Marvel's Cloak: Shroud of Darkness

Chapter 13 - I'm Only Human

New York City (Fisk Conglomerates)

Wilson Fisk After Phone Call

Melissa gestured to the phone and asked "Was it important?"

Wilson shook his head "Kevin calling to check up on his father-in-law... excuse me."

Melissa nodded, resuming her sunbath in celebration of another successfully opened chain of hotels.

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Wilson entered his office, waving his hand as all windows shut, all doors were locked and a massive screen exited the sidewall.

"Is there something I can do for you, sir?" The screen asked.

Wilson frowned "Are there any abnormalities to be found with my daughter recently. I received a slightly concerning phone call from Kevin not too long ago..."

The screen beeped for a couple of seconds "No abnormalities have been noticed but I have assigned two men to follow her around... there will be a report in a couple of hours at the latest."

"Good!" Wilson commented "I need this billion-dollar backing to stand on equal footing with Essex Corporations for upcoming negotiations. Tandy cannot afford to mess up her relationship with Kevin at this time."

"Is that all?" The screen asked.

Wilson nodded and waved his hand lazily "Dismissed!"

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"You ready?" Jessica asked, removing her eyes from the mirror after admiring her dress.

Tyrone gave a thumbs-up "As ready as I'll ever be... I feel nervous about ending it this way."

Jessica frowned as she observed Tyrone carefully, there was something wrong with the way he moved and talked but she couldn't figure out exactly what it was.

She walked towards Tyrone and placed a hand against his forehead "You don't have a fever but I feel like you're behaving strangely..."

Tyrone shrugged "I feel fine... if not, then maybe a little nervous. I am going to end an affair with a girl I once loved as much as my own family."

Jessica sighed and straightened out Tyrone's shirt with careful attention "Where did she text you to meet her?"

Tyrone flipped his phone open "Karaoke club not far from here... I don't like singing and neither does she... maybe you have a chance to show your skill..."

Jessica nodded her head seriously "My voice is one of a kind... some people say I have the Midas touch."

"I don't think that's exactly a compliment..." Tyrone explained, "Midas died because he turned everything he touched to gold... the nigga couldn't eat or drink anything in the end..."

Jessica stared at Tyrone blankly, face reddening with embarrassment.

Tyrone sighed "After this Tandy business is finished and everything back to normal... we're sending you back to school. You're missing too many classes and obviously, you ain't the brightest light in the basement."

Jessica punched Tyrone weakly on the arm and they laughed together in happiness at the sense of comfort they always experienced near each other.

"Why don't you two just date?" Xandra asked, peeping into the room from the door while munching on popcorn as if she was watching a show.