A Little Sane

Chapter 28

Mercedes stared at the building in front of her. The dagger was visibly in the holder around her thigh. Mercedes was wearing a very low cut v neck black and purple stripped shirt that had short sleeves and stopped just above her belly button. Her shorts were the same color pattern and stopped almost mid thigh a few centimeters above the dagger in its holder. She was wearing her favorite combat boots that came just above her knees and had buckles the whole way up the sides. Her choker was thick and black with a silver dragon handing from it. He wavy blonde hair laid over her shoulders. Jerome questioned her outfit when she left, but didn't think too much of it. She felt sexy, but also ready to kick someone's ass if needed. She took a deep breath and stepped into the building. The same man from last time showed her to Diablo's chambers. He instantly turned to face her with a bright smile.

"Mrs.Valeska. Thank you for coming and may I say you look beautiful."

"Thank you.."

Diablo and Mercedes stared at each other for a moment until Diablo blinked.

"Well, I assume you are wondering why you are here. Me and some of my men are having a debate on whether to do business with the Benzeneos or not. What do you think?"

Mercedes stood confused. He was coming to her for advice and she didn't know why.

"Sir...?"

Diablo laughed. He walked around his table and stoof a few feet from her.

"Do you think it is a good idea to do business with them?"

Mercedes shook her head and stepped back a step.

"Oh, I don't think I'm the one to ask."

Diablo stepped forward following her.

"No I think you are. I think you have been around long enough. I think you will have the best opinion."

Mercedes was flabbergasted. She swallowed and gained a bad taste in her mouth. She started to walk about the room to calm her nerves while she spoke.

"Well, we know that they have gained access to new inventory. We've seen their numbers increase. They are hardly ever late on payments or deals. They also seem to keep under the radar so that's a plus.. but.. If I'm being honest.."

Mercedes stared around the room and noticed she had their full attention. They seemed genuinely interested in what she had to say. She took a deep breath before she continued.

"If I'm being honest.. you never can tell who your enemies are sometimes.. so I do think it is a good idea to start doing business with them, but I would test all the product they give you.. that way you know they aren't giving you fake drugs or tampered weapons.. I would also watch their every move just to make sure they aren't trying to frame you for anything. I would get close to the son who is around twenty-five years old. He knows the in's and out's of their opperation, but he is also power hungry. So I would keep him close in your pocket. He's a valuable asset."

Diablo stared at her amused for a few moments before bursting into laughter. This action had Mercedes more confused than anything. He smiled at her.

"You really do pay attention my beautiful Gringa. You could be a female leader no doubt."

Mercedes stomach warmed at his words. She stood frozen for a few minutes until Diablo walked back around his desk.

"So how are the kids?"

Mercedes tilted her head puzzled. 

"The twins. Are they okay?"

Mercedes nodded. She didn't know why he wanted to know about her kids, but she felt it was better to just be honest with him.