Mitchells And O'Haras: The Traitor Part 32

Jed glanced at Frankie. She had a right cob on, he knew that. I'll get Harry the same as Georgie, and what do you fancy, babe?'

I dunno. I think I'll come with you.'

You can't leave the kids,' Jed said immediately. He didn't fancy an earful and he'd promised to ring Sally.

I'm sure your mum and dad are capable of looking after them for ten minutes, Jed,' Frankie said sarcastically.

Angry that his preplanned phone call had now gone up the Swannee, Jed glared at her. Move your a.r.s.e, then, I'm f.u.c.king starving,' he spat.

Frankie put her trainers on, ran out to the Shogun and slammed the pa.s.senger door. Don't speak to me like s.h.i.t in front of your parents and don't keep laughing and encouraging Georgie to swear. It ain't funny, Jed. If she repeats what you say, you ain't the one who's gotta stand up that school wishing that the ground would open up and swallow you. I'm sure, because of the trouble they've had trying to get Georgie in from the playground, that her form teacher, Mrs Lawson, thinks we're bad parents as it is.'

Jed started the engine. b.o.l.l.o.c.ks to Mrs Lawson. If she don't like my family, tell her to go f.u.c.k her grandmother!'

Eddie Mitch.e.l.l grinned as Gina ran towards him and threw herself into his arms. He kissed her pa.s.sionately and immediately felt an erection.

I want you so badly. Let's go home,' he said, his voice gruff with pa.s.sion.

Gina's hands shook as she restarted the ignition. She had felt his erection rubbing against her and the thought of seeing it in the flesh sent shivers down her spine.

What do you think of my new car?' she asked.

Eddie laughed. The sporty BMW definitely suited her image. How you gonna tail people in this? You'll stand out like a sore thumb,' he joked.

Gina laughed. He knew full well that this car was for pleasure. She owned two other insignificant-looking motors that she used for business purposes. I was up at the crack of dawn. I went to Tesco's and I've prepared us a lovely salad for when we get home. You're going to love the cottage, Ed, it really is adorable.'

Unable to stop himself, Eddie put his hand on her leg and teasingly moved it up to her crotch. As her breathing deepened, he smiled.

f.u.c.k the salad. The only thing I want to eat is you.'

Frankie waited in the Shogun while Jed queued up in the chip shop. Remembering that her dad was due to be released today, she rang her brother, Gary.

Is Dad out yet, Gal? Have you heard from him?'

No, I ain't heard a word,' Gary said, glancing at Ricky.

Is he gonna be staying at yours? I did ask him, but he said he weren't sure.'

Unable to tell Frankie the truth, Gary said as little as possible. He said he's gonna stay at some mate's house. I think he wants time to clear his head.'

Where does his mate live, then?'

I ain't sure, Frankie, but don't forget Sat.u.r.day night. You're still coming, ain't ya?'

Yeah, Jed's got to work, so his mum and dad are having the kids for the night. What restaurant are we going to? You will pick me up, won't ya?'

I'll pick you up at half-six. We've booked the steak house in Canning Town the guvnor is an old pal of grandad's. We're going back to the Flag after. Ronny and Paulie have organised a bit of a welcome-home do in there. Trouble is, Dad didn't want any fuss and I dunno if he's gonna like it.'

Frankie laughed. Well, I could certainly do with a good night out and I'm sure once Dad gets a few drinks down his neck, he'll have a great time. Don't tell him I'm coming, Gal. Tell him I can't make it, so I can surprise him.'

I've already told him you ain't coming. Listen, I've gotta go now, Frankie. Me and Ricky have just spotted some geezer that owes us some money. I'll see you on Sat.u.r.day at half-six, and make sure you're ready.'

Ending the call, Frankie glanced inside the chip shop. There were still a couple of people in front of Jed in the queue, which gave her just enough time to ring Kerry.

All right, mate? How are you?'

Yeah, not bad. What did Sammy say when he realised the rest of my stuff was gone? Did you tell him what we planned?'

Yep. I told him I went out for the afternoon, so you must have come back and took it while I wasn't there. He was well p.i.s.sed-off, but I think he believed me. He keeps asking if I've heard from you and stuff and I keep telling him I ain't heard a word. I dunno if he believes you've moved up north, though. I heard him telling Jed that he thinks that's a load of bulls.h.i.t.'

He went round my mum's again yesterday and she told him to politely f.u.c.k off. Where are you now?'

Sitting outside a chip shop waiting for Jed to get served. The b.a.s.t.a.r.d's on his phone in there. I bet he's talking to that slag, Sally.'

Probably. How did you get on with Georgie's teacher?'

Oh, it was awful. The woman looked at me like a piece of s.h.i.t and warned me about her future obedience. Georgie ain't gone in today. She had belly ache this morning, so I kept her off. Alice and Jimmy dashed over when Jed told 'em, so I'm stuck with them for the day as well. Jed told Georgie to swear at the teacher and they were laughing about it as though it was great. Sc.u.m of the earth, they are. I hate 'em, Kerry. Listen, Jed has just been served, so I'll ring you again tomorrow.'

Jed smiled as he handed Frankie the big bag of food. Who you been on the phone to?' he asked.

Me brother. I wanted to know if me dad was out yet. What about you? I saw you on the phone in the chip shop. Ringing Sally on the quiet, was ya?'

Jed's smile turned into a scowl as he did a U-turn and very nearly killed a cyclist. You're doing my head in lately, Frankie. I'm getting sick of you accusing me of stuff, so why don't you shut the f.u.c.k up before I properly lose me temper.'

Eddie Mitch.e.l.l grinned as Gina pulled up outside the cottage. Her description of it was spot-on it was romantic, secluded and beautiful. As Gina unlocked the front door, Eddie grabbed her by the hand.

I wanna carry you over the threshold,' he said.

Gina giggled as he picked her up. We're not b.l.o.o.d.y newlyweds, Eddie.'

Where's the bedroom?' he asked.

Put me down and I'll show you.'

Eddie followed her, threw himself on the bed and urged her to lie down next to him. He sat up and took off his shirt and trousers. He was already as hard as a rock and gagging for it after five years in clink.

Gina was nervous, he could sense that, so he tried to ease her fears. Relax, it'll be fine. Let me undress you.'

He lifted her T-shirt over her head and unclipped her bra. Her b.r.e.a.s.t.s were firm and buxom.

Stand up, let me look at ya,' Eddie whispered, as he urged her to step out of her jeans and knickers.

Eddie stared at her in awe. He'd known Gina was fit, but naked, she had the body of a model. She reminded him of that Page Three bird, Linda Lusardi she was just as b.l.o.o.d.y gorgeous. Desperate for his years of celibacy to come to an end, Eddie ripped off his pants, grabbed hold of Gina and threw her onto the bed.

Gina gasped as Eddie's tongue sidled down her body and made contact with her c.l.i.toris. Oh, my G.o.d. I want you so much,' she panted.

As she screamed out his name, Eddie grinned and moved his way up the bed. I am gonna f.u.c.k you better than you've ever been f.u.c.ked before,' he whispered.

Unaware that her dad was currently bouncing up and down on top of his new girlfriend, Frankie's day was going from bad to worse.

Jed, Jimmy and Sammy had all gone off to the local pub hours ago and had just returned home very drunk. Alice had done Frankie's head in all afternoon, talking a load of old c.r.a.p, and Georgie had been hyper all day.

Frankie smiled at Harry who was fast asleep on her lap. Sometimes her kids were the only thing that made her life worth living. I'm just going to put Harry to bed and then it's bath and bed for you, Georgie girl.'

Not tired,' Georgie said, clambering off her nan's lap and onto her dad's.

Frankie tucked Harry in, kissed him on the forehead and then walked over to Georgie. Come on, you've gotta get up for school tomorrow.'

Don't wanna go a bed, Mummy.'

Jed opened another can of lager. He was drunk now, really drunk. Tickling Georgie, they both giggled. She ain't tired. Let her stay up for a bit. She can go to bed when me mum and dad go home,' he slurred.

Sick of being overruled, Frankie stood her ground. It's gone eight o'clock, Jed. How is she meant to concentrate at school if she's had a late night?'

Alice burst out laughing. If that Mrs Lawson tells you off again Georgie, you tell her that your nan'll come up the school and give her a right-hander.'

As Jimmy, Jed and Sammy all burst out laughing, Frankie looked at her so-called family in horror.

What is wrong with you mob? Do you want to see her get expelled, or what? Now, I'm telling you Georgie, get off Daddy's lap and let's get you bathed.'

Georgie screamed blue murder as Frankie made a grab for her.

Jed clasped his hand around Frankie's wrist. You wallop her and I'll wallop you.'

Aware that Jed was drunk and trying to look big in front of his parents, Frankie pushed his arm away, picked up her sobbing child, and calmly walked into the bedroom.

Eddie and Gina lay knackered and naked in one another's arms. They'd been at it hammer and tongs for hours, and the s.e.x had been absolutely mind-blowing.

I dunno about you, but I'm absolutely starving,' Ed said, kissing Gina on the forehead.

Still drenched in sweat, Gina smiled. I must have a shower before we eat.'

The bathroom was en suite and Eddie smiled as he listened to her singing. Being out of nick was an amazing feeling, but being with Gina was even better. He had thought he would feel guilty the first time they slept together because of Jessica, but he hadn't even thought of his deceased wife.

As Gina came out of the shower with a towel wrapped around her, Ed stood up and kissed her pa.s.sionately.

Where's the clothes and the phone you bought me, babe?'

All your clothes are in the wardrobe and your phone's on charge downstairs.'

I'll have to ring me kids after dinner. They'll think I've been f.u.c.king abducted.'

Gina put on her dressing gown. Right, my lord, I'm gonna go and cook us some dinner. You've worn me out and I'm gasping for a gla.s.s of wine.'

Eddie stared at her. Gina was beautiful, he was a man of impulse and that was a fatal mixture. Marry me,' he said bluntly.

You're such a wind-up merchant,' Gina said, laughing.

Still stark-b.o.l.l.o.c.k naked, Eddie dropped to one knee and grabbed Gina by the hand. I'm not winding you up. I love you, Gina Mulcahy, so would you do me the honour of becoming my wife?'

With tears in her eyes, Gina knelt down next to him. Yes, Eddie, I would.'

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE.

After two days of continuous eating, drinking and making love, Eddie felt that it was time to get his a.r.s.e in gear again.

Being with Gina was everything he had hoped for and more, but there were a lot of things he needed to do and he couldn't stay hidden in his love nest for ever.

Eddie sat at the kitchen table opposite Gina. Listen, I'm gonna have to pop out for a bit today, babe. I wanna check on the business and go over a few things with Gary and Ricky. I've got an appointment with the probation officer, then I must go and see me Auntie Joan. I also need to have a proper chat with Raymond. If he's coming to that meal on Sat.u.r.day, I'm gonna have to tell him about me and you beforehand, ain't I?'

Gina nodded. If you're going to be out all day, I might hit the shops and get myself a new outfit for the weekend.'

Finishing the last of his bacon sandwich, Eddie stood up and held his fiancee in his arms. We'll pop up Hatton Garden at some point next week to buy you a ma.s.sive rock. Can't have other geezers thinking you're not taken, can we now?'

Gina grinned. There aren't many geezers about that could compare to you, Eddie Mitch.e.l.l.'

Feeling himself getting hard again, Eddie pressed his manhood against his wife-to-be. You're right, babe, there ain't.'

Frankie and Kerry were sitting opposite one another in a cafe in Pitsea Market. So, what's been happening? How are things with Jed? Are you still arguing?'

Frankie nodded. He reckons he's working away again this weekend, but I don't believe him. I might drive to Rush Green, see if I can catch him out. If I pick you up, will you come with me, Kerry?'

Kerry took a gulp from her can of c.o.ke. I think you're wasting your time driving round Rush Green. You don't honestly think after what happened with me and Sammy that he's gonna leave his motor nearby, do ya? Jed's devious, Frankie, it'll take more than sitting outside Sally's flat to catch him at it.'

Well, what else can I do, then? I need to find out the truth somehow. Even Georgie blurted out that slag Sally's name the other day. She'd heard Jed on the phone to her and told me that Daddy had a girlfriend, so I've got to do something.'

Kerry shrugged. Why don't you have a word with your dad or your brothers? Perhaps they can get someone to follow Jed for ya.'

Frankie automatically shook her head. She felt far too embarra.s.sed to involve her nearest and dearest. I can't tell anyone in my family about this. Remember, they all hated Jed from the word go and I couldn't stand hearing the "I told you sos".'

Has Sammy said anything else to you? He went round my mum's again yesterday. Shouting and screaming about taking me to court so he can get access to see the kids, he was. I don't even think he's bothered about me. What am I gonna do, Frankie? I can't keep 'em away from school for ever. My sister reckons I should let him see the boys. She said the courts will make me if I don't and she said I'll get in trouble for not enrolling 'em into a new school.'

As Kerry's eyes filled with tears, Frankie felt her own do the same. They were in s.h.i.t street and the future for both them and their kids looked very bleak indeed.

Over in Whitechapel, Auntie Joan was delighted to see her favourite nephew. 'Ere you go, boy,' she said handing him a big chunk of her homemade bread pudding. She had tried to take him a bread pudding at the prison once, but the screws wouldn't let her in with it.

What about when I threw your pudding at that miserable git in Wandsworth? His face was a picture, the unfeeling b.a.s.t.a.r.d. What was his name again?'

Eddie laughed. Joanie throwing the bread pudding at Carter had gone down a treat with his fellow inmates. She'd been the talk of the wing for days. She'd also attacked Carter once for grabbing her arm and ordering her to leave. That had also gone down in Wandsworth folklore.

Carter, his name was. How's Reg? You seen much of him lately?'

Yeah, Reg popped round 'ere last week. He reckons Paulie and Ronny's number's up in the old sharking game. They kept getting turned over, apparently, and now word's got about, people have started to knock 'em, left right and centre.'