Action The Crimson Red

[Hal1992]

Alena bright brown eyes flashed with a trace amount of fear and hurt in her eyes as he snapped at her. This wasn't the man she had fallen in love with and she was lucky, he wasn't. If she had indeed meant him now, he would have ordered her death. His anger, his rage, his pain...it was not directed at her.

It was at the men that caused him pain. She blinked away the fear and hurt as he stepped closer to her. She leaned into.him. "Notch, I am not judging you...I worry about you. About what happened. About what was done to you but I am not judging you. I know that you are doing what is best for the Crimsons and us, my love"

She moved her hand to the back of his neck and cupped it. "I love you, Mr. Anderson...my husband" She kissed him deeply

 

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Notch smiled.

"I love you too, my wife." he said softly as he looked at her. "I know you're not judging me. We just have some issues that need to be resolved and all will be right again." he said assuringly.

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Chucky butted his cigarette out and took a drink of punch. Leonard still sat there with a perplexed look on his face.

"No bullshit, Chucky. What the hell is going on with this Livingston gang? Notch has said nothing to me about it. Obviously, it's more serious than he's let on. Chucky nodded.

"It is. They keep hitt'n us - every chance they get. They managed to kidnap Notch and confine him to a fuck'n mental hospital." he stated. Leonards eyes widened.

"What?" he said softly in disbelief. Chucky nodded.

"It's been rough. We are all at our fuck'n wits end with it." he added. Leonard nodded and stood up. "Where ya goin?" Chucky asked.

"To hear it from my brother. It's ridiculous that he didn't tell me himself." Leonard stated. Chucky stood up.

"You know Notch. He doesn't talk about shit like that."

"No kidding." Leonard replied. Chucky smirked.

"Okay. Yous didn't hear it from me." he stated. Leonard nodded in agreement that he would NOT say anything.

 

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Alena leaned against him and grinned up at him, her hands moving to his waist and her eyes sparkling a bit. "Let's try and forget about all of that and the Livingstons and focus on us. Our wedding."

She pressed a soft kiss against his lips and grinned. "Sooo where are we going on our honeymoonm?? Camping? The ocean? Italy?"

She pressed her head against his chest.

 

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Notch nodded.

"I'll try." he stated simply. He didn't want what had happen to happen - but it did. Moments later, Leonard knocked on the door of Notch's office and walked right in.

"Fucking kidnapped? Kidnapped?? Why didn't you say anything?" Leonard asked immediately. Notch sighed and waved his hand.

'Not now, Leonard." he stated. Leonard shook his head.

"Yes. Now. Listen. If you are having trouble then you need to talk to me! Chucky could have as well!" Leonard snapped. Notch let go of Alena and took a few steps away from her.

"For what reason!? Huh!?" Notch snapped.

"For the reason I'm your GODDAMN BROTHER! THAT reason!" Leonard yelled back. Notch shook his head and sat down.

"We had the situation under control." Notch answered. Leonard looked at Alena. His face full of concern and anger at the situation.

"How long? Huh?" he asked her. "How long was he in that fucking hospital - left to rot?" he further asked. Notch answered the question without involving Alena.

"Months." he replied. Leonard looked shocked and more angry.

"Fucking months? I didn't get a word from anyone for fucking months!?" he spatted.

"Comes with the job." Notch answered.

"You arrogant bastard!" Leonard shouted. "You have people that love you. I - Love you. You're my brother and best friend. That's fucking bullshit that I didn't hear anything. I'm going to tell you something. Don't ever fucking do it again. I don't give a fuck if you're a boss or not. You're my brother. I want to know. Got it!?" he yelled. Notch nodded.

"Got it." he replied. Leonard walked over to Notch and put his hand on his shoulder.

"Ever since you and I was kids... you've been the loner. You've always taken problems alone. No help. You never talked to anyone. This isn't a fucking playground, brother. This is real shit. I don't want to lose you. Alena doesn't want to lose you..." he said as he looked at Alena and gave her a wink that he just ripped Notch a new ass and can get away with it. Notch nodded and patted Leonard's hand that remained resting on his shoulder.

"Okay." he said. Leonard nodded.

"Good. Get your married asses out there and mingle. These people are here for you." he stated. He looked at Alena again. "Although I did knock, I was hoping I would catch you two 'on the job'." he said playfully making a sexual joke. "Get out here." he said as he walked out of the office.

 

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"It was my decision to keep it from you. Most thought he was dead and I didn't and I didn't want to tell you ans worry you" She muttered softly looking down at the floor. In truth, Alena hadn't even thought about telling Notch's family, she had been so obsessed with finding Notch that everything else went out the window.

Alena took a step back letting the two brothers do their thing. "See...everything is better....well nearly"

She chewed on her bottom lip and raised a brow . "Come on...you know I am a lady." She couldn't help but laugh.

"Just give Notch and I a moment. "

 

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Leonard gave a nod and left the office. Notch sat at his desk with his arms propped up on the top. He watched as Leonard left and looked back down at the desktop. He didn't say anything. Usually he would have something comical to say or something to smooth the situation. He was silent. He obviously looked bothered but wouldn't budge from his silence.

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Leonard returned to the table. Chucky was smoking another cigarette.

"Did ya piss him off?" Chucky asked with a smirk. Leonard smiled and gave a slight shrug.

"I've made him more sore in the past." he simply stated. Chucky nodded as he exhaled the smoke.

"Are ya still going to blow your own cover with you parents?" he inquired. Leonard nodded yes. Chucky shook his head.

"Yer funeral, pal. I'd stay quiet if I was yous." he stated. Leonard smiled.

 

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Alena moved to sit back on the desk and looked down at him. "Today we are done talking about the past. It is our wedding day. We can focus on all of that when you are ready and tomorrow...after our wedding and wedding night-we can focus on ending the Livingstons" She stated, her hand slowly reaching out and cupping his chin with her tan hand and lifted it up slightly.

Their eyes meeting. "I think we should head out there or they are all going to start thinking what your brother did." She chuckled before leaning down and kissing the man softly.

Standing up she took his hand and pulled him up. "We can gave cake!"

 

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Notch smiled and stood up.

"Cake sounds good." he stated softly as he was trying to be in a better mood. He felt bad that he was short changing Alena on their wedding night with the events that happened - and his mood. He couldn't help it. The anger for the Livingston gang burned deep in his soul. Each incursion that the Livingstons create makes the flame burn hotter and taller.

They arrived back into the auditorium where everyone was still gathered around having a good time. Chucky and Leonard stood up upon seeing Notch.

"Well well. Look who came back." Chucky said as he put his hand on Notch's shoulder for assurance and support. Notch nodded with a smile.

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Verlin and Layla was in their hotel room. Verlin was pacing the floor. Layla sat on the bed with her arms crossed. Verlin was furious. Layla was hurt.

"Would you please stop pacing?" Layla asked. Verlin threw his hands up into the air.

"Well! Damn it!" he shouts out. Layla looked at him.

"Well. You suspected him of something for years... now you're suprised???" she asked. Verlin stopped walking and looked at her.

"Yes! A gangster, Layla!? A gangster!?" he shouted. Layla stood up.

"So what!? He's a gangster! You was a gangster!" she stated. Verlin threw his hands up again.

"Yes I was!" he yelled.

"and you're mad because he turned out like his father!?" she shouted back.

"I'm mad because he fuck'n lied!" he yelled louder.

"SO WHAT!? You never told him you was a gangster, Verlin!" she yelled back at him.

"A fuck'n secret I tried so goddamn hard to keep from our boys!" he exclaimed.

"So. I guess you're a liar too. You always told them that you worked in the industrial sales." she explained.

"It wasn't a fuck'n lie! We did trades and secured deals with others that involved industrial goods!"

"You smuggled drugs!!!" she yelled. Verlin threw his hands up and started pacing again. "You're no better or worse than Nelson is." she added. Verlin shook his head.

"Out of the two - I expected Nelson to be the successful one. I knew the accountant business was a bunch of bullshit because he was always horrible in math!" he explained. Layla thought at the irony of that situation and burst out laughing.

"I never thought about that..." she explained. Verlin looked at her while she laughed hysterically and started smiling.

"Nelson. Terrible at math. Owns an Accounting Firm!?" he stated as he began to laugh. Both of them continued to laugh as Verlin sat down next to Layla and put his arm around her. "ohhh. What a day this has been." he stated. Layla wiped the tears of laughter from her eyes.

"Yes it has. Maybe we should go talk to Nelson. Maybe you should come clean too." she said softly. Verlin nodded as he also realized that a big part of him was proud that Notch was actually a boss. That's a great and dangerous title to have. Verlin looked at her with a warm smile and gave her a nod of agreement. He would talk to Notch.

 

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Alena couldn't help the fading smile on her beautiful face. He wasn't all there. His mind wasn't on them or their wedding. She knew what he was thinking and she couldn't blame him, who would? Her long thin finger entangled themselves into his. She forced the smile back on her face before looking back up at him.

"I heard there was chocolate dipped strawberries" Her eyes shifted back to the room. The woman dark eyes shifted around the large room. Her eyes then darted back to Notch.

"Shall we go have cake?"

 

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Notch nodded. He was trying his best to put everything out of his mind and focus on their special day. He took a deep silent inhale and exhale and cleared his mind - the best he could. There stood a server that served cake. He handed Alena a small plate with cake on it - as well as Notch afterwards. Notch took it and smelled it.

"Smells great." he simply stated as he looked at Alena with a smile.


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Chucky pulled out a chair for Notch as Leonard pulled one out for Alena. They both welcomed them to the table and sat down. Notch took a seat and began to eat his cake. He remained quiet.

"Leonard here says he has a present for you." Chucky stated. Leonard gave a nod to confirm this. He reached down and pulled up a bag and sat it on the table. First he pulled out a box. He handed it to Alena. The box contained a rather expensive bracelet. A mixture of gold and silver interlaced with diamonds. The next thing he pulled out was a bottle of 1875 Wild Bericoff Burbon - Very rare. Very expensive. Every intention of Notch drinking every sip of it. He sat it down in front of Notch. Notch picked up the bottle as his eyes widened.

"Oh my. Is this what I think this is?" Notch asked with a smile. Leonard winked at him.

"Depends on what you think it is." he said playfully in return. Chucky smiled as he watched. Notch reached to the table behind him and pulled out two glasses as he knew the rest didn't like bourbon. He handed one to Leonard and retained one for himself.

"Hey! Where's mine?" Chucky asked. Notch looked at Chucky confused.

"You hate bourbon." he replied.

"It's the thought that counts." he stated. Notch smiled and leaned back in his chair again and reached for another glass. He looked at Amelia and Alena.

"Do you want some too?" he asked.

 

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Alena thanked him for her slice of cake and grinned over at Notch before stealing a bite of his. "I just wanna make sure it's safe for you...ya know? Wifely duties and all" She then took her untouched slice over the the table where Leo was.

"Always such a gentleman " She grinned taking her seat, her thigh touching Notch's. She began to eat her cake stopping only when Chucky spoke. "You do?" She seemed surpied. She slowly reached out taking the box and slowly opening it.

It was stunning.

"Leonard...this is beautiful" She whispered tilting the box so Notch could see it. A large smile on her face. She watched some joy come to her husband's eyes as he received his gift.

Both her and Amelia declined the alcohol. "I am all set with my wine, I think"

"I already have some wine too" Amelia stated taking a sip from her glass. Just the sound of bourbon caused her to shiver in disgust. It sounded awful to her.