Chapter 46: Where is Connie Gianelli
Chapter 46
Where is Connie Gianelli
Tico sat on the edge of the patio chair, fidgeting while he waited for Carlos to finish breakfast. Roberto and Paco stood with their arms folded, and Chaparrito paced. All seemed nervous, and rightfully so, Carlos seldom called early morning meetings.
“Did you see how Manuelo looked at us?” Paco asked.
“It was a signal,” Roberto said.
Chaparrito blessed himself and continued pacing.
“Let me go in first,” Tico said. “And let me do the talking.”
Moments later Manuelo opened the door. Tico got up quickly and entered first, followed by the rest of them, Chaparrito last.
“Buenos días, señor,” Tico said.
“‘Good morning’ is how we say it in Houston, Tico, or have you forgotten already?”
“I’m sorry. Good morning.”
