Married To The Clown

Chapter Sixty Eight 'Man And Wife'

Athena's POV
Today was the day of Joker's 'big plans' and I was still unaware of what exactly was going on but all around me people had went into a fit of chaos as Joker yelled orders at them. I had watched countless people throughout the day come in and out of the house, a look of panic but determination on their faces. Not wanting the day to be ruined I had been confined to my room with only a guard to talk to as my food was brought to me. I was actually glad for the time alone, it gave me space to think about the troubles from the other night.
Something needed to be done about Troy I couldn't take living around him in fear for the rest of my life. One of us needed to go but wouldn't be me. My insides were screaming to run to Joker and tell him everything, yet I needed to get my own revenge before anyone else jumped in. I was a grown woman and Troy had wronged me therefore it would be me who served the greatest punishment. Joker would kill him right away if he found out whereas I wanted his death slow and as painful as possible, I just needed to time it right.
Then there was Aella, she would surely hate me after I executed my plan and all I could hope for is that she understands my reasons and eventually with time forgive me. I loved the girl, she had helped me so much but even though she was Troy's sister I could not offer any pity.

My laughter soon broke me from my thoughts as I watched Joker trip over the garden steps and quickly looked around to see if anyone had noticed him. Jumping up he feet within seconds he straightened his suit and casually posed as someone exited the house. Still laughing I knocked loudly on the window making my presence known. Noticing I had witnessed the whole thing he waved dramatically and laughed along.

Giving him one last wave I watched him disappear into the house and sighed.
Why did it have to be so easy to live with him?
I should hate him with a vengeance but I couldn't, he had been so sweet recently that my heart was beginning to flutter once more. I was trying to keep my feelings at bay and remain at a distance yet all his actions reminded me of Jack. I knew we defiantly couldn't live as man and wife but maybe we could try again and build up from there.

Pulling away from my seat at the window I headed into the bathroom to begin getting changed for tonight. Harley insisted that she would be in my room by 5 to help me get ready so that gave me plenty of time for a nice soak and pamper session. It had been a while since I simply relaxed and I was defiantly overdue some me time. Though I loved having him around again Joker could sometimes smother me too much. He constantly wanted to do things or be next to me which was sweet but I was starting to become annoyed. He didn't need to try so hard to make us work, we were doing great.

Finishing up my pampering I quickly threw on a robe and sat patiently on my bed for Harley. It didn't take long for her to burst into my room holding a series of what appeared to be make up boxes in her hands.
"Are ya ready dolly?!"

Sensing her excitement I could feel my own building up inside me. The butterflies in my stomach fluttered widely and my heart began to pound out my chest.
"Yes Harls! Do I get to know what's going on yet?" I grinned letting her grab my hand and lead me towards my vanity.
"Yyyyou should already know what's going on but since you remain clueless the answer is nooooo" she sang slamming me down and patting my head.
Ughhh that's what everyone kept repeating to me!
Apparently I should know why today is so important but I didn't!
I had spent ages thinking about it and yet still couldn't come up with the answer which was completely frustrating everyone but Joker just seemed to find it all so amusing.
Shaking my head slightly I slumped my shoulders and leaned back, ready to let Harley do her worst to me.

After nearly three gruelling hours of having my hair nearly ripped out as well as my eyebrows before being suffocated by a corset I was finally ready.
"Oh my......you look so beautiful dolly!" Harley squealed eyes wide in awe.

The truth was I felt beautiful too, the dress was so perfect I could feel tears well up in my eyes as I twirled around. It had been a while since I felt so good on the outside as well as the inside.
"Hey no tears you'll ruin my masterpiece!" Harley demanded with a pout.
"I'm sorry Harley I just feel like a princess" I whispered shyly wondering if I was being stupid.
"You are a princess dolly now lets go find a prince!" She giggled linking her arm in mine and gently pulling me towards the exit.
If tonight was as amazing as this dress then I was in for a magical evening, I just I knew what it was....

Reaching the top of the stairs I saw Joker stood at the bottom looking devilishly handsome making my breath hitch slightly. I smiled like a silly little girl as I noticed he had matched his bow tie and shoes to my dress.
Squeezing Harley's arm we slowly began our descend down the stairs making J look up as my heels clicked against the stone tiles.
"Myyy myyy" he purred causing my cheeks to flush scarlet.

"You're catching flies puddin!" Harley giggled helping me brush down my dress as we reached the bottom.
Letting go of her arm I walked towards J and gave him a quick hug before pulling back not giving my heart a chance you flutter.
"You're looking very handsome tonight J" I smiled softly looking him up and down.
"Nothing in this world could compare to how beautiful you look Athena" he exclaimed quietly taking my hand and kissing it while remaining complete eye contact.
"Will you not tell me where we are going?" I choked out feeling the heat in my chest and face rise.
'Stop it Athena!' I cursed myself mentally trying not to look foolish in front of him, I couldn't let him see that I was falling for him again.
Wait!
Did I just say that?!
Was I really falling in love with him again?
The thought was terrifying, this couldn't be happening!
It shouldn't be this easy to forgive and love him after everything that had transpired between us but maybe he was changing for my benefit. Surely that was worthy of a chance......

"That's for me to know and you to find out dollface, now shall we?" J chirped holding his arm out for me.
"Lead the way!" I grinned taking his arm, smiling as his warmth seeped into mine.
Maybe just maybe I could pretend that tonight me and him were still man and wife, unaffected by the world around us and happy just to be with each other.

A/n
Sorry the the delay but next chapter our favourite married couple will get a little bit closer 😉 I'll have it out as soon as I can!