Double Standards (Part 1)

Unforgivable

Angelo had given me free reign of the house. I could go anywhere  on the grounds, but I was no fool,  I knew I was being watched. Since the day I confirmed my allegiance with Angelo he really started pursuing our relationship. Using my womanly charms, I convinced him to marry me first and do everything the traditional way, including waiting for our wedding night to have sex. Of course, I had to share kisses with him and cuddle him with sweet words. Every time I pressed my lips to his I felt bile wanting to spill out of my mouth. But I would do anything as long as it kept him out of my bed.

I was lounging by the pool when Angelo surprised me. "I have a wonderful gift for you, my love". Acting all giddy with excitement I said "yes"
"We have him. He is being brought to us as we speak".
I felt numb for a second then kicked into overdrive. Smirking, I sang "I must go get myself ready for this. Call me to your office when he has arrived. I'm so going to enjoy this my love".

Angelo smiled his evil smile back at me. As I passed Angelo's right hand man, Alberto, I nodded giving him the signal. Let's just say on my garden walks I made a few friends who were willing to back me up today. Promising to let them have all of Angelo's money if they sided with me when this all went down. The plan was in place. My freedom was near.

London

In my haste to get to Laney I wasn't  paying close attention and it happened so fast. Exiting from the Den followed by Conner and Marcus, shots rang off. Marcus was down and Conner firing back. From the cornor of my eye, I saw the gun but it was to late. Pain seared through my head as my attacker cracked his pistol onto my skull followed by darkness.

I awoke handcuffed to a rusty pipe in a basement. Once focused,  I was able to make out Angelo standing in the shadows. My temper boiled over and I yelled "Where is she at?" Angelo laughed then stated. "Oh, my love will be joining us shortly. I do hope you like your accommodations. For they will be your last. It's a shame you won't be able to stick around for I and Laney's wedding. The precious girl asked me to marry her. Practically melted my heart."
"That's bullshit". London growled. "Oh no, see for yourself. Here my bride to be comes now".

Laney

I wore a skin tight red dress that was rather short, with a slit almost to my hip. Paired with black fishnet stockings and red heels. My lips were painted blood red as well. I had my hair pulled back in a tight pony tail and was ready to get this over with. I quickly said a prayer and made my way to the basement. I knew once in there, my few trusted men would silently be taking out the other's, to ensure my safe departure.

As I entered the basement the only sound you could hear was the tapping of my heels on the cement floor. I refused to look at London, for fear of losing my heart again and fucking up my plan.

I smiled seductively at Angelo and greeted him with a kiss. I barely heard London whisper my name as I did this. Angelo smiled.  "We have  a guest my love. Finally narrowing my gaze to London I spoke. "Oh, it's Mr. Harper. Such a sweet surprise. London's eyes met mine with fire as he spoke. "Babydoll, I don't know what all he's done or said to you, but I'm telling you to listen to me. Everything is a setup. I'd never hurt you". Laney cut him off "Like how you would never hurt me by knocking me down that night, or cheating on me. But here's the real kicker...you thought you was going to kill me and take my business. You've sadly underestimated me London".
"Look at me Laney. You know me. You know none of that's true. I fucking loved you".
"Tsk tsk tsk...oh my poor London. Don't you know love makes you weak and vulnerable?"

London was at a loss for words. His world was collapsing right in front of him. This was not the Laney he knew. This was a monster. He had to make her see, to believe. He could still get them out alive and heal her if she'd just listen. If he could keep her talking long enough, he knew his men would be here any moment.

Angelo clapped his hands. "It's time to move this along".
"Of course my love" Laney agreed kissing him deep and hard, adverting his attention from her next move. As she had Angelo wrapped up in the kiss she slid the key to the handcuffs off the table and palmed it.

Pulling from Angelo's embrace, she said. "I think it's only fair if I give London a goodbye kiss, after all it will be his last". Angelo grinned "Go ahead my little devil". Laney sauntered over to London and bent down to his face. Wrapping her arms around him as he begged her to listen still, she slid the key to the handcuffs in her mouth. "Babydoll, you know I love you. You was my one". Laney looked at him, and he thought he saw a flicker of the old Laney cross her eyes, of love for him. She tilted his chin up and moved in to collect her kiss. "Open your mouth London. Your going to love this". She kissed him like she use to kiss him, with so much passion and love. He felt her tounge slide something metal into his cheek area, then he realized it was a key. London felt panic. He knew she had a plan, but wasn't sure what it was. He prayed it wouldn't get her killed in front of his own eyes. As she pulled away he cryed and begged, "please Laney no".

Angelo assumed London was begging for his life, and not for Laney to possibly bring harm to herself. Angelo pulled his gun out and aimed it at London. "Wait" Laney sang as she ran her hand up Angelo's arm. "Love, it would be the greatest wedding gift ever if you let me do the honors". Angelo kissed her nose. "I wouldn't deny you anything my love".

Placing the gun in her hands, Laney took aim at London's head. "Laney I'm begging you" London pleaded. "Oh, he's begging me. How cute". She stared deeply in London's eyes and just as she got ready to pull the trigger, she swung her aim to Angelo. Before he could react Laney blew his brains out all over the wall. Blood splattered her face and body. Her hands started to tremble as reality sat in. "Babydoll, put the gun down"London said calmly. He saw the panic rising in her and knew she was on the verge of freaking out.

Tears rolled down her face as she stared at the bloody mess. Her shoulders racked with heaves as she dropped the gun and spewed her guts. Finally she noticed London wrestling with the key and cuffs. "No" she screamed over and over. "Your going to kill me". London looked up at her petrified face. "No, babydoll, never". Laney took off out the door running as fast as her weak legs would carry her.