It felt like the whole world had gone into a coma but for them as Enzo slowly made his way towards Gypsy. Her pulse was racing, panic snapping through her veins like electricity through a high voltage wire.Enzo stopped in front of her. The coldness and the fury in his eyes seemed to snap Gypsy right into the realization that this was really reality and not just her imagination.Turning to look at David, she looked down at her daughter. "Darling, go with Uncle David into the car."Her daughter's eyes widened immediately in horror. "But mummy, daddy...""I said go with David, Dawn!" Gypsy snapped much more harshly than she'd intended to.She winced internally, instantly regretting her tone of voice when her daughter flinched. Gypsy had never spoken to her like that before. The little girl began crying as David carried her to the car while trying to soothe her."You shouldn't talk to her like that." The sound of Enzo's voice irked her greatly, and Gypsy spun around to face him. "You do
Gypsy spent most of the night tossing in bed, her mind occupied with thoughts of Enzo and his determination to be part of her daughter's life. Just when she began to feel the arms of sleep around her, the incessant ringing of her doorbell drew her out of it sharply.Gypsy grimaced and remained firmly on her bed. Today was a Saturday which meant she didn't have to get up to get Dawn prepared for school so she was planning on sleeping in to make up for the hours of sleep she had lost. Whoever was ringing her bell at this ungodly hour? Maybe if she didn't respond, the person would get tired and leave.She closed her eyes, hoping the ringing would stop but if anything, it became more jarring.“Fuck!” Gypsy cursed, tossing the sheets off her body as she sat up in her bed.Looking at the time on her alarm, her eyes widened immediately when she saw the time. 6:34Am. Damn, she'd really wasted the night without catching a wink of sleep.The realization made her feel even more grouchy as she s
Enzo stared into the blue coldness of Gypsy's eyes, his heart thumping inside his chest. After what felt like forever but was merely seconds, the dark look in her eyes began to lighten. Nothing too bright, but it rescued his racing heart and filled his chest with a warm assurance that her resistance was gone or on the way to being annihilated.She didn't say anything as she looked away from him to carry the sauce pan off the stove, but her silence told him that she was willing to try, which was a win for him, especially when she looked at him and asked,“Will you join us for breakfast?”A thrill went through him, and Enzo had to remind his body not to react so foolishly. She was only doing this for their daughter's sake.Why else would she do it? A voice in his voice taunted. Enzo grimaced.Breakfast was awkward to say the least, mostly because while Enzo and their daughter conversed a lot, Gypsy only spoke when their daughter tried to involve her in the conversation which wasn't ver
A lump of nervousness rose up Gypsy's throat as she took in the betrayal burning in David's eyes. She swallowed it down, wondering what was going through his head.“Enzo was here.” She finally answered.David shook his head, his nostrils flaring. “And you let him stay? You even let him okay with Dawn!”“He showed up unexpected very early in the morning and he wouldn't leave. And Dawn was so happy with him I had no choice but to let him stay for a while." Gypsy explained, hoping he would understand.“For a while, huh?” David scoffed. “How long was he here for? Was that why you refused to pick my calls?”“No! Of course not.” Gypsy answered, getting desperate by the second. “I genuinely didn't even hear my phone ringing, I swear.”David barely nodded, suspicion holding his usually bright eyes. “And when did he leave.”“A few minutes ago.” An incredulous look took over David's expression. “He came here early in the morning and he just left a few minutes ago? You let him stay for hours, G
“You're making the right choice, Gypsy."Gypsy nodded as the woman stroked her arm gently and finally left, cradling her trophy. It was a baby: Gypsy's baby. She'd just given her two-week-old baby up for adoption. She'd had no choice. She was just an eighteen-year-old high school graduate with no job who'd run away from home and slept under bridges and near trash cans. It was no life for a newborn. Not to talk about the fact that every time she looked at the boy, it reminded her of why he was here in the first place: the rape which had destroyed her life. There hadn't been any formalities or signing of papers. The child was just two weeks old. The couple were rich and were going to register the kid as their own. This is the best decision I could've made. Gypsy forced herself to believe that, but as she walked away, she couldn't explain the gaping emptiness that'd settled within her chest.*******“You've got to be kidding me."“You can't be serious."The man and the woman said at
GYPSY'S POVFIVE YEARS LATERI walk out of my real-job boss's office with a big grin on my face. Apparently, ever since I started working here three months ago, the customers and the sales have picked up considerably. Well good. I use a combination of effectiveness and lots of flirting. But I always make sure all the guys I flirt with are aware I'm only messing and don't mean anything when I flirt. That's why I don't tolerate wandering hands.I do the last cleanup and open up the bar. I put on some soft music, moving my body to the tune as I wipe glass mouths. People start to troop in gradually until the place is full.As usual, I serve and flirt and wheedle people to buy more. It's like all the guys are trying their best to catch my attention. I've made them aware I'm unavailable so I guess this is like a competition for them.But this is not the only job I do. During the day, I'm a house help for an old woman who's too stingy to give me anything substantial, the reason I decided t
GYPSY'S POVBy the time I get home, I feel like I'm going to burst from all the rage running through my system. But as soon as I enter my room and my eyes fall on Zeke, all my anger evaporates.My son. My angel. Strolling over to the bed, I stroke his hair gently. He's asleep, his pouted lips slightly opened. He really does look like an angel. Leaning down, I kiss him on the lips. My actions stir him awake."Mummy," He says sleepily."Hello, Zeke, my darling." I croon, kissing him on the cheek."You said you would come to read me a story." His eyes are closed as he says this.My heart squeezes. "I'm sorry, Zeke. Next time.”"Hmm." He murmurs, then his breathing returns to a deep, even rhythm like before as he goes back to sleep.Then there's a loud knock on my door. I stiffen, glaring at it like whoever is on the other side will see it. It's obviously one of Falcon's men.“The boss wants everyone in the dungeon. Now.” My heart skips a beat. What is that twisted fuck planning to do n
GYPSY'S POVMr. Forestry levels me a cool look that's enough to freeze hell. “I think you mean, Mr. Russo. Now if you're done checking me out, let's get down to business.”What? Okay, does he not remember me or what? I was expecting him to go boom and be like 'get the fuck out of my office you bitch!’He doesn't remember me. I do an internal jump and force myself not to scream with excitement.“Are you ready to work for me, Miss Mathews?” Mr. Forestry asks, giving me an assessing look.“Very much, Sir.”“What makes you think you deserve this job?”The question takes me off guard. I thought I was hired. Aren't we past this stage?“Mr. Russo, I really need this job. It's...”“I don't remember us putting up 'dummies for hire', Miss Mathews. I asked you why you think you deserve this job. I didn't ask you to beg for it like a desperate bitch.”I flinch at the bite in his tone. Jeez, what's his problem? Is he only pretending not to remember me? Or is he always such an asshole.Of course. N