Before the Lights Fade old new original

Venice Italy: 2008

It's your call, said Rafa. he looked from the dealer table over to the side of the room. the room small yet well furnished.

a couch against the red Painted wall, purple curtains flooded over the couch and the window against that wall. to the right an exit,

a nice brown wood drink and hookah Bar that sat three feet from the door that lined the 9ft wall. the Seats on the wall opposite Rafa looked into Leos face.

Leo sighed and glared with confidence yet the slightest doubt was creeping into his head. he looked at the Italian man who smiled "come friend let us smoke", Leo brushed his hand over his asian face dark blue eyes and black long hair he had down out of its ponytail usually.

"Quite a sneaky cat",Rafah spoke out of no where. Leo looked away then,

"If you don't want someone creeping in your stuff don't make it so easy",

Rafa stood and  opened the brown doors on the wall and a breeze blew through his very italian style clothing. big contrast to Leos black suit although anything really could contrast that.

he held his hand very firmly to his gun on his side absently. he followed him out.

Rafah smiled and pulled out a huge hookah bong. he lit the end and took a hit. he coughed and Leo smiled. "you good Leo", asked Rafa. He smiled and offered him a light.
Leo shook his Head and pulled out a Pack of Newport. he stepped out further into the balcony over looking the city.

Venice was beautiful during the day. he saw the river blue against the white sides. a great boat sailed in the middle of the little river. just like the movies' Leo thought

he saw the great stick pull down the river and a crimson red sky burn above. a man and woman sat in the center of the boat happy.

what would that be like", he thought. Leo wondered, if he could Imagine an idea of love. he didnt ever get close to anyone he took a puff of his cigarette and looked out.

see my friend those young fools have their whole lives to figure out not nearly as much of what my market has given me", Said Rafah. he smiled as Leo looked over at him, then looked back down on them.

what was it that they smiled about though, was it that they were together or what would bring really that much joy? it disgusted him. the idea of a woman being that close it would freak him out. Forget it down to business', Leo thought.

Rafa sighed, I wonder what I can really achieve out in this Wisconsin you speak of",

"I believe it's a big business, you know how to negotiate, your a fighter in this business", the man I need is brilliant, a Dog biting at the heels of the masters they call themselves when I can prove they can be brought to there knees",

Rafah Nodded. Smiled and said, "let's do this then, I'll help you set up your businesses you stick to your end",

Leo nodded.