Le Mousquetaire Femme

Flashback 7

"What do you mean you've joined the Musketeers?!" Anna shrieked as Athos placed his new sword and musket on the dining table.

"I mean: I joined the Musketeers." He told her again as he passes her and placed a kiss to her cheek.

"You told me that you went to Paris on business!"

"And I did."

"You joined the Musketeers?!" She asked again.

"My love, how many times are you going to ask that?" He signed as he reviewed papers on his desk.

"Until you tell me it is a lie!" She followed him into the office and slammed the doors. "You'll get yourself killed!"

"Do you have such little faith in my skills?" He chuckled as she scowled at him. "Do not pull that face, it is unbecoming."

"You lying dead in a ditch is unbecoming!" He sighed at her words and moved to stand beside her.

"I will be fine." He assured her as he embraced her.

"Who will run the estate?" She mumbled against his chest. His lack of response made her pull away. "Athos?"

"I want to shut the house." He told her as he moved to the other side of his desk once more. "It is more economical." He defended as she stared at him in shock. "I will have someone ensure it is looked after and..."

"You're throwing me out." She stated as the reality set in.

"No! Anna..."

"You are! You're going to shut the house and run to Paris!" She spoke quietly as she slumped into a chair.

"Anna," He rose again and squatted in front of her. "I am asking you to come with me." Her watery eyes met his.

"To Paris?"

"To Paris." He grinned at her. She thought it over in her head before sitting upright and capturing his lips in a searing kiss. "I'll take that as a yes." He chuckled as she stood as led him towards the bedroom next door.