The Business Trip

CHAPTER 17 - Rolex Watch

Hey everyone. Exams suck don't they? We've just been so busy with our lives and education that we've had no time to keep you updated on Athena's and Marshall's life. So we've decided to carry on writing during this summer! This chapter picks up straight after the previous one so be sure to skim through that one to remind yourself of what's happening. Hope you guys enjoy. - @Snke88

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*Marshall's POV*

I was enjoying her scent. Her arms clasped around mine a little tighter and I rested my chin on her hair, drifting off into a daydream. We spent all day in the house, munching on leftovers from yesterday and sat in the living room watching TV together. Nate left in the late afternoon to spend the day with his girlfriend and to celebrate with her.

"Marshall", I heard a whisper. Groaning, my hands travelled to her hips, clutching tightly and drawing her into me.

*Athena's POV*

"Marshall! Hello! Are you in there?" He sprung back to life as I poked at his stony stomach, gesturing him to ease his grip.

"Yeah? Sorry." He let out a guttural response and sighed into my hair,

"It's late Marshall and I want you guys to have family time together. And I also need to get back and get some stuff together for wor-." I whispered.

"Hey hey hey, work? Seriously Athena you need to relax. Stay another night." He interrupted.

"I can't do that. I am going to call a cab, let me just get my stuff and say bye to the kids.", I tried to push past him, in an attempt to leave the living room.

"You're not going anywhere in a cab". He stood behind me and I felt two sweaty palms snake around my waist. He lifted me with ease, grunting a little as he pulled me over his shoulder.

Gasping, I began to panic and kicked my legs out, begging him to put me down. The skirt of my denim dress crumpled up to my waist, exposing my panties and my hair tumbled from the neat bun on top of my head to a curly mess around my face.

"Your children are upstairs are you insane?!". I reached over, atempting to smooth my skirt down.

He let out a loud laugh and hauled me up higher, resting on just his shoulder.

"You are going to break your back and then I'll have to look after you". I joked, giggling as his fingertips started to press into the tender flesh of my exposed thighs.

"I'd like that", He whispered. I pretended not to hear. He ran into the kitchen and sat me down onto the marble counter.

"Why aren't you staying?", He playfully pinched my nose.

"I'll leave you guys to it for tonight. I'll come back again. I promise!" I smiled and he smiled back.

"You sure? You can borrow my clothes, if that's what you're worried about". He suggested, tucking a strand of hair behind my ear.

"No thank you. I'm just tired and you guys should rest too. I'm going back to the hotel." I pulled out my iPhone from my bra, searching the web for a taxi service.

"Athena! I'll drop you home. I want to. I also need to drop by Royce's to give him his birthday present, it's today".

"You sure it's not too much hassle?" I confirmed.

"Yeah. I'm sure. I like it when you're sat in my car." He winked at me, lifting me off the counter back onto the floor, kissing me in the process.

I locked my phone and slipped it into my bra again.