The Dome of Mafia

r closer to the large, rundown hotel. The peeling white paint made the hotel look much older than it probably was. Sand mounded across the street on one side with newer

see Tora and Farrent inspecting the stairs as she unlocked the door and walked inside. Fasya hoped the lights still worked

e you look around. I will b

he trim against the base of the floor. The ceilings looked sturdy. T

rent. "This will be perfect for a n

ding is five stories high, so we can knock out the second and fourth floor. Then you will ha

and that porch outside can seat overflow. Let

out the top floors," as

is head. "It's the

t peace in her solitude, completely satisfied with watching some seagulls on the shore. Tora wondered if she was sheltered

we can come to an agreement, I would like to sign the paperwork next week. I would disc

asya replied and took out h

s from the building to her.

he standard price for this property in

a piece of land like this is worth. I would never expect to spend lower than seven million, and tha

tanding what he meant. "I'm sorry; se

om behind Tora as all thr

s property on the market a

hat is ridiculous. This property needs obvious renovation. Who's going to sp

nd walked back to the Escalade. Inside, she pulled out a stac

at Farrent. Fasya flinched at his reaction and stared ahead, avoiding eye contact with either of the two men. Her arms protectively moved around her chest. I

lifting to help her inside. "I know you had nothing to do with this misha

r end of the phone. He paced one way and then the other. His hand flew up in the air and took the phone away from his ear as

Farrent did not say a word to him and waited. It took minutes. They finally exchanged some words and Tora pointed at the Escalade, wal

ith another a mile down. Tell me...how can I trust your company when they clearly

efore." Fasya started smoothing her hair that the wind blew out of pl

I speak? I am the client. Do you no

hocked. After all of that anger, she figured

, I am going to need a week to think about it first and crunch so

enty percent down payment for the restaurant. "The pro

ng for sale instead of lease?" Tora slid to

tried to make light of the su

Fasya shook her head and laid her hands in

Somebody else handles the homes

nt added his thoughts and

hen looked at Fasya again. "So now you are upset because

ly my time today that I wasted. I guess mistakes happen though." Fasya felt out of sorts as

hat were you going to use your commi

eed twenty percent of the sale price and I don't have enough saved up right now. You know that restaurant where you ate. Well, the old

ever expected her to want to invest

menu and the interior; and the wine cellar is gorgeous - the attraction of the place. They actually take their customers inside and let them choose their own wine

s as she talked of Gerard's. Her love of the restaurant was easy for Tora t

ough with the sale, why don't you give me a tour of Ge

how much money it would cost. Tora could not help it. Something about Fasya caught his attention. She knew he ha

d at all if I show you around. You will

n is on there. If you have any questions, that number belongs to Farrent. He ha

Farrent said as the Escalade st

to that tour of the rest

Fasya

talk, she took his hand without thinking; then her face turned bright red.

ell me what time

around six." Tora said and stepped back inside; but even as Brett started driving away, he cou