Loving You {UNDER CONSTRUCTION}

Chapter 18

Anthony's POV
I decided to wake Jasmine up with breakfast this morning. Ever since I met her, I've been learning how to cook. Now that we're at our one year anniversary, I think right now is the right time to flex my skills. I made her pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, bacon, grits, crossiants, cinnamon rolls, potatoes, and a fruit salad. Before she woke up, I carefully placed everything around the bed. I tapped her lightly to wake her up, and when she did, she gasped saying, "What's all this." "Happy one year, my love.", I said. "I learned how to cook so I could make you breakfast in bed." "Awwww, thank you, baby, come here.", she said, putting a hand around the back of my neck and pulling me in for a kiss. I carefully put everything on the bed and we cuddled and ate for hours.

When we got to work, people stared as we walked by. It wasn't a bad kind of stare, it was a good kind. I sat down in her dressing room and we talked until Pippa and Renée came. "Hey, sorry we're late! My son isn't feeling well and I was Pippa's ride here so I had to take my son to the doctor since my husband is at work and I-", Renée started. "Woah, woah, slow down. It's okay. I know you have a lot on your plate. Relax.", Jas said, hugging her. God, she's gonna be a great mother.. "I'm sorry, I just have a lot going on with trying for another baby.", Renée said. "If you need anything we're here. Even if that's watching Benny.", I said, chuckling. She nodded and we went on with our day. "Okay! Great run through of Act I! How are we feeling about these new costumes?!", Lin said as we all sat down. "Hot. And I don't mean in a sexy way. I'm sweaty in places that shouldn't be sweaty, bro!", I said. We all laughed.

When we did the show, I scanned the crowd. No sign of Adam. No sign of Sandra. No sign of..shit. When I scanned the crowd, I saw Kaia, she smiled and winked at me. I looked down at Jasmine and saw her eyes on Kaia and her newly unbroken hands in fists. "Baby, calm down. I know. Just avoid her.", I whispered to her. She took a deep breath and stormed off the stage. I followed her off the stage and to the dressing room. I sat and waited for her, then got ready. I took her hand and we walked out of the theater. When we stepped outside, I felt a hand grab the back of my shirt and pull me. "Hey!", I yelled, stepping back to prevent myself from hitting the ground. When I turned around, I saw Kaia. Everyone around us went silent. "Hey, I-", she said. Jasmine turned around slowly and said, "Five. Four. Three. Two." By the time she got to the 'O' in 'Two', Kaia had run off and was out of sight. I shook my head, grabbed her hand, and walked off.

When we got home, Jasmine just hugged me. I picked her up and sat down on the couch so we wouldn't have to stand. We sat there and hugged each other for what felt like hours. Soon she said, "Baby, get up, let's go to bed." I got up and carried her up the steps like a child. When we got to the bedroom, I put her down and went to the bathroom. I took my shirt off and looked at my back in the mirror. I looked at the bruise in the center from how hard Sandra pushed a gun into my back, the scratches from Jasmine, and scraped area from where I hit my back on the brick wall after Adam pushed me. This poor back has been through a lot this past year, but to be with her, it's worth it. I brushed my teeth, put my hair in a bun, and went to the bedroom. When I got there, Jasmine was asleep, half naked. Why is she half naked? Did she not feel like putting on pajamas or... "Are you just gonna stare at me or are you gonna get in bed?", she asked, smiling. I blushed and got in bed. "Are you gonna put clothes on?", I asked, crossing my arms. "Fuck no.", she said, turning over. I smiled and cuddled her, "Good.", I said. "I love you.", she said, rubbing my face. "I love you more.", I replied, kissing her.

Jasmine's POV
I woke up to a loud alarm clock and Anthony gone. I sat up and scanned the room for anything unusual. I got up, put my promise ring on, and went to the bathroom. As I got closer, I heard it. "MIDDLE. FINGERS. UP. PUT EM. HANDS, HIGH. WAVE IT. IN HIS. FACE. TELL THAT. BOY. BYE.", someone yelled from the shower. I pulled the curtains back to see Anthony covered head to toe in bubbles like a little kid. He was taking a bath instead of a shower. "EEEEEE!", he screeched. Was that- Did he just scream like a girl? "LEARN TO FUCKING KNOCK, JAS, YOU SCARED ME!", he yelled. He smiled when he realized he was at an advantage. "I'm sorry for yelling, may I have a kiss?", he asked, smirking. I looked at him suspiciously and bent down to kiss him. When I did, I was pulled into the bath. "YOU MOTHERF-", I screamed. I was cut off by a kiss, followed by a splash. "I'm gonna kill you.", I said, smiling and kissing him. "No you won't, you love me too much.", he said, splashing me. "We've had this talk before.", I said. I got out of the bathtub and looked at myself in the mirror. "This is my favorite bra.", I said, whining at poking at my soaking wet undergarments. I turned slowly and realized I was now at the advantage.

I turned on the shower head and turned on the cold water. I held the curtains closed and waited for a tug. "JASMINE. JASMINEEEE. LET ME OUT. CMON ITS COLD AS FUCK IN HERE, BABY!", he yelled. I laughed and opened the curtain. He was standing in the corner. As soon as I opened the curtain, he pulled me in and held me under the cold water. "ANTHONY! WAIT, WE CAN TALK ABOUT THIS! AAAAAAAA!", I yelled. I turned off the water and ran downstairs. He chased me, wearing only a towel around his waist. I poured oil onto the ground and waited for him to run in. When he did, he slipped on the oil and fell. "AHHH. DAMNIT, JAS.", he yelled. I sat back and watched as he flipped around like a fish out of water trying to get out of the oil. "Are you done?", I asked, getting off the counter. "Yeah.", he said, out of breath. "Okay, take my hand, if you pull me into this oil, Anthony, I swear I'll-", I said. I was cut off when he pulled me down and got on top of me and said, "You'll what?" I kneed him in the balls and said, "I'll knee you in the balls."

"Ohhhh, you're gonna pay for that later.", he said. I got up slowly and walked off. I lit and candles and drew myself a bubble bath. I took my bra and underwear off and got in. I scrubbed my hair, closed my eyes, and relaxed. "Mind if I join you?", he asked from outside the bath. I opened my eyes and saw him sitting there, with his legs wide open. My God, I can see his junk. "Shut your legs. Come on in.", I said closing my eyes. I heard him take the towel off and get in. When I opened my eyes, he just smiled and said, "Hi." "Hi, baby.", I said. I put bubbles on my chest and waved him over. I moved to the side and let him sit down. I sat on his lap and laid back. He kissed my head lightly. God, if I don't marry this man.