It Could Be A Whole Lot Worse Sweetheart

Chapter 26: Revolting

I woke up to my alarm blaring in my ear. I needed to hold a meeting with the higher-ups so we are all on the same page. 

I slowly got out of bed and searched my closet for something bold. I needed something that said 'I'm in charge'. Simone didn't seem thrilled about the thought of me taking charge of things. Negan better be alive. And if my dad killed him, I might just kill my dad. 

I got dressed and grabbed my weapons before making my way down to the room Negan would hold meetings. Everyone just watched. The even lowered their heads like they do for Negan. I am sure some of them are starting to wonder about why everyone else was back except him. With that most know that in case of his death, I am next in line. 

By the time I made it to the meeting room everyone was there except Dwight. "Morning" Arat said pouring another glass of water for me. Breakfast was laid out as well. "So, before we officially get started explain what happened last night. Detailed events of what happened" I said sitting in Negan's chair. I felt hot as fuck. "What about Dwight" Simon asked. Gregory sat next to him looking nervous. "We still have about 10 minutes till we officially start. Give him time" I said. "Explain" I said once more and sipping on the water. "Everything was going as planned. We got in. Shot some false bullets to make them believe that we were there for a gun battle. Once we were in and had good coverage we used the arrows and got some close combat hits in. Throwing knives and stuff like that" Simon said standing up and pacing around. "How many you injure" I asked. He paused. "Dozen or so maybe little less. The point is the damage was done and hopefully they turned and caused more damage then we can see right now." he said. I checked my watch. Finally Dwight walked in. "Almost late" I said leaning back. He didn't say a word. "So what about the part where you almost got the whole group of ours killed" I said. Simon looked down. "With Negan being MIA, I decided that we should try to finish Hilltop off. I mean we were there to kill them all in a brutul way why not take a few down to speed the process up. Walked into a trap" he said. I looked down. "So you think since Negan isn't with you, you think you can make all the decisions." I said. "What else was I meant to do. He is dead and i-" he started. I slammed my hands down and stood up. "Lets get a few things straight. If you ever make a call like that and more of our people die faster then theirs I will kill you my self. Through you in the same cell Amber is in and you won't see the light of day. You have a working walkie on you. You use it to get a hold of me or someone who can get to me. And Negan is not dead. We are not saying he is dead until we see him on that fence" I said. He was silent. His face twisted into something else though. "Say what is on your mind" I said taking a step back. "Why should I listen to you" he said. "The fuck you say to me" I said taking a step toward him. "You were on their side. When Negan brought you in, all you wanted to do was escape and go back. You hated us. So what changed. You fuck a few times and he gives you a kid and you think you can just take charge." he said challenging me and taking another step. "I went from being on my knees after watching my friends be murdered. Then became a guest, then a good fuck, then a wife, then in a day I took Hilltop from you. Forget about that?" I asked tilting my head. "Take his weapons" I said while my eyes stayed locked onto his. Arat, without hesitating, took all his weapons and sat them on my chair. "Kneel" I said sternly taking a small step forward. He sighed and held is stance. I grabbed the handgun from my belt and held it to his forehead. "Dont make me say it again" I said. He finally gave in and lowered himself down to the ground. I stepped back and gave him room. "I am going to make everything clear right now. Until Negan is back, I run the show. I plan an attack, which we won't be doing for a while. I am going to be making a public announcement to keep everyone on the same page." I said. "Get your ass up. Meet me after the meeting. I have a job" I said holstering my weapon. "So what we doing if your dad killed Negan" Dwight asked. I smiled a little looking up at him. "We kill my dad" I said. He immediately looked down. "Nervous Dwight" I said walking toward him. Silence. "Hiding something" I said. "No ma'am" he said finally making eye contact again. "Good. Dismissed" I said. Everyone scrambled out of the room. Some of them taking dishes with them. Now I had to plan this speech. Fuck