CHAPTER 43

EECE⚫️|NYPD Police Department||Commissioner's office|:Ushered into his office by a police officer, behind me, stood three bodyguards and my P.A. The commissioner's office was big enough to be separated into two equal parts, and the other part could be turned into an office as well.

"It is a real pleasure to have a notable person come visiting my office this afternoon." Commish Jones said.

I sat on the seat that was offered to me while he sat across the broad table and in front of me.

"Real pleasure, yeah?. Pfft... I'm here to get things cleared."He raised a brow at me."Is there anything the matter, Mr Norman?.

I heard you are now in charge of a newly opened casino."I nodded, folding my arms across my chest.

"True. But that's not why I am here, Commissioner Jones. You see, a police officer was at my casino last night and afterwards, it was reported that a huge chunk of money was stolen from the casino's valve.

A staff confessed that a police officer was seen entering the control room and I would like to see this police officer so as to interrogate him.

"Commissioner Jones held my gaze. He looked relaxed and easygoing."What police officer, Mr Norman? Do you know his name?"

"Yes...

I released my arms, placing them on the armrests,"... Fred Wilson. I would love to see him and also, have a word with him."Commissioner Jones glanced at the police officer beside him.

He nodded at him, the cop saluted him and then left the room."Sorry for the inconveniences, commish.

"He chuckled, adjusting his glasses on his nose bridge."No problems.

Just doing my job."We waited for a while and I became impatient. I took out my cigar from my pocket, lighting it with the aid of a lighter.The officer came in with a tall, burly guy. I turned around in my seat to look at him. This guy had the exact build the cop from last night had.

I got up from the seat, staring at him as he stood beside me. He greeted the commissioner."I sincerely apologize for the impromptu disturbance.

This is Mr Reece Norman..." the commissioner gestured a hand at me. The cop turned his head to the side to face me,"... he said you were at the casino last night. Is that so?"I took in the facial features of this cop delicately.

He had hazel eyes and light brown hair, long slender nose, high cheekbones and a slender face. Something was odd about this guy. Yes, he is as tall and as burly as the cop from last night but to me, he looks a bit different.

"You are Fred Wilson, am I right?" I asked.

"Yes sir, I met you last night too with Miss Rachel Blake." He responded.A different voice this time.Unlike the guy from last night, this particular person's voice was a bit subtle and weeny.

The Fred I spoke to last night, had a very deep, coerce and harsh voice. Even when he addressed me, I could sense the harshness in his voice.

I furrowed my brows."Did you by any chance went into the control room last night?" I asked.

"Yes, I did. But that was with the bodyguards. We were in search of the missing lady and that's why we had to search every place possible."I placed the cigar on my lips, dragging in smoke from it ,i took it off and then I puffed out smoke slowly.This is a game someone is trying to play with me. The ace card of an unknown mafian, trynna pull a joker on me.I chuckled, letting out a laugh afterwards.

"This is funny, really funny..."

I glance at the commish,"... he is definitely a good cop, he needs a raise in his income earning..." I glanced back at the cop,"... funny how we hold up our cards, only to drop it when it's time to hit the jackpot.

You shouldn't meddle into people's businesses..." I moved closer, staring into his eyes,"... you got yourself involved in a game that you shouldn't. I hope you can bear the consequences.

"He gave me a skeptical look."I don't understand what you mean.

"I smirked."

You don't need to. You just need to be ready when it's time..." I held his unflinching gaze, then eyeing him slowly,"... I should take my leave. I have important duties to attend to. Have a great day ahead."

I turned around to leave, with a frown on my face. We left the office, walking down the hallway.

"Sir, should I carry out the order?" Vivienne asked, my personal assistant. She was walking beside me.

I scowled."Yes. Just like old man Collins said, any means possible. Track Rachel down and bring her to me..." a devilish grin crept across my face,"... she's all grown up now, and ripe enough for sweet pleasure. I want to play a little game with her, hopefully,she won't say no."

••••🍀RACHEL🍀|Jake's studio|:

I was wearing a T-shirt and a pair of blue denims. My hair was packed off from my face and held up with a rubber band.

I was sitting close to Jake, trying so hard not to concentrate on what they were saying.

It was baffling to know, they actually stole $500m from my father's casino. Jake is to take, as usual, the lion's share, a fat $300m while the rest shares the remaining $200m.To what I got to know, Jake is not like other mafians I have came across with. Jake never acted like the boss in situations that regards money splitting.

It was fair that he takes the lion's share, but leaving plenty of it to be shared amongst the rest, amazed me.

They all chattered and sat around a round table, drinking beer and merrymaking while I kept staring at my cup of booze. Anna sat beside me, drinking her ass out with Jay Buster cracking her up."You haven't drank from your cup."

Jake's deep masculine voice broke into my chain of thoughts.I sighed."I don't feel like drinking alcohol.

After getting drugged last night, it..."

He collected the cup from me, gulping it immediately. Before I could say anything, he smashed his lips on mine, passing the liquor into my mouth.

I instinctively opened up to receive it, taking in the fluid he was giving to me.

His tongue was hot, his lips were soft that I felt like chewing it off his face this very minute. He broke off from the kiss, staring into my eyes.

I felt dazed.Ha! This guy. He is too seductive and erotic."Last night, you wanted water and I gave you water in such a manner. I guess if I want you to drink with me, I have to do this to you.

" He said, staring at my lips.I wanted to kiss him again. Like hell, what's wrong with me?.

This is a dangerous fella in front of me and I am already feeling something towards him."Do you smoke?" He asked."No... no, I don't."

"Smoke with me. Will you?" He said, giving me a subtle glare.I felt trapped immediately.

Smoking?!!!I never liked the idea of smoking at all!I always kicked against it and I hated the smell of cigarettes.

Jake took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket. He brought out a stick, placing it on his lips and then he lights it.

"A long time ago, I loved overdosing on cocaine, but I stopped for obvious reasons. Tobacco and weed became a regular thing for me and with time, that yearning stopped too and I minimized it.

"He dragged in smoke, turning his head to the side to look at me.

He inched his face closer, our noses crossed paths and then he kissed me. The strong scent of alcohol combined with his cologne, was intoxicating. While he kept passing the smoke into my mouth as we kissed, I became aroused immediately, wanting more than just kissing.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, kissing in back more intently.

I should be scared of you, Jake. But I am not and that's what is surprising to me. It's exciting to want a man this dangerous and at the same time, wanting to kill him.

We were lost in the clouds, moaning as we shared deep passionate kisses.

"Ahem!

We are still here, Boss." Black ace said.Jake slowly left my lips, my eyes were closed as I wanted this not to end.

When I heard him chuckle, I quickly opened my eyes to see him smirking at me.My face flushed and I immediately looked away.

"Stop trying to convince me into smoking cigarettes." I said, sitting properly on my seat.

I glanced at Black Ace and the others, to see that they were all smiling at us."Boss, you sure need a third bottle of beer.

" Storm said."Right away..."

he passed me the cigarette, I collected it from him,"... and a fourth one too." He was watching me with intense focus as I kept contemplating.

Oh hell! I can't believe I will be doing this rubbish!!

Fuck!!!

I placed the stick in between my lips, dragging in smoke.