Leather Jacket

Chapter 7 Undone

It's been a few months since I've been held captive and started playing Marco's game. And a lot has happened...

"Ahh !!!" I cried out , hunching my back upward. "Do something!" I said through the pain as I curled into a ball.

"I'm trying! I just don't know how to deal with this sort of thing !" Marco yelled frustrated, running around the room looking for something.

"Well do something or I will !" I yelled fighting the tears back.

"I have no idea what I'm looking for! I don't have any sisters." He replied rummaging through the bedside cabinet as I pulled him by his collar closer.

"Listen and listen good. You're the leader of an Italian gang for crying out loud. So I'm sure you can handle a period. Now get me something before I BLEED out on your bed !" I growled releasing him. I would've thought him being in this line of work would make him immune to cries of help or even blood. But I guess I was wrong , since he started running around like a headless chicken the moment I woke up with blood stains between my leg and unbearable cramps .

"Here." He said handing me a tampon as I took it gratefully before he picked me up and carried me to the bathroom running the tub. Let's just say the last 3 months weren't the best but it also wasn't horrible. What other's would call Stockholm syndrome, I called accepting my fate . So why even bother ? So I'd say he's been a lot more lenient with me and I haven't given him any reason not to be.

"Do you need any help ? Or ..." he asked uncomfortably.

"No , I'm fine thank you. I'll let you know when I'm done." I said while he walked out and I got into the tub. It's weird that he's been acting this way since this was the third time - since I've been here - that I had my period , but I guess the other two times he didn't bother to realize the pain I was in not even to mention the lack of supplies I needed.

"I'm done . You can come in now." I said pulling the hoodie over my head as he hesitantly walked in.

"You sure ? Is it - is it in ?" He asked carefully as I almost burst out laughing at what his perception of a period was and what it entitled.

"You mean the tampon ? Yeah Marco , I'm good." I said brushing my hair out infront of the mirror as I could feel him staring at me.
"Can I ask you something?" I asked turning towards him as he snapped back from his dazed state saying ;

"Sure."

"Why are you so freaked out over this ? You do know what a period is , right ?"

"Of course I do. I'm not stupid. It's just... different than I thought it would be. " He said shrugging.

"Okay. Maybe next time don't act all scared and confused. Might ruin your reputation around here. " I teased laughing it off.

"You think there's going to be a next time ?" He asked catching me off gaurd.

"What are you talking about? I thought you said you knew how a p-"

"No , I do. I mean , so you're going to stay? And not run away?" He rephrased surprised, sitting on the edge of the bath rim.

"Do you want me to ?"

"Of course not. I just thought you hated me so much that -"

"Look , I don't hate hate you I just dislike you less now. And besides, we both know I don't stand a chance of escaping with all the man power you have around here. So why would I risk my life again ?" What I said not only made his frown disappear but made me realize that I really DID set my mind on staying now. At first I thought I was only in this to gain his trust and run but now that I've seen and learned things I know I wasn't supposed to , I knew there was no way I would survive outside of these walls ever again.

"You really mean that?" He asked surprised standing up.

"Woah there, don't go all soft on me Marco. " I said laughing as he cleared his throat.

"Right. You're right. I've got work to do." He said sounding like his old self as he walked back downstairs and I couldn't help but stare behind him. He was sure a piece of work.

Slipping on some shoes I met Tom and Frankie at the bottom of the stairs. They were the only thing standing in my way of total freedom. So I knew that Marco trusted me more but was still a little hesitant. "What do you want to do today?"

"I wanna bake. " I replied walking into the kitchen and grabbing the ingredients for brownies. Since I've been here I've become less of a prisoner and more like a mom to everyone. Which sounds weird to say but it's true. Maybe that's part of the reason Marco picked me , he knew I would put my differences aside at the end of the day and be what his people needed. Shocking, I know.

"Smells good." Frankie said , helping me take the try out of the oven while Tom cleaned up.

"Do you think I should take him one while it's still hot ?" I asked slicing it into squares while each of them grabbed one.

"Yeah. It's delicious ." Tom said, taking another bite while Frankie agreed with a mouthful making me laugh.

"I'll be right back." I said walking over to his office. The closer I got , the more clearer I could hear him yell at someone. I pitied the poor soul who was at the other end of that. Lifting my hand to knock, I see a guy full of bruises walk out of his office - leaving the door open - as I looked inside seeing Marco sit with his head in his hands at his desk. He was beyond livid and it didn't take a genius to figure that out.

"Marco ?" I asked carefully walking closer.

"What!?" He fumed looking up. I thought his gaze would soften like it usually did but this time it didn't.

"I made you a brownie." I said placing it infront of him carefully.

"I don't want it." He mumbled underneath his breath, making it almost impossible for me to make out.

"What?" I asked walking closer.

"I said ; I don't WANT it !" He yelled , throwing the plate across the room making it nick me across the cheek. Putting my hand where the pain came from I see blood at the tips of my fingers as I looked back at him in shock.

"Alice ! I'm so sorry ! I didn't mean that-"

"No , I'm sorry Marco. Maybe I'm just too good for you. To stay anyway. " I said walking out. It was like when I left , I took all the good he did this morning with me. Like it never even happened in the first place. Some things just can't be undone...

That's it ! Sorry for the time jump but I wanted you to think something else was going on and hopefully I succeeded😏 thank you so much for reading. Remember to leave your thoughts in the comment section below. Until next time, keep howling my wolves 🐺❤