Meant To Be

Chapter 13:

The night was young. It was a bit breezy but that was the least of my concerns. I had other things in mind.Like what was this meeting all about...other than replacing me as head of the council. When They all decided to come down from New York is because their reasons are bigger than I can anticipate.

My wife looked beautiful with her simple black dress and her signature pearls,her make up was light, and her perfume could be smelled a thousand miles away. She was nervous...and maybe deep down, so was I.

The place was a distanced solitary brick mansion on the hills of Riverdale. No other property was around. The house from the outside looked old yet nice. I spotted many men standing outside as we made our way to the entrance, Vince in front of us, Andre following us...in these meetings you can never be too careful.

They both stayed outside with the rest of the bodyguards of other members, but they both had instructions to be alert at all times, anything weird that they see or hear, they have to come find me. A bit further you could see a group of serpents hanging around, they were probably with Jughead.

As we made our way thru the door, we can see all the shades of black people were wearing. These meetings tend to be more like funerals than anything else.

" mija"

We were aproached by the Lodge's, their faces filled with concerns, a hug between mother and daughter was shared, a kiss between father and daughter was given. I shook Hiram Lodge's hand, Ice cold as always. My mother in law hugged me and I was a bit surprised but didn't show it.

" what do you think they want?"

" I've been asking myself the same question since I've known they were coming"

Seen my best friend at a distance with Betty brought a smile to my face, especially recognizing the ridiculous beanie he was wearing. He saw us and excusing himself made his way over here with his beautiful girlfriend on his arm.

" Betty!"

Veronica was more than happy to see her, she really didn't know anybody in Riverdale and Betty was charming and friendly.

" you look stunning"

The blonde says to the woman by my side and indeed she looked stunning...Veronica always looked beautiful. I was certernly the envy of many men tonight.

Next thing I know, I'm been surrounded by young people. All of them different, all of them belonging to a different family. The red headed woman, none other than Cheryl Blossom was the only one wearing a very provocative red dress, highlighting every curve of her beautiful body.

Kevin Keller was also amoung these people, glass of wine on his hand. His signature smile on his lips. His hair perfectly combed. All of a sudden im reminded of what it used to feel like to be worried free,Just to enjoy the moment and not care about what might happend tomorrow. But this was simply not my life anymore. I had to grow up and take care of what needed to be taken care of.

" Veronica, this is Kevin..."

" Ok, fist of all... That suit is Armani isn't it?

A smile plastered on his face and I could tell they were going to get along just fine. Kevin was a nice guy, he was honest and sure of himself. Back in high school he had a crush on me, he wrote me a note and taped it to my locker...sure he was a handosme man, but he was simply not my type...I prefer them with breasts anyway.

" Yes it is...and by the way...I can smell the Channel perfume, great taste!"

" What do you think they want?"