Chapter 49

Yolanda opened the office door to reveal Skylar standing next to the desk. She looked scared to death.

“Are you just to stand there or are you going to tell her to put me down?” Gillian said angrily.

“You can put her down. I’ve got it from here.” Skylar said.

Yolanda put Gillian down and left the room closing the door behind her saying “You girls play nice now.”

Gillian started for the door.

“Gill please wait.” Skylar said.

“Why should I?” She asked.

“Because I want to talk to you.” Skylar said.

“What for?” Gillian said growing very impatient.

“I want to talk about us.” Skylar said.

“There is no us. You made that clear this morning.” Gillian said going for the door.

“I didn’t mean it.” Skylar blurted quickly.

“There is something I wanted to give you before I left.” Gillian said walking towards her.

“Really?” Skylar said surprised.

“Yes. Here.” She said pulling out a piece a couple of pieces of paper with telephone numbers on them.

“What are these?” She asked.

“Those are all the numbers I collected tonight. Seems your patrons don’t think I’m too young.” Gillian said and walked out of the office.

Helena stepped out of the bathroom just as Gillian was rounding the bar.

“Shit.” She said going after her.

Yolanda stepped in front of Gillian trying to block her way just as Jo appeared in the door. She was breathing heavy. It was apparent she had run the two and half blocks.

“Are you okay?” She asked.

“I am if Yolanda will get the fuck out of my way.” Gillian said.

“Just trying to give my girl a chance to catch up.” Yolanda said moving out the way. Gillian walked past her and started down the street.

“What the hell happened?” Helena asked catching up with them.

“Did you know?” Gillian asked.

“Did I know what?” Helena retorted.

“Did you know?” Gillian asked again.