Married To The Clown

Chapter Seventy Two 'Murder'

A/n
Sorry for the delay I'm currently doing my last project in uni and have a been spending a lot of time on it so I can graduate next month

Athena's POV
"Well this is as good as it's gonna get" I muttered trying to pull my skirt further down my legs hoping for my coverage.
This wardrobe was crazy, I just wanted my old clothes back. It was the middle of winter and these pieces of material were not going to keep me warm at all. To be honest the outfit was real cute and I was feeling myself, I just wish I had a jacket cardigan to go with it before I froze to death.

Since I was staying in the house all day I quickly kicked my heels off, freeing my already aching feet and skipping out the room.
As I did every morning I greeted J's men on my way to the kitchen, living in this house was normal for me now but boring. The novelty of waiting for J to strike had worn off and now there was nothing to do. When I lived in fear my imagination had been wild and full of ideas of what might happen. I suppose I should be grateful everything was peaceful but I just wasn't.
What made it worse was the fact J seemed to be avoiding me.

Yes that's right the man who had been fighting to win me back was practically ignoring me. I thought after our kiss and the closure of the past we would finally begin our lives again but ever since that night he had been short with me. Whenever I tried to have a conversation I got a series of mutters in reply and sometimes he even went to the lengths of leaving the room as I entered.
Had I done something wrong?
Did he realise that it wasn't me he wanted?

Entering the kitchen I felt my stomach flip seeing J sat polishing one of his guns, unaware I had entered the room but to be honest he probably didn't care. Approaching slowly I sat opposite him and resting my hand under my chin I watched him silently for a few moments.
"Good morning!" I chirped smiling widely at him hoping he'd look up and actually speak to me.
"Hmmm" he nodded reloading his gun and pushing it to the side before picking up another one.
Feeling dejected I frowned sadly, my smile fading slightly but I wasn't about to give up yet.
"What are your plans today?" I questioned trying to show him I was interested.
Maybe that was the problem, I had gone too long giving him the cold shoulder and now he felt my feelings were un genuine.
"Business" he muttered in return causing me to sigh and look down.

Breakfast continued to be deadly silent, we both sat eating not once even glancing at each other. Pushing my food around with my fork I let out another sigh and tried to hold back the tears that threatened to fall.
Why did I feel so sad about this?
Deciding enough was enough I slammed my fork down before reaching over and yanking his plate from underneath his nose causing him to finally look up at me.

"Give me the food Athena" J rolled his eyes bringing his arm out only for me to push the plates off the table.
"What do you think you are doing?" He growled as a loud smash echoed around the room.
"Why are you avoiding me?" I ignored his question with my own.
"What?" He grunted looking bored with our conversation already.
"You're avoiding me! Have I done something wrong?" I pointed out gripping the table as my anger rose.
"Don't be childish Athena!"

"No I want answers! So tell me have I done something wrong? Do you not want me anymore?" I demanded giving him my best glare.
"Of course I want you!" He yelled slamming his hands down causing me to yelp.
"Then what is it?!" I exclaimed throwing my arms up.
"We're not going to work Athena" he sighed and I was certain my heart shattered.

"What?.....why?" I whimpered letting a tear fall.
"Because it's too dangerous....I'm too dangerous! Taking you back to the house showed me that we can't begin again. It's only a matter of time before I hurt you Athena and trust me I will hurt you. I'm doing this for your own good, it's best you stay away from me. I think it's time you went home" J confessed looking sad.

"No! You don't get to decide what's best for me, not this time! I'm not going anywhere J so you better get used to it. I want this! I want us!" I spoke fiercely as I stood up and went round to where he sat.
"It's not safe here for you" he bit out fists clenching tightly.
Slowly I sank into his lap and cupped his cheek.
"Isn't that for me to decide? Please J try for me....I don't want to lose you" I cooed before placing my lips against his.
"Fine! Don't say I didn't warn you" he growled as we pulled away and he gripped my thigh.
"Oh shut up!" I giggled once again connecting our lips.

"I'll be home in a few hours feel free to do and go as you please" J smiled from the doorway as I sat perched on the sofa.
"You're letting me go outside?" I questioned in shock.
"Yes, you're not a prisoner anymore dollface just don't cause any trouble" he winked putting his famous purple jacket on.
Honestly the thought of going outside freaked me out, I didn't want to socialise or have awkward run ins with Chris.
"I'm just going to stay home and catch up on The 100" I decided giving him a smile.
"Suit yourself, bye dollface" and with that he strutted out the room, disappearing from sight.
"Bye" I called back feeling my excitement build at the thought of Bellamy Blake.

Jessica's house
"Pink or silver? Pink or silver?" Jessica murmured to herself looking at the mass of nail polishes.
Picking up the silver polish she brought her foot up on the bed and quickly put the divider between her toes, feeling giddy at the thought of finally settling down for a pedicure.
Just as she went to unscrew the lid the doorbell rang out causing her to groan, there was no way she was going to answer this was her relaxation time. If she pretended she wasn't home they would eventually go away but that didn't happen.
Instead the doorbell continued to ring until she couldn't take no more and roughly slamming the polish down she stormed out the room, getting ready to give the person a piece of her mind.

"Ok! Ok! I'm going geez!" Jessica yelled reaching the door and throwing it open.
She felt her eyes widen in shock and fear as she recognised the person on the other side.
"What are you doing here?" She grunted trying to remain confident even though her insides were beginning to stir madly causing her to feel sick.
Suddenly the person reached into their jacket and pulled out a gun making the woman jump back in fright and scream. With a twisted laugh the person began to walk into her house with slow predatory steps, reviling in the look of fear that took over Jessica's face.
"You should have kept your mouth shut! Now I'm going to shut it for you!" The person sneered aiming the gun between her eyes.
"Please I'm sorry! I don't want to die! Please! Plea........." A loud gunshot froze Jessica's pleas and letting out another evil laugh the killer watched the now dead woman slump to the floor, never to be heard again.
"Bitch!" They spat turning to walk out the house when something caught their eye.

Heading towards the picture frame the killer picked it up and let a sarcastic smile slip onto their face.
"Oh this is perfect!" They chuckled throwing the frame onto the floor before finally leaving the house as quickly as they came.