft lips caressed his for another long moment before she bit down on his bottom lip, releasing only to place her lips against his once more. After a moment that seemed like forever she pulled her face away from him.
"Any questions Mr. Stone?"
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 8, 2011 22:34:20 GMT
"About a million."
Stone withdraws the pistol from her gut, it now rested at his side. No matter where things went from here, he knew he couldn't shoot her. Not at this time atleast. Not after a kiss like that.
"But none of them are relevant this moment."
Her trance was back over him, though, it seemed a bit different. She didn't have the full control over him she had before, or perhaps even wanted. However, she did have his obedience. That seemed to be sufficient for now.
"So, whats our next step your majesty? I do hope me assuming you have a plan isn't a mistake on my part."
He remember from that pathetic contract that he was to refer to his as 'your majesty'. Though he thought every part of that contract to be idiocy, he would play her games for now....
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Post by Nikki Kaldivo on Aug 9, 2011 9:08:14 GMT
Nikki smiled and pulled the contract out of her purse, with a quick motion she torn it in half and dropped it to the floor.
"I believe I have already told you what my plan for you was, do I need to repeat myself? Are my words not important enough that you remember each and every as if I had just spoke them?
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Post by Ezalb on Aug 9, 2011 16:45:55 GMT
"M'lady, you've given me an objective, a goal per-say. One that I fully intend on fulfilling. Now, I'm more curious about our course of action in attaining said goal. I'm sure it will all happen in due time. I guess I'm just eager to wrap my hands around Jason's throat."
Stone releases a sigh of relief as he sees the pieces of paper float down to the Earth. He knew this job would be much easier to complete without legalities becoming involved.
"I guess I'm just wondering whats next? Where do we go from here? How soon can I begin the downfall of Jason Youngblood!"
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