The lines of resistance were thick in the air as Dominic walked toward them. A magnetic force buffeted him; two polar opposites being pressed together.
Dominic walked up and said, “You’re new.”
Joey answered, “This is Paul Romano. Paulie.”
Dominic glanced at Joey. “Nice tux, Joey. You going to perform magic tricks later?”
“Har har,” Joey said. “You’re always good for a laugh, Carelli.”
“When’s your father coming?” Dominic let his voice grow bored and dismissive. Maintaining a conversation with Joey was tedious work. Besides, he was more interested in watching Paul’s reaction.
The guy put up a calm front, but Dominic could see the turmoil beneath the surface. A flicker of his eyes, a slight twitch of his mouth. The man was keeping something locked up, and he knew Joey was too dim to pick up on it.
Joey said, “He should be here any time. He’s bringing his new girl. Wants to make an entrance and show her off.”
“I heard she’s younger than you, Joey. Does that bother you?” He smirked.
There were few things that gave Dominic satisfaction these days. Pissing off Joey was one of them.
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