It took a few weeks before I was able to go back to work after my ordeal. The support groups and counselling had helped me loads and I was finally learning to love myself again after all this trauma I had been through.
I was at work one morning when Juice came in with a big grin on his face.
"What's up with you?" I grinned.
"Well, I'm just happy to see you smiling baby" he said, leaning over the desk and kissing me on the lips.
"There is clearly something going on" I said rolling my eyes.
"Well, you and I we have the weekend off" He said.
"How have you managed that?" I asked.
"Because, I wanted to take you away for a few days, no one just us" he replied.
"The cabin?" I asked rolling my eyes.
"No not the cabin" he grinned.
"I know what will happen, we will get there and then there will be some club business you have to attend to. Or it's in a place where there is a charter and you have to do something there" I replied.
"No my cuts staying here and so is my bike" he smiled.
"So come on then where is this wonderful place you are taking me?" I asked.
"Can a man not have any secrets?" he asked.
"Well clearly not" I said rolling my eyes.
"All you need to do is pack some clothes. Gemma's on her way so you can go home and pack" he said.
"What? we're going tonight?"
"Yes our check in is at 7.30 so we are leaving at 5" he said.
"I can't believe you have gone to all this trouble" I smiled.
Just then Gemma came through the door, "I'm here, I'm here don't panic" she laughed.
"I'm still in total shock to what the hell is going on" I said.
"Liss just get your ass to the apartment and get yourself ready" Juice said.
"Ok I'm going" I said picking my keys and bag up.
Juice gave me a kiss and Gemma gave me a hug.
"You have a nice break, you deserve it" she said.
I got home threw my bag on the bed and sat staring at my wardrobe contemplating what to wear.
I eventually packed my bag and went in the shower. As I was drying my hair my phone began to ring.
"Hello!" I answered.
"Liss are you ready?" Juice asked.
"What the hell, I'm just drying my hair. You said we weren't leaving till 5 its only 3.15" I said a bit too sternly.
"I know that but I just wondered if you were dressed because there's a surprise outside for you" He said.
"I'm in my bootie shorts and vest, what are you on about?" I asked.
"Just come outside please" he replied.
"Give me a few minutes please babe" I replied.
I put my slippers on and threw a hoodie on.
I flung open the front door and looked over the side to see Juice stood there with a Dodge Durango with a big bow on the front. "What the fucking hell is that?" I asked. "Well your car is a piece of shit and I wanted to treat you" he smiled. "Why would you do that?" I asked. "Because I love you, you absolute knob" he laughed. I walked down the stairs and ran my hand over the hood of the car. "I know it's not brand new but its only 2 years old been checked over by me and I got you the good alloys" He added. "You are just the sweetest" I said, I jumped up wrapping my arms around his neck and my legs around his waist. "Don't put my back out" He laughed. "Shut your face" I said kissing him on the lips. "Do you like it?" he asked. "Course I do" I smiled. "Now get your butt back upstairs and get yourself ready, you can come and pick me up from TM" He said. "What about your packing?" I asked. "I did that yesterday" he smiled. "Make sure that you pack something really fancy" he said. "Juju you don't do fancy" I said rolling my eyes. "Well I am this weekend" he said. "How fancy?" I asked. "As fancy as you have" he said. "Well I don't really have really fancy, I will have to work something out" I sighed. So I went back upstairs to finish getting ready. After I had finished my hair and makeup I went through all of my clothes. I decided to look through my old clothes, that Juice had gotten me from my old house. My ex husband had showered me with expensive clothes every time he hit me to try and pretend he still loved me, so I had plenty. I found a dress that he had bought just before I left him. It was a floor length navy jewelled backless fishtailed dress. I had actually picked it myself knowing full well I would never be allowed to wear it but I would just try it on every time he was out. I found out some heels to go with it and packed them in my bag. At ten to five I put my bag and dress into my new car. I set the seat up and plugged my phone in to the system to play all my favourite songs. I drove over to TM with the biggest grin on my face. When I pulled on to the forecourt everyone stopped and starred at me. I pulled up to the lads who were just shutting up shop and they all grinned at me. "Well, well, well! Don't we look good in the new car" Chib's said. "Isn't it beautiful" I smiled. "It sure is Lissie" he smiled. "Will you just look at Lissie in her new ride" Jax said walking over, "Do you like it?" "I love it" I smiled. "Good it's about time you got rid of that piece of crap" He laughed. "So where's Juice?" I asked. "He's just getting washed up and he will be out" Jax replied. "Thank you for giving us both some time off" I smiled. "No problem, you deserve it" he winked. "I can't believe he's gone to all this trouble" I said. "He loves you that's why" Chib's smiled. Just then Juice came walking out. He had been growing his hair for a while and he had had a cut that was still short but you couldn't see his tattoo's. He had a long sleeve t-shirt on, jeans and a pair of shoes. He looked like a normal guy, not a bad ass biker. It was really strange but I kind of liked it. He threw his bag in the back, said bye to everyone and jumped in next to me. "You look lovely" He smiled. "Thanks babe" I smiled. We said goodbye and drove out of Charming. "You like the car?" He asked. "Love it babe, thank you so much" I said. "It's not a problem, I like it when you smile, and today is the first time I've seen it in a long time" he said. "And it's all because of you" I said. He put the Sat Nav on and I followed it having no clue where we were going. We sang along to the music and had a right laugh all the way. It was so nice just to be alone like a normal couple, which wasn't something we got to do. When we finally arrived it was in Carmel and was the cutest little bed and breakfast I had ever seen. By the sea but still very remote. Juice checked us in under his real name and with a card. I had never in my life seen Juice with a card he only ever dealt with cash. "Breakfast is at 7.30 until 10.30" The manager said, "We do have a pool and every suite has its own hot tub and we request you to keep the noise down after 11 pm". Juice carried our bags to the suite. It was beautiful, the bathroom had an amazing shower and bath, the living area had a huge TV and a massive corner sofa and the bed was huge. "This is so beautiful babe" I said. "I know I could get used to this" He smiled. We got washed up and went for a walk to get food. Juice held my hand as we walked. "This is nice" he smiled, "It's not very often we get to do this" "I know we do seriously need to make time for each other. Maybe once a month we have a date night, get out of charming" I said. "I'm down for that" he smiled. We had a lovely meal and headed back to the hotel. I hadn't bought a bathing suit so I went in the hot tub in my bra and pants. "I've never seen you look as beautiful as you do right now" he said grabbing my hand pulling me close to him. "Is it because I'm half naked?" I asked. "No you just seem so happy and you're finally smiling after all what has happened" he replied. "Well it's only because of you babe" I smiled. "I know it's only been 5 months but we have been through a lot. Mostly bad times but I would sooner the rest of my life be a bad time as long as I shared it with you" He smiled. "Oh check you out!" I laughed. "Why do you always have to make a joke of it?" he exhaled loudly and rolled his eyes. "I'm not, you know I love you" I replied. "It's like you're too scared to get too close to me" He sighed. "How is that possible? I asked, "I loved you since the day I lay eyes on you. I could have easily topped myself after all this but the reason I haven't is because of you. You make me happier than I could ever be, just because I don't show it very often doesn't mean I don't" Juice didn't say anything he just pulled me onto his lap and kissed me. We sat kissing for ages and it all got a bit raunchy. I stood up and grabbed his hand, "come on" I smirked. Juice looked up at me "Are you sure you want to do this?" he asked. "Yes it's time, I can't have you running off with another woman" I laughed. "That will never happen" he frowned "If you're not ready then don't do it to please me" "No I have my mojo back" I winked. I walked off UN hooking my bra, flinging it off and wrapping a towel round me. "Oh Liss what the hell are you doing to me?" He smiled. "Well come on and find out" I said walking in to suite.