CHAPTER 16

MARCUS STOOD UP and stretched from the hammock. The waiting was wearing him out. He put on his sunshades and sauntered to the edge of the porch.

"Enjoying the view, hm?" Julian called from behind.

Marcus turned and flashed him a fake smile. Julian was on a chaise lounge chair with two young half-naked models by his side.

"It's been two days, Julian," Marcus said. "Two days and still not a word from Giovanni. Not what he wants. No attempts in our lives. Nothing. It's almost like we are on vacation!"

"Hmm…" Julian blew out on his cigar.

"What are we still doing here?" Marcus snarled.

"I don't know about you, but I am enjoying myself here," He cupped the ass of the model on his left side. "And hey, look at you. Looking tan as ever. You look like a Greek god,"

Marcus scoffed. But Julian was right. He was also enjoying himself here, and his tan looked great.

The wind blew on his open t-shirt, ruffling it as he stood on the balcony overlooking the beach. He glanced at his phone, he