A Girl for Jack

Chapter 8

It was a long bus ride to work. Mary leaned her head against the cold glass of the busses window . The only thing she found of his was a note on the table  that read, "Thanks", and a wad of cash. When the bus finally stopped she slowly made her way into the bank. As she was putting away her belongings, her station telephone rang. She could see it was the C.E.Os extension, "Yes Mr. Gladstone?"

Mr. Gladstones voice was slightly shaky, " Mary I need to see you in my office."

Mary was puzzled, "Yes sir." As Mary approached his office she could smell cigar smoke; she slowly opened the door. Sitting in Mr. Gladstones seat was Aubry James, next to him stood a nervous  Mr. Gladstone.

"Have a seat Mary." Aubry extended his hand.

Mary slowly sat with her hands folded in her lap. She heard the door close and turned to notice a big tall unknown man behind her. She knew then the situation was bad. She turned back to face Aubry. "What's this about?"

Aubry took a big puff of his cigar, " I need a name Mary.."

Mary knew who he was after, "A name?"

She could hear Aubrys anger through his voice while trying to maintain composure, "Don't play dumb Mary. Who hurt Devon last night..?"

"I did. He came to my house to gang rape me and I did that."

Aubry took another puff, "That's not what Devon said, he said that there was a phyco that busted his nose. Give me his God damn name and you can go.."

Mary looked down as she shook her head. 

She jumped as Aubrys fist slammed on the desk. " Alright.. Well do this the hard way. Hendrix, grab a hand.." The big tall guy from behind grabbed Mary's left hand and slammed it to the desk.

Mary had tears pooling him her big eyes, "Please don't do this." She screamed out as Aubry fused the large cigar butt into the top of her hand. Hendrix covered her mouth with his other hand.

Aubry sneered at her pain, "Give me a name Mary." Mary's tears were pulling over on to her checks, but still she shook her head. Aubry fused the cigar butt into the same spot. Mary went to scream but instinct kicked in and she bit down on Hendricks hand.

Hendrix screamed out in pain and turned her to face him. " You little bitch!" He back handed her and she fell to the floor. Mary sat on her knees as she held her face.

Aubry stood up, " Hendrix! That's enough.. Looks like she not gonna sing anytime soon. Mary your fired. Gladstone get her outa here."

Mr. Gladstone waddled over to help Mary off the floor, but she jerked away from his grasp. " Don't fucking touch me."

Mr Gladstone had sadness in his voice, "Mary please understand.. I.."

Mary cut him off and screamed, " I understand.. I understand  you don't have the balls to do what's right!" Mr. Gladstone hung his head in shame. Mary eased herself off of the floor. 

Aurby walked and stood in front of her, "Clean yourself up before you head out to the lobby."

Mary meet him with a cold glar, "Fuck .. You.." She grabbed the door handle and proceded out to the lobby. She could hear the gasp and felt the stares of other employees and customers. She held her head high as she made her way to Tessa's teller window. "Tessa.. Would you be so kind to hand me my things..?" 

Mary could see the worry in Tessa's face, "Sure."

Tessa handed her her purse and coat, Mary smiled, "Thank you. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas in Cancun." 

Tessa looked as though she was about to cry. Mary turned and walked out of the bank for the last time. She looked down at her burnt hand and thought to herself, " Thats gonna leave a scar."