The messages.
Alan Hell. "Ross, Tazzio has agreed in principle to your proposal. Call me later today to discuss possible details"
Steve "We really need you down here ASAP even if you have to bring a nurse, come for 48 hours, and meet with only the person you did not. That person not only wants to discuss a company, but potentially has roads to other people that could be beneficial to RFS both here and in Canada"
Mel. "I know you are two weeks away from the deadline I gave you, but I've been raving about your work so much, to everyone, everywhere, that I have people who want to meet you. Call me, today"
Ross sucked in air. "The Semi Retired " CEO of RossShell, who had "wound" down his RossShell career to merely approving projects from account managers, with Vic being COO and running the "Day to Day " Trenches Work" in the office, might have to "Get back in the Trenches again"
Ross adjusted himself in bed, and accidently awakened the VP, who herself was on school vacation that week.
"Uh, Mister Inconsiderate! Some of us do not have to work today. Thanks so much for waking the VP up"
"Sorry. Ah, oh shut up and go back to sleep" Ross said, going after Kayley's uncovered bare soles.
"Compounding it with that will only get you a time out! Leave me alone and let me sleep! What the Hell happened?" Kayley asked.
"Urgent calls from Steve, Alan and Mel. I will deal with that later. Setting my alarm for 7 and just going to try to go back and rest" Ross said, putting his sleep mask back on.
The alarm awakened Ross at 7. He downed his bagel, tea , and meds. Ross showered, pulled on jeans and a shirt, carrying slacks , a shirt and tie in a hanging bag, listened to the messages, and took them all in. He kissed the VP goodbye lightly, and went off to the office.
When Ross got to the office, Victor was the only one there. After saying Good Morning to Vic, Ross said. "Vic, we will talk about the day's business later. I have to think about a few things before deciding what to do today. I'm being confronted with some issues that I must move carefully on, for all of us" Ross said.
"I understand Ross. Good Luck with your decisions " Vic said.
"Thank You, my friend. I will need the good wishes" Ross said.
Ross's first call was to Steve. "Is it okay if we do a conference call with the person who is angry with me, and discuss issues in Principle?. I will come down on Sunday afternoon, and we will meet with them on either Sunday night for dinner, or sometime on Monday.? I'm still not feeling great" Ross said.
"That should be fine, oh, and dont think that I dont know that the VP is on break this week, and she is watching you like a hawk" Steve ribbed.
"Its not only that. I did not feel well when I went home yesterday. While its not OKC by any means, the weather up here is very hot, and its getting to me" Ross said.
"Okay, I will get back to you with a time for a conference call to be done either today or tomorrow" Steve said, and hung up.
Ross's next call was to Alan Hell. "Ross, I spoke to Tazzio's reps. They seem to agree that a company for between ten and twenty five million would be acceptable"
"Alan, I was thinking about it. This man ruined my life, and took the first RossShell away from me until I tricked him and got it back from him. Giving in to him would be like me cutting off my own arm. Fuck him! If Tazzio wants war, I have an idea. Please get me a team of sharks, anyone from our friend Tom from Philly to whatever other sharks he can find" Ross said, arrogantly.
"Ross, you know that I am not technically your attorney anymore because of my involvement in RFS, but you must know that your situation is different now than it was the last time you and Tazzio went to war. Your health is compromised now, your marriage with Kayley is better, you dont even run RossShell day to day. You might be risking an awful lot just to "Assert your arrogance. Is it worth it?" Alan asked.
"I dont know, and you cant tell me because you cant represent me. Please get me the worst shark lawyer you can. Oh, and I was thinking., if you have any young new lawyers from your firm or know any, I will put them on my payroll to help me deal with this" Ross said.
"I dont agree with you as either an attorney, and as your friend, but let me think about it. I will call you in 24 hours" Alan said, hanging up the phone, a bit stunned and disappointed.
Mel was next on the agenda.
"I'm not calling about my work. You have time on that. Please meet me at S and W today at 1. Come as you are. I dont care if you are in jeans. You must meet someone with me today. You and this man can mutually benefit each other" Mel said.
"S and W 1 pm, Yes Sir. Ross will be there" Ross said, as if he had been given a command.
Ross played with his computer, pissed at Tazzio, but also at himself. Ross did not know if what he was doing with Tazzio was right, but something told him not to give in to Tazzio, even if it mean a long suit.
1230 came, and Ross left for the S and W lunch with Mel and his contact.
Ross walked into S and W. "Ross! This is Roy Dawn. I believe the two of you can beneift each other" Mel said.
Ross and Roy shook hands,. and the meeting began.
"Ross, Mel has told me such good things about you. I run a company that I believe may be similar to your friend Tim's. We do import and export of goods. I can give you a rough idea of what I want, and then we will meet again within a week. will you be around?" Roy asked.
"I must go to OKC early next week. I'm sure that Mel told you of my energy company that I run with two other men. I had to postpone a business trip due to being ill, and must go now due to a meeting that had to be postponed. I will be here for another two to three days. Please lets talk tomorrow, and we will definitely arrange a meeting within a week or so,. I'm never down there for longer than three days. Trust me, I want to get the ball rolling for both of us" Ross said.
Ross left the eating place, and went into an Uber. He called the office. "Going home. Meeting done. The VP is off this week. Want to get home to her early. Will be in tomorrow" Ross said.
When Ross got to Queens, he exieted the Uber and went upstairs. "VP, Good Afternoon. How about we have some Afternoon Delight?" Ross asked.
Kayley glared at Ross. "Over My Dead Body!"
"I'm sorry I tickled your feet this morning" Ross said.
Kayley got up and stormed around the room. "This is not about my feet, you sex obsessed immature baby! Alan Hell called me! He's very concerned about you going to war with Tazzio! You could be risking RossShell and all the peace we've had. Tazzio is insane! You dont know what he will do! Ross, Tazzio is your worst foe. You turn into a man , the man you were before we got back together, and you made things as they are now A man that used to work until midnight every night, come home exhausted, and fight with me like my foe roommate, instead of my best friend! Ross, please. For your health, for you, for me, for us! " Kayley appealed.
"Are you going to leave me if I dont listen to you?" Ross asked.
"That';s a ridiculous question. I did not leave you when you were at war with Timothy over his work, when RossShell was your obsession instead of your job. No, I wont leave you, but I will be very disappointed in you, very unhappy, I suspect that you will be very unhappy, and that we will go back to being very unhappy together" Kayley said.
Ross sat down, and sucked in air.
Ross "Wanted" to tear Tazziu to shreds in court.
If Ross was a single man, who did not love, cherish, and almost depend on the woman he shared a life, a sex life, and a bed with for 27 years, Ross never would have listened.
Ross started writing a paper, trying to propose a "compromise" to Kayley whereas he would not go "all in:" with Tazzio, but he would not walk away.
Ross handed said paper to Kayley, who read it, and looked at him cross eyed.
"Can we compromise and agree on this, if I stick to it. I cant give it up , Kayley, please understand without threatening me that you are going to freeze me out and or leave me" Ross appeaked,
"You are so.. manipulative, but, as big and strong as I am as the Dom in the bedroom, my heart melts for you, so yes, okay, if you stick to this" Kayley said, as both Kayley and Ross signed the paper.
What were "The terms" of what Ross and Kayley agreed to which would be the boundaries of what Ross could do regarding Tazzio?
In the meantime, what would happen with OKC? With Mel and Roy?
All of those issues would be seen.
Alan Hell. "Ross, Tazzio has agreed in principle to your proposal. Call me later today to discuss possible details"
Steve "We really need you down here ASAP even if you have to bring a nurse, come for 48 hours, and meet with only the person you did not. That person not only wants to discuss a company, but potentially has roads to other people that could be beneficial to RFS both here and in Canada"
Mel. "I know you are two weeks away from the deadline I gave you, but I've been raving about your work so much, to everyone, everywhere, that I have people who want to meet you. Call me, today"
Ross sucked in air. "The Semi Retired " CEO of RossShell, who had "wound" down his RossShell career to merely approving projects from account managers, with Vic being COO and running the "Day to Day " Trenches Work" in the office, might have to "Get back in the Trenches again"
Ross adjusted himself in bed, and accidently awakened the VP, who herself was on school vacation that week.
"Uh, Mister Inconsiderate! Some of us do not have to work today. Thanks so much for waking the VP up"
"Sorry. Ah, oh shut up and go back to sleep" Ross said, going after Kayley's uncovered bare soles.
"Compounding it with that will only get you a time out! Leave me alone and let me sleep! What the Hell happened?" Kayley asked.
"Urgent calls from Steve, Alan and Mel. I will deal with that later. Setting my alarm for 7 and just going to try to go back and rest" Ross said, putting his sleep mask back on.
The alarm awakened Ross at 7. He downed his bagel, tea , and meds. Ross showered, pulled on jeans and a shirt, carrying slacks , a shirt and tie in a hanging bag, listened to the messages, and took them all in. He kissed the VP goodbye lightly, and went off to the office.
When Ross got to the office, Victor was the only one there. After saying Good Morning to Vic, Ross said. "Vic, we will talk about the day's business later. I have to think about a few things before deciding what to do today. I'm being confronted with some issues that I must move carefully on, for all of us" Ross said.
"I understand Ross. Good Luck with your decisions " Vic said.
"Thank You, my friend. I will need the good wishes" Ross said.
Ross's first call was to Steve. "Is it okay if we do a conference call with the person who is angry with me, and discuss issues in Principle?. I will come down on Sunday afternoon, and we will meet with them on either Sunday night for dinner, or sometime on Monday.? I'm still not feeling great" Ross said.
"That should be fine, oh, and dont think that I dont know that the VP is on break this week, and she is watching you like a hawk" Steve ribbed.
"Its not only that. I did not feel well when I went home yesterday. While its not OKC by any means, the weather up here is very hot, and its getting to me" Ross said.
"Okay, I will get back to you with a time for a conference call to be done either today or tomorrow" Steve said, and hung up.
Ross's next call was to Alan Hell. "Ross, I spoke to Tazzio's reps. They seem to agree that a company for between ten and twenty five million would be acceptable"
"Alan, I was thinking about it. This man ruined my life, and took the first RossShell away from me until I tricked him and got it back from him. Giving in to him would be like me cutting off my own arm. Fuck him! If Tazzio wants war, I have an idea. Please get me a team of sharks, anyone from our friend Tom from Philly to whatever other sharks he can find" Ross said, arrogantly.
"Ross, you know that I am not technically your attorney anymore because of my involvement in RFS, but you must know that your situation is different now than it was the last time you and Tazzio went to war. Your health is compromised now, your marriage with Kayley is better, you dont even run RossShell day to day. You might be risking an awful lot just to "Assert your arrogance. Is it worth it?" Alan asked.
"I dont know, and you cant tell me because you cant represent me. Please get me the worst shark lawyer you can. Oh, and I was thinking., if you have any young new lawyers from your firm or know any, I will put them on my payroll to help me deal with this" Ross said.
"I dont agree with you as either an attorney, and as your friend, but let me think about it. I will call you in 24 hours" Alan said, hanging up the phone, a bit stunned and disappointed.
Mel was next on the agenda.
"I'm not calling about my work. You have time on that. Please meet me at S and W today at 1. Come as you are. I dont care if you are in jeans. You must meet someone with me today. You and this man can mutually benefit each other" Mel said.
"S and W 1 pm, Yes Sir. Ross will be there" Ross said, as if he had been given a command.
Ross played with his computer, pissed at Tazzio, but also at himself. Ross did not know if what he was doing with Tazzio was right, but something told him not to give in to Tazzio, even if it mean a long suit.
1230 came, and Ross left for the S and W lunch with Mel and his contact.
Ross walked into S and W. "Ross! This is Roy Dawn. I believe the two of you can beneift each other" Mel said.
Ross and Roy shook hands,. and the meeting began.
"Ross, Mel has told me such good things about you. I run a company that I believe may be similar to your friend Tim's. We do import and export of goods. I can give you a rough idea of what I want, and then we will meet again within a week. will you be around?" Roy asked.
"I must go to OKC early next week. I'm sure that Mel told you of my energy company that I run with two other men. I had to postpone a business trip due to being ill, and must go now due to a meeting that had to be postponed. I will be here for another two to three days. Please lets talk tomorrow, and we will definitely arrange a meeting within a week or so,. I'm never down there for longer than three days. Trust me, I want to get the ball rolling for both of us" Ross said.
Ross left the eating place, and went into an Uber. He called the office. "Going home. Meeting done. The VP is off this week. Want to get home to her early. Will be in tomorrow" Ross said.
When Ross got to Queens, he exieted the Uber and went upstairs. "VP, Good Afternoon. How about we have some Afternoon Delight?" Ross asked.
Kayley glared at Ross. "Over My Dead Body!"
"I'm sorry I tickled your feet this morning" Ross said.
Kayley got up and stormed around the room. "This is not about my feet, you sex obsessed immature baby! Alan Hell called me! He's very concerned about you going to war with Tazzio! You could be risking RossShell and all the peace we've had. Tazzio is insane! You dont know what he will do! Ross, Tazzio is your worst foe. You turn into a man , the man you were before we got back together, and you made things as they are now A man that used to work until midnight every night, come home exhausted, and fight with me like my foe roommate, instead of my best friend! Ross, please. For your health, for you, for me, for us! " Kayley appealed.
"Are you going to leave me if I dont listen to you?" Ross asked.
"That';s a ridiculous question. I did not leave you when you were at war with Timothy over his work, when RossShell was your obsession instead of your job. No, I wont leave you, but I will be very disappointed in you, very unhappy, I suspect that you will be very unhappy, and that we will go back to being very unhappy together" Kayley said.
Ross sat down, and sucked in air.
Ross "Wanted" to tear Tazziu to shreds in court.
If Ross was a single man, who did not love, cherish, and almost depend on the woman he shared a life, a sex life, and a bed with for 27 years, Ross never would have listened.
Ross started writing a paper, trying to propose a "compromise" to Kayley whereas he would not go "all in:" with Tazzio, but he would not walk away.
Ross handed said paper to Kayley, who read it, and looked at him cross eyed.
"Can we compromise and agree on this, if I stick to it. I cant give it up , Kayley, please understand without threatening me that you are going to freeze me out and or leave me" Ross appeaked,
"You are so.. manipulative, but, as big and strong as I am as the Dom in the bedroom, my heart melts for you, so yes, okay, if you stick to this" Kayley said, as both Kayley and Ross signed the paper.
What were "The terms" of what Ross and Kayley agreed to which would be the boundaries of what Ross could do regarding Tazzio?
In the meantime, what would happen with OKC? With Mel and Roy?
All of those issues would be seen.
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