Total Consciousness

Chapter-3: A Pledge Accepted

     In a cheerful tone, Marco jabbed at Patricio’s shoulder: “All fun and games, Patricio, you know how some of these clubs are.”

     A smile wired itself onto Patricio’s face. He opened the thick steel door and exited the building, ignoring his coworker.

     Marco turned to the attendant and waved, as he rushed after Patricio.

     “Hold on a moment,” said Marco, “it was a joke. But on a serious note, these clubs are dead strict with their rules. Thankfully you were a good sport, Patty Cakes.” He reached over and smacked Patricio on the rear.

     Patricio glared over his shoulder at Marco and increased his pace: “Jokes are not my strong side, you know that, Marco Palo; but, after tonight, I’m willing to try my hand at some jokes. Guided by your example, I hope you’ll find my sense of humor to be funny as well—maybe even funnier.”

     In between a few chuckles, Marco replied in a condescending tone of voice: “Oh, Patty-Cake, Patty-Cakes … banker man … drop this matter as fast as you can. And shake it off with a good laugh, my good man. You know, I doubt you have the stomach for this. So, don’t even start, little Patty-Cakes.”

     Patricio leaned into his walk with a greater sense of purpose. Each breath he took steamed with plans sprinting through his heart. And, at a quarter to eleven at night, Patricio stormed into the bank with Marco trailing a full three minutes behind.

     The meeting with Diego, Marco and Patricio lasted an hour. During which, an action plan was created. On Saturday morning, Marco would take the first available stagecoach to Veracruz and reach the place of rabbits, Tuxpan, no later than Wednesday. The Sea Ship Plata was scheduled to be in port by Thursday; and would leave for Spain a few days later on Sunday, maybe Monday at the latest. Marco would secure passage and send a courier back to the bank with a written account of his trip to Tuxpan. In addition, a short telegraph message would be sent to inform the bank of his progress leading up to his departure.

     “Marco, thank you,” said Diego as he organized his desk. “Your commitment to the bank is commendable. Should you have any questions about this trip, please send us a telegraph before your departure. We will have someone posted at the telegraph station, day and night, starting this Monday.”

     “Of course, señor, I will send word as soon as possible.” Marco smiled at Patricio with a crooked look.

     “Gentlemen,” said Diego, “let’s end it here for tonight and meet up again in the morning.” He nodded his head and motioned for Marco and Patricio to leave.

     “Excellent plan, señor,” said Patricio, “of course, Marco should feel at ease. The bank gives its pledge to take good care of his wife, while he is away.”

     Patricio glared at Marco with an asymmetrical smile.

     “Yes, that’s right,” said Diego, “forgive me for not mentioning it earlier, Marco. The bank will honor the pledge that Patricio has made. Your wife will be taken care of. Should she need anything, rest at ease on that front. The bank will provide any assistance she may need.”

     “Thank you, I appreciate the support,” said Marco. He looked over at Patricio with an awkward glare.

     The two men exited Diego’s office and walked in silence. In profile, a thin smile formed on Patricio’s face as he looked straight ahead, fire biting in his eyes.

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