A Little Sane

Chapter 136

"Well she certainly seems to be doing a lot better."

Jerome slightly ignored Jeremiah as he watched his wife talking to some of the women at the club. Mercedes was back in business. She was laughing and seemed happy. He chuckled.

"Yeah, she does seem better."

Jeremiah turned and took in a deep breath. 

"What is that bruise on her shoulder from though?"

Jerome tightened his jaw. He quickly walked away from Jeremiah. Jeremiah looked at Mercedes slightly shocked, but not surprised. He sighed because she really did look happy in that moment. Mercedes had skills hiding her feelings, but everyone had suspicions that something was going on whenever they'd see the bruises. They figured it was Jerome Valeska, so what did they expect? 

"Good night sweet baby. I love you so much!" 

Mercedes kissed the twins on the forehead and smiled. Her smile brightened as Jerome cuddled Aislinn close to him so she could fall asleep. Jeremiah stood up from the couch as Mercedes entered the living room. 

"You know you didn't have to come over Miah.. I know you're worried, but I'm getting better I promise. I'm working really hard on it."

Jeremiah smiled and nodded.

"I believe you. I just thought that maybe the company would keep you inspired."

"She's right though. You really didn't have to come over."

Mercedes shook her head laughing at the slight annoyance in Jerome's voice. Jeremiah glared annoyingly. 

"Would you look at the time. I should probably be heading off anyways."

Mercedes gently grabbed Jeremiah's wrist.

"Oh no... come on.. the kids just went to sleep.. We could all hang out with out them."

She poked out her bottom lip and gave him puppy dog eyes. Jeremiah chuckled and nodded. 

"I never know how to say no to you."

Jerome groaned. Mercedes turned to him and smiled. 

"Don't worry it'll be fun."

"Sure..."

Mercedes shifted her gaze between the both of them. She was careful not to show any emotions or project her thoughts. The three of them set at the kitchen table and held a fifteen minute conversation. Mercedes finally bit the inside of her bottom lip. She tugged on it three times before standing up.

"Bathroom break. Be right back. Please don't kill each other while I'm gone."

Jerome and Jeremiah set staring at each other for a few minutes until Jerome's phone buzzed. He picked it up curiously and his eyes narrowed. He lifted his gaze to Jeremiah.

"Mercedes just texted me and said she needs our help with something in the bedroom." 

Jeremiah was just as puzzled as Jerome. They entered the bedroom and didn't see Mercedes. Jerome tilted his head.

"Mercedes?"

They turned towards the bedroom door as it gently shut and would no longer open. Jeremiah shook his head confused.

"Mercedes what is going on?"

"I said I needed help..."

Jerome and Jeremiah's eyes widened as soon as they turned around. Mercedes leaning against the door frame of the bathroom. Jerome had never seen the revealing lingerie she was wearing before. He assumed it was new. Jeremiah stood shocked and unsure if he should even move. Mercedes smirked at how baffled they were.