Love Don't cost A Thing

chapter 3

Joy (POV)

That afternoon. I took the kids to school as Richard stayed home. I put Aaron down for a nap. I decided I shouldn't talk to Richard unless he talks to me. I sat in the kitchen and read the morning paper with coffee.

I saw Richard come down from the stairs. Him tying his tie. Jacket not on. I pushed back the hair that fell from my face.

"Morning." He mumbled sitting down. I looked up at him.

"Morning." I frowned. It was silent. And not the good kind. I heard him get up probably getting coffee.

The phone ranged, it grew louder and louder. I was about to get up. But Richard pushed me down. I held back a tear.

"Yes.... She's not here... Of course not. I'll tell her you called... Good bye." He mumbled quickly slamming the phone down.

"Your mother wants you. She needs to speak with you." He stared down at me. I nodded and was going to get up. He grabbed my arm forcefully grabbing me up.

"You don't tell your mother what happen, last night. Do you hear me?" He said through his teeth.

"Yes.."my voice cracked. He bent down and gave me a kiss. I tried to pull away but he grabbed me again.

"I have to go."I cried. He slid his hands up my night gown.

Elvis (POV)

I waited at Joy's mom's house, for a good hour. Her mother said she'll be here. I sighed and ran a hand through my hair.

Then that's when I see her pull in her black Cadillac I gave her for her 21st birthday. I get up quickly and watch her walk out her black scarf cover her face with black Ray bands.

She looks like she's going to a funeral. She yanked her dress out and walked towards me.

"Joy....." I slowly say she ran a little towards me and crashed into me "oh, Elvis. "She cried. I rubbed her back soothing. And held her tight.

"Shhh." I whispers. She slowly backed away. She took her head scarf off. And that's when I lost it. She had bruises all over. Then she took her sunglasses off and her eyes was bruised.

"That sonofbitch!!!" I grinned through my teeth. She let out a sob. I got up and got my keys. I was about to leave when Joy ran up to me.

"No, Elvis. Please don't!!" She grabbed me away from the car. I cupped her cheeks and she flinched in pain.

"Look what he did to you. He beat you! Joy can't you see that."I yelled at her. Angry I wasn't there to stop him. She grabbed my arm. Tears in her eyes.

"I'm not happy, with him Elvis. I've been taking pills. Ever since our anniversary. I can't live like this.... My kids see this." She trembled. I couldn't think. I kissed her. And I didn't care if she didn't want me to. She kissed a little then backed away.

"Elvis.."she began. Our foreheads Rested together.

"Dont, I know you still have feelings for me. I can see it when we kiss. Why can't we be together." I pleaded. She looked away. Still holding my hand to her cheek.

"We weren't right together. You cheated on me over and over and ove-" I cut her off again by kissing her slowly.

"I was stupid. And I was young. You were too. Were older now. Can't we try?" I asked. She bit her lip for a second. "I'll take care of you." I said our lips brushing.

"Okay..." She smiled. I smiled too and crashed my lips onto hers