yea sorry the chapters have been so short-not a whole lota time here. but ive got some time now so ill try and make this one longer!thanks for reviewing!!!
Chapter 5: Only In New York
Madison made it through her first day of work. Mr. Grayson was easy on her so she had plenty of time to rest her aching head. When she got home it was almost six, and Mama was holding up a note when she walked into the hotel.
"Some boy dropped it off..." Mama said mischieviously, handing it to her,"Good-lookin' too..."
"Oh Mama-please..." she laughed beforeopening it up and reading through it.
Madison,
I'm going to a high society party tonight (I've got some connections.) I know it's short notice, but I thought maybe you and Chloe would like to go with me? I'll come by at 7, so be ready if you're interested. Hope you can make it!
Jack
Madison knocked on Chloe's door and told her the good news. The girls were ready right on time, and went downstiars to wait for Jack. When he walked in he was slightly taken aback-it was going to be a nicer party, and they dressed for the ocassion, but he hadn't expected to find himself unable to speakafter seeingMadison.
He finally regained his composure, "Well-you laides look lovely tonight! Ready to go?"
They smiled and each took an arm. Jack led them to a nicer side of town, one they could only dream of ever living in. He led them to an apartment building and they made their way up the stairs inside. A man standing outside the door checked Jack's name and let him in. A women was on a small stage singing a bluesy, soultry song about New York. Her hair was firey red and her dress was one of the most flashy, amazing dresses the two girls had ever seen.
The wonders of the world are said to stop at 7-
But truth to tell, my figure don't agree.
I number them at 8, with one so close to Heaven,
The others pale, their magics stale.
Just take a look and see.
Step right up to Treasure Isle.
Ev'ry inch of it a sky-high mile.
Fairytale land.
Only in New York!
Hey castle builder.
Want the Moon, and nothing less?
Work for years, then overnight sucess!
I know first-hand.
Only in New York!
Madison watched as the woman sang. Her voice soothed easily through the song. She listened to the words-they were so true to what she was going through...
Each day it's free admission to those who dream.
You set your sights all the way upstream.
Off you go, for you know that cream will rise. Rise!
Make that wish. Seek that thrill.
Come and get it, 'cause you always will.
Strike up the band.
Only in New York!
As she continued, Jack led them closer to the stage. Once she wasfinished, the people at the party clapped and lifted their glasses to her. She stepped of the stage and took a glass of chamange. Jack stepped up to her and kissed her hand before she kissed both his cheeks.
"Jack! So good to see you here!" she smiled.
"And you Medda. You were wonderful as always...This is Madison and Chloe."
"Ah, friends of yours? Nice to meet you ladies!" she kissed both sides of both their faces as she had done with Jack, "Out of state? I can tell..."
The girls laughed, "They're staying at the Priscilla..." Jack said.
"Oh I see! How are things going for you?"
"Not bad..." Chloe said, Madison still taking it all in.
"Well you girls are welcome here anytime you need old Medda! Oh Jack I almost forgot the hedges need cutting..."
"Hedges?" Madison asked, consfued.
"My father used to be Medda's gardener. I've been doing the job since he died..."
"No one could cut my hedges like your father! Well girls I must be making the rounds-you know how these things go...Make yourselves at home!"
They spent the next several hours chatting, dancing, and drinking. Madison did her best to resist drinking too much-she had learned her lesson! While they were dancing, a woman accidentally bumped into Madison, spilling her drink all over the frontof her dress.
"Watch were you're going! Look at my new dress! Hmff..." she stormed into the kitchen to try and get the stain out.
The whole room turned and looked at Madison. Embarassed, she made her way outside to the balconey. Jack followed her out and shut the door behind him.
"Don't worry about it kid-it wasn't your fault..."
"Yea but everyone in their thinks it is!" she leaned out over the railing, looking at the city below.
"Everyone in their will be talking tomorrow about how someone finally got Dorothy Miller!"
She laughed, "Really?"
He put a comforting armaround her and laughed, "Really."
"Well...I probably shouldn't stay much longer-work again tomorrow."
"That guys really got you working a lot doesn't he?"
"It's only been one day! And he is Mr. Grasyon, and he is my future husband..." she stated confindentally.
Jack stepped back a bit, "Husband? You mean you're engaged?"
"Yes-well...he hasn't asked yet. But that's my plan-marry my boss!"
Jack was suddenly turned off and became extremely sarcastic, "Really? For what-not the money of course?"
She rolled her eyes, "You're just jelous! I'll be living a life of luxery while you clip hedges and sell newspapers!"
"Gold-digger!" he moved closer.
"Street rat!" she moved closer.
"Theatre brat!" he was in her face.
"Good for nothing!" they were only inches apart, Madison on her tip-toes.
With that, Jack suddenly plunged in, kissing her hard. After a moment she threw her arms around his neck, pulling him in. They broke away and stopped for a moment. Suddenly realizing the boundary he had crossed, Jack mumbled something about needing to go and left. Madison barely noticed and she stood in shock...what had they just done?
Am I drunk? Or mabe I'm dreaming.
I oughta be screaming! He suddenly-
Everything today is thoroughly-
Just like that. Without any warning.
At 2 in the morning! He suddenly-
Everything today is thoroughly-
Were there signs? And I didn't see them?
A random remark, occasional sigh,
That day in the park, the gleam in his eye?
Everything today is thoroughly-
Everything today is thoroughly-
She couldn't get her thoughts to work straight-they were all over. She didn't know what to do. She hated Jack! He didn't even remember the names of 1/2 the girls he had gone out with! She couldn't be in love with him! No way!....or could she? (A/N: For those of u who know the song-Jack's name does not fit musically so let the lyrics stand without music form here on out lol.....)
Jack. Silly boy.
Gee, what a real sweel guy.
Jack-what a joy!
He makes my troubles fly.
His glance had fireworks in it.
We kissed, my heart did a wiz-bang,
Flip-flop, Heaven-for a minute!
Jack-don't you know?
What I can't quite confess?
So coax me, implore me.
I promise you won't bore me.
Jack Kelly-I might say yes...
Madison finally went back inside. She noticed Jack was gone, and so was Chloe, "Medda? Did Jack and Chloe leave?"
"Yes dear, I belive they did. Be careful going home! Come back and see me any time honey!" she kissed both cheeks again.
Madison was dancing on air as she made her way back to the hotel. She hummed the song Medda had been singing as she danced through the lobby and passed Mama, who only shook her head. As she was 1/2 way in her room she heard someone leaving Chloe's next to her. She stuck her head back out and saw Jack.
"Remember-you can't say a word!" he whispered.
"But Jack-she's my best friend!"
"Not now-just keep quiet about all this ok?"
She nodded reluctantly as he kissed her cheek, put on his cowboy hat, and walked out of the hotel. Chloe went back into her room as Madison stood in shock. How? Why? What was going-She couldn't think straight. Upset she closed her door and went rightto bed. She did have work early the next morning...
A/N: dun dun dun-what did Jack do? i actually didnt ever plan to use Medda-it was going to be a Muzzy-like character but i never planned on Medda-so it worked out! if u skipped the lyrics-they were also considered the character's thoughts so dont miss it! lol. revieewwwsssss!! :)