Ch. 6: Back to Work, Didn't Expect to Get Greeted With That

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    The sun woke me up, I stretched and sat up. It's been four days since Lexy and I came home from the hospital, she insisted I stay with her because she was worried that the person who stabbed me would return. I only agreed if she allowed my dog, Shasta, to stay with us as well. I groaned and slipped out of bed, I slipped my black silk robe on and gave Shasta a pet. "Bro, I'm leaving!" I heard Lex shout.

    "Okay!" I shouted back, I heard the front door slam shut then I walked to the other side of the bed; I smiled down at a still sleeping Taylor, I kissed his cheek then nuzzled his neck. "She's gone." I whispered, he mumbled something then rolled his shoulders; I giggled then walked down stairs, I quickly let Shasta out then started on making Tay breakfast. I had just set his plate out when he came walking in wearing his jeans from the night before and nothing else, I smiled and kissed his cheek again. "Morning, how'd you sleep?" I asked, he cleared his throat and nodded while he poured himself a cup of coffee.

    "Good, because I slept next to a beautiful girl." He said, I smiled and blushed then giggled as he pulled me close and gave me his kind of morning kiss; long and thorough, I reached up and wrapped my arms around his neck. He growled then picked me up and set me on the counter, I giggled even more then wrapped my legs around his waist. We might've gone farther if the doorbell hadn't have rung, Taylor grumbled in protest as I jumped off the counter then walked to answer it.

    "Good morning Bella." Connor greeted, I smiled at my manager.

    "Hey, Connor. Wait, how did you uh..." I trailed off, wondering how he found out where Lex lived; and how he knew I would be here.

    "Oh, well I went by your house but saw police tape there. One of your neighbors said you might be at Alexis's and gave me the address, sorry if I scared you." He explained, I smiled and shook my head.

    "No, no it's fine. I was just surprised that's all, um, I'm going back into work today so I'll be there in a couple of minutes okay?" I didn't wait for him to answer, I just shut the door and hurried up stairs. I hurried to the bathroom and hopped into the shower, fifteen minutes later I shut the water off and wrapped a towel around me. I walked into the bedroom to find a note, I narrowed my eyes then turned toward the door. “Taylor!” I called, a moment passed without him answering; I sighed then picked the note up that was left on my pillow, Taylor’s handwriting was on the piece of paper.

Bells

          Went into work, sorry didn’t wait for you. Make it up to you later ;)

                                                                                                -Taylor<3

I smiled then giggled at the heart at the end of his name, that would explain why he didn’t answer me. I dropped the note then walked over to the dresser, until the doc’s a-okay I had to take it easy and dress in something comfortable. Or as Alexis says “lazy day clothes”, such as sweats, yoga pants, and leggings; today was a yoga pants day, also known as Wednesday. I pulled on my favorite Aero yoga pants, a plain black t-shirt over my navy camisole and tugged on my DG shoes; I pulled a brush through my hair then put it up in a messy bun. I swung on my old Track jacket then grabbed my purse and keys and out the door to Cindie.

At the Studio…

          After I parked Cindie I heard Connor’s voice. “Oh god boss, thank god you’re here.” He said, I looked up to his face and groaned.

          “Why? What’s wrong?” I started to hurried toward the main area where we should’ve started shooting the movie nearly a week ago.

          “Don’t know how, don’t know why but somehow a guy got past security and started trashing the place. Kiowa tried to get the guy out of here, guy threw a punch then it turned into a fist fight. Taylor came in about twenty minutes ago and now it’s turned into a riot.” He explained, I groaned and pushed my purse into Connor’s hands.

          “Goddammit.” I said frustrated, I started to jog the rest of the way; when I turned the corner I saw the fight circle, I sighed and pushed my way to the center. “Alright break it up, break it up boys!” I shouted as I pushed at chests, shoulders and backs; Connor was at my heel as I reached the center and saw Taylor had a guy in a headlock. “Guys! Taylor!” I yelled. I sighed when no seemed to hear me, I turned to Connor and grabbed my purse from him; I pulled out my Beretta, I held it above my head and squeezed the trigger a few times. Everyone hit the ground immediately, including Taylor and the guy who broke in.

          “Alright, break it up!” My head of security, Josh McCain, came bustling in; I heaved a sigh of relief.

          “McCain, get him.” I pointed to the guy who broke in. “Into my office, and stay in there with him to make sure he doesn’t steal or trash anything else.” Josh took hold of the intruder’s arm and hauled him away, I looked over and saw Taylor shaking with anger; if this was an actual Twilight movie I would back away and wait for him to turn into a wolf. But this was reality, I turned to Chaske and Bronson then point to Taylor. “You two, get him out of here. I don’t care where you take him, just get him out of here.” Taylor looked at me wide eyed.

          “Wait, Bel—“

          “No, Lautner. You’re pissed off and you know I can’t work with you when you’re pissed off, unless it’s for a movie scene. We haven’t even started fucking shooting yet, just go and cool off.” I said, cutting him off.

          “But—“

          “No, buts Taylor. Get out of here, and don’t come back until you know you can keep your fists at your side.” I turned away and heard Chaske and Bronson pulling him away, I shook my head and looked around at the by standers. “Alright, shows over. Rest of y’all get back to work!” I barked, everyone murmured but headed away from the scene; I turned to Connor who got back on his feet, I pointed to the floor and sighed. “Just do me a favor and… clean this blood and shit up.” I said, I waved a hand and turned away.

          “Sure thing boss! And welcome back!” He called after me, I sighed and shook my head.

          “Back to work, and I’m greeted with a riot. Not what I expected.” I muttered, making my way to my office.

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