The Freak| Jimmy Darling

Chapter Sixteen.

I didn't know for sure what they were talking about, but I knew that whatever it was, Jimmy was going to be with Maggie. And if he ditches me for her, fine.

I walked by Ethel, who saw me crying. I tried to get past her, but she grabbed my arm.

"What's goin' on with ya?" She asked.

I let out a sob. "I don't know. Jimmy... I think Jimmy is leaving with Maggie," I admitted.

She hugged me and brought me to her shoulder. "Listen, honey. If he does, then he's a fool," she said.

I nodded. "But why would he do this to me, Ethel? I thought we were best friends. But friends don't leave you like this," I said.

"Especially when the two of ya's was gonna leave together," she said.

I pulled away. "You knew about that?" I asked.

"Oh honey. I know everything," she said with a smile. She wiped the tears off my face.

"I think I'm gonna go sulk in my room now," I said with a sniffle.

"Aw sweetheart. I'm so sorry. If that boy comes near me, I'll tear into him like a dog on a steak," she said.

I smiled. "Thank you," I said.

"You're welcome. Now don't be in there too long, I haven't got forever," she said.

My mouth dropped. "Oh my God. I completely forgot with all that's been going on-" I said.

"Stop. My death shouldn't be on your mind all the time. You've gotta live your life, sweet pea. And plus, I wasn't gonna be around forever, right?" She asked.

I nodded. "I'm sorry, Ethel," I said.

"Don't be. Now go to your caravan and sulk for a little while. It's good for ya," she said.

I smiled. "Okay. I'll cry extra hard for you. Goodbye," I said. She smiled and waved.

As soon as I turned around, my smile faded. Tears started filling my eyes again. I ran into my caravan and jumped on the bed. I grabbed my pillow and cried into it. I had no makeup on, so none of it came off in the pillow. After five minutes passed, I looked up into a mirror and I realized that I looked like fucking shit. I grabbed my makeup bag and started applying some. When I was finished, I heard someone come in. To my displeasure, it was Jimmy.

"Hey Mells, I was wondering if you'd like to come with me to Dandy Mott's house. I think you're right about him taking the twins," he said, not looking at my face.

"Oh you've finally come to your senses huh?" I asked bitterly.

My tone of voice made him look over. "Are you alright? Have you been crying?" He asked, sitting on my bed.

"I'm fine," I answered, getting up and walking to the other side of the room. He got up and followed me.

"You're obviously not okay. Wanna tell me what's going on?" He asked.

"Let's go get the twins," I responded, walking out the door. He stood there for a second, but then followed.

Mott Mansion.

The ride there was silent. In fact, we didn't talk until we were on the front steps of Dandy's house.

"You ready?" He asked me.

"Sure," I said and knocked.

Gloria answered the door. "Hello. How can I help you?" She asked.