by Karen Clow
“Sorry babe, he’s just popped out to the bar to get us another drink.”
“I know you’re lying Tony, can you just tell him something for me? Tell him that I love him and I just want him to come home. I know he hates me and I deserve that, but regardless how he feels about me, I don’t want him to get hurt. I just want him to come home. Please Tony, tell him to speak to me. I just need to hear his voice.”
Tony placed his hand over the mouth piece and told Mickey he should at least speak to her. Hesitantly he took the phone. Tony diplomatically left the room, saying he was just going to check on the club.
“I’ve got nothing to say to you Maria. I think we’ve said enough, don’t you?”
“Please listen to me Mickey please don’t hang up” she sobbed “I love you, I know I’ve hurt you, I never meant for it to turn out like this. The kids miss you; your parents hate me and I’d rather be dead than live without you. I’m so sorry, I know this thing with Davy Sheridan is not your fault, if anyone is responsible it’s Jimmy, not you. Please let’s put this behind us, please come home.”
“It’s too late babe, I did my best, but it obviously wasn’t enough. You said once you should have stayed on your own after Jimmy died, I think you were right. I’ll be in touch so we can sort everything out, but you and the kids can have the house, maybe Jess can move in permanently with you? Please don’t call me again; I’ll ring you in a couple of days. Give the girls a kiss for me” he said sarcastically, “tell them Mickey said goodnight.”
She knew he was saying Mickey and not daddy because of what she’d said.
“I’ll tell them daddy said goodnight. Please Mickey come home, we all love you and need you. What I said about wanting to leave wasn’t because of us, but I’m terrified that someone will take our babies. I can’t go through that again. I just thought if I took them away they would be safe, but I never meant for you to think that I would ever stop loving you.”
“I’m going now Maria, Tony’s waiting. We’re going for something to eat and then to Fat Benny’s to get laid.”
“Please Mickey come home.”
He hung up.
She passed the phone back to Den and left the room, going straight upstairs to her bedroom.
CHAPTER 53
In the West End, Davy was in his office at the club making calls and asking questions about the two families he had in mind for kidnapping. Although he was very discreet, using the dance studio as a cover for the information he needed. He’d researched both families on the internet before making the decision to take the daughter of the business man with the chain stores. The child’s mother had received a huge divorce settlement which had included a Victorian house in a most prestigious area of London, which just happened to be in the West End. She lived alone with her nine year old daughter; the child attended one of the best schools London had to offer although not as a boarder, the mother preferred her to live at home. She had a small staff that took care of the day to day running of the house. Davy had it from a reliable source that the same driver picked the child up every morning and after school. He thought the best time to snatch her would be during the school journey. All he needed now was someone willing to do it. Danny kept coming back to his mind, but did he trust him enough as there could be no mistakes. Finally, he decided to give it more thought as he had until the end of the month to get the Turk’s money. It was a little after two when Danny drove him home.
Davy called Seb from the car and told him he was on his way home.
“My evening with the dancers went really well Davy, they didn’t leave until turned one o’clock.”
“Good, just remember I’m looking forward to you thanking me.”
“I know I’m eagerly awaiting your return.”
Danny could hear what was being said over the phone, the thought of the two men having sex turned his stomach. When Davy ended the call, Danny asked if Davy needed him once they got home. Davy asked why.
“I just fancy getting laid tonight boss, that’s all.”
“So do I, but I presume you mean by a woman?”
“Too right boss, a couple of birds gave me their number at the club tonight and said to call them when I got off work.”
“Looks like we’ll both be getting laid tonight then, take my car, it always impresses the ladies, or in my case the men.”
After he dropped Davy back at the house, he pulled away again.
“Don’t forget to practice safe sex Danny” called Davy, “we don’t won’t any little Monks running about!”
It was his way of trying to be funny, although Danny laughed and put his hand up, he was thinking, ‘prick’.
Determined to receive his thanks, once inside the house Davy subjected Seb to almost two hours of bondage. Seb had been a willing lover, but he wasn’t comfortable when Davy got rough. When he had been drinking or using drugs, the nasty side of Davy’s personality would surface. Seb had known from the moment he got home that he would be rough and dominant, because he was slightly the worse for drink and possibly drugs. Seb tried to talk about the dance studio and its students, but he soon realised the enthusiasm Davy had shown earlier had gone.
“Seb, have you met the child Mercedes, who belongs to that wealthy family?”
“Why do you ask Davy?”
“I didn’t realise I had to give you a fucking reason to talk about one of your hob-knob students?”
Seb quickly tried to answer his questions in the hope he wouldn’t get angry and lose his temper.
“Yes Mercedes is a very nice little girl; she seemed very quiet and shy. I remember thinking at the time when they enrolled that her and her mother seemed very ordinary and down to earth, especially considering their wealth.”
“What’s her mother like then?”
“Very nice; she’s quietly spoken, but obviously keen for the daughter to fit in. She certainly came across to me as a very caring, loving mother.”
“Did they have a minder with them, or did they come to the studio on their own?”
“On their own I think. I don’t remember seeing anyone with them, why?”
“Just curious as to how these little rich kids live nowadays, that’s all. Now get down on your knees and blow me and make it good.”
Seb knew he must have taken something because they’d already had sex, yet he had another erection. When Davy finally drifted off to sleep, Seb laid there thinking about the questions he’d asked about the rich family. He couldn’t say what, but something bothered him about the conversation. Although it would be more than he’d dare do to question him about it. Seb was already grateful that Davy had managed to keep his temper during their bondage sex games.
CHAPTER 54
Back in Kent, Mickey’s family were still up. Shaun and Ann had stayed until midnight. Shaun had promised them that he would find Mickey the following morning and try and talk to him, because despite what Tony had said they were still not convinced that he wasn’t going to do something stupid. Den had repeatedly told Mary and Maria to stop worrying, but neither would listen. Throughout the evening, he assured both women that if Mickey wasn’t back by midday the following day, he would drive up to London to bring him back. Maria had spent most of the evening crying. Mary had been less than sympathetic towards her. The atmosphere got worse after Shaun left and Jess and Billy turned in for the night.
Several times Maria tried to tell his parents how sorry she was. Finally, out of sheer desperation at half two that morning, she looked at them and asked if they could watch the kids for her, she was going to London. She could see by the look on their faces they were reluctant to agree.
I’ll understand if you don’t want to,” said Maria “I’ll ask Billy and Jess or get the babies up and take them with me.”
“It’s not that we don’t want them,” said Den “but I think you should wait till you hear from Mickey.”
“What if I don’t hear from him Dad?”
“Dad’s right Maria and it isn’t safe for women
to drive alone at night.”
“Do you think I care Mum, without Mickey I’d rather be dead anyway!”
For the first time since he had left, Mary felt a modicum of compassion for her. Den tried hard to talk her out of going, but she was having none of it. Eventually they agreed that maybe she could talk him round. Despite what Mickey had said, his parents both knew he loved her. Den gave her his door key and told her to just wait if Mickey wasn’t there because he’d gone out with Tony and they could be late home.
“I know he’s gone to Fat Benny’s Dad, he told me.”
“He was probably only saying that to annoy you love” said Mary “it’s because he’s hurting.”
“It’s not important Mum, I don’t blame him, I just want him back.”
She got ready to leave.
“Make sure you’ve got your mobile and some money,” said Mary “just in case you need it and promise me you’ll call and let us know you’re there.”
“I will Mum.”
When Maria reached the front door, she turned and hugged Mary. Tears were rolling down her face.
“I’ll bring him back Mum, I’m so sorry.”
“Just work things out Maria, he’s a good man now go and drive carefully.” Mary hugged her.
Mickey and Tony had arrived at Benny’s, both men decided to have a booth. They watched a full on lesbian show before choosing a girl each from the brochure. Mickey choice was a young Chinese girl. When he was alone with her he told her, he only wanted a blow job.
She noticed he took his wedding ring off and put it in his jacket pocket. Moments later as she began undoing his shirt buttons, he gripped her hand and said he’d stay dressed.
“We can do whatever you like for the hour.”
“Just a blow job will be fine.”
Mickey undid his trousers, dropping them to his ankles before sitting back down. As she went down on him, he thought about Maria. Their sex life had always been great; he had never needed another woman. Although he was enjoying what the girl was doing, his mind was thinking of Maria and how she would tease him with her tongue, before taking him into her mouth. The more he tried to focus on the Chinese girl, the more his mind wandered. Suddenly without warning he told her to stop.
“Are you not happy with me?” said the girl looking worried.
“No you’re really good; I’m just having a bad night.”
“It’s because you are cheating on your wife, is this your first time?”
“I’ve never cheated on her, but we’re not together anymore.”
Standing up she walked round behind him and began massaging his shoulders through his shirt.
“You are very tense,” she said “why don’t you pleasure yourself while I massage you, try and relax.”
A few minutes later, he began masturbating while the girl massaged his shoulders and kissed his neck. He thought about Maria and the first time they had sex; within minutes he was coming. He never said anything to the Chinese girl as he left; he simply smiled and nodded his head. She noticed that he put his wedding ring back on before leaving the room.
Mickey never mentioned what had happened with the girl as they drove back, despite Tony giving him the full graphic details of the hour he had spent with a Thai girl.
“Do you want to go on to somewhere else?” said Tony as they drove, “there’s a couple of all night strip clubs in the area.”
“No you’re ok Tony; I’m going back to dads. I’m knackered, but thanks for the offer. I’ll catch up with you in the morning.”
“In that case, can you drop me back at the club?”
“Course, are you going on somewhere?”
“No, I’ll take a leaf out of your book Mickey and go home for some beauty sleep. Well, after I’ve given Belle a good seeing to!”
Fifteen minutes later, he dropped Tony off and then headed for his parents house. He didn’t notice the people carrier parked just up the road as he pulled into the drive. Entering the hall, he threw his jacket over the banisters and headed upstairs. Paying little attention to the light which was on in his parent’s bedroom, his thinking was his dad must have left it on by accident the last time he was there. Making his way into the bedroom, he was shocked to see Maria lying in the bed. Looking at her coldly he told her to go home.
“Please Mickey,” she sobbed as the tears rolled down her face, “let’s talk about this.”
“There’s nothing to talk about, I told you I’d call you in a couple of days to sort things out. It’s half three in the fucking morning, I’m tired, so go home and just leave me alone.”
Turning, he walk back through the door, he’d sleep in the spare room! Maria just laid there, she had never seen him like this before and it scared her. For the briefest of moments, she believed her marriage was over, but then she told herself ‘no’ he was worth fighting for. Hurrying off the bed wearing just her underwear, she left the bedroom and headed for the spare room.
Mickey was still fully dressed; lying on the bed. She could see he was crying when she’d opened the door.
“What do you want Maria?” he asked as he sat up, “I told you to go home!”
She burst into tears as she made her way over and sat down next to him on the bed.
“Go home Maria.”
“I’m not leaving Mickey until this mess is sorted out.”
“What the fuck do you want from me” he snapped angrily, “I know you regret marrying me and obvious you don’t want me as the girls’ dad. So exactly what is it you want, or do you just fucking enjoy doing this?”
Jumping to his feet he headed towards the door, but she ran across the room and blocked his exit.
“Get out of my way Maria, I’m warning you!” he shouted as he grabbed her arm and pulled her to one side. Undeterred she pushed him and stood by the door again. Now losing his temper, he pushed her harder.
“Just fuck off Maria and leave me alone!”
“I’m not moving I love you Mickey, why can’t you understand that. Why are you doing this?”
“Doing what, that’s just it Maria, I obviously haven’t done enough! Not once did you ask me if I was coping with the kidnapping, not fucking once! Everyone rallied round you, ‘are you all right Maria, how are you coping Maria? Let’s get you some help, talk to Max she’ll help you Maria!’ Not fucking once did you imagine what I was going through! Oh no it’s alright for Mickey because he’s not their real fucking dad! You’ve got no fucking idea how I felt, if anything had happened to them it would have killed me!”
Suddenly he broke down; Maria wrapped her arms around him.
“God I’m so sorry Mickey, please forgive me.”
Quickly pulling himself together he attempted to push her away, but she held on to him as the tears streaming down her face. Even as he tried to open the door in an effort to leave the room, she held onto him. In a last ditch attempt to leave, he grabbed her wrists and pushed her against the wall.
“It’s over Maria! I’m going to take out Davy Sheridan if it’s the last fucking thing I do! Then you can have the life you want, because I won’t be in it!”
Maria was shaking and sobbing hysterically.
When he let go of her, she immediately grabbed him and screamed at him.
“Listen to me Mickey!”
“I’m listening; I’m too tired to fight you anymore. So say what you need to say then just fucking leave!”
“Please sit down.”
“Believe me when I say I love you Mickey” she said as they sat on the bed “I don’t want to live without you. I know I’ve been selfish, but what you said is wrong. You are the girls’ real dad. If Jimmy was alive today I would still want you as my husband and their dad. I know what happened with Sheridan wasn’t your fault. I swear to you on all our babies’ lives, I will never say my children again, they’re our children. You took it out of context and deep down you know I never meant for it to sound the way it did. I know the sacrifices you’ve made for us; I want to be with you for the re
st of my life, I’ll never want another man. I know you slept with another woman tonight, but it doesn’t matter. I just want you back with me and the kids where you belong, we all need you. I don’t care about Davy Sheridan, he’s nothing to me, but I love you so much! Please believe me Mickey; I swear on the Holy Bible it’s the truth!”
“I didn’t sleep with another woman tonight,” he replied trying to hold back his tears, “I thought I could, but I couldn’t. I never wanted things to turn out like this, but sometimes it just happens. I just think it’s best if we go our separate ways. I won’t fight you for the kids, I know you’re a great mother, but I will expect access to them. Let’s face it babe, just like Jimmy my past will always affect my future no matter what I do. I just can’t live with the constant fear that every time something happens, you’re going to leave with the kids. It would be devastating for me, not knowing where they are, or who you were with. So it’s best we do it now, then you can meet someone else and I’ll get to have the kids regularly. I’ll move back to London, that way you can stay in the house and I won’t bother you. I’m going to bed now, there’s nothing more to say, but you should stay. You can have mum and dad’s room then you can leave first thing in the morning. I’ve got business to do tomorrow, but I’ll come home in a couple of days and sort out all the details. If I get time, I’ll sort out about getting the divorce papers drawn up.”
Feeling sick as she listened to him, she had meant everything she’d said and so had he. She’d realised how hard everything had hit him and he was right, everyone did expect too much from him, especially her. Now he had reached breaking point. Reaching over she touched his hand.
“Please say you forgive me Mickey, this is not what I want. I love you; please we can work this out? I promise you, I will never take the kids away. Don’t leave me, please give me another chance, I’ll change I promise.”
“You don’t need to change babe,” he said as he gently touched her face “it’s just that we’re different that’s all. I think Monica was right, she told me once that I’m just not cut out to be a husband and father.”