SAGE

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percent and he would make good on the agreement.
    Scott complained.
    I told him the amount went up to thirty percent.
    He was silent.
    Yeah he’s a punk.
    “So which one will it be?”  Sage asked Scott. 
    I smiled. We were in a public place.
    She knew someone might hear our conversation.
    “Well it’s not one.” Scott said. “There are ten.” 
    Her body tensed up.
    I caressed her thigh.
    She glanced at me.
    I winked at her.
    She blushed and relaxed.
    Scott cleared his throat.
    “What’s the time frame?”  I asked him.
    “Ten weeks.”  
    “When is the first one?” 
    “In twelve days give or take. “
    “I’ll need the locations, keep the order to yourself but I need to research. I will need help. I don’t have time to micro manage your men.”
    “There’s no need.” 
    Scott motioned to Sage.              
    “She can do it.”
    “No, she isn’t part of the deal.” 
    “Ramsey, I can do it.”  
    “No Sweetheart.” 
    Sage was a hell of a jewel thief.  She was quick and precise. The jobs we did were low risk compared to this. There were alarm systems, no guards, and no damn jail time because I wouldn’t let her get caught. This had too many factors to consider.
    Scott and his men weren’t professional.
    Billy couldn’t do shit but get in the way.
    I had to make a call.
    “We want thirty five percent on top of the agreement.” 
    Sage gazed at me.   
    She wouldn’t be denied.
    I nodded at her and she was satisfied.
    “Where will we meet up next”   I asked Scott.
    The rest would have to be discussed in private. 
    If he said we wanted us to travel together, he’s more inexperienced then I thought.
    Scott pulled a folded piece of paper out of his pocket. 
    “Sage will travel with me.” 
    She looked at me and we laughed. 
    “Nah, she won’t.” I took the paper.
    “You can keep Billy though.” She smiled. 
    “You all seem to be getting along well.” 
    “Oh C’mon sis I’m sorry about this!” 
    “This isn’t the time Billy.”  
    “Billy did you tell her the truth?”  Scott laughed. “You should if you want her to accept your apology.” 
    Scott was into drama. It was a feminine characteristic and would get him fucked up again. I shook my head. The waitress came to the table. I ordered a slice of chocolate cake and then asked for the check. She left the table.
    “Scott you can tell me.” Sage said.
    “Billy’s lies would be the same as your half-truths.” 
    “Well your brother told me Ramsey showed up at his last job. Milo and Ramsey were able to get away and of course Billy was caught and went to jail.” 
    “I know this.” She stared at him.
    “What you didn’t know is Ramsey picked Billy up from jail and gave him 350,000 dollars. Your brother  spent  it. That’s why he and Milo wanted me to hire them instead of Ramsey. You’re here because the men in your life lied to you.”  Scott sat back satisfied. 
    “It’s a lie.” Billy stared at the table.   
    “Is it?” Scott laughed. 
    “Yeah, part of it.”  Billy glanced at Sage.  
    “I told you Ramsey and Milo left me behind and I was caught. Well this is what happened, Ramsey found out about the job. He told me not to take it. I told him I didn’t need his advice. We tripped and alarm. I didn’t know Ramsey was outside.”
    Billy’s voice shook. “He came in and helped us make it to the roof. Ramsey said our way out was to jump to ledge of the next building. Ramsey went first. Milo did the jump next. He almost didn’t make it. Ramsey had to grab him. The police cars were there. Ramsey told me to leave my bag. I threw it over. I looked down and I couldn’t do it. I didn’t want to die. So I let myself  get caught.  When I called I blamed it on Ramsey. The day I was released he was there. He gave me my half from the job. It was 350,000. He found me a place to stay. I spent the money on cards and women.”
    Billy went silent.
    “The men in your life lied

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