Freya Matthews moves to London in search of a better life than being in an arranged marriage which her parents insists she goes through with.
While working at the East End hairdressers she meets a woman known as Violet Kray.
Freya's life is about t...
Staring up at the pale porcelain ceiling as I heard my roomates get ready for a Friday night, my mind drifted back to meeting Reggie Kray.
Having only lived in London for a short period of time the most I knew about the brothers was from Violet who fawned on her two angels with blind love and loyalty. But you don't work in a hairdressers and not pick up on the gossip, it had been three weeks since i had last visited Violet and just as I was about to leave and go home i heard two women who were having their hair bleached talk about 'the naughty twins'. I only caught a few words but I knew they were trouble
Guns Beatings Prison Gangsters
I suppose any mother wanted the best for their children but how could you turn a blind eye to that? I suppose any bad gossip fell on deaf ears to Violet.
"Hello mopy molly" Bridget walked into my room now with curlers in her hair "you joining us tonight?"
Despite my refusal the girls dolled me up and told me this was to celebrate my first month living with them. We ended up going go to the double R club. Managing to pass the rather intimidating bouncer I was awed at the size inside.
We stepped through the packed bar and into a open hall filled with people and music. The atmosphere was electric
"Freya, quick there's seats over here" Patty grabbed my arm and brought me to the table closest to the stage.
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I giggled as Helen, a 30 year old secretary, balanced a glass on her head. The girls and I were slightly tipsy. I must admit i was glad the girls dragged me out I was having a good time. Sandra grabbed my arm and held it high
"We have our first singer"
Color drained from my face as i realised Sandra had volunteered me for a song
"I'm going to kill you"
She just laughed and the girls cheered me on. The bright lights helped me think it was omly me i gave the band the tempo i wanted and began to sing
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Yeah yeah yeah [x4]
I love you But I gotta stay true My morals got me on my knees I'm beggin' please Stop playin' games
I don't know what this is Cause you got me good Just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do but you do it well I'm under your spell.
[Chorus] You got me beggin' you for Mercy (yeah yeah yeah) Why won't you release me (yeah yeah yeah) You got me beggin' you for mercy (yeah yeah yeah) Why won't you release me (yeah yeah yeah) I said release me (yeah yeah yeah)
Now you think that I Will be somethin' on the side But you got to understand that I need a man who can take my hand yes I do
I don't know what this is but you got me good just like you knew you would
I don't know what you do But you do it well I'm under your spell
[Chorus] You got me beggin' you for mercy Why won't you release me You got me beggin' you for mercy Why won't you release me I said you better release me (yeah)
I'm beggin' you for mercy Why won't you release me I'm beggin' you for mercy You got me beggin, you got me beggin', you got me beggin'
Mercy Why won't you release me I'm beggin' you for mercy Why won't you release me
You got me beggin' you for Mercy I'm beggin' you for Mercy I'm beggin' you for Mercy I'm beggin' you for Mercy I'm beggin' you for mercy
Why won't you release me yeah yeah break it down
To my surprise and relef the crowd gave me a big cheer as did my friends. A large smile firmly on my face as I now faced the clear crowd. To my surprise as I looked towards the corner where it would lead you to the other room Reggie stood applauding looking as handsome as he did the first time I saw him. Beside him stood a man with similar features only with glasses and a larger build. This must have been his brother Ronnie.
