Texting With The Don

Never Ending

I thought once I returned to America all my problems would be forgotten. My life would return to normal but I couldn't have been more wrong. In fact my life, paticurily my love had took a spiraling turn dowmhill. Yes Ace an I was still an item but he was so unforgiving. He use to be so kind and caring but now since that run in with Staveno he had turned into a hardened asshole. I don't think it was because I had actually been with Staveno as much as what Staveno had said to him. Ace couldn't live that down and it was a hard pill to swallow for his male ego.

Upon returning we went to our own places, I figured I'd give Ace time to cool off. I still had over a week off from work and I decided to take it anyway. I'd need that time to try and repair  our relationship and overcome the shock myself.

Two day's passed and I heard no word from Ace. At the moment Staveno's last text was the last thing on my mind. I was home now and out of his world. I decided to pay Ace a visit to see exactly where we stood now and try to mend the damage. Ace had given me my own key to his place so I let myself in. I found him in his home office looking over some report's. "Hiya". I said softly dangling a bag of chocolate covered raisins in front of me as a peace offering. They was his weakness and usually done the trick but not this time. No, this time he didn't even acknowledge them, instead he spoke uninterested. "What led you here?"

Stepping on in I purred. "Come on Ace. It's been two day's now. We have to talk at some point".

"Why did you never mention him to me?" He hissed accussingily.

Rolling my eye's I said. "Because he wasn't important. He was just a fling. It's not like we was in love or married or something".

"It shouldn't matter Jacey. You should've told me about him". Ace snapped.

"Why". I asked in a high pitch voice. "He meant nothing. Believe it or not Ace I had a life before I met you. Yes, I did somethings I'm not proud of but I was young. I'm no longer that person".

"Oh my God". Ace roared. "What other heinous activities have you been apart of. Please tell me now so when I do run for office I want be floored with stuff comes out".

Unbelievable". I said in utter disgust. "For once put your career aside and think about us, only us. Yes, I have a past, who doesn't? As a young girl I did the typical stuff. I drank too much, I partied, I slept around a bit, I had fun. And yes I did some stupid shit but  that was then. I grew up and if you can't accept that I have a past then I don't know what to tell you. I guess it's time we pulled the plug".

I started out and that's when Ace jumped into action. Before I could make it to the front door he whirled me around. "Don't you dare say that. You will not make me look like a fool.". He said with so much force the veins were protruding in his throat.

Jamming his pointer finger at my face he barked. "You can't just leave me abruptly. It will make a scandal. We will play this out and make our split look mutual."

Wow. He was really serious about breaking up with me. Tears glistened my eye's and I spoke in a horse voice. "I can't believe you'd call it quits over something that occurred year's ago".

"No respectable man wants something everyone else has had". He snarled.

That was a low blow and it hurt. "Everyone hasn't had me. I've been with may be seven men and three of those was relationships including you". I defended myself.

"I don't care to hear about your sexual  conquests. I believe your Italian shared enough of that". Ace hissed.

"Your jealous". I accused. "Your making me feel small and like a tramp to appease your own feelings. You know what, you don't deserve me. Tory was right, all you wanted was a young girlfriend to look good on your arm. I have it all. I'm young, pretty, successful. I fit into your agenda until my ugly past reared its head. Goodbye Ace". I said storming out.

Yes I was mad and hurt. I was mad at how he thought so little of me and I was hurt for pretty much the same reason. Not wanting to return home I stopped by an ice cream shop for a triple scoop of double chocolate fudge. The day wasn't too bad so I decided to take my ice cream outside to one of the tables. I chose one off to the side that offered a view at the lake in the park. I removed my tablet from my bag and started jotting ideas down for upcoming articles. Currently I was putting together one I dubbed "How to tell if your man is with you for social status". Seemed fitting right now.

I was so engrossed in my article I never saw Ace walk up. "Jacey". He said in his normal tone.

"Leave Ace". I said firmly.

Instead he continued to stand there. "Okay I'm sorry. I overreacted".

"Ya think?". I snapped. "But I'm glad you did. You just showed me exactly what I would have to look forward to in the future. I'm done".

I could see the anger cross his face. Without a word he jerked me up and grabbed my bag. He started pulling me toward his car. "Stop. Your hurting me". I whimpered.

My pleas went ignored as he shoveled me into his car and sped off. Ace pulled into a empty parking lot and killed the engine. "Like I said earlier you can't just leave me. You will wait at least a month and we'll do it my way".

"Screw your way". I spat. "You can't force me to stay. If you try I will report you and blow your entire career". I snapped and judging by the look on his face I knew I had said the wrong thing.

Ace lept over on top of me and placed his hands around my throat. This was nothing like Staveno's gentleness we he did this. No, Ace was squeezing with maximum strength and my air supply was cut off. I couldn't manage to speak. When I tried to only odd noises slipped passed. I felt myself becoming weaker as my tiny hands tried to pry his away.

The next thing I recall was my car door opening and Ace being jerked out. Immediately I rolled out onto the concrete on all fours gasping for air. I couldn't suck enough air into my lungs. "Shhhh...love". I heard being whispered in my ear as my body was being lifted. "Pape has you now. Your safe".