How You Get The Girl

Chapter Two • Tied Together With A Smile •

Danielle
*The next afternoon at work*

"Danielle!" I heard Stefania yell as she ran up to me. We had finished our scenes for today. Hair and makeup had done a really good job hiding my bruises.
"Hey Stefania. What's up?"
"I was just seeing what you're doing tonight. Wanna come over and watch a movie?" She asked with a smile.
"I wish I could but..." I trailed off. I know that Jackson would be furious if I didn't come home again.
"But? You don't want to hang out with me outside of work?"
She was really cute, and honestly I've had a crush on her forever.

"I mean I do. I definitely do. I just don't think I can."
"Come on Dani. I really wanna get to know you better." She reached out and gently grabbed my hand. I felt my heart flutter.
"Okay. Can I ride with you? Jaina drove me to work this morning."
"Of course Bambina. Is something wrong with your car?"
"Something like that." I gave her a small smile.
"Grab your things. I'll wait for you in the car." She turned and walked away. I had a hard time not staring at her ass when she walked away.

I walked into my trailer, and grabbed my bag and phone.

Fuck. Jackson is calling again.

I sighed and answered it.
"Where the fuck are you?" He said as I answered it.
"Nowhere Jackson. Please, leave me alone. We're done."
"No we're not. You better be home tonight. Or I swear to God-"

I quickly hung the phone up, my hands were shaking.
I took a deep breath, and walked out of my trailer and to Stefania's car.

I got in, and put my bag on the floor board.
"Are you ready bam- Danielle what's wrong?" She asked.
"N-Nothing."
"You look like you've seen a ghost. Are you feeling okay?"
"Do you mind just taking me home? I don't feel good."
"Of course. We'll do this another time."

We drove the short distance to my house, and I saw Jackson standing outside when we pulled up.
"I'll see you at work tomorrow?" Stefania asked.
"Yeah. Bye Stef." I got out of the car and walked up to the porch.

Stefania

I had a really bad feeling about this. I shouldn't have let her go in.
I pulled off as I saw her and her boyfriend walk inside.
I got to my house, and walked inside.
"Hello Jeff." I said glumly as I walked inside.
She danced around my feet, as I let her outback.

I poured myself a glass of wine, and sat down on my couch.
I pulled my phone out, and text Danielle.

I hope you feel better Bambina ❤️

Danielle

"Who the fuck is Stefania? Is she the bitch who dropped you off?" Jackson yelled.
"I work with her. She's nobody." It hurt my heart to say that.
"Don't lie to me bitch! Why is she sending you hearts and saying she hopes you feel better?"
"I didn't say anything!"
"Was that where you were last night? Fucking some bitch?" He grabbed my throat and shoved me against the wall

"No! I would never cheat on you!" I struggled to breathe.
Jackson threw me to the ground. "Get out of my face. Go sleep on the couch or something." He stormed off to the bedroom, and slammed the door.