Mickey's Way

by Karen Clow

CHAPTER 57

  Maria sat with the others drinking coffee, she wanted to ask what they had decided to do but she would rather ask Mickey when they were alone. Lenny was working on a case that morning so had to leave.

  “I’m really glad you two are gonna work things out.” joked Tony after Lenny left “although it’s a shame really; I was going to try my luck with Maria if she was available.”

  “No chance Tony, Mickey’s the only one man for me. Anyway you’re a married man.”

  “Well that’s put me in my place; sounds like you two are stuck with one another. Although the offers always there babe if you get fed up with him.”

  “I won’t Tony.”

  She noticed that although he laughed, Mickey didn’t say anything, yet usually he would swipe back at remarks like that. Thinking about the reference Tony had just made about them being stuck with each other, her thoughts were Mickey must have told him they were back together, because she hadn’t.

  Standing up to leave, Tony said he would be in touch within a couple of days. Mickey shook his hand and thanked him for all his help. Maria walked him to the door where they kissed one another on the cheek as he left.

  When she walked back to the kitchen, Mickey suggested them having another coffee before thanking her for bringing him some clean clothes. Looking at him, she could see the strain of the last couple of days etched on his face. Touching his face gently, she said how sorry she was.

  When he said they should wait and see how things worked out, it wasn’t what she’d hoped to hear, but after all he’d been through she understood. Nervously she asked what he was going to do about Sheridan. He told her about the plan that Lenny had come up with. Although she said it sounded good, he could see from her expression that she was worried about their kids.

  “Don’t look so worried babe, Shaun’s moving back in until it’s safe.”

  “What will happen if Lenny’s plan doesn’t work Mickey?”

  “Then I take him out!”

  When she started to cry, he squeezed her hand told her not to worry as that may not even happen.

  “I didn’t tell mum and dad what time we’d get back Mickey, because I didn’t know. Mum said everything was fine at home, but they’re keeping the twins off school until we’re back.”

  “Perhaps we should think about heading home then babe?”

  “I’m sure they won’t miss us for another couple of hours,” she replied with a wicked grin “you look so tired Mickey, I think you should go back to bed.”

  Standing up, she held out her hand and then led him upstairs to the bedroom.

  In bed, Maria lay with her head on his chest, his arm under her neck. She was desperate to touch him, but he seemed exhausted. Kissing his chest as he drifted off to sleep he stirred. Waiting until he’d drifted off again she ran her fingers down his body. Due to his sleepy state, he was totally relaxed as she gently touched his chest. After several minutes, she slowly began kissing his chest again, moving carefully so as not to wake him. Slowly she made her way down to his stomach, where gently and seductively licked and kissed him. He stirred several times, but never fully woke. She had stopped momentarily each time before he did. Finally she was at his cock; but she never touched or held it. Gently she rolled the tip of her tongue over it. Within seconds of her doing so, he was hard. She slowly moved herself over and gently took part of him into her mouth, teasing the tip as she flicked her tongue against it. Unsurprisingly, he woke up, giving out a sigh of pure pleasure and then finding her head with his hands. Gently he pushed her further onto him, calling out her name several times before gripping her head firmly as he came.

  She waited a few seconds then made her way back up the bed.

  As she laid her head back on his chest, he said “That was fantastic!!”

  “Get some sleep now Mickey, I just wanted you to relax. I’ll call you in a couple of hours.”

  Running his hand down her head to under her chin, he gently raised it and told her to move up so he could kiss her. Lifting her head to face him, they kissed passionately.

  “I’m so sorry about what I said Mickey;” she said after he’d kissed her “you know I didn’t mean it. I love you so much and so do your girls.”

  “Let’s just forget about it babe, it wasn’t your fault. I didn’t realise how Sheridan had got to me until I came face to face with him at the poker game. I thought I could handle it, obviously I was wrong. Everything just got blown out of proportion that’s all.”

  Snuggling her head back down on his chest, within minutes they were both asleep.

  Two hours later, Mickey woke and she stirred as he kissed her head. Realising the time she said they should think about heading home, they’d been asleep for ages.

  “Don’t I even get a kiss then?” he said.

  They kissed passionately before she said they should go home, the family needed them.

  “I know but I need this,” he replied slipping his hand inside her panties. Within seconds he could feel that she wanted him. Rolling her onto her back he kissed her tummy then her thighs, her body now desperate for him, arcing with every kiss nearer to her. Slowly he slipped her panties down. Then purposely, but gently he teased her, stimulating her with his fingers before using his tongue to bring her to orgasm. Still breathing heavily, she pulled him onto her and guided him into her. Their bodies moving in perfect unison deeper and deeper he thrust himself into her. Wrapping her legs around him, desperately she squeezed his buttocks as she raised herself up to him their bodies throbbing.

  After sex, they laid cuddled together feeling totally satisfied.

  “Perhaps I should leave more often babe. We haven’t made love like that since you first found out you were pregnant!”

  “Well,” she said pinching his chest, “I’m not pregnant anymore and I can remember when our lovemaking was always like that. And don’t even joke about leaving again Mickey, it’s not funny!”

  “Sorry babe, maybe it was in bad taste, talking of taste, I hope you’ve bought a spare bra?”

  She looked down at her breasts, she was leaking milk again, apologising to him she got up to use the bathroom.

  “You don’t have to apologise babe, it’s perfectly normal.”

  “Not to mention embarrassing, uncomfortable and messy darling. Actually, I’m definitely going to stop now all the babies are thriving, would you mind?”

  Kissing him, she left for the bathroom and returned a few minutes later only to find him fast asleep.

  CHAPTER 58

  Seb had left early that morning for his new studio. He wanted to double check that everything was ready for the forthcoming opening. Davy had originally said that he would go with him, but had changed his mind at the last minute. His excuse was that something had cropped up, some business that he had to sort out. Seb didn’t question him, having learnt from previous experience not to. They arranged to meet up later; around five. Davy would pick him up on his way back from the club, as that was where he would be that afternoon dealing with business.

  When they were alone, Davy poured Danny a coffee and asked him to sit down. He wanted to talk to him about something.

  “I think we need to expand the firm Danny, I’ve let things slip a bit since Nathan’s death. I’ve been thinking about promoting a couple of our regular lads then maybe we should look at taking on a couple of new lads, what do you reckon?”

  Danny was surprised, he knew Davy was short of cash and more blokes meant more money. Perhaps he was going to give his more reliable blokes a couple of jobs to do. Even Danny knew that since Dave senior’s demise, all Davy had done was spend. His granddad always had jobs lined up, low profile hits like jewellers shops, but they brought in extra cash. Drugs were the biggest and most reliable income, but even in that area Davy had let things slide. He’d screwed with the wrong people resulting in some of them taking their business elsewhere. Maybe he’d realised that the clubs and the protection racket weren’t enough, especially as he loved to throw cash around
. Despite his expensive education and doing well in America, when it came to running the West End as the boss he hadn’t got a clue. Danny nodded and asked who he had in mind for promotion.

  “I was hoping you might suggest someone Danny?”

  “Well there are a couple of lads who work the bar; I know they would be keen to join us. They’re always asking me if you’ve got any jobs you want doing. They’d be ok as muscle; they’ve helped out a couple of times when there’s been trouble at the club. I’ll give ‘em a call if you like, so you can have a chat with them.”

  “That’ll be great, tell them to meet me at the club in a couple of hours.”

  At that moment, he was tempted to tell Danny about the kidnap plan, but he would wait and talk to the new lads first. He wouldn’t have hesitated had it been Nathan.

  Davy was at the club, Danny had arranged for the two lads to meet him there. Their names were, Jake Dennis and Robert Pinkerton, both local boys. Robert’s nickname was Pinky and the two friends flat shared. When Davy asked if they were gay, Danny laughed, Pinky was straight and had shagged most of the old dogs in the West End. Davy said when they arrived he wanted to speak to them alone. He could see that Danny looked a bit put out so he quickly added it was only so they weren’t influenced by him, because he would be the one they answered to in Davy’s absence. Being more brawn than brains, he fell for Davy’s bullshit, in fact he felt quite honoured by it. They were sat having a drink when the door knocked. Danny got up to answer it. It was the two lads.

  “Come in lads,” called Davy as he stood up to shake their hands. “Glad you could make it, sorry about the short notice.”

  “No problem Mr Sheridan” replied Pinky.

  Davy looked at them, Danny was right they would both make good muscle. Both in their mid to late twenties, heavily built and best of all, both obviously thick as shit. Davy asked them to sit down and for Danny to get them a drink before leaving them to talk.

  It was obvious that Davy had inherited his granddad’s charm when wanting to deceive someone and lull them into a false sense of security. Topping up their glasses he asked if Danny had explained why he wanted to see them. They both shook their heads.

  “Well lads I’m looking to expand the business and Danny recommended you two joining us, how do you feel about that?”

  They both tried to answer at the same time, but Jake shut up and let Pinky reply, it was clear they were both happy about it when Pinky said they’d wanted to get in for a while now. On several occasions they had told Danny they would be interested if anything came up.

  “Well that’s good, but how do I know you two could cut it?”

  “We’ll do whatever you want Mr Sheridan,” said Jake.

  “That’s good lads, because it just so happens that I’ve got a job I need doing. I would normally use my regular blokes, but lucky for you two I’ve got them tied up with other important business. Having said that, I wouldn’t want them to think that I didn’t trust them to do it, so can I assume discretion would be used?”

  “Yes Mr Sheridan,” was the joint reply.

  “Good, it’s not the sort of job I normally get involved with, but a close friend has asked for my help. I won’t go into details, but it would probably involve snatching a kid, would you lads have a problem with that? Before you answer let me just say the kid would not be harmed, you would simply have to hide her for a day maybe two and then she goes home safe and well!”

  “I thought you wanted us to top her or something,” said Pinky looking relieved “I don’t think I could do that Mr Sheridan, not a kid!”

  “Well that’s something we already have in common then Pinky, I’m not in the business of kidnapping and murdering children. This is simply to put the frighteners on her father, maybe I should tell you something about it. Her dad owes my friend a lot of money and he’s seen fit not to pay up. My friend has tried all other routes to get his money and failed, so you see that’s why I’ve been asked to help him out. Obviously you don’t have to do it, you can go back to working the bar and I’ll just ask someone else. Why don’t you both think about it for a minute? Naturally it would put you on my payroll permanently and there would be a five grand bonus in it for each of you, but it’s up to you.”

  The two lads looked at one another as Davy stood up and walked over to his bar. With his back to them, they whispered to each other for a few seconds and then Jake nodded his head. Davy sat back down and smiling asked them what they’d decided. It was unanimous that providing the kid wouldn’t be harmed they would do it.

  “Welcome on board lads,” said Davy as he stood up and shook their hands “I’ll call you when I have the details. Thanks for coming in. I look forward to having you both work for me. Now, if you wouldn’t mind I’ve got some private calls to make.”

  His mobile rang as he closed the door behind them. It was the Turk.

  “How’s my investment going?” he asked before Davy had time to speak, “you’ve only got two weeks Davy and then I own the club.”

  Davy was seething at his arrogance and told him everything was going to plan and he’d have his money within the next ten days.

  They exchanged a few more words then Davy ended the call on the pretext that someone had just arrived for a business meeting. The knock on the door had actually been Danny.

  From the moment he entered, Davy tried to flatter him by saying he’d done well suggesting the two lads. Danny looked chuffed as he nodded.

  “I’ve just taken a call from a business associate who’s asked me for a favour, he wants someone to follow his daughter. It’s one of those messy divorce things Danny, you know how they are. Her father pays for top security on the child, but he’s heard through a source close to the family the mother is dipping into the kid’s security fund for her own means. He’s got it on good advice that the kid is simply driven to school and back by one bloke, yet my friend pays for a minder to travel with her. He just wants me to check it out for him, maybe take a few photos that sort of thing. You know, does the driver stop en route and leave the kid alone in the car. Does he take the same route every day? My associate is a very rich man and he needs to know that his daughter is well protected. Do you think you could handle that?”

  “Sounds like a piece of piss boss, when should I start?”

  “How about this afternoon? I’ll sort out the address with you later and now that’s sorted you can pour us another drink.”

  Danny had left the house at half two that afternoon after Davy had given him the address of the child he wanted followed. It was after half four by the time he returned. Davy called Seb to say he was running late and would be able to get to the studio at five, he suggested Seb went to visit his parents and he would see him later.

  Danny talked about the child. Davy had obviously convinced him with the story about the kid’s dad. He asked how things had gone.

  “It was ok boss; they leave the school around three. There was only the kid and the driver, although he looked like he could handle himself. I guess he’s about forty, big black fucker the kid seemed to really like him though. She kissed him on the cheek when she got in the car. I couldn’t go into the school grounds; it’s got security cameras everywhere. I reckon it must cost her old man a fucking arm and leg to send her there.”

  “Did you manage to get any shots of the kid Danny?”

  “Yeah, but the camera’s in the car. Oh and the driver didn’t stop anywhere en route. The reason it took me so long was the fucking traffic, it was manic. Ten minutes from the kid’s house it’s like spaghetti fucking junction!”

  “Nice work Danny, sounds like you didn’t have too many problems then, except for traffic?”

  “It could have been harder though, I nearly lost them a couple of times. As I say, the first ten minutes were a doddle, after that, well?”

  “I want you to follow her again tomorrow morning Danny.”

  “Ok boss.”

  CHAPTER 59

  Since hearing from them, the fami
ly in Kent were more relaxed. Den was confident that everything would work out okay, even Mary felt a bit bad about the way she had treated Maria.

  Jess was playing with the twins in the playroom when their parents arrived home. Madeline immediately ran towards Mickey. Maria hugged Mary and thanked her.

  “I’m just glad everything’s worked out ok love” said Mary looking a bit humble, “I want to tell you Maria, I was wrong to blame you. As a mother, I should have understood how you felt.”

  Maria could see it was embarrassing for her, so she simply suggested they forgot all about it. All of them had said things in the heat of the moment and now wished they hadn’t her more than anyone. She was right and the main thing was her and Mickey were home safe. Mickey talked to his dad and Billy telling them what had been decided and that Shaun would be staying ‘til the end of the month. When they finished talking about Davy and the plan, Den told him the builders had called to confirm they would start work on the annexe. He’d left it that Mickey would call to confirm.

  Mickey was going to postpone them until after the end of the month. He didn’t like the idea of strangers coming onto the property; at least until they knew Davy wasn’t a threat to the family one way or another. Their conversation was interrupted by his phone ringing. It was Lenny.

  “Alright Mickey, you’re not going to believe the conversation I’ve just listened to. I’d been out on a job this morning. When I returned to my office, I played back the recordings from Davy’s office. I’ve got a complete conversation between him and two lads, there’s also one he had afterwards with Danny.”

  Mickey was keen to know what had been said.

  Lenny told him all that had been said. Mickey listened intently before he said, it sounded like Davy was desperate. Lenny agreed and the following morning was going to follow Danny to find out which kid he was looking to snatch.

  Just as Mickey put his phone down, it rang again. It was Shaun to say he would be with them around half seven that evening.