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Date Posted: 03:41:14 08/13/03 Wed
Author: Wanda
Author Host/IP: 216.51.254.249
Subject: Second Generation - Part #35

PART #35
Alfonso was not happy about Hollingsworth ordering him to go to Anthony’s Bar and Grill. He had just taken a shower before Hollingsworth called, and he was ready to go to bed. The man’s timing could not have been any worse. He dressed, strapped on his gun, and walked outside to get in his car.

Alfonso was reaching the point he was not enjoying his job with Hollingsworth Deverall. That man was becoming more paranoiac all the time. He was convinced someone was always after him. Now the fool was convinced his wife and daughter were having meetings with the District Attorney and Police Chief. Did he actually think his wife was trying to have him put away? The last thing he wanted was to have to go to Anthony’s, and play the heavyweight just to get some information. He truly hoped he would be able to buy the information Hollingsworth wanted.

He pulled up at the outside of Anthony’s building, and found most of the patrons had already left. It was nearing Anthony’s closing time. At least there wouldn’t be a lot of people in there at this time of night. He walked in, and saw that Anthony was counting the day’s proceeds, and getting ready to close. He said, “Anthony, could I have five minutes of your time?” Anthony looked at Alfonso; and wearily said, “We’re ready to close; and it has been a long day, couldn’t you come back tomorrow?” Alfonso said, “Man, I wish I could do it your way, but my boss won’t let me do that. I just need one question answered.” Anthony sighed, “All right, what do you want to know?” Alfonso said, “I want to know if Hollingsworth Deverall’s wife and daughter had a meeting this morning with the District Attorney and the Police Chief.”

Anthony said, “I don’t know if they had a meeting with the D.A. and the Police Chief. What makes Hollingsworth think his wife is meeting with the D.A. and the Police Chief? If she had a meeting with them, why should that be a problem for Hollingsworth? Alfonso said, “Look Anthony, I am willing to make it worth your while to give me the information I need. I was ready to go to bed, and had to dress and come out to get this information; please don’t make this difficult for either of us.”

Alfonso was so intent in securing the information he didn’t see the door open; and two policemen walk up behind him. The one policeman put his finger up to his lips and shook his head to signal Anthony not to say anything about them being there. Alfonso said, “Anthony, what is it going to take for you to give me the information I need.” Anthony said, “I am not going to give you any information.” Alfonso pulled his gun; and said, “I asked you to not make this difficult for either of us.”

At that point one of the policemen said, “Alfonso De Nato, we have come to take you with us down to the police station.” Alfonso whirled around; and the other policeman grabbed his gun. Alfonso said, “What is going on here?” The man who had grabbed his gun said, “We are booking you on suspicion of attempted murder.” “What are you talking about?” asked Alfonso. The officer laughed; and said, “We have a man who is sitting in jail at this moment saying he overheard you bragging about stabbing Boudreau La Faye.” Alfonso said, “Who is this man who claims I was bragging about stabbing Boudreau La Faye? Why would I brag about something I never did?”

It seemed to Alfonso these two police officers were enjoying this a little too much. The one chuckled as he put the hand cuffs on Alfonso; and said, “Your buddy Peter Dunkirk is the man who has fingered you as the hit man.” Alfonso didn’t say another word, but if thoughts could kill; Peter Dunkirk would be lying dead in a jail cell.

Hollingsworth waited for an hour to hear back from Alfonso. He was pacing the floor of his bedroom in a state of extreme agitation. This was not like Alfonso. He wondered if he had gone to bed, and failed to carry out his orders. He picked up the phone, and dialed Alfonso’s number. There was no answer. Something was wrong. He didn’t know what was happening, but there was definitely something wrong.

He paced the floor for a while longer, and then decided he was going to drive to Alfonso’s apartment. Something must have happened or he would have called him. He tried to be quiet as he walked down the hall and stairs, and went outside to his car. He didn’t want the women to know he had left. But, Hollingsworth didn’t realize how carefully they were keeping track of what he was doing. They both watched his car back out, and drive away.

Lenore said, “Lucia, grab whatever you need. We are leaving now. We are not taking anymore chances. He is already on to us, and we are not going to stay here another moment. Hurry for we don’t know how long he will be gone.” Lucia said, “Where will we go?” Lenore said, “We are going to go to the Le Bleu plantation. When we get there, we will call the police station; and let them know where we are staying for what’s left of the night.”

To be continued...

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