Jimmy's Game (Ruthless) (39 page)

Whenever he had tied her up before he would fondle her; and he would always practise oral sex on her, but that morning was different, there was no passion or tenderness; he just took her without any fore play. Maria groaned as he entered her, but he paid no attention to
it. Realising he was oblivious to her feelings she said tearfully, “Please don’t be so rough Jimmy, you’re hurting me.” But instead of showing her love and affection he grabbed her head and kissed her hard on the lips whilst thrusting into her. Beginning to feel scared and totally helpless, frantically she tried to pull her hands free, but he had tied them so tight, her effort was futile. Repeatedly she cried out, “Please Jimmy stop you’re hurting me!” He ignored her, even when she pulled her legs up in an effort to lessen his thrust, he wouldn’t stop. Despite her repeatedly begging him to stop, he wouldn’t.  In her heart she believed he wouldn’t really harm her, it was as though he was trying to regain his control over her, having felt powerless just an hour earlier. Sucking her breast and biting her nipple so hard she winced. Thrusting himself harder into her, he groaned as he came, biting her neck at the moment of orgasm. When he finished she was lying there with tears streaming down her face. Without saying a word he coldly got off of her. Sitting on the bed with his back to her, he lit a cigarette which was unusual as he rarely smoked in the apartment and never in the bedroom; he was a social smoker at poker games and such like. Watching him as he drew hard on the butt, she could sense the tension coming from him. Lying there silently she waited for him to finish his cigarette, when he finally stubbed it out she said tearfully, “Please untie me Jimmy.” Turning his head he looked at her, hating himself for the way he had just behaved, she looked so helpless, so fragile.

Gently he undid the ties and scoped her into his arms as he said, “I’m sorry baby please forgive me.” They held each other tightly as they lay back down together. With her head on his chest he said, “I sorry, but you made me feel so angry, I wanted to punish you for how you made me feel. For the first time I actually wanted to hurt you for rejecting me.
” Still crying she kissed his chest and replied, “I know it was my fault, I really am sorry.” Rolling onto his side to face her, he said, “It wasn’t your fault babe; I’m the one who should be ashamed for the way I acted.” “You scared me Jimmy.” “I know and I’m sorry, but when I thought you were going to leave me I wanted to kill you. I couldn’t bear the thought of you being with another man, and knowing my way of life isn’t something I can change, I felt gutted.” Loathing himself for what he’d thought, and for what he had just done to her, the anger and fear that he had experienced had left him with no control over the situation and he hated it. “I love you Jimmy, the reality of losing you terrified me.” Snuggling closer to him she added, “Perhaps it would be a good idea if we just forget about the whole incident and pretend it never happened.” Nodding his head; he replied, “Let’s do that, because it’ll never happen again.” Then he jokingly added, “If you ever mentioned anything about leaving me again, I’ll just shoot you, because I’m never going through this again.” Although she laughed with him, she felt that somewhere under his humour, he’d meant what he said. They snuggled down together in the bed and fell asleep.

Jimmy woke three hours later, because she was kissing his back and gently running her hands over him. Turning to her he said, “Morning babe, I had a terrible dream about us, I thought you were going to leave me.” “That wasn’t a dream Jimmy that was a nightmare, leave you, never! Anyway, we’re getting married in a few weeks why would I leave you?” They both grinned and then they kissed
. His hands were all over her as he whispered in her ear “I love you babe.” With a smirky grin she replied, “Love you too,” then she gently pulled herself onto him and straddled his stomach. Lifting his arms up she tied him to the head board, with the stockings which were still hanging there. Giggling she looked at him and said, “Pay back is a bitch!” Laughing he replied, “Be gentle with me babe, I’ve had a rough night!” With him firmly tethered to the bed she rode him like a wild mustang, this one was for her, although there certainly weren’t any complaints from him.

It was two o’clock that afternoon when they finally left the bedroom to shower.
With a huge grin on his face he said, “God I’m ravenous, all that shagging you made me do has given me an appetite.” “I made you do? I didn’t hear you telling me to stop,” joked Maria. “Nor will you. Shall we eat out and then go shopping I want to buy you something nice.” “Ok but you don’t have to buy me anything.” “I know, but I want too.” Remembering back to the previous night, she didn’t argue with him.

While she went to get ready he phoned Mickey, “Alright Jimmy what’s up?” “Nothing, just wanted to check everything’s ok so
I can take Maria out to lunch.” Sensing that something had happened by Jimmy’s tone, he replied, “Everything’s fine mate, you go out and enjoy yourselves. Why don’t you have tonight off as well, there’s no need for you to come to the club; I’ll check them out if you want to stay home with Maria?” “Are you sure Mick?” “Yeah, with Monica in hospital, I’ve got nothing better to do.” “Cheers then, we’ll try and call in to see Monica later today. Just bell me if anything crops up.” “Will do, but just in case I don’t catch you at the hospital, let’s arrange to meet at Dixie’s in the morning.” “Ok.” “So where are you going to eat?” “Shades, Maria really likes it there.” “Of course she does, tell her we only own the best restaurants, enjoy yourselves, I’ll see you tomorrow if not before.” Maria appeared just as the call ended and said, “I’m ready, where are we going?” “I wouldn’t mind going to Shades.” “Me neither, I really like it there.” “I know babe, if it was nearer we’d eat there more often, but in heavy traffic it’s an hour’s drive from here.”

Maria particularly liked Hugo the chef and Jason the head waiter, she missed him since he moved from Jimmy’s restaurant Satins to Shades about a year ago. When Jason moved in with his girlfriend Lorraine, the apartment they rented was only a ten minute walk from the restaurant, so when he had asked if he could change restaurants, they were only too happy to oblige. Jason had worked for them for about six years; he was very good at his job, running the restaurant like clockwork. The other bonus was he got on well with Hugo, which is always a good thing, as chefs are renowned
for being bolshie. Shades did a good regular trade, every lunch time it was packed with high class executives who worked in the nearby office blocks.

A moment later Jimmy was on the phone, “Alright Jason, Jimmy here, is it too late to book a table? Jason laughed and said, “The restaurants quietening down a bit now, good job you didn’t ring before, it was heaving. I’ll tell Hugo you’re coming, because he normally stops serving around half three.” “Cushty, tell him we’ll both have the chef’s special if that makes life easier for him.” “I’m sure it will, I’ll see you both soon then.”

Forty minutes later, they were sitting in the restaurant chatting to Jason while they waited for their meal. Maria said, “How’s your partner Jason, Lorraine isn’t it?” “Yes, I’m proud to inform you that she’s three months pregnant, I’m going to be a dad.” “Oh congratulations Jason, do you know what sex the baby is?” “Nope, we don’t want to know; as long as Lorraine and the baby are both ok that’s all that matters.” “What a lovely way to think. I’m sure they’ll both be fine.” Maria liked Jason from the first day she had met him. Not particularly handsome, what you would call average in height and looks, but he was a nice man, in his late twenties, a good worker, very solid and reliable. Hugo the chef waved out to them as he called Jason over to collect their meals.

By the time they had eaten they were the only people left in the restaurant. Hugo had left earlier after cooking their meals, but he would be back by six as Saturday night was always the busiest.

As they were leaving, Jimmy handed Jason five twenty pound notes and said, “Buy something for the baby.” “Thanks Jimmy it’s appreciated; Lorraine has seen several things she wants to buy, with all this she can.” Maria kissed Jason on the cheek as they left.

On the drive home Maria said, “That was a lovely gesture to give Jason that money.” Smiling he replied, “When we have kids they’ll want for nothing, I just wish it was the same for everyone. When Lorraine has the baby you can go out and buy it something nice.” This was the Jimmy she loved; despite his dark angry side he would always be her hero.

The weekend seemed to fly by, they’d been shopping which saw Jimmy buying Maria several gifts; including some sexy underwear that he’d chosen. By Monday evening it was as though they had never argued, everything was back to normal. He’d arranged with Mickey to call in on the clubs, well more specifically Dixie’s and Sweet Cheeks, as they had asked Tony to check in on Lazer.

Shaun’s wife Ann just happened to call and ask if she could visit that evening to run over some details about the bridesmaids. Maria knew it was a set up, and that he had arranged it through Shaun, because he still wasn’t happy about leaving her alone, knowing that the Jamaicans were still a threat. She didn’t mind, she really liked Ann and secretly she could ask her how she had coped being married to Shaun, considering he was more or less the same as Jimmy.

Mickey’s car horn sounded outside just as Ann arrived. “I’ll see you later girls, I should be back by midnight; have a good evening,” called Jimmy as he made his way out the front door.

During the drive to the club he briefly told Mickey about the argument he had with her. Mickey replied, “I can understand why she would worry, but I’m certain everything will be ok now.” “I hope so Mick, I’m never going through that again.”

Reggie was at the door of Sweet Cheeks, with a smile Jimmy said, “How it going Reggie?” “It’s quiet, not unusual for a Monday; Jacky Boy and Kevin are inside.” Entering the club they walked over to the two bouncers. Mickey said, “Alright lads, where’s Shane tonight then?” “It’s his night off, he’s taken that dancer out.” “Oh yeah Max, are they taking bets on whether or not he’ll shag her?” Kevin laughed and said, “Of course, I think she will Jacky Boy thinks she won’t, we’ve got a pony on it!” They all laughed. There had been no sign of the Jamaicans, so they had a couple of drinks then went onto Dixie’s, it was the same there all quiet on the Jamaican front and Tony called to tell them that everything was normal at Lazer.

They talked about Monica and the shooting; Mickey said, “Her parents will probably be going back to Devon now she’s doing so well.” “They seem like nice people.” “They are, but I’ll be glad when they’ve gone and I don’t have to worry about them, not that they’ve asked for anything, but you know what it’s like, I feel obligated to take them for dinner and that.” “Yeah I know, so are we doing the clubs again tomorrow night?” “Yeah, I suppose so.” “In that case why don’t you come over for dinner, it would please Maria” “I’d love too.”

They left the club just before midnight. Jimmy dropped Mickey off en route to his apartment.

The girls were still chatting when Jimmy walked in, although he did notice how quiet it went as he had entered, but despite sensing that they had been talking about him he just shrugged it off. “Alright girls, I hope you’ve been behaving yourselves.” “Would we dare do anything but,” said Ann with a giggle. “Is Shaun picking you up babe?” “Yes, he’s actually on his way.
” Looking out of the window Jimmy said, “He’s just pulled up.” “Wave out the window Jimmy, let him know you’re back, it’ll save him coming up,” said Ann. Kissing Maria on the cheek she thanked her for a lovely evening then left. Jimmy watched from the window as she got into Shaun’s car, before he poured himself a glass of wine, Maria declined as she’d already had several with Ann. She was just about to ask him how things were at the clubs, when his phone rang. “It’s almost one o’clock,” he said as he read the caller ID and said its Shane,” answering the call he said, “Alright Shane what’s up?” “Sorry its late Jimmy, but I had to wait until I’d taken Max home to bell you.” “What’s up then?” “I took Max to the restaurant tonight.” “I already know that, in fact I imagined by now you’d be back home giving her one.” “Yeah I’d imagined the fucking same! We had a great time, but it’s going to take me several nights out before I get into her knickers!” They laughed then Jimmy said, “What did you call me for?” “Something weird happened with Max when she saw Samuels at the restaurant.” “What do you mean weird?” “It would be easier to talk about it tomorrow, it’s a bit involved. What are the chances of you and Mickey meeting me at the club in the morning, around ten?” “Yeah that’ll be fine, so is there anything else, because unlike you I will be getting laid tonight!” Laughing Shane replied, “I didn’t say I wouldn’t get laid tonight, I just said I wouldn’t be shagging Max!” “Dirty bastard, happy shagging, I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“What did Shane want?” said Maria as he close
d his phone “Is everything ok?” “Not sure really babe, he said something about Max and Samuels, I’m meeting him in the morning, I’ll find out then.”  Noticing that she looked worried he added, “Why don’t you come with me?” Laughing she replied, “Are you sure you don’t want to ask Ann to just pop round so you can leave me here?” He just grinned. “Oh that reminds me Jimmy, while you were out Leon phoned me, he asked if we had anyone who could cover tomorrow night at the restaurant?” “Why?” “Jeremy’s mum has been rushed to hospital with a suspected heart attack. They just need someone to cover the bookings and greet the diners; take their coats; show them to their table; that’s all. I told him I could do it if he was really stuck.” Giving her a strange look he replied, “You know I don’t want you going anywhere on your own at the moment; not until we know what’s going on with these fucking Jamaicans. It would be different if I could go with you, but you know I’ve got things to do, there must be someone else he can ask?” “Leon wouldn’t have phoned me if he had someone else, you know that.” Aware that he wasn’t happy about it, she quickly added, “Ann said Shaun would be available to run me.” Knowing that he still needed convincing to let her do it, sarcastically she said, “Well it is my restaurant and at least you wouldn’t have the problem of getting me a baby sitter!” “Cut the fucking sarcasm Maria, I’ll only agree because Shaun’s available to take and bring you back, but I don’t want you making a habit of it, even if it is your restaurant.” “Thanks, I’ll let Leon know first thing in the morning.” Hoping to change the subject she went on to say, “If you’re not too tired, I’d like your opinion on the underwear you bought me at the weekend. Or we can leave it till tomorrow if you like?” Grinning he replied, “Oh I think I can stay awake long enough to give you an opinion.” “Great, wait here while I go and put it on.” Within minutes she was standing in the doorway seductively posed; with one leg bent resting her heel up the door and her arms behind her back as she leaned against the door frame. From the moment he saw her, he could feel himself becoming aroused. Standing there wearing a dark mauve basque, complete with stockings suspenders and black high heeled shoes; she looked so sexy. Rising to his feet he moved towards her, grabbing her and pushing her against the door. With burning desire for him she fumbled to undo his fly. Unable to wait he picked her up and carried her into the bedroom, gently throwing her onto the bed.