Married To The Clown

Chapter Two 'Dinner'

Athena's POV
I was so excited for dinner!
Finally Jack and I would have some alone time. We hadn't been out in a very long time as Jack spent most of his nights at ACE chemicals or running around with criminals.
Hopefully this meant that things were going back to normal or at least getting better.

Giving myself one last look over in the mirror, I was ready just in time to leave.

'JACK!' I shouted as I wondered around the house.
'Downstairs doll face!' He called out to me.
Walking down the stairs I watched in awe as he checked himself out.
'Well don't you look handsome!' I purred.

'When a man has a wife as beautiful as you, he has to look his best' he winked, trailing his eyes over my body as he walked towards me.
'You could wear a trash bag and still look hot' I smirked.

Wrapping his arms around me, he pulled me against his chest and gently placed his lips on mine before pulling back.
'What did I do to deserve you?' He whispered stroking my cheek.
'Your foot got stuck in a rabbit hole and I was the only person around to help! I've never seen someone cry so much in my life' I giggled.
'I told you not to bring that up again!' He pouted.
'Aw is my man embarrassed' I cooed as his cheeks flushed bright red.
'You're going to regret teasing me once we get home tonight' he growled into my ear making shivers run down my spine.
I loved it when his dominant side came out. It made me want to cancel dinner and go straight to dessert.
'I look forward to it sir' I teased, biting down on his lip.
'Let's go before I change my mind and drag you upstairs!' He groaned before lacing our fingers and heading towards the door.

'Jack this place looks really expensive' I whispered as we walked into the restaurant.

'My queen deserves nothing but the best' he replied kissing my hand.
'Seriously I'm good with McDonald's!'
'Ssshhh baby, lets go take a seat' he smiled placing his hand on my lower back and pushing me towards an empty table in the private area of the restaurant.

'Thank you for this Jack, it's means so much to get to spend time with you' I smiled as the waiter walked away with our orders.
'I love spending time with you doll face, I'm sorry it hasn't seemed like that recently but from now on I'm all yours' he smiled back.

'Jack, where's the food!' I exclaimed as I looked at my plate.

People in the restaurant looked at us in annoyance as he broke out in loud laughter.
'This is meant to be romantic sweetheart!' He chuckled.
'No romantic is when you stick your......'
'Nobody needs to hear that Athena!' He interrupted me, blushing madly.
I loved teasing him!
'Sorry Mr Napier, it looks like I might need punishing!' I purred running my foot between his legs.
'You are a very naughty girl!' He growled, his eyes darkening in lust.
'I'm sure there's a bathroom around here, how about we go have some fun!' I winked.

Just as he was about to answer his phone went off.
Sitting up I watched patiently as he pulled it out and read the text. It must have been something mind blowing as his eyes began to pop out his head.
'What is it?' I asked only to be ignored as he frantically typed back.
'Jack!' I exclaimed as he finally put his phone away.
Looking over at me I saw a slight grimace grace his face.
'What is it love?' I whispered giving him a gentle smile.
'Listen doll face' he began with a sigh.
'No Jack please you promised!' I frowned in disbelief.
'Look baby the boss needs me now! This is the biggest job he's asked me to do and I'll be getting paid three times as much. Three times!!! Just think honey if I pull this off We'll have enough money to live of and I'll never need to work for him again!' He explained reaching for my hand.

Snapping my hand away from him I gave him my biggest glare.
'Are you serious!' I spat getting out my seat and storming of.
'Athena! Wait please!' He called after me only to get the bird flipped at him.
Leaning up against the car outside I waited for him to come out.
After a few minutes I spotted him nervously approaching me.
'Doll face look........'
'One night that's all I ask for! Why do you have to keep doing this to me Jack, I'm your wife and I feel completely abandoned! Just take me home!' I muttered cutting him off.
Nodding his head sadly, he unlocked the car and we both got into our sides.

The ride home was tense and awkward.
He kept trying to talk to me but I refused to acknowledge him.
I thought we were finally going to get some time alone together to be a normal happy married couple but no he had to go ruin it with his dodgy deals.
'Be careful on your mission' I muttered as we pulled up outside our house.
'Baby I'll be home early and we will continue our date I promise' he sighed taking a hold of the hand that was messing with my wedding band.
'Don't make promises you can't keep!' I spat.
'I promise you, I will be back sweetheart'
'Course you will! Bye, love you' I whispered, climbing out the car before I broke down.
'I love you too!' He called out before driving away.

'Why does he do this?' I thought sadly as I climbed into bed and cuddled into his pillow.
I loved Jack more than anything but I really couldn't take it anymore. If he didn't get his act together, I would leave until he finally sorted himself out.
I didn't want to think of the word divorce!
I could tell our marriage was heading in that direction and I was terrified.
I was more terrified he was going to end up dead and I would lose the love of my life.