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This is a kind of filler chapter, but the next one we got some excitement with some people not liking who (or what) their introduced too.

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CULLEN-MASEN FAMILY

Chapter 21

The next day is upon me before I'm even close to being ready. I leave my bed, walking into the bathroom stripping, and setting things ready for a shower. It feels wonderful, but it's not washing the events of yesterday away. I remember it all very well, and I've got to get ready for a war. I honestly don't think their going to give up easily. Caius is a fool, and what he did to Seth I intend to find out. He done something to him, and I've not seen anything like it. He was almost in a zombie state there at the end.

I get out of the shower, brush my teeth, comb my hair, and head into my closet to dress for the day. I'm not your expensive suit, and tie boss everyday. Only when I feel I need to make a statement. Otherwise I enjoy my jeans, casual slacks, t-shirts, plain dress shirt, slippers, or my Doc Martens. I go for casual, but still carry a show of power no matter what.

I then walk into the kitchen setting down to a wonderful breakfast, and lots of coffee. I need it, and lots. After breakfast, I move into my office picking up my phone calling Bella.I ask how she is doing, and if we are still on for this weekend. She say's she is more than ready for it to come, as she has been working her butt off. I told her not to do that, it was my job. I loved her ass...nice, plump...yes. Loved to see her in jeans especially.

Anyway, I told her I would be over to pick her up tomorrow around noon. That we were spending the weekend at my new apartment, and I could hardly wait.

I turned around fixing to call for more coffee, as Sean came walking in with Mrs. Stanley. He was carrying in the tray she was bringing of coffee, and croissants. I just wanted more coffee. Sean sat down as she fixed us cups of coffee, and then she left.

I looked at Sean, and he immediately started calling people. He called Jasper, Emmett, David, Giulio, and Randall. Also, called a bunch of our associates up, and down the coast to come in for a major meeting. While he is on the phone I call James, and Shawn to see how Paul is doing today. They tell me he didn't sleep much, and just sitting around. One of them went out to get something to eat, but he's just kind of staring off into space. They had tried to talk to him, and letting him know he will get to carry out his rite of vengeance.That he will be front, and center to carry it out. They emphasize how much yesterday upset the Boss, and they had never seen me like that.

They knew war was coming, and they would be right in the middle of it. I told them to continue to take care of him, and I would see to getting them some relief as soon as possible.

I then called my florist, and ordered a big bunch of flowers sent to Bella. I wanted the card to tell her I missed her, and could hardly wait for tomorrow.

I then called Carrie, my step mother to see if she was having movers come to my apartment to move things for me. She said they should be here within the hour. They were going to pack my clothes, closet, bathroom items, and anything else I mentioned.

I need to get this meeting taken care of as quickly as possible. I could not discuss this kind of stuff with unknown people around. I meant people that didn't work directly within the family. We were putting people in my bars , and anyplace else they frequented. I wanted to catch some lone souls to interrogate. I also told Jasper, and Emmett to get some people to see what they could do with that warehouse. If it were usable, then see to what extent, and let me know.

After everyone left except for Sean, we started to discuss this issue about Seth, and trusting Paul. I told him we would go at this as if Paul was totally committed to the family, and seeking his rite of vengeance for Seth. If not, then we would take care of it. I asked if he knew if Seth's funeral was being arranged as Paul wanted, and he had a place for his interment. Sean said they had a small family plot, and things were being arranged through the funeral home to have him laid to rest.

David and Randall came in just as the movers arrived. I went to Mrs. Stanley, and asked her to handle the movers. She had a pretty good idea what I wanted moved to the new apartment, and if it didn't all get done, I'd just have more people come out.

Giulio came walking in with Eric, and sat down. I came back into my office sitting down. I asked everyone if they had heard, or seen any unusual activity. No one said anything until I turned to Randall, and I asked him to talk to me. Randall was our 'Ghost' as you would call him. He had a way of getting into places, and people not realizing he was there. He sat, he listened, he blended in taking in all information as it might come in handy.

He moved over close to me looking into my eyes, and said he had been able to obtain a piece of information that could shake things up quite a bit. I asked him what it was, and he proceeded to tell me of a new drug being brought in by the Calabrese Family called Black Mamba. He said it was an artificial cannabinoid that caused severe side effects such as mental health problems, psychosis, and sometimes a deep zombie-like state that was very hard to recover from. It is smoked like weed, with very quick response.

I asked my men to see if they could get us a sample of this drug. Randall also said it was coming out of Colorado very heavy. I told Randall to go deep, and find out who was bringing this product into my territory. I also told him to see if he could get us some of their people worth interrogating for information. He then left on his mission.

David and Giulio I sent to my bars, and restaurants to see if they could detain some unknown people, and if they could get their hands on Caius I'd give them a big bonus. I wanted that son of a bitch for coming here, and fucking things up. I started pacing in my office, and they just sat watching me. They were discussing different things, and some people they could bring in to work.

Mrs. Stanley came in to inform me they had all of my clothes, and wanted to know if there was anything else I wanted to include in the delivery. I walked out, into my bedroom looking things over, then back down the hall telling her it was fine for now. I told her to send them on as Carrie was waiting for them, and had some people to put things away. She was also planning on stocking my kitchen as I had not had a chance.

It was only going on one o'clock, and I was exhausted. I asked Sean to send a couple very good dependable men over to relieve James, and Shawn and for them to take some food over to them. Eric was still sitting there, and I asked him what was going on. He proceeded to tell me there had been an unknown vehicle making recurring trips during the night, and day. I asked him if they were able to get tag numbers, and they had plus also running them. Most of them were coming up stolen, but a few were rentals.

I asked if he had seen any people coming around on foot, and he said there had not, just the vehicles. I then asked him how Damian was working out, and he said he was doing good. Eric had put him on night shift for a while to get the feel of things. I told Eric to keep an eye on the traffic in this area, and to notify me if anything came up. I also told him to notify the guards on Bella about what was going on, and to be on alert.

My phone rang, and I saw it was Bella. "Hello love."

"Hey yourself. I was calling cause I just got the most beautiful bouquet of flowers I've seen since the tulips. They were not necessary, but I appreciate them."

"Well, I beg to differ. They are very necessary to let you know I'm thinking about you, I miss you, and I love you very much. Did they express all that?"

"Yes, you silly man, and more. I needed the break anyway, and I can sit admiring them."

"Well, are you still working?"

"Actually no. I'm just about out of canvas, and their suppose to deliver some more in the next couple days. I got Angela on watch for them. I believe her and Sean will be here this weekend, unless anyone is working."

"No, Sean is just keeping an eye on things in the works. Nothing serious at this point. How about I come over, pick you up in about an hour, and take you grocery shopping for my apartment. We'll need food this weekend."

"Only if you give me about an hour to clean up here, and myself. I'll be ready by then. Oh, what about my dogs?"

"Bring them. I don't see any problem with it."

"Ok, I'll see you soon. Love you."

"Love you more."

An hour later I was pulling into Bella's garage to find she was waiting for me. Ant was also with her, and I was thanking someone for having the sense not to leave her alone. I pulled up, Ant opened the door for her, and proceeded to walk over to his car. I could see that Cal, and Ant would be following us, and I was thankful again. I did not want to take any chances with
Bella's safety.

We headed for Pike Place Market for starters, and I took notice when we arrived that Ant and Cal had loaded her wheelchair if needed. I'm glad they though of it, as I feel my mind was totally not where it needed to be. I needed to concentrate totally on Bella, as her life was in my hands. We went through Pike Place to a bunch of different stores, and ended up with produce, spices, some different coffees, and teas. We got a supply of deli meats, and cheeses. We ordered up a bunch of different meats, such as lamb chops, beef and pork roasts, ground beef, boneless chicken breasts, and handed it off to Ant, and Cal.

They were a big help, and we got through there, then headed to Pacific Coast Harvest, which was a little over two miles down the road. Pacific Coast Harvest gets their produce from local farmers, and you order online, pull up, or delivery right to you. Carrie had called with an order, and they were due to deliver it today. Well, later this evening, and Carrie was waiting for them to arrive.

We then headed to Haggen Grocery that wasn't very far from had a very wide variety, and we managed to pick up a lot of fresh seafood, and bakery goods. At this point we were really packing things tightly in our vehicles. We headed towards my new apartment, and I called ahead to have us more help waiting. We pulled up and Carrie, Damian, along with Ant, and Cal managed to get everything into the elevator. Someone stayed to lock up our cars, and we headed up to the apartment.

Once we got up there it was hysterical. Everyone had their arms full of bags setting them either in the floor, or the counter. It was overflowing, but it was making it feel more homey. Carrie got to unpacking the bags, and Bella started setting things up in the cabinets, stove tops, counter, bowls, just everywhere. It took us about a good hour to get everything put away. Bella had held out a bunch of stuff she got at the Chef Market in Haggen's. There were different sandwiches, a platter of different meats, and cheeses. She also had bowls of pasta salads,breads, olives, more cheese, and cut fruit set out for everyone to munch on.

Carrie made some coffee, and Bella got glasses of ice, and bottles of juice, waters, and sodas set up. We all just sat around eating, and talking. I thanked Ant and Cal for going with us. I also told them they could bring her chair up here, and we would plug it up to charge unless she needed it. From the looks of things, other than making a quick run over to her place to pick up some clothes, our weekend had begun. I was very much happy for it.

Bella was going to get Alec to bring her dogs, and a bag she had sitting on the foot of her bed. It had everything she would need this weekend. I really had plans of her being naked at least a day, or more. After everyone finished eating, Alec came walking in with Peaches, and Cane. He handed her bag to me, and Bella invited him to sit down to eat.

Carrie and Bella sat coffee cups ready with the fixings, and went to setting out different pastries, and fruit for dessert. We kept on sitting, talking, and just enjoying each others company. I liked it. It was a nice home warming impromptu little party.

Once everyone finished eating Damian went back to the surveillance room, Cal went down to his room to take his bag, and Ant, Alec, and Carrie headed into the living room. I was sending Alec, and Ant to do outside surveillance until Garrett, Liam, and Tom come on for nighttime duty.

Bella and I sit discussing an upcoming event at the Seattle Aquarium, where they will be unveiling the painting she done for them. There is also an auction of different items to benefit the aquarium, and future plans of expansion. I ask Edward to be my date for the event, and he has agreed.

Everyone wanders off to different parts of the apartment. The men go downstairs to the lounge area to watch television, or the surveillance room to see it's set-up. Carrie kisses us both on the cheek, and Ant see's her down to her car. He comes back locking everything up tight.

Edward and I go into his bedroom, and get ready for bed. I know this is going to be a rather enjoyable weekend, but I am tired from working today, and then shopping. So, we dress and climb into bed with him pulling me close, and we go off to sleep.

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Alright, as I said before this is a little filler chapter. The next one we got some unexpected guests, and some action. So, get ready, and let me know what ya'll thought.

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