ATTENTION PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

BEFORE YOU READ THIS CHAPTER I WANT YOU ALL TO BEAR IN MIND THAT MY EDWARD, APART FROM BEING THE HEAD OF THE ITALIAN MOB IN FLORIDA, IS ALSO A MAN IN LOVE.

WHEN IN LOVE, YOU SAY AND DO STUPID SHIT.

ADD THAT TO AN EXTREMELY CLOSE FAMILY AND BOUNDARIES WILL GET PUSHED.

BUT IN THIS CIRCLE OF FRIENDS AND FAMILY, THERE IS ABOVE ALL RESPECT AND LOVE. THEY WOULD MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH JUST TO MAKE THE OTHER HAPPY.

NOW I KNOW YOU'RE ALL WONDERING WHY I'M SAYING THIS, WELL IT'S SIMPLE…

WE ARE ABOUT TO WITNESS THESE RELATIONSHIPS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL…WE WILL SEE HOW FAR A POWERFUL MAN WOULD PUT UP WITH, TO END WITH THE WOMAN HE LOVES BY HIS SIDE.

NEVER MISJUDGE HIS CHARACTER OR UNDERESTMATE HIS RUTHLESSNESS. THREATEN ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED AND YOU WILL BE SWIMMING WITH THE FISHES…CAPICHE?

OFF COURSE YOU AND I KNOW I DON'T OWN ANY OF THESE PEEPS…BUT I SHOULD, I MAKE THEM MORE FUN!

OKAY NOW ON WITH THE SHOW…

Chapter 20

Edward's POV

Playlist…

Googoo Dolls – I Wanna Wake Up Where You Are (Edward)

Life House – Hanging By A Moment (Edward)

Maroone 5- Won't Go Home Without You

Tonight I was getting my woman back…no ifs ands or buts about it. I was prepared to drag her perfect ass back home with me if I had to. Sure, the parental units are going to and will kill me, but that was a risk I was willing to take at this point.

No you won't dumbass or we really will lose her. Trust the plan set in place and don't fuck this up for us! sneered my lonely friend from downstairs.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but he was right of course; I had to trust that our plan wouldn't fail.

Talking and planning with Renee and Charlie guaranteed this; they knew her better than anyone and wouldn't lead me astray. We even had Angela and Jessica on our side, feeding us information and finalizing all times and whereabouts of where she would do her 'job'.

Would she be mad at them? Probably.

Did we care? Fuck no.

They were tired of seeing her upset and avoiding her problems, that wasn't the girl they knew. She was the take the bull by the horns type, not this one in front of them, giving up on her happiness and by default, mine.

In their hearts they have known from that very first encounter that we were meant to be, and they only wanted her to be happy. They were both aware that that happiness could only be given by me and me alone.

No one would ever understand her like I can.

And no one would cherish her like I will.

No one would love her like I do.

It's been a few days since we had our fallout and I miss her with every fiber of my being. I spent so much time with my mother looking at photos of her, just reminiscing and remembering all the moments we shared within the last few weeks, in an attempt to soothe my anxiety at being away from her.

All those memories were playing in my mind on constant repeat. They were teasing me with what I had and lost before I had time to truly enjoy it. Inside of me there was a longing so strong and deep that it was sure to kill me, if I didn't have her in my arms soon.

I knew that my lies would catch up with me; she was going to kick my ass once she finds out the truth of who I am. But I'll take whatever punishment she dishes out if only she forgives me and lets me back in.

I'm prepared to grovel at her beautiful dainty feet, if that is what pleases her.

I just need one chance to make this right.

One is all I ask for.

I've been in my room for most of the last three days thinking of all the probable outcomes of tonight's gamble. Yes, a gamble is exactly what this is; nothing is 100 percent certain in this life. As I look at it, chances stand firmly on a 50/50 line.

Do I like those odds? No.

Will it stop me from trying and making her mine again?

Hell. Fucking. No.

My mother has been a constant with me in that last few hours, calming me, insuring me that everything would be fine.

I love this woman for everything she has done, but I can't help but feel nervous. There's this feeling in the pit of my stomach that won't go away, and it will be this way until I'm there, standing before my love.

I sit back on my couch and pick up the album my mother brought with her today. It's of Bella's graduation, another important moment in her life I was absent for. She looks so young and carefree, not a single sign of worry in her angelic features.

I turn the pages and they are all filled with her smiling at the camera and looking absolutely gorgeous in an innocent sort of way.

Her hair was loosely blowing in the wind, framing her face, as her eyes sparkle with happiness and pride. She held her graduation cap in one hand, while the other holds her diploma and she looks like perfection incarnate.

Very different from the sexy vixen I'm used to.

But that's my girl; no matter what is going on around her she looks perfect every single time. I find myself skimming my fingers over her face and wishing it was her skin instead. I sigh and pray to whom ever sits in a throne upstairs that she is back in my arms tonight.

"Son," my mother calls as she tenderly runs her fingers through my hair. "It will work out. Have some faith," she continues, "We have gotten you every bit of information needed for your wooing to go off without a hitch. Stop stressing over this." I know she means well but my entire future hangs in the air.

I find myself for the first time in my life wanting to roll my eyes at her and say a few choice words, but she doesn't deserve my ire.

No one does.

I put myself in this predicament and it's up to me to face it.

She has been by my side, helping me figure things out and set the plans in motion since that morning I called her, looking for and hoping for guidance.

She has the best intentions, they all do. I should feel lucky with how much everyone, after pulling out guns and aiming them at my head, have come around and wished me the best.

Emmett wanted to kick my ass at first, but came around after a few slaps from Rose and told me to "Get his fuckin' sister back."

Jasper called me a 'douche' and almost punched me in the face, which in turn I rammed him into the wall for not telling me…he knew.

His answer was to simply hold his hands up and say, "Edward, I only found out the night at the club. I stood there frozen and watched this unbelievably hot and sexy little brunette with her two friends take down six grown men in minutes." He sighed and looked over at Alice to make sure his words didn't offend or upset her.

But instead of a jealous wife, he found her smiling and genuinely happy to have news about her long lost friend. She had a spark of hope to have Bella with us once more on a permanent basis.

He ran a hand through his unruly hair as he replayed everything that he saw that night. Never taking his eyes off of his beaming wife, he continued.

"I mean, you should have seen her go! She had that man on the floor and begging for mercy before her friends even fired a single shot." He finally turned his eyes in my direction and shook his head. I could see his disappointment and it hurt.

"You," he pointed a finger at me, "Were too busy arguing with Reyes and being a jealous prick. If you would have just kept yourself in check, you would have seen her literally kick his ass and break his ribs. And I do mean literally bear hands, no weapons were used." His face was in awe as he spoke of my girl.

Now thinking back to everything he witnessed, I feel like an ass.

I shouldn't have missed that, but that's what the thought of another man near her does to me.

I lose all my common sense and let my beast out.

But if I would have held at least one ounce of composure, I would have seen how marvelous she is. I wouldn't be afraid for her safety or how she would handle a dangerous situation.

We could be talking, planning, and merging together the legacies our families have built that now lay on our shoulders.

Instead, I'm here listening to him and trying to picture my woman in action, when I could be wrapped up in her love.

In us.

Rose and Alice just gave me dirty looks whenever our eyes met. They never said a word, but I knew what was said behind those glares.

You're an asshole.

Get her back you prick, and don't fuck it up or we fuck you up.

I hope she kicks your ass from here to Timbuktu.

Self centered ass. How could you treat her that way?

And if she doesn't forgive you, you'll have a shit storm to deal with.

Yep, their eyes spoke more than anyone else's in this room, that's for sure.

And to be honest, their silence is a little unnerving.

My father just shook his head back and forth and kept repeating…

"We raised you better than this Edward Anthony. What the hell were you thinking son?" My mother tried to explain to him that everything would be fixed, but that only made him furious.

"That girl is like a daughter to us Esme," he professed as he stood up and paced in front of me, trying to calm himself down. I could feel the anger build in him little by little until he couldn't take anymore. He turned back to look at me with pure fire burning behind his eyes.

"Have you ever seen me treat your mother that way, huh? Have you ever heard any of us in this room lie to our wives?" He kept his hard stare on me and all I could do was lower my eyes and shake my head no.

He sighed and called my name.

"Look Edward, I know you're sorry and you really want her because you love her. Am I right son?" I nodded, "Well that's good, because if she was a play thing or a challenge, I would honestly have to forget that you are my son for a minute and kick your ass," he chuckled as he finished his rant. But I knew he was dead serious.

I would never stop him either; I deserved it and much more.

"Now, get off that fucking woe is me sad train and go get your woman back." I was surprised by his encouraging words at the end and looking at him for the first time since he had voiced his thoughts, I finally felt at peace. He was smiling at me and mouthing 'It will be okay, son.'

All at once everyone asked about 'Operation Get Bella Back.'

Mom was happy to tell her husband that Charlie and Renee were on my side and had already threatened me if I fucked up again.

All he said was, "they would have to beat me to him first."

Followed by a collective…

"Damn straight Daddy C!" from Alice and Rose.

And "Fuck yea," from Twiddle Dee and Dum.

Can't you feel the love in this room?

But they were right, and I would let them all have a go if I hurt her again.

Now, days later, I stand here in my room putting on my watch, ready to head over to the club and make this right.

I never thought I would meet someone that would make me nervous.

Someone, that with just one look in my direction, could set my soul on fire.

She could break me in half with just a few choice words and even though it terrifies me beyond belief, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Heading downstairs, I contemplate all the craziness that has happened since that lunch I had with Raul.

My heart skips a beat every time I think of our encounters, of all our sexy banter and playful games.

She's become my entire world.

I head to my garage and chuckle at the defiling she caused to my other baby. She holds me in the palm of her hands and doesn't even know it.

Revving the engine, I peel out and head towards I-95. It's early enough for me to be in that club and find the perfect spot to watch it all go down.

I need to head to that bathroom before she kills her target.

She needs to see me there, without anything to hide.

It's time I get my woman back and tomorrow I'll celebrate with the family.

But today, I'll shout from every roof top and tell anyone that wants to hear that…

I've found my one.

Sooooo…whatcha think?

I'm giving this to you guys a bit early since I'll be MIA the rest of the weekend until Tuesday…give him the benefit of the doubt this man just wants his woman back and will take any help he can get…but fuck with his girl and even family goes down…

Next update will be back to regular schedule a week from Sunday…..see ya next week!

Oh and all your reviews, pm's, pimps, and good vibes have made this story 100 times better than what I ever expected…Thank you all so much for your love and faith in my dynamic duo. Your thoughts bring a never ending smile to my face!