Every Bitch Has A Secret (7 page)

“Hey Victoria. You had a girl?”             

“Yes her name is Michelle. Heard about Ty. Can’t say I’m sorry though just Karma.”

“Well congratulations.” She went to walk away.

“Sam’s very happy with Ty, Madison. So I hope you don’t try to get him back cause Sam is not nice like me she will do more than give you a slap get my drift.”

“Yeah. I got it. Excuse me.” She flew into the building and could hear them laughing at her. She wished she never came out of her house. As she got closer, she heard voices from Jill’s office.

“I’m sorry. But if I knew where she was, I’d wouldn’t tell you. For all I know you could me a crazy fan.” Jill stated with a stern voice.

“But she knows me. Jill you know me.”

“I’m sorry Ty. I can’t help you ok.” Taking a deep breath, Madison walked in.

“I’m here for my pass and time. Jill make it quick please.” Jill grabbed the packet off her desk and gave to Madison.

“I will call you Madison.”

“Thanks.” She turned around and left the office with Ty trailing behind her.

“Mattie stop I want to talk to you.” She stopped and faced him.

“What?”

“Are you doing okay? I-”

“I’m fine.” She interrupted.

“Why you ain’t answer my calls?”

“I’m sure there is nothing to say. It is what it is.”

“I’m sorry. I wanted to tell you that. I didn’t want to hurt you.”

“But you did with a woman who obviously you got feelings for. So it’s best if you just leave me alone Ty.”

“Is that what you want?”

“You’re with that woman, aren’t you?” She asked.

“Why does that matter what’s goin’ on here?”

“Just answer the question.”

“We been kickin’ it that’s it.”

“So fucking her. You so full of shit. Just stay away from me okay.” She started to walk away.

“I really broke you, did I? I can tell by your eyes.” She held in her tears in check, leaving him behind her in her past where he now belong.

Chapter 9

Madison staggered into Romeo’s and fell into the nearest chair she saw.

              “Romeo. Fix me up. I have to be ready for the cruel world by five.”

              “Tsk Tsk are we drunk little girl?” He asked, prepping her face for makeup. “And look at these dark circles. Who is he? And why has he did such a number on you little girl?”

              “You don’t want to know.”

              “I’ve known you since you were little and your mother. What does she say about this?”

              “Let him go and move on.”

              “Good advice now follow it honey. I’m good at my job, but I can’t do miracles all the time.”

“I agree.” Madison looked in the mirror to see her mom, standing there.

“Hey mom.” Josefina took the seat next to her.

“Close eyes.” She did. “Josefina su hija ha estado bebiendo.”

“Madison!”

              “Oh mama.”

“No I’m getting you some coffee. You have your screening tonight.”

“Lips.”

“Just let me cope the way I know how. It’s been rough year for me.”

              “Yes Mattie it has. But you did a right thing ending that affair with your friend’s husband. With Ty, things were serious, but it’s just things don’t work out. Now go out and date an actor. That will keep you busy.” Josefina spoke.

              “Yeah. Thanks ma.” Romeo started washing and blow drying her hair.

              “You should let me cut it.”

              “No way. I had gotten an ugly cut in the seventh grade and I told myself never again besides the normal trim.”

              “If I remember correctly, you took the scissors to your own hair grown ass.” Romeo put the finishing touches by finger waving and placing it in a high ponytail.

              “Hmph.”

“Well have you at least call this dick or spoken to him?” Romeo questioned.

“Earlier.”

“Well like I said earlier, he did a number on you sweetie. You looking miserable without the boy.” Romeo walked away and Madison looked down at the ground. She knew that to be true.

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They stepped out of the limo, blinded by the flashing lights.

“Madison! Madison over here!”

“What do you have to say about the break up?”

“Where’s Ty?”

“Are you pregnant?”

“Come on baby.” Josefina grabbed Madison’s arm and pulled her forward. “You don’t have to answer them.”

“How is she handling the breakup?”

“Very good. Excuse us?” The crowd was getting rough and heavy that security had to escort of the stars to the door.

“I just can’t do this anymore. I can’t.” Madison whispered.

“Hold it together Mattie Ann.” The usher led them into the waiting area. Madison took that moment to bee-lined to the open bar.

“What can I get you?”

“Scotch. Hard please.” The bartender made her drink and slid it across the counter. She grabbed the glass and drunk it down.

“Damn. Hard day?”

“Try hard life.”

“Here’s another. I’ll go with ya.” He made two more drinks and they clicked tumblers. She started on her second drink.

“ATTENTION EVERYONE WE WILL HEAD IN NOW.”

“Well that’s my cue.” She gulped down the rest. “Thanks.” She slapped a $50 tip in the guy hands and gave him a wink. She sauntered off towards the door. She found her mother and sat down next to her.

“Where you go?”

“To say hi.” She lied. Her mother would kill her if she knew she was drinking after she worked so hard to get her sober in time for this. The room darkened and the movie began to play. It was the shower scene, Madison hated doing at first.
Great!
She groaned inward. A shower. Ty. How they made love in it that time. It was coming back even though she didn’t want it to. The hot water rained down on their entwined in the shower. The way he handled her so softly. He caressed her leg wrapped around him as he made love to her. She ran her hand along his back and pressed her breast against his tight chest. Her moans so delicate.

“Baby you look great up there.” Josefina whispered, bringing her back.

“Um...thanks.” The pain of his betrayal fresh again as she would never have him like that again. She turned her attention to the screen. The bank robbery scene. She managed to watch five minutes before remembering again. They were in her room. Ty had said something about or complaining about condoms. She had used the excuse about not wanting to be pregnant, but she didn’t want that notion to cross Ty’s mind due to the fact she couldn’t get pregnant. He saw how sad she got then gave her a hug, dropping the whole conversation. The next few words would haunt her. He asked for forgiveness. She replied by telling she always do and will always love him. She left memory lane. The last part would replay in her head every morning. Those words like knives that tore at her heart. “Mom...I’m going to the bathroom.”

“Okay.” Madison left the theater and went to the ladies’ room, standing in front of the mirror. An older woman came in and stop at the sight of her. She waited for the scream and the fan line but it didn’t come.

“Baby what’s wrong? It looks like you’re about to cry.” Madison turned to her.

“A man broke my heart. I still love him but he’s with someone else. I told myself-” She stopped.

“Life it’s a tough and heartbreak happens a lot. I’m Kim.”

“Madison.”

“Parks?”

“Yeah. I know I must look stupid. A celebrity crying in the bathroom like a teen girl.”

“No. Just shows you’re human too. We never formally met although we were supposed to though Madison.”

“We were?” She asked shocked.

“Yes. I’m Ty’s mother.” Madison felt her stomach dropped.

“Oh..oh I’m sorry I should go.”

“No you shouldn’t. Don’t let who I am stop you from talking about how you feel. I see you still love my son and he loves you. Now he’s a grown man and I won’t make excuses for him.” Madison smiled. “There you go. A pretty smile.”

“Well it’s hard to tell. My understanding he’s with that Sam girl now, which is fine. He can do what he wants.”

“She’s a nice girl but she’s not you. Ty’s sister doesn’t like her though. Carmelle thinks she’s sneaky for reasons I don’t know why, but she got tickets for us and a free limo so that’s why we are here.”
Yeah. Probably to stick it to me. The sister is right and I think I like her already,
Madison thought.

“Well thanks for the talk Ms. Carpenter. I should be going.”

“Of course. You take care of yourself.”

“I will.” She left the restroom, passing Carmelle on the way out.

“Mom you’re missin’ the free affair. Ty just had me run interference with Sam so he could find Madison. Was that her?”

“Yes. It was. Go tell your brother.” Carmelle left the bathroom and found Ty looking in the main lobby.

“Hey Ty.” He turned around. “I saw her.”

“Where?”

“Get rid of that bitch you wit’ an’ I’ll tell you.” She threatened.

“I’m not with her.”

“But fuckin’ her. In some ways you are wit’ her. She’s around most of the time.”

“Carmelle which way?” He asked, getting pissed.

“I don’t know but she talked to Mom.”

“About what? Was it about me?” She shrugged. Madison had past behind Carmelle down a back hallway. He ignored his sister and took off towards her. “Madison!” He called out. She stopped and turned with a stunned look on her face. Ty stopped and stared. She looked beautiful with a forlorn look on her face. She gave him a slight smile. The dress she had on didn’t do her body justice. Ty stood there, feeling stupid as hell for cheating on her and not being patient with her. She told him she was damaged and it would take her time to be there fully. The moment was broken up by her mother appearing and talking her back inside to the movie. “FUCK.” Now he had to wait for movie out to see her again.

“Ty?” Sam grabbed his hand. “What are you doing out here? Let’s go back inside.”  She pulled him back inside and he shrugged her off. “What’s the matter with you?”

“I wanna be alone right now. I’ll hit you up later.”

“Fine. Call me then.” She rolled her eyes and went back inside. Ty walked out a side door and saw the crews breaking down the front entrance. He missed his chance tonight.

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Ty sat in the corner, staring out the window. Kim and Carmelle watched him from across the room.

“What’s goin’ on wit’him?” Carmelle asked.

“Wish I knew. He’s been like this all morning.”

“Well then...mama teach me how to me them catfish nuggets. I got a date I wanna cook for.”

“Alright come on.” They went to the kitchen and Ty was able to breathe easy. He knew they been watching him like a hawk. He had too much on his mind. He still haven’t dealt how things went down at the movie premiere. The fact she gave him a smile gave him hope then yesterday Sam called him, saying she might be pregnant. That was his own fault for raw dogging. If he did have a chance with Madison, Sam being pregnant couldn’t be at a worse time. There was a soft knock at the door and Ty went to open the door.

“Madison what’chu doin’ here?” She was hanging onto the door frame.

“Hey we need to talk.”

“Good. Come in.” She walked in slowly and he closed the door. “I’m glad you stopped by. I wanted to talk to you and see if we could get on some ground or something.”

“Uh-huh.” She responded, glassy eyed.

“How you know where I was?”

“Your mother.”

“Any other time I woulda told that old lady to mind her damn business.” He felt good talking to her, without any screaming or tears falling. “You wanna sit?”

“I’m good.”  He slowly grabbed her hand and held it.

“I missed you.” Her head dropped and she nodded.

“Me too.” He pulled her into a hug and inhaled her scent.
She smells so fuckin’ good.
She broke the hug and kissed him. This was so familiar. Her hair. Her body. Her smell. She tasted of peppermint and vodka. He snatched away.

“You been drinkin’?! Seriously?!”

“What? Why shouldn’t I? This how I cope without wanting to stay in bed. You killed any chance of me loving and trusting anybody again. You were supposed to be different!” She screamed at him.

“Leave Madison. Go! Don’t come back here until the shit is out yo system.”

“Fine!” She yanked opened the door and stalked out.

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She got into her car, turning the radio all the way up, driving away as fast as she could. She groped around in the back for her bottle of vodka. She snatched the bottle up and continued what was left. She took the exit towards the hills, taking the long way back to her house to think. The pain was coming to her in huge waves. She couldn’t cry anymore she been crying for too long. The bottle slipped out her hand, reaching down to get it she took her eyes off the road.