I was closing up for the weekend as my black heels clicked against the floor. Shawn of course, left me to close up since it was my night. He left with his paperwork and my panties. I feel so naked walking around with a tight fitting skirt in a building by myself.
I started to put my orders into my briefcase and clipped it together. I heard foot steps and turned my head to look outside the office. I saw no one in both directions and started to shut down the lights in the office. I pulled down my skirt as I grabbed my keys and my briefcase.
I walked out the office and turned to the right. A slap hit my face as I dropped my stuff and fell against the floor. My hair covered my face as my hand settled on the sting. My eyes shifted to the right and I saw Ty standing above me. I cursed under my breathe as he grabbed my shoulders and pinned me up against the wall.
" You thought I wasn't going to find you? " He said while I looked in his eyes which had a dark, piercing color. He pressed deeply into my shoulder that it could've cracked. I winced in pain as my face scrunched up.
" I knew you didn't change for one bit. My mama was right. You was trouble at the door " I said with tears in my eyes as he chuckled. He grabbed my cheeks with his hand and made me look directly at him. Flashbacks and memories came into my mind.
" Your mama is just a lonely ass widow. Get your shit. You're coming with me. And I want you to refuse. Knock your ass out like old times " Ty said dropping me and I quickly scrambled for my stuff. I grabbed my keys and my briefcase while collecting myself. Ty yanked me by my wrist and pulled me into the elevator.
•••••
" Ty, stop! " I screamed while he put his hand over my neck as we were in his house below the steps. My breathing got cut off as he squeezed it tighter making me wince.
" Bitch, I know you fucking that big headed nigga at the office. I know you is because your panties gone. You smell just like his cologne. Hoeing around on me huh? I'm the only fucking nigga that ever loved you and for you to do this shit to me is some trifling shit! " He yelled while hitting me across my cheek. My mouth started to bleed as my air was regained once he threw me into the wall. I coughed while sliding to the floor and saw the blood stains of Ivy.
Tears came into my eye while I noticed he still lived into the same house when Ivy disappeared. I held my hand to my chest and caught my breathe. Ty was in the kitchen and I ran upstairs quickly. I shut the door and ran the bath water.
" Ty, don't fucking do this while Ivy is right here. I'm not about to let her see this. You always lashing out for no fucking reason! " I screamed while his grip was tight on my arms. Ivy was standing right there, playing with her toys with her two puffballs in her head. Her caramel skin bounced off the light while her teeth sparkles a white color.
" Oh, you care about our daughter more than me? " Ty asked with emotion in his voice while I nodded. She's another half of me, she's a replicate of me. He pushed me down on the floor and gripped Ivy's ponytail while holding her over the rail.
" Stop! Ty! That's your damn daughter for Christ sakes! " I screamed getting up and grabbing her little shirt as he kept trying to move me out the way. He punched me against my cheek as Ivy called me name repeatedly.
" Mommy! Daddy's hurting me " She whined with her hands on her puffball. I rushed downstairs to catch her but when I got down. I heard a loud thud and it was Ivy laying on the floor as blood poured out her head. She wasn't unconscious, she was screaming from the burning. I got down on my knees while comforting her and trying to cover up the huge wound with a nearby towel. It was too big. I was freaking out while crying.
I called the police and they took Ivy away from the household. I never saw her again and no one told me if she died or made it.
I noticed her bath toy sitting on the side. I grabbed it and held it close to my heart while drifting off to sleep.
My head submerged under water causing me to wake up. The water got cold and I hopped out of the tub. I stared at the mirror and noticed the big bruise on my cheek. I sighed as a large bang hit the door which made me jump.
" Get your ass out of there Denise. I'll bust this motherfucking door down " Ty threatened which made me grab a towel and wrap it around me. I grabbed my dirty clothes and walked out of the bathroom. Ty leaned against the wall while smoking a cigarette as he watched me move to the room. His eyes watched my every move as if I was a child.
As soon I got into the room, I dried off my body and looked into my old closet. My clothes were still there. I threw on my big senior shirt from high school with some little shorts. I put my clothes back and my towel into the hamper. I laid down into the bed and turned over to the right as the Tv played out. Ty soon got into the bed as he placed his arm over my stomach and pulled me in close. His grip was too tight, I couldn't even move.
•••••
I walked right past Shawn as Ty was eyeing me down. It was Wednesday and I've been forced to cut Shawn off. He grabbed my arm but I snatched back trying to ignore his presence. His eyebrow raised as he looked at me while my head was turnt. My bruises were a little visible so I had to turn my head so he couldn't notice.
" Come here Denise " He said and I straightened up my posture. I got in front of his face and looked at him while I put my hair on the each sides of me.
" Why you ignoring me? 3 days? " Shawn asked.
" Shawn, I'm not ignoring you. I'm just real busy today and need to get down on my papers. " I said shaky as Ty watched me from a distance. My body started to shake and tremble a little bit but not much to notice.
" You act like I haven't helped you with your work before and shit. Come in and I'll help you. " Shawn asked but I declined it with a head shake.
Ty came over and placed his hand over my waist. I turned my head and bit my lip to mind my mouth. He kissed my cheek which smudged my makeup around some.
" Oh, my bad. Didn't know you and Denise had something going on. Maybe, she should tell her boss her personal affairs because they could alter her job. Come in Ty, we got business to talk about. " Shawn said and Ty dapped up Shawn. I got loose from his grip and walked to my office. Tears busted out my eyes uncontrollably. I couldn't hold back the waterworks.
