Pierre Everything was moving along smoothly! There were a handful of individuals who responded to the ad Merna had placed on Kijiji. Merna handled all of the paperwork, she always seemed to understand this better than I ever could. With crunch time happening, Merna and I were spending more time packing during the week. For two weeks Merna’s apartment had been empty. The super intent was not happy that Merna was leaving with short notice. To shut the super up Merna pointed out that it was not like a crime was being committed. The rent was up to date … the only thing that was out of sorts was that no one was going to be there. Even with that tidbit of information, the super tried to threaten her. That is when Merna pulled out the big guns. “If you fail to tell the landlord about me moving now … I will call the cops and tell them where you stash all your cocaine… then I will call your two girlfriends, Amber and Becky, you know the ones that you are fucking them at the same time!” I laughed so hard when they super quickly faxed the information to the landlord. By the time we got to my truck with the last item, Merna had made arrangements for a cleaning company to go in and clean the apartment. To make sure that everything was done properly, they had to take pictures of everything. It was in Merna’s opinion not to trust the shady super, so she wanted to protect her backside. The last place to be packed was mine. When Merna was not packing she was practicing her skills or checking her business. I on the other hand was making the last final plans with Steve. Calling the Uhaul company to rent a truck from them. When needed I would aid in the packing as well. Before we knew it … moving day was here! In each room, Merna would help me take the belongings to the moving truck. We needed to make sure that everything was out of place so that the cleaners could come in and do what I had hired them for. The couple that Merna had given the green light to was a young couple that was roughly her age. I did not mind Jane, it was her husband Xavier that I was not too keen on. When the couple had left Merna reassured me that Xavier would not be in the place for long. It was the smile on her face that told me that she knew something I did not. It was a smile that told me to just sit back and wait for the shit to hit the fan! I decided that I would drive the moving truck. Merna was to stay and wait for the cleaners. Once she was done with that, she was to drive to the cottage in her car. The next morning we would drop the moving truck at the appointed drop off, then pick up my truck at the house. It was a lot of driving but once all is said and done, it would be worth it! "Hey stranger!" Merna said as she closed the car door. "Have you been having any issues?" Chuckling, "Not a thing!" I responded.Merna glanced to her left, right and behind her, "I will make things a bit easier." With her mind boxes started to float in the air, into the cabin. In no time more than half of the truck was emptied. "I need to get the better wards up while there is still light!" Merna informed me when the last box was in the cottage. "Sounds good to me, while you are doing that I will work on unpacking the kitchen stuff. Are you hungry yet?" Merna had strolled to the end of the driveway, "I figured we could order out ... just for tonight!" I groaned at the thought of someone else cooking my meal. "Only tonight and that is because we have a lot to get done!" Merna started to laugh, "my treat!" "DEAL!" I yelled as I searched for my phone. When we were about to unload the first piece of furniture, a couple with matching outfits yelled from the end of the driveway, "Just moving in?" Merna leaned out of the back of the truck, "Nope just decided to decorate the place with random items!" I glared at Merna, she does not speak like this unless there is reason. Both of us were standing at the end of the truck studying the couple. The couple laughed, "Do you need help unpacking?" The female asked with a creepy smile on her face. Merna motioned with her head once, "Nah we are fine. My mate and I have everything under control!" I gave Merna a quick glare as I still forced a smile on my face. "How lovely!" The female cooed, giving her husband a quick look. "How long have you been married?" Merna gave her signature smile, "Not long five years!" I could tell that Merna was saying in her mind, 'fuck off!' The male added to the conversation, "you two make a lovely couple!" "Thank you!" Merna said through gritted teeth, "well ... we have a lot to do, you should be on your way!"Now I knew for sure that something was up! Clearing my throat, I waited for the couple to be gone, "what was that about?" "They are double souls!" Merna went into the back of the truck to prepare the furniture for the move. "I have never heard you use that term before!" I waited for Merna at the end of the truck. "It might have a different word than what I am using but pretty much what I mean is ..." Merna was using her mind to move the chairs. "It is when a spirit or entity takes over the body of a human. And the human is willing!" "Possession! Like … Poltergeist!" "Meh! Something like that! But in this case, the human knows what is going on and gives permission. So, intern, there are two souls in one body!" Merna finished off as the chairs went into the cabin. "Never invite them in ... the wards will keep them out!" To make it clear, “Both the host and entity!” "That will not be an issue! Did you see what they were wearing?" Both Merna and I started to laugh. "In all seriousness... how did you know?" I inquired. "I was not at the beginning, just had a feeling." Merna moved my bed and mattress into the cottage. "That is why I said we were mates. When they asked us how long we had been married, that is when I knew. Humans do not use the term mate in relation to being married. Mate is used in terms of friends." I snapped my fingers, realizing something that should have been clear from the beginning. "What!" I told Merna as she was about to move the remains of my bedroom furniture, "There is a car driving this way." Merna hopped out of the truck, "I hope it is food! I am starving!" The car drove into the driveway, carrying with him two large pizzas. Merna paid the driver for the food plus tip, while I took the food into the kitchen. Rubbing her hands together, "Did I get my Hawaiian pizza?" Wrinkling my nose I passed Merna her box, "Disgusting! Who puts pineapple on pizza? It should be a crime against the palate!"Merna laughed at me, "after we finish eating it should only take us about thirty minutes to unload the remainder of the items." I finished chewing my food, "Do you want me to help you put your bed together?" While she was chewing Merna shook her head no, then tapped the side of her head. I was about to take a bite of my pizza, "I do not want you to get a migraine, are you sure that you want to do that?" Swallowing, "If I have a headache then yes, but I am getting better at knowing when I have pushed myself to the limit!" "Okay!" I pointed a finger at her, "but if you start to get any pains you are to stop!" Merna gave me her signature funny face, "Okay dad!"