Fitting in

Chapter Six

Frankie could not see the driver but could see out the tinted window so she knew they were now driving in busy city traffic. Julie was busy on her phone and Frankie waited for her phone to charge up a bit. She looked out the window nervously trying to understand where they were taking her. She was guessing it was a scam and Julie was taking her to her new Pimp. The amount of money to bribe the Judge puzzled her. She was pretty and young but still why would they spend so much money and effort just for her? After 5 minutes, still keeping the phone plugged in, Frankie impatiently texted Carlos and gave him an abbreviated description of her situation and the road she was driving down. He texted back immediately and asked her if she was OK. Frankie took a deep breath and admitted she was scared and no one was giving her information. Actually she had not asked Julie but the last thing she wanted to do was make Julie suspicious. Right now she was focussed on her phone and Frankie did not want to attract attention. That was why she was texting Carlos instead of just calling.

Carlos told her to hang on and she waited for a good 10 minutes. Suddenly the car pulled over and she saw Carlos come into view and start to talk to the driver. Frankie grabbed her phone, unlocked the drivers side limo door and hopped out slamming it on the startled looking Julie. Behind the limo she saw three of Carlos black shiny business cars parked. Manny and another Carlos employee Tony stood just behind the limo wearing guns in holsters. Frankie stepped up next to Carlos and saw an elderly driver. The driver immediately asked, "Miss Francesca do you know this man that has stopped us?" Frankie nodded and answered,"Yes I called him." Just then Julie got out of the limo and yelled at Frankie to get back inside. She went to grab Frankie but suddenly Tony was in between them saying, "Hands off. Frankie does not like to be touched."

Carlos put his arm around her and asked, "Is your legal name Francesca Blackstone?" She nodded and Carlos asked incredulously, "Are you saying Alexander Blackstone is your Father, Frankie?" Frankie shook her head explaining she had no Father in her life and it was a scam. Carlos looked at the old man in the drivers seat who said, "Miss Francesca I am George and I assure you this is not a scam. I drove you and your Mother around before the divorce. I am not certain exactly what is going on now but I can assure you I am taking you to your Father, Mr. Blackstone and Ms Julie is escorting you. Please assure this man that you are fine so we are not delayed any longer. Your Father is not a patient man and he will be upset."

Julie had pushed past Tony who was about 35, a buff white guy, over 6 foot tall and about 200 lbs, with a hard toned muscular body. She grabbed Frankie who was still being held by Carlos and was trying to yank her back to the limo door on the other side of Tony. Manny was a dark black man who was at least 7 foot tall and over 250 of hard muscle. He was about Carlos age and she knew they had been in the military together and were inseparable. Both Tony and Manny were totally loyal to Carlos. Manny stepped forward now and told Julie firmly, "get ya hands off her. She don't like to be touched."

To Frankie's relief Julie let go of her, turned around and began yelling at Manny. Manny ignored her patiently waiting for Carlos order. Carlos was a 6 foot Latino with a hard muscular body. His long hair was pulled back in a pony tail and he was the best looking man Frankie had ever known. As a teen he had been good looking but now at 25 he was gorgeous. He had never been sexual with Frankie but she refused to allow him to act like a parent to her either. She was not ready yet but one day she hoped he would look at her like a girlfriend. She sighed knowing him rescuing her all the time made that unlikely but she really hoped things could be different once she became an adult. That was why she tried so hard to be independent but somehow it never worked.

Now Carlos, still with his arm around her shoulders, said to the elderly driver George, "OK you drive and we will follow. If this Alexander Blackstone means her no harm great. If he does mean her harm he will have to go through me and my men." The elderly man firmly responded, "You can follow but Miss Francesca will go in the limousines with Ms. Julie. When we get to the house you can speak with her brothers. Now please get back in the car Miss Francesca." Julie turned away from Manny and tried to grab Frankie again but this time Carlos moved her toward the front of the limo and stood between her and Julie saying, "I think we need to involve the cops now. I will call 911. If Mr Blackstone is on the up and up we can get this all straightened out." Carlos started to dial 911 but both  Julie and George yelled simultaneously, "No!"

Carlos stopped dialing and asked, "Is there a problem with including the police?" George got out of the car and explained, "Me Blackstone does not like law enforcement involved in his personal affairs. You must not call them. You can follow and she will be fine in the back of the limo. You can speak to them when we get to the House." Carlos began leading Frankie to his Porsche, saying, "She is staying right by my side until we get some answers. This whole thing is weird. Where has this man been while his daughter was living by her self in a ghetto?  Either you can lead the way or I will take her elsewhere." Both George and Julie began arguing as Carlos pushed her to the drivers door of his car. She scrambled over the drivers set and buckled herself into the passenger seat. Carlos followed and locked the door. Frankie looked behind them and saw Manny and Tony get into their cars as George and Julie stood by the limo in intense conversation. Julie suddenly strode over to Carlos' Porsche and tried to open the locked door. Carlos turned the key and George jumped back into the drivers seat of the Limo. Julie ran back and got into the limo and George slowly pulled back into traffic making it easy for them to follow him. Carlos followed with Jasper and Manny following him.

They turned off the busy road and began taking side streets. The Houses got nicer and larger as they drove. Carlos asked, "Are you sure you do not know Alexander Blackstone Frankie?" Farrier shook her head No and asked, "Do you think he really is my biological Father, Carlos? Have you heard of him before?" Carlos responded, "He is really rich Frankie. I do Security at some of the places they hold business events. A whole bunch of rich guys  carrying guns and making outrageous deals. I have no idea what they are into but it is illegal and way beyond running girls or anything." Frankie asked, "What should I do Carlos? I am really scared." Carls shrugged and said, "Maybe you are finally getting lucky Frankie. Maybe you got kidnapped from them or something? I won't let them hurt you but give them a chance to explain. For once do not be stubborn and automatically reject their help. You trust me right?" Frankie nodded and Carlos said, "If they are on the up and up Frankie I will figure it out. If they are not then I will not leave you with them. OK? For once can you just do what I say?" Frankie was really scared but she did trust Carlos and his men. She hesitated but them slowly nodded and said, "OK Carlos. I will do what you say this time."

They pulled onto a street of mansions with gated fences. The limo pulled into a driveway and the gate opened revealing armed guards. There was a little house by the gate and 3 uniformed guards stood in front of it listening to George and looking over at them. Carlos got out and Frankie climbed out the drivers door. Manny and Tony joined them and they surrounded Frankie as they headed for the gate house. She could see a huge mansion at the end of a long driveway.

A guard met them at the gate and said authoritatively, "You guys can not come in. Now she will be taken to see her Father, Mr Blackstone. You can see what sort of luxury home this is so there is no longer any need for you to feel as tho you need to protect her. Ms Francesca, my name is Mr. Finisher and I am in charge of the guards here. I assure you that you will be perfectly safe inside the property. Please tell your friends goodbye. If you care about them you will not want them to face your Father's wrath. He can be very vindictive when his ire is roused." Suddenly feeling afraid for Carlos Frankie stopped and stared at Carlos. He merely pushed her forward by her shoulders and said, "Either I will escort her into meet her Father or I will call 911 and get the Cops involved. I am being tracked by my Company and if I were to disappear they will contact the Police and come searching for me. If this whole thing is above board you have nothing to fear. If this is a con I suggest you give up on Frankie and pick someone else." Frankie saw all 3 guards had their hands on their guns as did Carlos, Manny and Tony. They walked through the gate with Tony going first, Carlos and Frankie following and Manny taking the rear. They marched up the driveway this way and a man in an expensive suit met them halfway. He was about Carlos age and also muscular with his hand on his gun.