by Sam Wilson
FOUR
INT: SAFE HOUSE
A WEEK LATER
SOMEWHERE IN PANAMA
The team has come together, it consists of 6 Navy seals, Cap Cax as leader, they report to the General who works at the pentagon. General Ealing was born in 1939 the year the Second World War started, his family as luck will have it had migrated from Middlesex England two years before to America, and his luck followed him to Vietnam when he was deployed there during the war in 1960 at just twenty one years old, he did two tours and survived both but not without scares that will last him a life time.
The remaining members of GHOST are
Terry J Dens
Archie Finley
Dave Moore
Collin Jones aka Big Jones
Victor Marvin
They are inside a room with two large rectangular windows and two exit doors, a round centre table with maps and other documents and no chairs, gathered around the table; they waited to debrief the General who had walked in a few minutes ago wearing a dark gray suit.
“What do we know about those Gentlemen”?
Big Jones resting his index finger on a pictures said “Sir, there is nothing gentle about these men, take Mr Edward Menez for example, he is as dangerous as they come, Rich as hell, has his hands in everything, from whole sale prostitution to Assassinations, definitely a paedophile and a rapist, the man likes little girls, that’s his pleasure, he knows a lot of people in high places and he’s well protected, fronts his illegal business as an extended part of an international company called ASTI INTERNATIONAL, they deal in Real Estate and Oil and have partners all around the World” Cax took over the explanation.
“Actually Mr Menez and this other two (pointing to pictures on the table, the men in the pictures are Andrew Gomez and Lawrence Nagle) are just mid level players, they take their orders from this two (He opens a red file with pictures and other documents) Mr Stuart West and Mr Manny Gazzon, this guys are not to be played with, they simply control everything, they’ve got so many high level individuals under their control, it’s ridiculous.
“Okay that explains a lot” exclaimed the general
He is not the kind of person to talk too much, he pauses with a look that seem like he was thousands of miles away, he thought of been used for others dirty laundry, helping get rid of monsters they have created, but the thought of national security been in danger made him wave his doubts aside, after a minute or two while the men waited patiently, he was back in present time, as if zooming in, his eyes stayed glued to the pictures and without looking up continues talking
“Does these file contain accurate and up to date information on all of these men?
“Yes sir, it does” Cax said
(Pointing at Mr Menez picture) “This man is the first target. Captain, come with me”. Cax followed the general; they walked out of the room closing the door.
”What’s troubling you sir?
“There’s something about all of this that don’t feel right”
“Maybe we should sit this one out sir” Cax sounded concerned
The general gently robbed his palm against each other, lock in deep thoughts, they walk on silently, taking the stairs down. Cax waited patiently for the general as always, a few steps from the exit,
“Tell you what, do not worry about it”
“Are you sure”?
“Yes, keep me updated with your progress and be careful”.
“Yes sir”.
The General disappears into the light that led to the street. Cax went back upstairs to the room concerned about the conversation or rather the nonverbal conversation he just had with the general.
“What’s the news captain”? Archie asked immediately Cax stepped into the room
“Get your gear ready we leave tonight”.
FIVE
EXT: IN A STREET AT THE CENTRE OF PANAMA CITY
Three armoured black and tinted windows cars, one range rover in front, a Mercedes Benz S class limo in the middle and another range rover at the back driving above the speed limit.
Mr Menez and Mr Lawrence Nagle are in the Benz limo going to meet a well known arms dealer called Andrew Gomez who was also in the pictures, there are three flirty women in the vehicle with them, dressed elegantly in revealing Roberto calvalli see through couture gowns drinking Cristal Champaign, laughing and having a great time, Menez turned his attention away from the women for a conversation, he is a serious type that over analysis everything
“What do you think”? Lawrence did not want to have a serious conversation so he tried to avoid the question with an answer that wouldn’t lead anywhere.
“I don’t know yet, I will let you know after the meeting”. Irritated by Lawrence’s lack of self control Menez throws an unlighted cigar at him, there was silence in the car as Lawrence looked on in shock, he knew he wasn’t going to be able to escape the bore for the simple reason that they in the same car
With a faint smile stock at a corner of his lips Menez continued
“no seriously”
Lawrence chuckled, he’s going to have the conversation,
“This might not play out like it should but” he pauses, placed his left hand on the dark blond, long legs beauty with bright red lipstick, upper thigh exposing her black panty hose and lipstick matching tiny red lace thong and begin to strokes her gently, “no matter what happens it’s going to be in our favour, so my friend stop your worry”.
“A lot is about to change, that fucking Gomez (they all laugh) his personality makes me want to throw up and they keep sending us to this kind of meetings, a lot has to change”.
Menez’s sudden outburst of anger caused a sudden uncomfortable silence in the car; Menez looks over to his right to find the lovely brunette called Paola smiling at him, in the spirit of blowing off some steam he responded by putting this right hand up her skirt, she opened her legs welcoming him and they started to kiss, and the rest of them smiled as if to say there you go, join the party.
ANDREW GOMEZ’S MANSION
The Gate opened allowing the convoy into the massive compound, the cars came to a stop about three hundred metres from the gate in front of a water fountain with three cupids pissing into three big bowls decorated with flowers at Andrew’s Victorian style mansion main entries; He was there to receive them with open arms when they exited the car. They can’t stand each other but for the sake of money they all pretend, They shake hands and hugged, Andrew is loud with a bigger than life attitude, coked out and always in cloud nine, he considers himself an arms dealer extra ordinal, he’s been doing the business for fifteen years and well know but still hasn’t seen the inside of a prison, the thought makes him feel invincible, people knows he’s not to be underestimated or trusted because most people that did, paid with their lives. Menez introduces the girls
“Andrew, this is Paola, Gloria and patty”
Andrew Spoke with an accent
“Ladies the pleasure is mine, Edward, Lawrence, welcome to my home, come, let’s go inside”. Lawrence rolled his eyes and mimicked his accent sarcastically
“Yes let’s do”
They followed him into the lavish Mansion; the interior is nothing but majestic, nothing like they have ever seen or imagined, Menez and Lawrence have mansions of their own but none like this, the thought of Andrew having such a place made Menez very jealous and he wanted to kill him and take it from him, he never liked him, he always did everything just right, never leaves anything anyone can use against him, lucky bastard, the bosses loves him because he’s clever, “genius” they called him once, plus he’s an arrogant smart ass, but things are about to change, his luck is running out, he has fucked up and the bosses wants’ Menez to find a way to solve the problem, not get rid of him as he would have preferred to do “talk to Andrew, find a solution to this mess” is what Mr Gazzon said. It is time to teach this smart ass how things are done. He couldn’t help himself but admire the beauty of the interior design.
“You
most have spent a fortune on this place”? He said
“My interior designer is a man of vision”
“Just amazing” Menez said looking the ceiling design
“My chef has prepaid something so good, there is no word for it” He laughs excitedly. Lawrence didn’t want to be there no matter how grand the place is, he will rather have it over sooner than later.
“Andrew, I prefer to talk business first”
“Not on empty stomach, you can’t talk straight that way”
Menez knowing the direction the argument is likely going to end up, he quickly agreed with Andrew and directed their attention to the girls, besides he wasn’t in a hurry, let the man do what he does best, make a show of everything and after was he will drop the bombs one after the other.
“He’s right Lawrence, let’s eat first, ladies are you hungry”?
As if in a band they answered in a chorus “yes” laughing and giggling.
ANDREW
My thought exactly (laughing) Edward you have great taste in women
LAWRENCE
Easy playboy just.........
ANDREW
I know Lawrence. Don’t worry. Follow me ladies (devilish smile on his face)
On the dinner table are gold plated Versace China, the chairs have 24 carets Gold head rest and 8 carets Gold hand rest, they were served a hot and very spicy Cuban snail dish, they had specially made Tiramisu, a very rich French desert after the main course, the ladies were having a lovely time asking Andrew all kind of questions, most of his answers were lies, Menez wanted to talk business and from his facial expressions Andrew could sense it, he knows just where to send the girls.
ANDREW
Ladies, check out my pool area or jump in the Jacuzzi and Mr Eduardo here will give you anything you ask, he will lead the way.
They got up, Paola and Gloria plated kisses on Menez and Lawrence’s lips respectively while Patty smiled blowing a kiss to Andrew and winking at him, letting him know she is available, he reacted with a smile, Lawrence went green with envy at the sight of Patty flirting with Andrew.
LAWRENCE
Patty where is my kiss?
PATTY
Don’t be greedy, you already got one from Gloria
ANDREW
My kind of woman, (he laughed) okay gentlemen I am ready
Lawrence watched the ladies walk off talking and giggling before they exited the door, they took off their clothes when they got to the pool revealing their lingerie’s, lay down on the poolside chairs and started sucking the sun.
Andrew, Menez and Lawrence enters the game room upstairs, the room has every game made by man and a beautiful view of the garden, they walked through the gaming room to the balcony.
MENEZ
You know why we are here, Mr West and Gazzon, have been patient, I have been patient, would you agree?
ANDREW
Yes my friend, we’ve all been patient
MENEZ
Okay, the result of your last job was extremely disappointing, you fucked up bad and I have to clean the mess up, first off, the money you where paid, you have to give back
ANDREW
Just hold on a minute, a job that has been done in the same way for the past 30 years went wrong for the first time, to me that says inside job, someone wanted me dead, now, I have lost men and lots of money, I have the products from the General, and nothing from that man you set me up with, I’m not pointing hands but those people have my money and my product, I know how this business is, so I want my money and the product back.
LAWRENCE
You are not listening and not looking at the big picture my friend, all of this could end in an instant, and all that you have built can easily be taking from you, do what Edward tells you, do you understand?
ANDREW
(In a very low but strong voice and pointing his finger at Lawrence) Do not threaten me, we all know what is at risk here, I am going to see the boss next week, so I suggest----
MENEZ
You suggest nothing; I am not here to compromise with you, you have been made an offer
ANDREW
An offer, what offer? You made a demand
LAWRENCE
This discussion is over.
A bullet from nowhere blast through the sliding door shattering the glass and in the process busting Lawrence’s head open, his body fell to the ground shaking and twitching and brain fragments splattered all over the place, Andrew and Menez hit the floor simultaneously in shock, wondering what was going to happen next, The look on Menez’s face clearly states that he suspects that this is Andrew’s doing, Andrew calls to one of his bodyguards called Michael but there was no response, they crawled to the door hoping not to get shot, got out of the game room and ran down stairs, it was deserted, it seemed everyone has gone into hiding or are dead.
MENEZ
Where is everyone?
ANDREW
This way, come with me
MENEZ
Listen, I’m getting out of here and boy you are not going to get away with this
ANDREW
(Screamed) Get away with what? I don’t know what is going on.
While Andrew was talking, Menez made a run for the exit, got outside to find his bodyguards dead, some on the ground and the rest in the car, mostly single head shots; suddenly someone dressed in all black appears from inside the house, silencer mounted gun pointing at his head
MENEZ
Stop, stop, stop what you are about to do and listen to me right now.
A silent shot rings out; Edward Menez falls to the ground dead; three other men in dark clothing brought the girls and the cook out of the house and put them in a Range Rover that had someone ready at the wheel ready to drive away, the vehicle drives off living dust behind.
ANDREW
What is going to happen to them?
CAP CAX
(Removes his mask) Don’t worry about them; you are going to disappear, like we talked about.
A week or two after the incidence, everybody in the game have heard of Andrew, Lawrence and Menez’s disappearance, no trace and no evidence was found of their disappearance, the dead bodies, cars, the cook and the girls have disappeared as well, the police C.S.I unit can’t find even a single drop of blood, the place was spotless, cleaned up by professionals is what they told the police commissioner and they can’t make out the chemicals of the products used for the clean up. The news made the men above nervous and they have gone underground with their families until they find out what is going on, some of the men closest to the bosses like Dr Ben Westfield, Mr Sean Waters and the very Evil Mr Austin Platte are M.I.A (Missing in action), Mr Platte is a well known figure in the game, feared for his torturous merciless killings, a man you never see coming, never leaves a witness breathing, killing is pleasure him, some will call him a psychopath, they all now wonder who will be bold enough to put a hit out on them.
SIX
EXT; SOME WHERE IN THE FOREST OF ALASKA
A FEW 100 METERS INTO NOWHERE
A LAVISH WOODEN CABIN
A sound of something like a waterfall in the far distant echoed through the woods, there is a black Hummer H2 covered with dead leaves and tree branches, parked at the left hand side of the cabin, inside the cabin, in the bedroom on the king size bed is a naked blond woman covered half way in white silk sheets, Mr Platte is in the next room talking angrily and nervously on the phone, pacing the room from one end to the other
PLATTE
No, what do I pay you for -------------- this is not how I am. Listen I hate to feel caged, someone hired this people, and you my friend are in the position to find out who, so this is what I am saying ---- do your fucking job.
Places the phone gently on the glass table while sitting on the chair beside it, he pour’s himself a glass of whiskey, takes a sip and relaxes his head backward over the head rest facing the ceiling, closes his eyes breathing in, exhaled with relief, as if the sip of whiskey just solved all of h
is problems, he opened his eyes to find a red blooded eyes dark figure covered in black from head to toe hanging over him with a silencer mounted gun pointing at his head, he was so in shock that he couldn’t move, at the same time another figure in the same outfit gave him an injection to the neck, his wine glass fell from his hand but it was caught by the bat like uninvited visitor, it all happened so fast that he didn’t have the time to react but manage to see them vanish as they appeared, before he slip into death he heard them whisper the word “stay”.
23:40 PM WASHINGTON D.C
STREET VIEW
A black Lincoln town car raced down the street to Senator Rushmore’s Estate, the gate automatically opened when the vehicle approached the building, the car drove in, getting to the mansion’s entrance, the car barely stopped before Senator Elliot G Dickens jumped out of the car and rushed into the house, Senator Rushmore practically ran down to meet her, her actual Name is Georgina Elliot Dickens but she changed it to Elliot G Dickens cause it gave her the element of surprise and made her fill powerful, to her delight the name which almost sound like the Author, works like magic. Breaking the ice in social gathering and doors in opportunities every time, before people knew her, they thought she was a man, so was invited to places that woman were never invited before and the surprised faces she saw when she introduces herself as E.G Dickens always gave her satisfaction and that is one of the ways beside guts and hard work that got her to where she is today
RUSHMORE
What is it Elliot that couldn’t wait till the morning? Rushmore was not happy