The envelope which Ross looked inside of, was from a "reliable tip person".
This person had given/sold information to Ross in the past.
The one page letter inside said.
"Tazzio is back on his feet. In addition to obtaining a "job with a stable company" Tazzio is beginning to get into the energy game, and swears that "He and people he knows, will be engaging in bidding wars with you , and your partners in RFS, making what he did to you with RossShell, look like "nothing"
Before Ross called Mel, Ross wanted to "ease his mind" by trying to get a recommendation of a good attorney , from Ross's good friend and investor Alan Hell
Ross dialed Alan Hell's cell phone, and Alan answered.
"Good Morning, Ross, how are my investments doing?" Alan said, in joking greeting.
"My Alan, you get right to the point. How about, Good Morning friend, or How can I help you?" Ross said, calmly.
"Okay, from that tone of voice, I know you're troubled about something. Come on, if it's legal, you know that I will get you the best legal help I know, what is it?" Alan asked.
Ross sighed. "Just good old Mister Tazzio again. He says he has another job, with energy connections, and is "coming after" to quote him, RFS" Ross said.,
Alan laughed.
"Alan, the main reason I am concerned about this. Okay, fine, so Tazzio had a crazed obsession with me with trying to get RossShell. Fine. We were at war in business. "This" bothers me, because as you know I have two other partners in Fritz and Steve who have never had any dealing with Tazzio They don't deserve to be troubled by something that has nothing to do with them" Ross said seriously.
"Okay, send it to me. I will either contact your friend The Shark in Philadelphia, or if he does not want to take it, I will find you some otther "Shark" you have my word as your legal advisor and your close friend, okay?" Alan said.
" i know that I can always count on you Alan. I will wait to hear from you" Ross said.
"Which will be very soon" Alan said.
Ross then knew he had to continue with RossShell work.
Ross called the most important client who he serviced, Mel.
"Good Morning, Mel. How are you?" Ross asked.
"Just fine, Ross, and you?" Mel said.
"Oh, hanging in. What can I do for you ? Your work for this month is almost finished. It will be there a week ahead of time as usual. What else is new?" Ross asked.
"I need you to meet with me, and a guy named John Downey ASAP. He has a sweet little account for you, that must of course be serviced by you only" Mel said.
"Of course, Mel, for you, and anyone you recommend, only me will service you and or your recommendations. When and where?" Ross asked.
"Tomorrow, S and W, 1 pm" Mel asked.
"I will see you and Mr Downey then, or anytime else you gentlemen choose" Ross said.
"As of now, 1 pm. I will let you know if there is a change" Mel said.
"Okay" Ross said.
Ross "pounded away" at work. He was seriously concerned about Tazzio's note. If it was "Just RossShell" , Rsss could go to war with Tazzio and would know he would win. With this, he was concerned.
Ross did an unwise thing. He went to Shun Lee Palace, and piled himself high with Chinese food. Wonton soup, a spicy shrimp dish, and a mound of greasy fried rice.
By 3 pm, Ross was getting cramps
He bolted out of the office, into an Uber, and raced up to the apartment, where, when he got there, he ran into the bathroom, with a severely upset stomach, partially from nerves and Tazzio's letter, and part from the food he ate
Ross was in the bathroom for a long time, long enough for Kayley to arrive, and hear Ross's sounds of wretching in pain.
"Ross, what's the matter?" Kayley said.
"Badly upset stomach. Some things happened today, Kayley, I will be out after I'm through and take a shower" Ross said.
Once that happened, Ross came out of the bathroom.
"Oh, Oh, this has been a terrible day" Ross said.
Kayley looked at him cross eyed. "That's what you get, mister from piling yourself high with Chinese food!" Kayley said, with no sympathy., knowing Ross had eaten too much Chinese food with how he was feeling
"It's not just the Chinese food and the upset stomach. I got a vicious letter from none other than my good buddy Mister Tazzio today. The miserable human being says he is coming after me with RFS. Kale, I can see him wanting to do battle with me regarding RossShell, but, Fritz and Steve are innocent bystanders in this. How can I let our beloved company that we worked out asses off to build all of these years, be threatned by this insane monster?" Ross said, almost, hopelessly.
"Did you call anyone to help you?" Kayley asked.
"I called the person you would expect I would call, my good friend Mister Hell. I sent him the threat papers that Tazzio sent me. He will have them FEDEX in the morning. Kale, I have to keep my mouth shut with this until I see how credible Tazzio"s threat is, before I upset the apple cart with Fritz and Steve" Ross said.
"Then, fine. Calm down, eat only bland food tonight, and let the VP soothe your aliments" Kayley said.
Ross kissed Kayley. "Thanks, VP. I love you to the ends of the earth and back" Ross said.
"The same goes for the VP to you" Kayley said.
Kayley ordered dinner. She got Ross plain pasta with nothing on it, and ziti and a salad for herself.
"You get a 24 hour time out , Energy Boy, for driving yourself and me so crazy about this. Tomorrow night, however, if you feel better, it is time in all the way, complete with foot worship, ladders, and other favors" Kayley said.
"Understood , VP" Ross said.
Ross did not sleep great that night, concerned about his stomach, and the letter from Tazzio.
The next morning, things did not get any better, when, while Ross was getting dressed for work, Steve called Ross.
"How soon can you get down here? Deal burning" Steve said.
"Not as soon as I would like. I have a stomach virus. Is this something I can do via Zoom?" Ross asked.
"Let me see, either that or we will do it next week. Most important, get better, and I will talk to you later" Steve said.
"Thanks," Ross said.
Ross went to the office, continued on Mel's work, tried to put Tazzio's letter out of his mind, and went to PJ Clarkes to get grilled chicken and a baked potato for lunch.
Again, after making good progress on Mel's work, Ross left the office at 3, as he was not feeling great.
Ross entered the apartment before 4. Kayley was not home yet.
A bit later, Kayley entered the apartment.
"Good afternoon, VP. Is my time out over yet? May I" Ross asked.
"Yes, you may" Kayley said, going to the couch, dropping her shoes, and extending her bare feet into Ross's lap.
"What may I do?" Ross asked, meaning could he tickle too
"Everything. Then, I get my payment as well" Kayley said.,
Ross took a whiff of Kayley's musky feet, then ran his fingers across her soles and toes, as she erupted with giggles
HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE! OH MY GOD! LAST NIGHT I TAKE CARE OF YOU AND NOW I GET THIS! HEEEOOO NEOOOOOO! HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE! Kayley said, as her toes wiggled wildly.
"Well, you know that after you give me my ladder favors, you get everything" Ross said.
"Yes, I do" Kayley said , going to the ladder, standing on her toes, as Ross's erection stiffened, Kayley dragged him to the bedroom, threw Ross's clothes off, and her own, pushed him down on to the bed, changed positions, so that Ross could worship her from head to toes, then changed positions again, until Kayley drained him dry.
"Thanks, that was great" Kayley said, kissing Ross, then she continued. "Dinner?"
"I'm not hungry, but we can have whatever you want" Ross said.
"Ross, you have been in tight spots before. Just let Alan look at the papers, and he will help you" Kayley said.
"Kale, you know that Tim is "My best friend" but with as crazy as he's driven me over the years, he is not like that. Fritz and Steve are like the brothers I've never had. They have been so kind to me. We have all been through so much together. What about Mister P's heart problems and mild stroke where he nearly died? I felt like I was sitting vigil. This cant touch them. I would be willing to give up RFS rather than see them get hurt" Ross said.
"I know you love them as people, Ross, and they love you. I dont think it will come down to that. Tazzio is just a crazed windbag who has just issued his latest threat in a place he never has before" Kayley said.
The next day, Alan called Ross at the office.
"Ross, while it does not mean Tazzio would or will win, and while it would likely be thrown out of court, Tazzio could still give you all a ride. Have you told Fritz and Steve yet?" Alan asked.
"Of course not. I wanted to talk to you first. I have not been feeling well since I got the letter. What should I do? Fritz and Steve want me to come down" Ross said.
"Most important, feel better, then, go" Alan said.
As the days went buy, Ross just tried to work on Mel's work.
Until on Friday. Ross got a call from Steve.
"Can you come down tomorrow? Something big might be brewing in Texas. " Steve said.
"I feel better. I will just tell Kayley and be there tomorrow" Ross said.
"Good, let us know your plane" Steve said.
"I will" Ross said.
Ross went home, with a somber look on his face.
"Steve just called. I have to go tomorrow, Kale. He says its VIP" Ross said.
"How do you feel?" Kayley asked.
"My stomach is better and has been for a few days, but I feel like such a liar not telling them" Ross said.
"Okay, so tell them that you got a crazed letter from Tazzio and that he threatned you and the company. Tell them that you wanted to talk to Alan to see if the threat was real before upsetting the apple cart" Kayley said.
"Fine" Ross said.
Ross had a noon flight to OKC the next day.
Late at night, when Kayley was dozing and Ross could not sleep, Ross moved his foot to touch Kayley's foot, and her toes flexed back.
"No, go down there and do what you have to first" Kayley said quietly.
"Okay" Ross said.
Ross got up the next day, took his plane, got off, and went to the office.
Steve and Fritz greeted Ross in a cheery manner.
"Our good partner. So nice to see you. We have some excellent action planned for this weekend" Fritz said.
Ross sat down and forced a smile.
"Sounds amazing, please fill me in " Ross said.
"What was "The Action" ?
How credible "Was" Tazzio's threat against RFS?
That would all be seen.
This person had given/sold information to Ross in the past.
The one page letter inside said.
"Tazzio is back on his feet. In addition to obtaining a "job with a stable company" Tazzio is beginning to get into the energy game, and swears that "He and people he knows, will be engaging in bidding wars with you , and your partners in RFS, making what he did to you with RossShell, look like "nothing"
Before Ross called Mel, Ross wanted to "ease his mind" by trying to get a recommendation of a good attorney , from Ross's good friend and investor Alan Hell
Ross dialed Alan Hell's cell phone, and Alan answered.
"Good Morning, Ross, how are my investments doing?" Alan said, in joking greeting.
"My Alan, you get right to the point. How about, Good Morning friend, or How can I help you?" Ross said, calmly.
"Okay, from that tone of voice, I know you're troubled about something. Come on, if it's legal, you know that I will get you the best legal help I know, what is it?" Alan asked.
Ross sighed. "Just good old Mister Tazzio again. He says he has another job, with energy connections, and is "coming after" to quote him, RFS" Ross said.,
Alan laughed.
"Alan, the main reason I am concerned about this. Okay, fine, so Tazzio had a crazed obsession with me with trying to get RossShell. Fine. We were at war in business. "This" bothers me, because as you know I have two other partners in Fritz and Steve who have never had any dealing with Tazzio They don't deserve to be troubled by something that has nothing to do with them" Ross said seriously.
"Okay, send it to me. I will either contact your friend The Shark in Philadelphia, or if he does not want to take it, I will find you some otther "Shark" you have my word as your legal advisor and your close friend, okay?" Alan said.
" i know that I can always count on you Alan. I will wait to hear from you" Ross said.
"Which will be very soon" Alan said.
Ross then knew he had to continue with RossShell work.
Ross called the most important client who he serviced, Mel.
"Good Morning, Mel. How are you?" Ross asked.
"Just fine, Ross, and you?" Mel said.
"Oh, hanging in. What can I do for you ? Your work for this month is almost finished. It will be there a week ahead of time as usual. What else is new?" Ross asked.
"I need you to meet with me, and a guy named John Downey ASAP. He has a sweet little account for you, that must of course be serviced by you only" Mel said.
"Of course, Mel, for you, and anyone you recommend, only me will service you and or your recommendations. When and where?" Ross asked.
"Tomorrow, S and W, 1 pm" Mel asked.
"I will see you and Mr Downey then, or anytime else you gentlemen choose" Ross said.
"As of now, 1 pm. I will let you know if there is a change" Mel said.
"Okay" Ross said.
Ross "pounded away" at work. He was seriously concerned about Tazzio's note. If it was "Just RossShell" , Rsss could go to war with Tazzio and would know he would win. With this, he was concerned.
Ross did an unwise thing. He went to Shun Lee Palace, and piled himself high with Chinese food. Wonton soup, a spicy shrimp dish, and a mound of greasy fried rice.
By 3 pm, Ross was getting cramps
He bolted out of the office, into an Uber, and raced up to the apartment, where, when he got there, he ran into the bathroom, with a severely upset stomach, partially from nerves and Tazzio's letter, and part from the food he ate
Ross was in the bathroom for a long time, long enough for Kayley to arrive, and hear Ross's sounds of wretching in pain.
"Ross, what's the matter?" Kayley said.
"Badly upset stomach. Some things happened today, Kayley, I will be out after I'm through and take a shower" Ross said.
Once that happened, Ross came out of the bathroom.
"Oh, Oh, this has been a terrible day" Ross said.
Kayley looked at him cross eyed. "That's what you get, mister from piling yourself high with Chinese food!" Kayley said, with no sympathy., knowing Ross had eaten too much Chinese food with how he was feeling
"It's not just the Chinese food and the upset stomach. I got a vicious letter from none other than my good buddy Mister Tazzio today. The miserable human being says he is coming after me with RFS. Kale, I can see him wanting to do battle with me regarding RossShell, but, Fritz and Steve are innocent bystanders in this. How can I let our beloved company that we worked out asses off to build all of these years, be threatned by this insane monster?" Ross said, almost, hopelessly.
"Did you call anyone to help you?" Kayley asked.
"I called the person you would expect I would call, my good friend Mister Hell. I sent him the threat papers that Tazzio sent me. He will have them FEDEX in the morning. Kale, I have to keep my mouth shut with this until I see how credible Tazzio"s threat is, before I upset the apple cart with Fritz and Steve" Ross said.
"Then, fine. Calm down, eat only bland food tonight, and let the VP soothe your aliments" Kayley said.
Ross kissed Kayley. "Thanks, VP. I love you to the ends of the earth and back" Ross said.
"The same goes for the VP to you" Kayley said.
Kayley ordered dinner. She got Ross plain pasta with nothing on it, and ziti and a salad for herself.
"You get a 24 hour time out , Energy Boy, for driving yourself and me so crazy about this. Tomorrow night, however, if you feel better, it is time in all the way, complete with foot worship, ladders, and other favors" Kayley said.
"Understood , VP" Ross said.
Ross did not sleep great that night, concerned about his stomach, and the letter from Tazzio.
The next morning, things did not get any better, when, while Ross was getting dressed for work, Steve called Ross.
"How soon can you get down here? Deal burning" Steve said.
"Not as soon as I would like. I have a stomach virus. Is this something I can do via Zoom?" Ross asked.
"Let me see, either that or we will do it next week. Most important, get better, and I will talk to you later" Steve said.
"Thanks," Ross said.
Ross went to the office, continued on Mel's work, tried to put Tazzio's letter out of his mind, and went to PJ Clarkes to get grilled chicken and a baked potato for lunch.
Again, after making good progress on Mel's work, Ross left the office at 3, as he was not feeling great.
Ross entered the apartment before 4. Kayley was not home yet.
A bit later, Kayley entered the apartment.
"Good afternoon, VP. Is my time out over yet? May I" Ross asked.
"Yes, you may" Kayley said, going to the couch, dropping her shoes, and extending her bare feet into Ross's lap.
"What may I do?" Ross asked, meaning could he tickle too
"Everything. Then, I get my payment as well" Kayley said.,
Ross took a whiff of Kayley's musky feet, then ran his fingers across her soles and toes, as she erupted with giggles
HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE! OH MY GOD! LAST NIGHT I TAKE CARE OF YOU AND NOW I GET THIS! HEEEOOO NEOOOOOO! HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE! Kayley said, as her toes wiggled wildly.
"Well, you know that after you give me my ladder favors, you get everything" Ross said.
"Yes, I do" Kayley said , going to the ladder, standing on her toes, as Ross's erection stiffened, Kayley dragged him to the bedroom, threw Ross's clothes off, and her own, pushed him down on to the bed, changed positions, so that Ross could worship her from head to toes, then changed positions again, until Kayley drained him dry.
"Thanks, that was great" Kayley said, kissing Ross, then she continued. "Dinner?"
"I'm not hungry, but we can have whatever you want" Ross said.
"Ross, you have been in tight spots before. Just let Alan look at the papers, and he will help you" Kayley said.
"Kale, you know that Tim is "My best friend" but with as crazy as he's driven me over the years, he is not like that. Fritz and Steve are like the brothers I've never had. They have been so kind to me. We have all been through so much together. What about Mister P's heart problems and mild stroke where he nearly died? I felt like I was sitting vigil. This cant touch them. I would be willing to give up RFS rather than see them get hurt" Ross said.
"I know you love them as people, Ross, and they love you. I dont think it will come down to that. Tazzio is just a crazed windbag who has just issued his latest threat in a place he never has before" Kayley said.
The next day, Alan called Ross at the office.
"Ross, while it does not mean Tazzio would or will win, and while it would likely be thrown out of court, Tazzio could still give you all a ride. Have you told Fritz and Steve yet?" Alan asked.
"Of course not. I wanted to talk to you first. I have not been feeling well since I got the letter. What should I do? Fritz and Steve want me to come down" Ross said.
"Most important, feel better, then, go" Alan said.
As the days went buy, Ross just tried to work on Mel's work.
Until on Friday. Ross got a call from Steve.
"Can you come down tomorrow? Something big might be brewing in Texas. " Steve said.
"I feel better. I will just tell Kayley and be there tomorrow" Ross said.
"Good, let us know your plane" Steve said.
"I will" Ross said.
Ross went home, with a somber look on his face.
"Steve just called. I have to go tomorrow, Kale. He says its VIP" Ross said.
"How do you feel?" Kayley asked.
"My stomach is better and has been for a few days, but I feel like such a liar not telling them" Ross said.
"Okay, so tell them that you got a crazed letter from Tazzio and that he threatned you and the company. Tell them that you wanted to talk to Alan to see if the threat was real before upsetting the apple cart" Kayley said.
"Fine" Ross said.
Ross had a noon flight to OKC the next day.
Late at night, when Kayley was dozing and Ross could not sleep, Ross moved his foot to touch Kayley's foot, and her toes flexed back.
"No, go down there and do what you have to first" Kayley said quietly.
"Okay" Ross said.
Ross got up the next day, took his plane, got off, and went to the office.
Steve and Fritz greeted Ross in a cheery manner.
"Our good partner. So nice to see you. We have some excellent action planned for this weekend" Fritz said.
Ross sat down and forced a smile.
"Sounds amazing, please fill me in " Ross said.
"What was "The Action" ?
How credible "Was" Tazzio's threat against RFS?
That would all be seen.
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