The Freak| Jimmy Darling

Chapter Fifteen

I walked back into my caravan and closed the door. I wondered what the hell was going on with everyone. Paul and I seem to be the only stable ones. And that whole situation with the twins and Elsa is really suspicious. So how did Jimmy not realize that? Then I thought of my job and my money. Without my second job, there was no way that Jimmy and I would make it to Orlando. But I hadn't counted my money in a while, so it's possible that I could have enough to afford my half.

I grabbed my suitcase under my bed and pulled it up and onto my bed. I opened it up and looked at all the money that was inside. My eyes started to tear up as I realized that I couldn't make any more money. I started counting how much money was in there. When I concentrate, I focus on doing only that thing. So I didn't notice when Jimmy walked in.

"Why are you counting your money?" He asked.

I jumped and smiled. "No reason. Just bored," I said, letting out a fake laugh.

He looked into my eyes. "You've been crying, haven't you?" He asked.

I wiped my eyes and smiled again. "No. I'm just tired," I said.

"Melanie, you gotta tell me what's wrong," he said.

I shrugged. "Nothing is wrong. I'm totally fine!" I said. My voice cracked on fine and I could feel the tears falling from my eyes.

"Oh my God, Melanie," Jimmy said. He sat on my bed and put my head on his shoulder. I started to cry. He let me cry for about five minutes.

"What's going on with you, huh?" He asked.

I lifted my head and wiped my tears. "I-I got fired. I forgot to call and take some time off and so they fired me. I'm so sorry Jimmy I forgot-" I rambled.

"Melanie. Slow down. You got fired?" He asked. I nodded and he sighed. "It's okay. With all that's been going on, you getting fired is the least of our problems. Please just calm down," he said.

I nodded. "Sorry," I responded.

"You're fine. Now listen. We can count this money together and figure out how much we need, okay?" He asked.

I nodded. "Together?" I asked.

"Together," he said.

I smiled and he smiled back. Then we turned to the suitcase and began to separate the bills. Then we started counting.

When we were halfway through, a giant knock sounded at the door. We looked at each other and then I got up and answered it. It was Pepper.

"Elsa wants tent!" She exclaimed. Suzi came up behind her.

"Elsa is gathering everyone in the tent," she said.

"Why?" I asked.

"Beats me," she responded.

"Oh fuck," I whispered.

"This can't be good," Jimmy said as we walked to the tent.

When we got there, I saw Elsa standing in her expensive- looking pajamas. Tears stained her face and she looked very angry.

"Is everybody here?" She asked loudly.

We all looked around and nodded.

"All of you! Explain to me why there is word of me doing something to the twins!" She screamed, becoming an infuriated mess.

We all looked around at each other again. I locked eyes with Paul and he looked as scared as I was.

"You don't have a reason, do you? You just want to be unfaithful to me because you can! And even after all I've done for you and for our family! How dare you treat me in such a manner when I saved all of you from the sick and cruel world we live in! HOW DARE YOU!" She screamed.