A Little Sane

Chapter 76

Her reflection in the mirror was taunting her. She could visualize killing Diablo. It made her smile. Her nerves started to kick in. The cold air of the bathroom took a warm turn as arms wrapped around her waist. She instantly sank into the form behind her. A soft kiss landed on her right cheek. Her nerves faded away completely.

"Are you ready?"

The clock struck three in the morning. An hour at which both the twins and Abbe were sound asleep. Jerome stood behind his wife ready to send her out into a potential gang war. Mercedes slowly nodded. She turned to face him. Jerome gave her a serious look.

"Listen to me very carefully. You are in control. You are fearless. You can handle this. Pregnant or not. To be completely honest, you are more terrifying than Diablo and Falcone combined. They have nothing over you."

Mercedes gave Jerome the most confident and dark smile. The serious expression that followed her smile made Jerome slightly confused.

"Jerome.. what if this is a trap.. what if they catch us.."

Jerome stared straight into her eyes with a dark look.

"Then you don't hesitate. Kill every motherfucker there. We will deal with it later. Don't let your guard down. You've seen me enough times. Stand your ground."

Mercedes nodded her head several times.

"Okay."

Jerome cupped her cheek with another serious look.

"Do you understand me? If you think for even a moment that you are in danger, you kill. Every. Single. Person. There. Don't turn your back on anyone. None of them are your friends. Even if you lose confidence, do not show it. You trained with Bruce and you've been out with me. You can do this. Take at least two weapons."

Mercedes nodded.

"Got it. Attitude. Weapons. Confidence. I got it. There's also something else I wanted to talk to you about before I go.."

Mercedes set on the counter. Jerome stood in between her legs. He tilted his head. 

"What's that?"

She ran her fingers down his cheek.

"Diablo has been getting very touching... but.. I'm afraid of what will happen if I don't go along with it a little.. just so he'll trust me.. I'd never sleep with him.. he's gross.."

Jerome blinked several times. 

"So... are you asking for permission to.. flirt with Diablo a little..?"

Mercedes looked away. Jerome gently grabbed her chin and grinned at her.

"Play him like a fucking video game. Now get going before you're late."

Mercedes smiled brightly. She hopped off the counter and headed towards the bedroom door. 

"Oh, one last thing."

She turned to face Jerome. 

"Come home to me. Please..."

She walked back towards Jerome and grabbed the back of his neck. She pulled him in for a kiss. She smiled when she pulled away.

"Always."

Mercedes leaned against their car by this abandoned warehouse. A black car parked in front of her. The window slowly lowered. 

"Get in."

Mercedes tried to sit in silence, but Diablo wasn't allowing it. 

"The kids still sleeping when you left?"