A smile creeped onto his face, as he walked behind her, wrapping his arms firmly around her waist. He began kissing at her neck, and her body shook in disgust.
" Please love. " She whimpered.
" I'd prefer to just finish your breakfast this morning, I'm still a bit tired. "
He released his grip and spun her around so she was facing him.
" Are you denying my actions. " He asked bitterly.
" No. It's Just... " She wasn't able to finish her sentence, as Albert lifted his hand, and heavily smacked her across the face.
She yelped, and fell to the ground. Mr. Lovett took a seat at the table. She lifted herself off of the ground, and continued making breakfast in silence.
Sweeney heard the yelp from above. It didn't faze him much. He hadn't expected Mr. Lovett to be one to hit his wife, but I guess nothing was what he expected anymore. His own problems were the only things he would allow trouble him.
Mrs. Lovett went to the back room, once she had served breakfast to her husband. She let her fingers slide over her cheek. It was slightly swollen, a small bruise sat at the bone of her cheek. When her hand grazed the bruise, it caused her to wince.
She sighed. ' Everythings back to normal. ' She told herself, Trying to even avoid thoughts of Mr. Todd. Yes he had been horrible, but he had no idea to what she was use to enduring.
She knew if she didn't work on anything soon, Albert would surely put her to work, much harder then she would be able to handle. She thought of an excuse quick to get out of it.
She walked into the kitchen, her hand grabbing at a rag on the counter, as she continued to the door.
" Where are you going love. " Mr. Lovett mumbled.
" To help Mr. Todd clean up a bit. " Her voice was cracked. And she left the room before he could say anything else.
As she entered the barber shop, the clanging of a bell welcomed her. She felt a little relaxed at the sight of Sweeney. But she ignored him, and went to the windows, wiping them down, even though they were already clean.
" What are you doing Mrs. Lovett? " Sweeney mumbled, sitting casually in his chair.
" Avoiding Albert. " She said.
" Why avoid your own husband? " He asked, trying to sound even the littlest bit interested.
" Like I care for that pig. We had an arranged marriage. Didn't even see his disgusting face until I was walking down the isle. " She said, frustratingly continuing to cleaning the windows.
Sweeney sighed, but didn't deny her staying. He tried to imagine what it would be like. In an arranged marriage. The thought of never ending up with Lucy, was enough to make it sound horrible. He felt sympathy for her, as you would an abused animal.
" How long do you plan on staying up here? " He questioned.
But she was too absorbed in her own thoughts to even hear him. The vacation from Albert had been nice, but she would have to face things sooner or later. And she was positive that once Mr. Tee killed the judge, that he would leave her to face her fate alone. She almost buckled her knees, wanting to just fall to the ground in tears.
But she was a strong women, she wouldn't dignify herself in front of Mr. Todd like that.
" Love! " The voice erupted through the thin wood.
Mrs. Lovett ignored it for a moment, completely frozen.
Sweeney looked up at her, and he couldn't help wonder why she wasn't moving.
" That's you. " He mocked.
He expected her to glare at him or storm out. But as her eyes met his, he saw they were filled with sorrow. His heart felt heavy for a moment, seeing Lucy in her watery eyes.
She quickly wiped away the tears that were brimming in her eyes, and ran out of the room. Leaving Sweeney on his own. He felt guilt, Lucy always a constant reminder in everything. She wouldn't of liked what was going on.
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This chapters a bit short as well, but I felt like updating it a bit more. Hope it doesn't bug you, in fact, what do you think:P