Tuesday

November 14th

The Truth

Bobby didn't know what to do; Johnny was giving him a week to come up with the money. He thought of every plan possible just to try and get me back.

Meanwhile I was stuck with Johnny pretending to be his bitch. We used to have a past together when he was my employer. He fancied me a little too much, and started to pay me for other things.

For the past two nights laying in bed next to Johnny made me sick, all I could think about was Bobby. I wish he was here to wrap his arms around me and tell me everything was alright.

I felt like such a cheap whore all over again. I hated this life; I was treated like a rag doll.

"Madison baby come and meet some people." Johnny called me from the other room.

I smiled and walked into the room. "This is Michael, Sonny, Frankie, and Joey. Why don't you give them a little kiss."

I walked over to each and kissed them on the cheek. "Nice to meet you all." I smiled and wiggled my butt as I walked out of the room.

I couldn't believe it, two days and I felt like I was back in Brooklyn working my old job again. I hated it, there had to be a way out.

Later that day Johnny left with his boys. He asked me if I wanted to go with him, but I told him I was tired. As soon as he left I grabbed the phone and dialed my apartment number. The line kept ringing till I got my answer machine.

"Damn!" I hung up. I began to think all hope was lost till I remembered Bobby's number. I picked up the phone and waited on the line. I crossed my fingers and prayed that someone was going to pick up.

"Hello," Said a familiar voice on the other line.

"Bobby!" I screamed over the phone.

"Madison holy shit where are you!"

"Bobby, oh my god I'm so sorry! Bobby you have to help me! You have to help me!" I began crying over the phone.

"Where are you I'll come get you! Are you alright!" Bobby was hysterical.

"Yeah, yeah but you can't come and get me now. Johnny will just hunt us both down."

"Why what's going on, Madison are you…"

"Come to a place called Sonny's Palace it's a casino and restaurant. I'll be there with Johnny."

"Madison…"

"Bobby, I have to just tell you this one thing. Before I even met you or Chris, Johnny was my employer. He mixed a little too much business with pleasure and before I knew it I was his new bitch. Back in Brooklyn things were different, I actually loved him. Now that he's back I am so afraid what he's going to do. He's a mad man Bobby, he never tried to kill me before but now things are different. Be careful, ok. I'll meet you tonight at Sonny's Palace, go into the coat room I'll meet you there. Ok I got to go."

"Madison, I…"

"Bobby I love you too." I hung up. "SHIT SHIT SHIT!" I couldn't believe I just said that to him.

Later that night at Sonny's

"Hey Johnny who's the pretty lady?" a big bald fat man asked.

"Madison, this is Frankie Jr."

"Nice to meet you, um excuse me. Johnny I'll be right back, I'm going to the ladies room. Meet you at the tables."

He smiled, "Yeah, I'll need you by my side."

I smiled and walked away. As soon as I was out of his sight I ran to the coat room.

"Hey Nick, how are you." I said walking behind the counter.

"Hey Madison haven't seen you around here for a while."

"Yeah well you know I sort of fell out. So I need you to do me a favor."

"Depends on what it is and how much it's going to cost me."

"Alright, I'll pay you whatever you want if you promise to say that you never saw me in here."

"Now why would I do that?"

"Don't ask questions Nick, don't forget who I know and what they can do to you. Just do me this favor, a man is coming in tonight. He'll probably be wearing a black leather jacket. Lead him right into the closet alright."

"Simple enough, what else do you have planned?"

"Alright you're going to sneak us out of here. If Johnny or anyone else asks where I am tell them you don't know."

"Are you trying to get me killed?" Nick was beginning to resist.

"Listen to me, after tonight I want you to pack your bags and get the fuck out of town. If you fuck this up Nick I swear, I'll send my dad after you."

"Alright cousin no need to bring up Uncle Mike I want to live."

"Good, alright then."

I waited a good hour hidden behind the coat closet. I heard Johnny stop by a couple times asking Nick where I was. Nick played dumb and told him that he hasn't seen me.

Finally at 11:00 I heard Bobby's voice.

"Hi, yeah I'm here for…"

"Bobby Mercer what a surprise." I heard Johnny's voice.

"Shit!" I whispered to myself.

"Oh Bobby Mercer, yeah I have something for you." Nick reached down underneath the counter.

"Johnny come on your winning at the table," Said one of his goons.

"Alright, I'll see you later Bobby." He winked at Nick.

"Looking forward to it Johnny," Replied Bobby.

Nick looked down at me and nodded.

"Bobby!" I poked me head up to see him.

"Madison are you alright?" Bobby came behind into the closet.

"Oh my god I am so happy to see you." I threw my arms around him.

"Alright, you ready let's go." Bobby and I slowly stood up.

As we began walking out the door I heard someone yell. "Everyone freeze, FBI do not move a muscle."

"Shit!" I grabbed Bobby's arm and rushed him out the door.

"What the fuck is going on Madison."

"No time to explain get in the car." We hopped in to Johnny Cadillac and began to drive away.

We were about 200 feet away from the casino when a bullet came through the back window and out the front.

"Shit, drive faster Bobby." He slammed his foot on the gas. Luckily we made it out alive.

As I walked into the Mercer home that night, I felt like everyone was looking down at me. I just had that feeling that everyone was pissed at me. I could have gone somewhere else but Bobby insisted I stay with them.

"Oh my god Madison you're alright." Nikki hugged me as soon as I walked in.

"Yeah I'm ok." I hugged her tightly.

"Hey, how are you." Jack walked over and hugged me.

"Aw, Jack."

"You alright, don't worry we got your back." Angel smiled. "Come here." He hugged me. At that moment I could feel the tears streaming down my face.

"Come on Madison I'll make us some tea." Sofi grabbed my hand and I followed her into the kitchen.

That night I had nightmares of Johnny coming after me, I knew this time that if he caught me I'd be dead. I woke up a couple times and looked over. At first I jumped because I thought it was Johnny, but it was Bobby sleeping so peaceful. I feel back to sleep and tried not to think about anything, but of course it didn't work.

I climbed out of bed and went down stairs. I flipped on the TV and watched I Love Lucy. I laughed and it mad me feel better. As soon as Bewitched came on I could feel my eyes close and my head felt heavy. I then finally feel asleep.