Passage 64

Beatrice layed against the wall as the crew from Avery's initial start up was two then three now it accumulated to fifteen. When Beatrice joined Avery's crew some of the old crew migrated over without question. Avery just wanted to do her five years and just be done with it and somehow she had an entire crew . If she had known her making Lucienda back off of Ruth -Anne she would have let the woman fight her own battles.

Every since she took up for Ruth -Anne it has been a never ending responsibility for the crew that just kept coming without avery saying a single word. Tara still hadn't acted on Avery's crew but she was silently watching . Lucienda began to get edgy because she saw first hand how messy change of power could be. She was one of the key players from the last tops decline.

Tara wasn't much for a fight physically and the last top was a beast in her own nature. She was an epic top. She had power and order and never barked when she didn't intent to bite. Tara was one of her top people in the position that Lucienda held . It was easier for Tara to take over because she was already recognized.

Tara was more of a mastermind and she utilized her power and influence through the last tops command. It was what they called co pioliting politics. Where there was a leader and there was the person guiding them to do their agenda .That's why Lucienda stayed close to Tara because she knew she was physically flawed in an actual fight. Lucienda's job was to keep that flaw a secret and give Tara the appearance of respect.

Avery was building her numbers without lifting a finger. Maggie and Beatrice was becoming her biggest problem since they never left Avery's respect unchecked. Ruth -Anne stayed close to Avery as she was planning on keeping her nose clean to get parole in five years instead of serving her full ten years.

Legs as they called her because she had massive legs and was tall as an average man. Her weapon was her legs as her nickname. She kicked a man to death once . Avery knew her the least amount of time,but she was Avery's muscle and guard even though Avery didn't actually need it since she was a former fighter.

Avery sat at the table as the two different crews were on opposite side of the cafeteria as lunch was served. Avery went though the line and noticed extra slices of meat or bread and extra yogurt was place on her plate from loyalist in the kitchen. The kitchen use to be Tara's Domaine but became divided when Avery came around.

Lucienda looked hard at the new development as it was obvious she wasn't happy Tara wasn't making any moves and crews started to choose sides. Avery sat down with Ruth -Anne Beatrice,Maggie,and Diana the one they called legs in her immediate group. The rest of the woman have mods of respect as the settled in the tables around Avery's center table.

She had her call today and she wanted to call Axel and check on Caden but she had a restraining order on her and she didn't want to add time to her sentence. She had no other choice but to call Roger for updates. Avery leaned against the wall as the phone rang to his office. It went on and on as no one answered . Avery sighed and left she will try again later maybe he wasn't in his office.

Roger managed to get back to town as he went straight to his office to see if Victoria grabbed they key like she planned. He walked in the office face all shaggy since he hadn't shaved for days and a very wrinkled suit that looked like it was reused. He tried the office door as he looked around for lacy as she kept a spare key in her draw.

" Welcome back, Mr. Umh. Evenburg. Umm. Are you okay sir? Studdered Lucy his secretary as she saw Roger unshelved appearance , shaggy hair and beard that was usually clean cut and trimmed all of the time .

" I'm fine ,Lacy. Has Mrs. Evenburg been by the office?" He asked as he was walking by her.

" Mrs.Evenburg ,sir?" Lucy said confused at the name as she swore his mother died a few years back from a chronic illness .

" Victoria. " He clarified.

Lacy lips rose on one side in a half cocked smile. She knew something was going on between them two and when her boss Roger called her Mrs. Evenburg it clicked in her head he wasn't out of town he was on a honeymoon.

" Yes sir,and also a Mrs. Zehetii also came by as well as a Mr. Vaughn ." Said Lacy trying to fall in pace beside Roger as she talked.

Roger rolled his eyes at the mention of Regina in his office as he remembered he left her hanging with their last encounter. Timothy Vaughn was also someone he needed to speak too about Regina and the pickle he was in. Since he oversaw the accidental death of Gregory zehetii he knew of Regina as he interviewed her before giving Roger a slap on the wrist and letting him go .

" Set up a meeting with Timothy and get Mrs. Evenburg on the phone for me." He said as he jiggled his office door now realizing it was locked. Damn it Victoria he thought knowing this was her doing.Lacy ran to her desk and retrieved the spare key for Roger without being asked. Lacy ran to open the door as she let Roger in his office and ran back out to get him coffee and to call Victoria as Roger requested.

A few moments later Lacy came in with a large coffee and a fresh suit and a toiletry bag Roger used on in between freshing up between meetings. He nodded to Lacy and had to admit she was a hell of a secretary. She was also very easy on the eyes but he once crossed that path with her and she declined due to her wife of three years also worked in the office as a lawyer and she was a very manly woman.

She scared Roger when she came down for lunch with Lacy. Her wife's name was Miranda and she was the lead in divorce and injury. Strange how those two expertice she had but from what he remembered she turned to women when she survived a very messy marriage of twelve years and he screwed her over.

Since then she stuck it to the men and fought for woman's rights to marital assets. Lacy was her everything and on more than one occasions Miranda reminded Roger she knew injury law very well. A subliminal threat he took it if there ever was one more clearly made.

Lacy handed him the coffee and put his suit and items in his personal bathroom with a shower in it . She came over to drop a few files on his desk .

" Oh . Mrs.Evenburg is on line number two, sir." She said as she closed his office door as she left the office . Roger knew he was the one calling her Mrs. Evenburg , but now someone else was saying it aloud it hit him hard. I'm a married man. I have a wife. The thought of the realization sent shivers through him. He admitted he liked the sound of it as he used it like a pet name .

He picked up the phone and pressed line two to answer." Mrs. Evenburg you have been a very bad girl. I see you have been awfully busy since I've been somewhat detained." He said in a low warning tone.

" Roger Darling did you not like being fed a spoon full of your own medicine?" She Retorted as she thought it take him longer to escape the island.

"I'll give you props for that. But I do love the resistance. Might I have some lunch with my wife so we can continue to discuss the terms of our marriage?" He said sipping his coffee and feeling his scratchy face now .

" Come to the office dear wife and have lunch with me. I have sheduled a lunch meeting with a good friend of mine . We are going to inquire our next move against Regina . We have to be two steps ahead of her before she tries to blackmail me into doing something I don't want to do." Insisted Roger.

" Why don't you come home than . I'm in the estates and the Toosleys' didn't take good care of the place . There is a lot to be done here. " Suggested Victoria.

" And have you leave me tied up and no one knows where we are at. No thank you I'll pass on that little idea . Fool me once shame on you fool me twice shame on me.I'll expect you here in fifteen minutes. I'll clean up and have food ordered when you get here. Don't argue with me Mrs. Evenburg." He said as he heard the hitch in Victoria's breathing .

" Ok. Do you want me to bring anything?" She conceded.

" Just you dear wife. " He said as he hung up the phone .

Lacy walked in on cue as he hung up. He smiled a wicked thought as he was planning to meet with Timothy after lunch but decided to do some damage control in the terms of Regina . He calculated that if he ordered lunch and had Victoria in his office he could eliminate two birds with one stone. The truth of his marriage would come out eventually and Regina would have to accept it eventually.

" Lacy order me and Victoria some lunch we will be eating in. Also call Mrs. Zehetii and tell her to be here within the hour. Also as soon as Mrs. Zehetii arrives let her in my office. " Said Roger with a devious smile on his face as Lacy nodded her head as she left to follow his request.

Victoria rode the elevator up to Rogers office as she looked to the side as the delivery guy was standing next to her. Victoria and the delivery guy checked in at the same time with Lacy. Lacy smiled big at Victoria as she looked at her like she was over excited to see Victoria.

" Good afternoon Mrs. Evenburg. Roger is expecting you and I'll bring your lunch in once I verify the order ." Said Lacy as Victoria chuckled now knowing why Lacy was staring at her strangely. Victoria nodded as she went to Rogers office as he had just finished cleaning up and looked fresh.

Roger looked at Victoria as she wore a long maxi dress and sandles . Her hair was down and flowed like ribbons around her back. Usually Victoria kept her hair up in a twist or a braid or a bun. But right now it flowed a blonde shiny hair past her hips . Roger sent Lacy out earlier to grab them couples wedding bands since they were in the down low until now .

Roger smiled and Lacy came in with the food as she set up the conference table with the food. Roger pulled out a chair as Victoria sat down and Roger placed the box beside her plate.

" I believe I got your size correct. I've never been one for buying jewelry for women so this is a first. Then again I've never stayed with one long enough to gift them jewelry." Said Roger as he opened to box for her to examine the rings. Victoria nodded her approval . It was a massive ring with matching wedding band . Roger opened his box and put his ring on his left hand .

Victoria admired the rings on her left hand like a phenomenon. Roger set up the food in front of her as he sat beside her . They ate and looked at each other and for some reason Roger was wanting to be with her right now. He adjusted himself as he remembered their honeymoon . Victoria blushed at the show as Roger had a glass conference table.

Roger moved the dishes out of the way as he picked up Victoria and placed her on the table . He kissed her deeply as she began to undo his pants and him hiking up her dress. Both were in a heated rush and lost themselves to each other as Rogers pulled Victoria to him as she gasped with him.

Just then Regina showed up as Lacy moved around the desk to greet her. She moved to Rogers office as sounds erupted and Regina glared at the secretary red faced as she couldn't believe Roger would have a midday hussie in his office.

Rogers office was tinted glass with blinds for privacy and usually they were opened but were lowered now as Regina remembered how much that glass cost since she had to pay for it since he put her in jail over breaking it. Regina shooed away Lacy as Regina opened the door like she was entitled to barge in as she wanted to know who was in there with Roger not being inconspicuous about their pleasurous screams . Regina barged in as she froze watching Victoria and Roger was screaming in finality. Victoria looked over Rogers shoulders as she saw Regina and tensed up .

" What the fuck? You said you weren't sleeping with her Roger." Screamed Regina as she held Alexander in her arms. Roger didn't turn around as he smiled at Victoria and she shook her head at his little stunt. He planned for them to be seen like this . Clever man she said kissing him gently as she reeled from what just happened between them two.

" Give us a moment we are just finishing up here. You have good timing or bad depending on how you see it." Said Roger deeply kissing Victoria as he began pulling his pants up and Victoria fixing her dress as she slid off the table and stood up fixing her hair and dress now.

Roger turned around to face a visably upset Regina." We weren't until recently. What can I say I couldn't help myself." He smiled pleased with himself.

Regina put down Alexander and she came to face Victoria as she glared at her and raised her hand as she went to slap her for her being with Roger.

Roger grabbed her hand and held it before it hit Victoria's face ." Let go of me. I'm putting this Harlet back in her place. You are a filthy whore. " Screamed Regina trying to free her hand from his grip.

" There is no need for violence. Beside I am not going to allow you to hit my wife. Have I introduced you to Mrs. Victoria Evenburg , my lawful wife ." He said throwing Regina's hand away.

" Your wife. Who her." She let out a disbelieving laugh. " Roger you can be so hilarious sometimes I never took you for a comedian." Snipped Regina .

" Is it hard to believe he married me instead of you?" Remarked Victoria.

" No .no! " Screamed Regina infuriated now." That isn't possible. How could you? You knew how I felt about him. He was supposed to marry me . To take care of me and Alexander. Not you . Your so old. He don't like grandmother's." Said Regina as Alexander began to cry as the tension rose in the room.

" He did marry me. Because he didn't want to marry you. Darling you chased him and he ran right into my arms." Regina raised her hand as she connected to Victoria's face with a hard resounding slap.

Roger grabbed Regina as he pulled her aside." Take your son and leave. I won't have you abusing my wife." He said emphasizing the word wife as Regina's eyes squinted in pain from the word.

" Roger why her?" Tears rolled down her face." We have a son together. I love you and I'm .I'm suppose to be yours. I'm supposed to be Mrs. Evenburg not her. Me it was supposed to be me."she screamed as she pushed him in anger.

" You had a son with me .Through I'm your tricks through your manipulations, and blackmail. All your hard work is right there in your child. The death of your husband hiding the fact you were unfaithful is on you. The fact that he questioned your pertanity of your son is on you. I told you one day that hole between your legs was going to get you in trouble ." Said Roger shoving her to the door now more angry at her .

" So your going to let me and your son starve and die on the street." Yelled Regina .

" No. What I'm not going to let you do is guilt trip me into child support. Or a forced marriage. There is this thing called a job application. Start to fill a few out and work for a living instead of living off other people's hard earned money. Gregory saw you for what you are and left it all to Bethany. That must tell you something if your own husband didn't trust you.Leave me and my wife alone Regina . Grow up and get a job. You did this to yourself." Said Roger as he picked up Alexander as he handed him to Regina as he screamed and tried to fight out of her arms.

Regina looked around as the office was now crowding to see the argument unfold. Roger stood at the door as he firmly said " do not let this woman in my offices again. If you see her on this perimisis ever again call the cops to pick her up. Our business is concluded Mrs. Zehetii. I will no longer represent you. Please leave now." Demanded Roger as a sniveling Regina grabbed Alexander and went to the elevator and looked at Roger for one last time before she closed the elevator doors to go to the lobby floor.