Secrets

A/N Thank you MLS1971 for your review i'm glad that you loved it. Here is chapter 12 for you all.
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Deelia headed down the street, normally she would go straight to Bruno after her job was done to confirm with him. But today she decided for a change she'd stop by the orphanage to see how her younger brothers and sisters were getting along, And to see Father Joseph and see how he is handling things now. Its been almost six months since she stopped by last, she new the kids were in good hands Father Joseph was a good man he was in every way a father figure to all the kids there. After Mother Lawrence's death some time back Sister Catherine took over helping Father Joseph at the orphanange.
Deelia stood at the entrance to the orphanage from where she grew up, all the memories of her childhood here came rushing back, the tree where she fell out of and broke her arm, the games she played with the other girls before she disassosiated with all of them. (When was that?) she thought.
Deelia took a deep breath and walked inside. "Deelia how wonderful to see you dear." Sister Catherine said with a warm smile. "How is everything going Sister Catherine?"
"Just fine Deelia the kids are doing well, come you must say hello to Father Joseph he will be pleased to see you."
Sister Catherine headed down the hall towards Father Joseph's office with the indication that Deelia was right behind her. Deelia sighed as she forwardly followed her down the hall. They stopped at the entrance to his office as Sister Catherine knocked.
"Come in." the old hoarse of a voice came. Deelia remembered all to well the voice of Father Joseph. "Deelia Lawrence has come for a visit Father Joseph." Sister Catherine said as they entered his office.
Father Joseph looked up from his desk and smiled as he saw the woman he considered very much his daughter. "Deelia! What a surprise to see you come sit down. Sister Catherine can you give us some time alone?"
Sister Catherine bowed her head before turning to leave. Deelia sat down in the chair across from Father Joseph as he stared admiringly at her. "What do I owe the pleasure of your visit my dear?"
"I don't know I just thought it was a good time to see you since I haven't seen you and the kids in awhile. I was wondering how you were getting along."
"We're doing just fine Deelia."
"Father I have something for you?"
"What is it dear?"
Deelia picked up her purse and opened it to take out a good sum of money she earned. "Here a charity fund for the orphanage." she said handing the money over to him. Father Joseph looked down at the wad of money in his hands. "Deelia there must be a good couple hundred dollars in here. Are you sure about this?"
Deelia nodded."yes."
"Deelia, I know very well on how you must have gotten this money, I am not ashamed of you for it nor am I disappointed. I do wish that you would make something of yourself I hate seeing you having to scrap by. You know Mother Lawrence and I would have paid for your college."
"I know you would Father, but I couldn't take it. I was pregnant then and didn't know what to do about the situation or what to do."
"Deelia you're a smart girl always have been. The fact that you found yourself in getting pregnant is not uncommon for young people your age. They seem to make it through and make something of themselfs, and you can do the same Deelia. That Bruno character has got you wrapped around his finger I hate the way I hear he treats you. Deelia do me a favor do what you've always wanted to do and do it. Don't let this Bruno guy work you as some type of slave."
Deelia nodded. "I should get going father I got things i need to get done."
"Yes of course dear just remember what i said I don't want to see my daughter found dead in a dumpster."
Deelia Nodded again "I will Father."
She headed out of the orphanage and down the street again. "Deelia!" Bruno called out to her. "What is it now Bruno?"
"Did you see the man at the club?"
"No he wasn't there."
"I see, so where's the money?"
"Money?" Deelia asked questionably.
"You know the money you made from dancing?"
"Oh, I...uh gave it away."
"What?! You stupid Bitch! I need that money. who did you give it to?"
"The orphanage."
Deelia could see it in Bruno's eyes that he was angry. "Stupid Bitch why'd you go and do a careless thing like that for?" Bruno said ready to strike her for being such a fool.

"Hey get your hands off her!" Father Joseph called out.
"Stay out of this Padre this is between me and her it has nothing to do with you."
"I am afraid it does Bruno for you see not only are you in the vacinty of the orphanage but you are harrassing my daughter and I will not take that lightly."
Bruno stared at the old man and back down at Deelia. "Very well Deelia I want you to go to this place this weekend." He said handing her a piece of paper. He stared hard at Father Joseph giving him the sign to watch his back in the future before he left.
Deelia looked down at the paper it read Police Ball Saturday Night at 9 near Time Square. "What does he want me to do there?" Deelia asked herself.
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