Surfacing To Soon?(O2Those Who Know)

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Nikki removed her glasses from her face, as a brisk chilly breeze whipped her straight flowing hair across her shoulders. Her hair danced playfully as her eyes methodically pass from person to person in the tiny Italian cafe that she did most of her business dealings. Three weeks ago a man had approached her and beaten her. Her ribs were still bruised and her left eye was almost fully recovered from the black eye she had received. The message was clear. Stop pursuing her past or she'd end up like her friend Scott. Apparently who ever it was trying to stop her from searching knew very little of her. All the attack had done was fuel her need to know. To understand who she was. Chunks of her memory had returned. Vision of previous matches, visions of love, of lust and loss. Most importantly his face. She now knew his face, his features his smell. She remembered it all. Now all she needed was for Generra to keep up her end of the deal. Nikki never enjoyed hurting anyone.....Thats a lie. Nikki loved it, but she always felt uncomfortable when it was someone she liked, but when you need information, wouldn't a real friend give you that which you seek? Taking a seat at her usual table on the patio Nikki withdrew her cell phone and placed a simple text.

"Tic Toc...Tic Toc"

Hopefully the text would remind someone about her promise. Nikki hadn't seen Shawn since before that night, The last thing she needed right now was him running around trying to find someone to kill, despite that being what she was paying him for, he couldn't get involved in this. She had been hoping to avoid him until all of the swelling and bruising had gone down. So far so good. Her absolute martini was placed in front of her, without a word she picked it up and took a sip from it. Time was running short it was time for answers.

[Generra]

It had been quite some time since the face of the lovely Generra Genovese had been seen around TNB parts. Actually, it had been a while since she'd been seen period, by anyone other than her husband or bestest of friends. There was a promise she had made to a newly acquired friend. One that she wasn't sure she could actually deliver on honestly. Not then and not now.

Which is why the meeting today was something that un-nerved her to no end. Stepping from the limo she was donned in her usual high priced fashionita style of dress and wasted not a moment in beginning her trek towards the patio area of the establishment. Today there was no Tommy, nor anyone else accompanying her to this meeting of sorts. She honestly hadn't been in contact with him since a few days after the dismantlement of Money Maker Inc. after a heated exchange between herself, Jason as well as Tommy ensued, seemingly severing ties between the impromptu trio.

She removed her glasses from her face, seeing Nikki sitting awaiting her arrival. It had been some time since they last spoke and Generra took the seat across from her, not even noticing the damage to her face as she spoke...

"So sorry I'm late dear... I made haste as much as I possibly could..."

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Clearing her throat Nikki smiled as Generra took a seat. Despite all that was currently going on it was nice to see a familiar for the moment non hostile face. Taking another sip of her martini Nikki glanced over Generras shoulder. Noticing not a soul tailing her or guarding her for that matter. A small sigh escaped her lips, Don't make it that easy...

"You are here now, that is all that matters."


Nikki didn't feel like wasting time with small talk and the normal banter they had previous indulged themselves in before getting down to business.

"Has a meeting been arranged?"

[Generra]

Generra suddenly caught a good glimpse of Nikki's appearance and a look of shock instantly came over her face. Her mouth dropped open as the sound of her glasses coming in contact with the table that separated them could faintly be heard. A truly surprising turn of events she thought as she leaned forward, concerned about the recent state of her newfound friend...

"Oh my god Nikki, what in the world happened to you??!"

[Nikki Kaldivo]

Nikki let out a reluctant sigh. Looking to her friend she shook her head. The fact she was avoiding answering her question was never a good sign. Things were not progressing. Icy eyes shifted to her drink before they returned to Generras' face.

" My dedication was tested."

Lifting her drink to her lips she took a soft sip of it. Her mind was anxious, she wanted this entire ordeal over with. She wanted to know the truth, know why this game was being played.

"Were you able to set up a meeting my dear?"

Nikki's voice took on a more angelic tone, hopefully enough to get Generra back on topic.

((Sorry so long for reply, gotta love work >.< ))

[Generra]

"Actually... I'm not sure how to say this to you Nikki...."

Generra paused not knowing how to explain the thoughts passing through her mind right now. It was what was present as soon as Nikki had asked for the proposed meeting in question.

"I'm able to make this meeting you ask of happen yet... I feel that perhaps you're far too ahead of yourself and should slow down. Looking at you right now it's clear you've bitten off more than you can chew or handle... I'm not even sure... Cross would have any answers for you. And... He's very reluctant about meeting with persons he has no history whatsoever with... Very .... Reluctant if you know what I mean...?"

Generra knew that Nikki wouldn't take kind to the words she'd just spoken... She only hoped with all the woman had been through over the past few months, things wouldn't come crashing down onto her own head in the form of Nikki's clear and understandable rage.