Accidental Encounter

22. A quick visit home

I left the restaurant and quickly called Bruno.

Bruno: Well hello beautiful.  Sorry I haven't called or answered when you've called.   Been working on a sweet song with my boy Mark.

Laura: Hi handsome.  No need to explain.  I know you're a busy guy.  Babe oh my gosh I love my new job, everyone is awesome...but.

Bruno: But what?

Laura: My boss is dating Jessica! Not only that, she's now going to be our secretary.  This has been my dream job and now this bitch is going to ruin it.

Bruno: Fuck, are you serious! I know it's your dream job but is it worth it?  She's a psycho.  Is it really worth the risk?  You don't have to work you know.  I've told you that so many times. 

Laura: I do have to work Bruno.  I'd go crazy not working.   The last thing you need is another crazy girlfriend.

Bruno: Whatever makes you happy.  Keep your phone on you at all times.  Don't stay late alone unless someone else is there. Ignore that crazy bitch.    I'll be home tomorrow for a few days. 

Laura: Yay!  I can't wait to see you.  I'm pulling into the garage now.  I gotta get to bed so I will talk to you tomorrow.  I can't wait.  Love you.

Bruno: Love you too. Lock all the door and windows.  Keep G in the bedroom with you.  See you tomorrow.

I kicked off my shoes, threw my hair up and fed Geronimo.   I did a quick pick up of the house before crawling into bed.  I was so excited to see Bruno tomorrow.   I can't wait to fall asleep in my baby's arms I thought to myself as I dozed off.

The next day flew by at work.  I only ran into Jessica once during lunch but I made it a point to make her feel invisible in my day.  Bruno was coming home today and I wasn't going to let her bring me down.  At one point in the day I was talking to Melissa and Jessica walked in the whirlpool room as I was saying how excited I was for my baby to be home tonight. She just looked over at us and rolled her eyes before walking out. I didn't tell anyone I was in a relationship with Bruno, if anyone asked I was in a relationship with an amazing man name Peter. 

At 5 o'clock I headed straight to the time clock.  I wasn't about to stay a minute later knowing my baby was gonna be home when I got there.

The drive home felt like an eternity.  I hit every red light and seemed to be behind the slowest drivers  in California.  I raced up the hill that wound it's way to right up to our driveway. 

I pulled into the garage and was greeted by Geronimo.  "Hey buddy where's daddy?" I said as I scratched behind his ear.  He always cocked his head to the side when I said the word daddy.  I opened the door into the house and was greeted by the smell of cigarette and whisky. "What the hell? It smells like a bar in here." I whispered to myself as I walked through the house looking for Bruno.  "Baby" "helllloooo" I yelled out.  No response.  I walked into our bedroom hoping to find Bruno but didnt.  I walked out to his studio which was dark and untouched.  "Hmm maybe he went out with the guys." I said as I entered the kitchen.  Suddenly I heard what sounded like someone dusting off a piano.  Sharps and flats and jumbled chords, I quickly made my way to the music room.  I stood in the doorway watching a drunken Bruno pound away on the ivory keys with tears running down his face.  "Baby what's wrong?" I asked as I slowly approached him. He didn't answer or look up.  He grabbed his glass of whisky and threw it across the room.  "Whoa! What the Fuck Bruno!" I said as I stood there staring at him hoping for a response.

"How could you?  I give you the world and you fuck around. All of this!" He yelled as she threw his arms up looking around the room.

"Bruno what the hell are you talking about? I don't know what you are getting at!" I yelled back.