The Stripper

VI

Madeline

I walked in the house with Athena infront of me. It was about 8:12 and I was just now getting home with my daughter. After school , I took Athena and her friend out for some Wendy's and then took them to the children's museum. I then dropped her friend off and now Athena and I are just now getting home. 

Me: Leah? You here?

Her car is out in the driveway , so unless she went out with some co-workers , she's here.

Leah: In the living room!

Me: Let's go say goodnight to Leah and get you in bed.

Athena: Okay mom.

We went in the living room where Leah was watching Law & Order.

Athena: Goodnight Leah.

Leah looked at her and ruffled her hair while giving her a quick hug.

Leah: Goodnight chica dee. Sleep tight and I'll see you in the morning.

Athena: Okay.

Me: Let's go get you a bath.

Leah: Let me talk to you for a moment.

Me: Can it wait? Athena need-

Leah: No. It cant.

I sighed and looked at Athena.

Me: Go lay your pj's on the bed and watch tv until I come up there.

Athena: Okay mommy.

She took my purse and hopped up the stairs. I looked at Leah.

Leah: Sit down.

I sighed and did as she said.

Me: What?

She clapped twice and the lights came on then she cut off the TV.

Leah: Yesterday , when you went into work , you came home really late. What time did you come home.

Me: Why?

Leah: I just wanna know.

Me: You dont got to know anything.

Leah: Your my girlfriend, we live under the same roof. I think I deserve to know.

Eh , I think she deserved to know that much at least.

Me: It was around 4 something. Nearly 5 in the morning.

Leah: Why was it so late?

Me: Because we had a busy night?

Which was somewhat true. The club was kind of crowded but I still would've gotten off round 1 something, but I was fucking and being fucked by Jasmine.

Leah: But you see, I was worried about you so I called the club and they said you were unavailable. So what were you doing.

Me: Still don't see how this is concerning you.

Leah: Because we're girlfriends! My business is yours and vice versa! So just tell me what you were doing!

Why am I starting to feel sorry and bad for Leah.

I sighed and looked down at my lap.

Me: I was busy.

Leah: Yeah I know and tell me something, where did them fucking hickeys come from?

Hah , I forgot I had those. I wonder if they're starting to fade yet. Probably not since they were given to me yesterday.

Me: Connect ya pieces together, Leah.