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Name: Bella Russo
Age: 28
Height/Weight: 5'7"/115 pounds
Hair/Eyes: Dirty Blonde/Hazel
Occupation: Mob Boss


Bella Russo lit a cigarette with a lighter that was worth, well, the price she paid could probably feed 3 small families for 2 years.

That was how Bella was. She was eccentric to a point. She wanted nice things but she didn't want to have to pay for it. She just took it.

All right, let's start from the beginning. Bella Russo grew up in Brooklyn, NY, she was the only girl out of 5 older brothers and grew up tough because of it. She didn't take shit from anyone and those that worked with her knew it.

Bella's father was just a common worker. He worked at a fish factory and for that reason, Bella hated fish to this day.

So how did someone who grew up in an ordinary family from an ordinary place become one of New York's most highest rising Mob Boss, or in this case, Mistress?

It wasn't because of her looks. Hell, standing at 5'7" and weighing 115 pounds put Bella in the ordinary group. That was only if someone was to describe her. But if you looked at her, Bella had the body of a model! She was not only beautiful but she was damn smart. In no time at all she went from a loser family to being part of the top 5 crime families in NYC.

Yet, Bella wasn't satisfied with being in the top 5. She wanted to be number one.

She had no qualms about ordering a hit on a rival family or anyone trying to nudge in on her business dealings. She trusted those that worked around her and right beside her. Being the top member of a crime family was a feat within itself but then again, it was also a very lonely life.

As she stood in front of the floor length window that over looked the city, Bella did wish for one thing. And that was love. Oh hell, she just wanted a good fuck. It was hard because a lot of men were intimitated by her power. And was something she was not going to resign herself to. She need a good fuck. She needed a man to take power over her and make her beg him for his cock...

Sighing, she leaned her head against the glass of the window and carefully smoldered her cigarette against it, burning it out. She'd have to dwell on this more later. Tonight was reserved for a very special guest.

The son of a rival had requested to see her. Probably wanting her to ease up on his poor dying father's 'plans'. Well, that would be a probably since Bella knew no mercy when it came to money.

 

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Patrick Callahan
Age: 26
6'2".... 190 lbs
light brown hair/ hazel eyes
Occupation: Taking control of the Irish Mob in NYC

Patrick worked for his father from the time he was 12. He went everywhere with his dad. By 16 he ws collecting debts, and by 18 he was breaking bones of those who couldn't pay.

Patrick's father had always talked about maintaining pece with the Italian families. As Patrick grew older, he was less concerned about making peace and more concerned with getting more control. He didn't care about money.... withthe power the money followed. He wanted to control s much of New York as possible.

Now, Michael Callahan was ill. Cancer ravaged his body, and Patrick was the natural successor. He started making plans, at his father's urging. His father recommended that he meet with each of the heads of the other four families and let them know that he would continue things the way they were.

Patrick had other plans. He would meet with them and assess which one would be able to help him gain more power. Then he would devise a plan to put that plan into action.

He met with all of the heads except the broad. He saved her for last. He had met her before in passing, nothing formal. Tonight was her night. It was time to see if she had what it took to help him out. When her minion told him to have a seat and wait... he stood. Then, a few minutes later, the door opened.

 

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The penthouse that Bella stayed in was lavishily decorated with the finest of everything. She spared no expense with her taste for material things. It wasn't something she was doing out of arrogance but more out of not having a lot when she was growing up.

It was announced that her guest had arrived. She took the risk of meeting Mr. Callahan without any guards present. A sign of good faith. Bella knew very little of Patrick Callahan, only that she had supposedly met him once...

Opening the door, Bella was dressed in a simple red dress and matching 3in. heels. Even with the heels she realized that Mr. Callahan was still taller than she. With a smile, however small, she looked at him, making eye contact immediately.

"So, Patrick Callahan...come in." She said, waving him in. There were two guards present outside, waiting and ready should anything happen.

As she closed the door, Bella moved in front of Patrick, walking ahead of him and leading him into the living area so that they could discuss business, "I received word that you'd be making your presence known. Please have a seat." She didn't bother to offer him anything to drink since it seemed he'd probably want to get down to talks.

 

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Patrick was dressed in a gray suit wigh a white shirt and a red tie. His father had always told him that when you are doing business you should dress appropriately. He moved toward the door when it opened, and followed Bella when instructed to do so. He didn't mind it at all. She looked as good from the back as she did from the front.

She told him to sit. "I would prefer to stand," he said to her. "I think better on my feet." In actuality, he refused to be told what to do. She wanted him to sit, so, he would stand.

"Ms. Russo, I appreciate you agreeing to meet with me on such short notice. I don't like to be away from my father considering his condition." He watched her closely. She had a smug look on her face. He could tell that she thought he came here in some sort of position of weakness. She was severely mistaken.

"The reason for my visit is that I have taken control of my father's business. I have met with the heads of the other three families. I saved the meeting with you for last, because I believe that you are the one that is the best match for what I am looking for." He waited for a reaction...

 

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"Ms. Russo, I appreciate you agreeing to meet with me on such short notice. I don't like to be away from my father considering his condition."

It took so much willpower for Bella not to roll her eyes or make a sound in disgust when he said that. Instead, she kept her expression placid as she nodded slowly, "Of course." She said as she took a seat on the couch, her legs crossed.

"The reason for my visit is that I have taken control of my father's business. I have met with the heads of the other three families. I saved the meeting with you for last, because I believe that you are the one that is the best match for what I am looking for."

Bella quirked an eyebrow and just looked at Patrick. Her drink from earlier was on the coffee table in front of her, she leaned over and picked it, knowingly offering him a view of her ample clevage before sitting back again. Taking a sip, Bella held her glass afterward, "I see... I suppose I should be honored...perhaps flattered or maybe, insulted by that?" She knew he didn't care what she felt, she was just tossing that out there, to gauge his own reaction.

There was no point in postponing it any longer, "And just what are you looking for?" She asked, an arm was draped against the back of the couch.

 

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Patrick watched her bend over and pick up her drink. He got a perfect shot of her cleavage. "Nice tits," he thought as he listened to her. Maybe she was used to people succumbing to her looks and her power, but Patrick wasn't that way.

"To be honest with you, I don't care whether you are flattered or insulted or somewhere in between. I didn't come here to make a new friend, I came here for business. If you are interested in a business proposal from a mick, I will continue. If not, I will not waste any more of my time."

He waited for her response. It was obvious that she was not used to anyone speaking to her that way. Maybe Patrick violated some mobster code by being so blunt, but that was him, and people better get used to it.

 

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Bella didn't give Patrick the pleasure of a facial expression nor a verbal answer...at least not yet.

She stood up, her back straight, her height not doing much for her against his own, but she would not be detered. She crossed her arms under her breasts as she stood her ground, "Well...continue, my time is precious." She told him flatly.

Walking by Patrick, Bella listened to him, taking in every word he was saying.

 

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He watched her walk past him with her arms folded under her ample breasts. He took his time. "Well, far be it from me to waste any of your precious time." He smirked before continuing.

"I am looking to partner with one of the families in order to gain control of more of the city. A partnership between my family and any of the other families would allow for the maximizing of opportunities. Of course, maximizing of opportunities means more money..... a lot of it. From everything I heard about you, you are always interested in more money." He smiled at her and awaited her reaction.

 

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She listened intently. Bella didn't answer him right away. In a way, he was right, if two families joined, they would no doubt be the most powerful...a force to be reckoned with.

More money was good.

But there was a catch. There was always a catch.

Bella had to admit that Patrick had a lot of moxy...along with a lot of balls. His father wasn't even dead yet and he had plans. That was either good or bad.

She turned from the window she was looking out, well aware that Callahan was waiting for her answer. He came to her last. He specified that. He could be bluffing. He could've asked the other families and they could've turned him down.

"What's the catch?" She asked out right. Bella held up a hand, stopping him from answering, "There has to be a catch because given the man power I have, I can easily take over this city...which will, I admit, take time, and thus in the end, I get to keep all the money, including power, to myself."

 

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He smiled at her. She was trying to play the tough guy role. Somehow, he hd a feeling that she would do that. She had to make sure that he knew that she had power. The Russo family had always flaunted their power.

"Catch, there is no catch. I am talking about a business deal.... stright and simple. A business deal that increases both of our wealth and power. Now, sure, you probably could use the power of the Russo family to take control of the city, however, that war, as you said, would be a long one, and long wars cost money. That is the old way of doing things. You do not look anything like someone that does things the old way. You look like you are willing to try new things... to experiment.... to get in with new people when it will meet with your satisfaction."

 

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Bella nodded, still not looking back at Patrick. She listened to all he had to say and she did think it over...truly thought it all over.

The way he carried himself, the confident tone he spoke...not to mention him telling her about the things she cared about, made Bella smile. He was right on a lot of things, she did want to expand the business.

Now, with another family backing her and vice versa, they could possibly unstopable...

Turning to finally face Patrick, Bella regarded him, her expression was serious. "I will admit, I do like the sound of that Mr. Callahan. I will have a definite answer for you tomorrow, if that is acceptable. I would like to talk it over with some colleagues."

 

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"Well, Ms. Russo, you can discuss it with your colleagues. That is fine, but there is one thing you need to know about me.... I am not a patient person. I have answers from the other three families. I have waited long enough to put this plan in place. I will be going forward with a decision tonight. I will let my father know what I am doing when I go back to see him."

"Thank you for taking the time to see me." Patrick turned and headed for the door. He knew that Bella Russo did not like to have her hand forced, but frankly h didn't care what Bella liked. He was going to make a decision tonight, and if she wasn't in, well... that was her problem.

 

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"Well, one thing you need to know about me Mr. Callahan, I don't like being pushed into anything. I will think about it. If you have answers from others, that's fine. It just goes to show they were desperate by agreeing to your proposal so soon."

She watched him turn to leave. There was friction there. It was like two dogs fighting for power. He had drive, she had to admit that. When the door closed, she had a feeling it wouldn't be the last time she saw Mr. Callahan, either in a good or bad way.

"Give your father my condelences.." she muttered. For some reason, she was fuming.

 

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"If I thought your condolences were genuine I would pass them on to him," he said over his shoulder as he walked out the door. He headed back to see his father. Patrick had been gone all day and had not checked on him.

As he rode in the car to see his father he considered the options that he had for his "business deal." If he allied himself with Russo, he would have an advantage from the manpower that she brought. If he allied himself with another of the families he would take his time gaining more power, but ultimately could become the most powerful in the city. Of course, allying with Russo had another benefit.... she certainly was easy on the eyes.

He pulled up to his father's house. The driver got out and opened the door for him. He went in to spend some time with his father. He would not have many more opportunities to do this.

 

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Even though she was the baby of the family, Bella still knew how to get her brothers to do what she wanted.

It was less than an hour since Patrick had left and she immediately called them all over. This couldn't wait until tomorrow.

There had been a lot of arguing and a lot of shouting as the siblings were all brought up to speed. Marcus told Bella it wasn't a good idea.

Marcus, the lawyer, always thought every idea the family had was a bad idea. He was trying to go straight..get out of the family business but it still pulled him back in...

More arguing, more talking... then about after 2 hours...an agreement was made.

Bella looked at Jarrod, the 2nd oldest brother, "Contact Callahan, tell him I'll meet with him at his earliest convenience."

 

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"Patrick, there is a phone call for you. Some guy named Jarrod Russo. He says he needs to talk to you now." said Patrick's driver. Patrick nodded and walked over to take the call. He listened as the person on the other end spoke and said Bella wanted to meet with him as soon as possible.

"Tell her I will meet her at the same location at midnight." Patrick went back in and sat with hs father. He told her that Russo was going to agree to the deal. His father smiled a weak smile, then closed his eyes and went to sleep.

Patrick left his father and went back to meet Russo at midnight. This was going to be a great deal. He was going to enjoy doing business with Bella Russo.

 

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Bella was pacing. Patrick was on his way to see her again. To hear her say yes to his business proposal...

Out of all 5 of her brothers, 2 were not satisfied and didn't think this was going to be a good deal. But they had their say. It was a majority ruling here...and to think about the future.

When Patrick got there, Bella had informed security to let him in and make sure he didn't wait, but to still be on the ready.

The door clicked, then opened... Bella stopped pacing and let Mr. Callahan let himself in...

Bella spoke first, her tone just as confident as before, she hid her apprehension well, "I guess you can say you all ready know my answer.." she didn't smile as she watched him...he hid his smugness well.

 

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"Well Ms. Russo I had a feeling that I would here from you tonight. I think that we can do some real good things together." He looked her over as he waited for some response from her. He knew that she wanted to be in control. His task was going to be to make her feel like she was in control even though he wasn't going to let her have control.

While he looked her over, he marveled at her incredible body. She was smokin' hot, and she knew it. She dressed to show off her assets, and accomplished that task very well.

 

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"You seem so positive that I'm going to say yes Mr. Callahan.." Bella said as amusement filled her voice.

Bella walked over to the drink station and put some ice into a glass, not bothering to offer Patrick anything to drink. After the ice, she opened a bottle of water and poured it in. "Well, I have talked it over with the 'group' and we have decided to go ahead and align with the Callahan family."

She took a sip of her water and turned away from him, "But I have a feeling you already knew that.."

 

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He watchd her move to get her drink. He laughed lightly as she failed to offer him a drink. It was okay though. If she had to be so petty, it meant that she was intimidated; even if only a little.

Well, Bella, I knew you wouldn't ask me to come back if you had decided against doing business with me. You would have said no by simply ignoring me and going on with your business."

 

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"Assumptions Mr. Callahan, are not good for business." She walked by him, her water in hand. "So, you've heard my answer. What's planned for the next step?"

She had decided to let him tell her what he wanted and then interject when she needed. After all, they were in this together.

As she listened to him talking, Bella took a seat on the same couch as before, she sipped her drink, listening...assessing...

 

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"There is plenty of action to go around. I believe that we should put each of the families out of business, one at a time. They will not be able to handle our alliance. There will not be a need for major blodshed; perhaps a little here and there just to make a point."

"You and I can sit down and plan the takeovers. I believe that we will do many great things together." He stopped and waited for her comments. He knew she would have some.

 

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"Oh well, I know we can do a great many things together Mr. Callahan," she stopped and kicked off her heels and then tucked her legs under her, this was her place after all and it was getting late...

"I imagine that the word has all ready spread, if I'm correct, you've all ready made sure of that.."

 

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"Bella, one thing you do not know about me is that I do not give inside information away. Why would I give the people we are going to destroy some advance notice of what is about to happen to them? I am disappointed in how little credit you give me."

Patrick walked over and sat in the leather chair directly across from Bella. He sat back in the chair and just looked at her; a confident smile on his face.

 

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Bella didn't answer, instead looked at Patrick, her eyes locked with his for the longest time... She didn't break contact until she spoke, "I give everyone very little credit... like respect, one would have to earn it. It's what has kept me alive all this time."

She leaned over and set her water down on the coffee table and like earlier, she gave him a full view of her deep cleveage.

As she sat back once more, her smile faded, her tone serious, "How is your father these days?" She asked in all sincerity.