United with the Family - Cherie Benjamin (book reader for pc txt) 📗

Chapter 9

 

Kane and Ara arrived at the remains of Puss and Boots, and saw that Nazario and Roaland were there already.  Kane helped Ara from the car, grabbed her hand, and walked over to his father.

Nazario looked up and saw Kane and Ara walking toward him hand and hand.  "Good Morning." Nazario said.

"Good Morning, Dad."  Kane said, as he gave him a manly hug

"Good Morning, Mr. Leone, Sir."  Ara said, holding out her hand.

Nazario took her hand and, instead of shaking it, placed a kiss upon her knuckles.  However, as he did so, he looked over at his son and gave him a wink. "Now, Ara, please call me Nazario outside of the club."

"Okay, Nazario."  Ara said as her cheeks blossomed into a dusty rose hue.

 

"And what do we have here?"  Nazario asked, as he admired the ring on Ara's finger.  "Quite a ring."

 

"Yes, Sir, I mean Nazario.  Kane bought for me."

"Well, it looks beautiful on your hand."

 

"Okay, old man, quit flirting with my girl; tell me about this fuckup mess."  Kane said, with a sharp tone.

 

Nazario looked at Kane, stood a little taller and straighter. With a strong and powerful voice, he said one word.  "Kane."

 

Kane looked at his father, knowing that he had better watch his tone and what he said or he would meet the wrath of his father.  Nazario was a loving and caring father, but was still Don, the head of the family and he demanded respect at all times. "Sorry."

 

"Ara, this is my Capo, Roaland.  Roaland this lovely woman is my asshole son's girlfriend."

"Happy to meet you."  Roaland said, shaking her hand.

 

"Same here."

"Okay, it was definitely intentionally set.  We found the remains of a bomb under the bar area.  The alcohol helped the explosion. We have paid off the fire marshal, so he is ruling it an accident.  I called in Andre, who is going to see if he recognizes this as anyone’s work." Nazario said.

 

"Fuck, Puss and Boots was a big money maker."  Kane said.

Ara looked around at the area and could tell that this property was in a prime business location.  "Excuse me, but what was Puss and Boots?"

"Strip club."  Kane said nonchalantly.

Ara understood that strip clubs made a lot of money, but they were limited in the clientele they served.  Looking at the area, the strip club was in a perfect location for an exclusive club. She had done a business plan for an exclusive night club in college.  Her professors had given her high grades because no one had ever thought about this type of business. She wondered if Kane and Nazario would be willing to hear her ideas.

"Well, let's go the office and discuss what we are going to do."  Kane said.

 

Nazario needed to talk to Kane.  He was concerned about taking Ara to the office at Diamond Knotts.  Kane wanted Ara as a girlfriend and, as such, would feel free to react and communicate, but if they were at a BDSM club, the natural submissive would always come out.  "Kane, a moment."

 

Kane nodded.  "Ara, I will just be over there; please stay close to Roaland."

 

"Okay."

Kane and Nazario walked away from where Ara and Roaland were standing.  "Kane, I think it is time for you to move your business over to Leone Towers."

 

“Why?   I have never had any problems at Diamond Knotts."

"Kane, hopefully soon you will take over the family and in doing so, you need to set a high example of professionalism. I'm sorry son, but having your office at Diamond Knotts is not professional.  Also, if you have Ara with you, she will not be able to be your girlfriend there."

 

"Why the fuck not?  She knows I want both."

"Kane, fuck, I sometimes think you were dropped on your head as a baby.  Ara is a natural submissive and as soon as she sets foot in that building, she will automatically put herself in submissive mode."

 

Fuck, Kane didn't think of that.  "Thanks Dad, I really didn't think through that.  I'll move over immediately."

 

"Good.  Take the office next to mine so that, when we make the change, it will be an easy move.  Now let's go back to your girl.”

 

Kane and Nazario came back.  "Kane, we'll meet you over at the office."

 

"Yes. Ara, my sweet," Kane took Ara's hand and walked to the car.  When they approached, Ben had the door open for them. "Ben, take us to Leone Towers."

 

"Yes, Sir."  Ben agreed.

 

Kane and Ara got in the car.  "What is Leone Towers?" Ara asked.

 

"It is an office building that we own.  Dad's office is there and he thinks it's time for me to move my office there, also."

 

“Why now?"

 

"He wants me to be prepared for when I take over. Part of that is looking professional."

"Okay."  Ara could not help but wonder what else Kane needed to do before taking over the family.

 

They soon arrived and Kane and Ara were in the elevator heading to the top floor to Nazario's and, now, Kane's offices.  The elevator had a special lock that would only allow people with a key to gain access to the top floor. When they arrived, they stepped off into a beautiful blue gray reception area.

 

The waiting area had large blue gray armchairs with a round dark oak table.  Throughout the area were large planters with purple orchids. Behind the reception desk was a beautiful dark woman with olive skin and dark brown eyes.

 

"Mr. Leone, good to see you again."  The woman greeted.

 

“Cornelia, it's good to see you as well."  Kane said as he wrapped his arm around Ara's waist and pulled her close.  "I would like you to meet my girlfriend, Ara White."

 

"Girlfriend?"  Cornelia questioned.

 

"Yes, girlfriend."  Kane said, knowing this was the first time Cornelia, hell most everyone he knew, had been introduced to a girlfriend of his.

 

"Miss White, it is a pleasure to meet you.  My name is Cornelia and if you ever want to learn all of this boy’s dirty secrets, come find me.”

"I'll take you up with that one day soon."  Ara giggled.

 

"Okay, stop picking on me; we have some work to do.  Cornelia, I am moving my office here."

 

"Yes, your father mentioned that earlier.  The office next to his is all set. Let me know if you need anything."

 

"Thanks."

 

Kane removed his arm from Ara's waist and took her hand in his.  Walking down the hallway, he knocked on the large wooden door before opening it.

 

"Kane, Ara, glad you are here.  Have a seat and let's get started."

 

Nazario, Kane, and Roaland began talking about the site and what they could do with the property.  Ara sat quietly; however, on the inside, she was screaming to tell them her ideas. She wished she had access to a computer, because her project was saved and she could retrieve it anywhere.  As she continued to listen to ideas thrown around, she became more and more agitated. She didn't notice it, but her leg was bouncing up and down.

 

“Ara, my sweet, what is wrong?"  Kane said, placing his hand on her knee, causing her to stop.

 

"Nothing, but is there a computer I can use?"  Ara asked.

 

"Nazario, may she use your laptop?"  Kane asked.

 

“Of course, my dear.  Just don't mess with my porn."  Nazario chuckled.

 

"I will try, Nazario."  Ara laughed. She got up, walked over to the desk, sat down, and began logging into her storage site.  Finding the document and pictures, she calmed herself down, pick up the laptop, and brought back to where everyone was sitting.  Swallowing the excess saliva that had formed due to nerves, she sat the laptop down on the table in front of Kane and clicked on the first photo.

 

"Nazario, may I make a suggestion?"  Ara asked, hoping he would give her the floor.

 

"Sure, Ara, what is it?"

 

"Okay, this is a business plan I designed in college for one of my business classes.  We had to design, build, staff, and run a business. Most of my fellow classmates had regular business like software, restaurants, marking, etc., but I had the plan for an exclusive nightclub.  My professors love the idea, so I ran with it. My idea was that the club would be by application acceptance only. Different areas of the club would cater to what the members liked. There would be a regular bar and dance club area, strip club area, BDSM area, as well as private meeting rooms for private parties.  Each member would purchase the level of service he or she would like. For silver level membership would cost $5,000 per month, and would allow member access to the regular bar/dance club and strip club area. The gold level membership would cost $10,000 per month, would allow them the same access as a silver member, plus access to the BDSM club area.  Finally, black level membership; they have exclusive access to all areas of the bar. I left that particular membership cost blank, as I wanted the owner of the club to determine what he or she wanted.

“Now I know the price levels are high, but we would offer them something they wouldn’t get at any other bar and they are top-notch staff as well as interiors, no laminate floors for this club.  The strippers are going to the best of the best; the BDSM area will have different sections for every kind of Dominant, from Daddy Doms to hardcore S&M Dominants. The private meeting areas will have private dancing and non-sex role-playing, as we will not allow sex between employees and members.  I have pictures of how I designed the club. As I looked at the site today, I feel confident that this would be a prime location for this type of club."

 

Nazario and Roaland gathered around Kane and looked at the pictures that Ara had discussed.  With each picture, Ara told them her thoughts and how it would work. After the last photo, Ara sat back and waited for a response.

 

Holy Fuck!  Kane thought.  He knew she had an MBA, but he no idea she had such a keen business mind.  He could see this working; it would probably make them a shit pile of money.

 

"Ara, do you have estimates on cost of constructions and timelines?"  Nazario asked. He was even more amazed at this young woman than before.

 

"Yes, I do.  They are about eight months old, but they should still be close to cost estimates and timelines."

 

"What data did you use with the probability of membership request?"  Nazario asked.

 

"I made a list of all bars, strip club, and BDSM clubs in the area.  I checked online and got the average amount of revenue that was reported to local governments.  I then did a research of the net worth of the area and found that Seattle and the surrounding areas had a very wealthy population."

 

Nazario looked at Kane and smiled.  This was one of the best ideas he had ever heard and he wanted to move forward with it.  "Kane, what do you think?"

 

"I think it is a fantastic idea and I think we should move with it.  Fuck this is going to be a hot ass club."

 

"I agree; Ara, would you be willing to take on this project?"  Nazario asked.

 

Ara’s mouth fell open. She couldn't believe her ears.  They liked her idea; they wanted her to be in charge of the project.  Her heart was pounding, and her hand began to shake; this was the opportunity she had been waiting for.

 

"Ara?"  Nazario inquired.

 

"Oh, sorry.  I would love to do this the project.  Thank you for giving me the opportunity. I promise not to let you down."

 

Ara looked at Kane and quickly wondered if it was okay with him.  She knew that this had nothing to do with their Dominant/submissive relationship, but she was also his girlfriend, not his