A Little Sane

Chapter 75

Mercedes could feel the chills down her spine. She didn't dare move. She had been dreading this moment since the minute they left to go visit Ed and TaTyana. Diablo slowly walked around her.

"How was your trip?"

Mercedes swallowed hard. She smiled as he rounded her frame to stand in front of her.

"It was a beautiful wedding. The kids had so much fun... they have a dog.."

Diablo smiled while nodding his head.

"Dogs are great for kids."  

Mercedes nodded agreeing. 

"Her name is Sophie. I think she was a well trained..."

Diablo cut her off.

"Let's get to point here."

Mercedes stood up straighter. She watched Diablo's eyes scan her form. She tried to block out his thoughts. He slowly walked behind her. Mercedes froze. She feel him get closer. He slowly moved her hair from around her shoulder. She could feel his breath on her neck. He whispered in her ear.

"I was waiting for you to come back. I was hoping I didn't have to go search for you. I'm ready for you to help me handle this job now."

Mercedes couldn't find the strength to even blink more than a few times. Diablo slowly ran his fingers up the side of her left arm. His slightly warm breath was still slowly blowing on her neck.

"You promised me you could do this job. I expect nothing less."

Mercedes became stiff when she felt his lips softly kiss her neck. The unwanted sexual contact made her feel uncomfortable. He pulled away slightly. His whisper was clear.

"Unless... you want that wonderful husband of yours to go missing."

The anger that built inside of her was hard to contain. She calmed herself quickly and turned to face him. She didn't like the fact that she was inches away from his face, but she stood her ground.

"The job will be done. Trust me. I can do it."

Diablo slowly pushed her hair out her face. 

"That's my girl."

Diablo barely brushed his lips into Mercedes's and she backed away. Her reflex made her feel like she had just gotten in trouble. She quickly looked at the time on her phone. 

"The kids... lunch.. I have to go.. is that okay..?"

Diablo looked at her as if he was mad at her, but then softened his expression. He nodded.

"That's all I need from you. We head at tomorrow. Four- thirty in the morning. We need to move in the dark. Quickly and quietly. Don't be late." 

"Four - thirty. Of course. I'll be there. Not a minute later."

"Mommy!"

Jerome stared at Mercedes confused as she ignored the kids. She walked down the hallway towards their room. Jerome turned to Abbe. 

"It's okay Jerome. I'll finish lunch. Go."

Jerome walked into their room. Mercedes had completely stripped naked and was warming the shower. She seemed tense and uneasy. 

"Doll face? Everything okay..?"

Mercedes was shaking. 

"I just... need a shower.. okay..? I just feel.. gross.."