Twisted, Chapter 25 (Sheridan, Julian, Paloma, Jessica, Simone)
by evianfan84
Chapter 25
“Eve is going to kill you.” Sheridan picked at her nails at the coffee
shop outside of town. This was going to be the last meeting before the ceremony.
“What ever are you talking about, sister?” Julian smiled across the table
at his younger sister. It was odd how beautiful she was lately, how she seemed
to glow.
“Well, you’ve hired her daughter as your…lackey. And I’m sure as your
girlfriend, she’s not happy about her daughter planning your vow renewal
ceremony.” She looked him straight in the eye, not believing the nerve of
her brother.
“Oh, she is not my girlfriend. Shows how much you know.”
“She’s the mother of your mystery child, love of your life AND current
girlfriend.” She thought the moment she revealed that she knew everything
about her brother would be a great moment but instead it was anti-climactic.
“How do you know all of this?” He leaned his upper body over the table
and whispered harshly. He felt his heart felt like it had dropped to his
stomach. Eve might maim him over Simone but she would definitely kill him
over her secret getting out.
“Martin told me. Katherine told him all about it because she can’t keep
her big mouth shut. I don’t know why you confided in her before confiding
in me. I keep secrets better. Plus, I saw you two making out a while ago.
I was going to shrug it off and blame your libido but she seemed pretty
into it. So is this why we are going through with the ‘master’ plan all
of a sudden? Does Simone know?”
“Of course Simone does not know. I wouldn’t want her harmed are implicated
in anyway… not that the plan isn’t genius. It is and I’m quite proud. Don’t
bring up Martin, it makes me a little sick.”
“Well, I love him so get used to it. He respects me. You know we aren’t
even making love until our wedding night?”
“I saw you two in bed! Don’t lie, little sister.”
“We were sleeping. We sleep, cuddle, kiss…”
“I told you about that! Uck. I will throw up my muffin right here. I swear
it.”
“I was wondering…brother. He broke things off with mother and then…he
disappeared. You wouldn’t have anything to do with that…right?” She sipped
her tea and waited for her answer.
“Of course not. I told you that I would not do anything to harm Martin
and I haven’t lied. I’m sure he’s just taking some time to breathe.” Julian
was sure that there was plenty of air in that room and he was almost sure
that the daily beatings weren’t that bad. Martin would escape in time of
the ceremony anyway.
“Well, he better be okay. I won’t forgive you if he isn’t. He’s the love
of my life.”
“Yes, and if you say it again, I’ll walk out. Now, are you done? I believe
there is a cozy spot in the woods that waits for us.”
Paloma waited naked in Simone’s bed. It had been three days since Simone
had come out to her dad and started working for Julian Crane. Paloma spent
most of those three days celebrating in Simone’s bed. The freedom they had
in the mansion made everything between Paloma and Simone seem brighter and
lighter. The fifth floor was basically deserted so they could be as loud
as they wanted even though the room they shared was sound proofed. She knew
that one day, she would have to tell her mom but she just wasn’t sure yet.
All she knew for sure was that she was in love with Simone Russell.
“What the hell?” Jessica had gotten an early reprieve from her rehab for
good behavior. She had been looking for Spike only to find out that he was
steering as clear of her as possible. The girls on the street hadn’t seen
him since that night. She was furious and knew that Simone either had something
to do with his not being there or at least could use her new job to help
her.
“What the hell, indeed. What are you doing here, Jessica?” Paloma tried
to hide her nervousness at being caught naked in her girlfriend’s bed.
“Oh, don’t you act surprised to see me. Wait until I tell everyone I know
about this.” Suddenly a thought came to Jessica. She heard Simone’s footsteps
and knew what she had to do. She ran over to the bed and kiss Paloma on the
mouth. She forced her back on to the bed, stunning Paloma completely. No
matter how she fought, Jessica seemed to be stronger.
“GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER!” Simone felt the room spin as she watched
her now completely ex good friend make out with her girlfriend. She knew
that Jessica was behind this and was going to make her pay. She had just
spent another day with the red wh*re and was not going end it on a sour
note.
Jessica jumped up and was scared at the look in Simone’s eyes. Never had
Simone looked at her with such anger and it made Jessica want to run for
her life.
“I will kick you’re a**!” Simone was immediately on Jessica and pulling
her off of her girlfriend.
“She just came in here and friggin’ kissed me!” Paloma covered herself
up in bed.
“It’s okay, baby. It’s okay. Now, Jessica. What do you want?” Simone got
off of her and hoped she hadn’t ruined her new suit.
“Tell me where Spike is or I’ll gladly tell ALL of Harmony about the new
happy couple.” She jumped up and got in Simone’s face.
Simone pushed Jessica down on the bed and leaned into her. She placed
her arms on either side of Jessica and stared down at her from a very close
distance.
“Now, Jessica, I am only going say this once and you are going to listen.
Spike loves his life and he is never going to come in contact with you. However,
if you decide to go spreading things around town that are not even your
business then you will not love your life. I will make your life hell. Do
you know who I work for, Jessica? Do you know why I live in this house now?
If I were you, and I’m glad that I’m not you, I would get my little butt
back over to daddy’s and play nice until I am completely clean of the junk
I was taking. If I were you, I would leave this room and forget about what
I saw here today. If you do not take my advice, Jessica, I will have to
do things I really don’t want to do. I love you Jessica, I do, but if you
make trouble for my girl then I will hurt you. Understand?” Simone never raised
her voice during her warning. Her threat.
“Yes.” Jessica felt too scared to do anything else. The look in Simone’s
eyes was enough to silence any anger Jessica felt coming in the room. She
left without looking at either of the two women.
“Baby, that was kinda hot. I mean I know it takes a lot out of you to
do that sort of thing, but…hot.” Paloma reached up from her position on
the bed and took Simone in her arms.
“Well, it’s been a long day. I had to listen Rebecca go on and on about
the ceremony. That woman is so tacky, I mean she wants to jump out of a
cake at her own vow renewal. Then I had to deliver some papers to Poison
Ivy about the alimony. She wants more and Julian wants her to shove it.”
“Sounds exciting.”
“I know. That woman really is a pain, I don’t know how Sam puts up with
it. Or why for that matter. I just can’t wait for the ‘wedding’ to be done
with. If I have to hear ‘Becks’ call Julian ‘pookie’ one more time…”
“Ah, enough work.” Paloma placed her finger under Simone’s chin and brought
her face up to hers. She knew exactly what would ease her girlfriend’s mind.