Married To The Clown

Chapter Twenty 'The Best Day'

Athena's POV
"Athena"
"Athena wake up"
"Come on dollface, you need to get dressed!"
I could hear the irritation in his voice but I refused to move from my side of the bed. My eyes were stinging and I hadn't even opened them.
"No it's too early J I'm sleepyyyy" I moaned tucking the duvet further under my chin.
"You need to get up if we're going to make it on time" J sighed running his fingers through my hair.
"Look I forgive you so we don't have to go and I can sleep, happy?" I exclaimed wishing the sleep lords would bless me.
"No I've planned this whole day now get up Athena" he demanded his voice becoming harder as he tried to control his anger.

Deciding not to make him lose control I finally opened my eyes and slowly sat up in bed. It had been two days since he had begged me for a second chance and today was the day that would make or break us forever.
"Good morning J" I smiled happily.
"Good morning dollface!"

"What's the plan for today?" I asked my insides buzzing in excitement.
"That's for me to know and yyyyou to find out" he grinned before flicking my nose.
"That's not fair!" I protested pouting my lips.
"Life's not fair dollface, Now get dressed!" He ordered softly as he bent down to kiss me.

Pulling away he stroked my cheek before standing up.
"I changed and cleaned your wound while you slept, you have an hour and then we're leaving" and with that he left the bedroom.
Looking down I saw he had in fact changed my wound dressing. My thigh stung and throbbed in agony constantly, it was almost unbearable at times. I had yet to see the actual wounds as J always refused to show me. The guilt that flashed through his eyes told me that it was bad and it was probably best I didn't catch sight of it.

Climbing out the bed I smiled softly at the outfit J had laid out for me. I loved it when he picked out my clothes, he knew what I liked and what I hated. Apart from his new twisted temper, he hadn't changed the habits within our marriage which I was thankful for because I would have left him sooner if some of my Jack hadn't remained.

Deciding not to waste time I hurried to get showered and dried before J came storming up like a frustrated child. Once showered I began with my hair, make up and finally the dress.