Illusions That Confine Us

Chapter Six

She could hardly believe what was happening. As their kiss deepened, his hands snaked themselves around her waist, lifting her up onto the desk and roaming up and down her back.

This feeling was something she so long had craved for. She couldn't even count all of the times that she was tempted to grab him and kiss him, kind of like what he was doing to her now.

Mr. Todd pulled slightly away to catch his breath before he met eyes with Mrs. Lovett.

So much emotion and anxiety filled each other's gaze. Neither said anything as he grabbed her arm and led her over to his bed.

Each step that she took behind him was like another step closer to something she had always wanted and only came true in her wildest fantasies.

She looked at him nervously before he grabbed her and kissed her roughly, pushing her onto the bed and hovering over her. Then again, a fantasy was a fantasy. In her dreams he was a soft and gentle lover-

Most of the time.

But in reality she supposed she always knew that he would be a rough and aggressive like man in bed. Kind of like how he was around the clock. She didn't care though, because it was him.

Before she could say anything or ask him if he was sure he wanted this he ran his hands up and down her corseted stomach.

She was confused by his actions, she had no idea what had gotten over him. So without thinking anything more, Mrs. Lovett gave in.

She kissed him back with as much passion as he kissed her, she was more gentle, of course, much unlike him. Slowly she started to unbutton his shirt, hoping he wouldn't swat her hands away.

He didn't, which assured her it was all right and suddenly a sharp gasp escaped Mrs. Lovett's no longer occupied lips when he bit down on her neck.

Mrs. Lovett was indeed surprised and was no longer uncertain if this was a dream or not, the stinging sensation she was getting from this told her that it wasn't.

Here she was, beneath him, pinned to the bed as a series of fervent kisses took place. His hands roaming everywhere around her, lips mapping out her neck and clothing being the only thing between them. That is if you slipped the technicalities such as his lack of love for her.

But when her hands went to his trousers, the room seemed to have grown pregnant and heavy with more intensity.

Carefully, yet quickly, she undid them and was too busy to notice Sweeney's sudden want to push her away.

But he was too late, when she pulled them down to finally see him for the first time, Ms. Lovett froze and awkwardly looked up at the ceiling.

Some parts of him obviously did not like the idea of them sleeping together…

Oh my god. Mrs. Lovett thought to herself nervously. "What's wrong? Did I do something?" She asked frantically, finally finding the courage to look at him, hoping he wouldn't pull her eyes out of her sockets for seeing what she just saw.

The expression on his face was blank but she knew that he was embarrassed and slightly agitated by the tone of his voice, "No." He suddenly snapped, getting off of her and righting his clothing.

He turned to the window and let out a heavy, frustrated sigh, "Go." He said plainly, not even finding the need or want to look at her, "Go!" He yelled and she obeyed, getting up and scuttling to the door.

She paused, however, as soon as her fingertips touched the doorknob.

Never in Mrs. Lovett's had she felt so unwanted, so unattractive…

She couldn't help but think that she did something wrong, surely something must have gone bad in order for that to happen.

Turning she saw him glaring out the window angrily, just like he always did. Staring, she figured, had grown to be a habit for the former barber. A habit, in which, she had grown to slightly pick up.

Four very silent steps was all it took for her to stand behind him and one very brave movement to place her trembling hand on his shoulder.

With sympathy for him and somewhat herself she whispered, "I'm sorry I'm not good enough for ya, I'm sorry for any distress that I have caused you, and I apologize that I ain't pretty like she was."

She then turned back around and went to the door, but before she slipped out of the room she closed her eyes letting a few tears slide down her face.

And once again, it was back to silence.

After a very painful and awkward breakfast the next morning Mrs. Lovett cussed angrily at her husband that hadn't even looked at her since their encounter last evening.

"Bloody arse…" Mrs. Lovett mumbled as she wiped down the table and cleared off the teacups and utensils. "Lucy… Lucy… Lucy…." She murmured under her breath, mocking the brute that was in the back room.

Deep down Mrs. Lovett had always felt sorry and sad as to what happened on Fleet Street fifteen years ago, sixteen in a few months. He had the ideal life. A charming bride, a beautiful daughter, and was one of the most respected and most proper barber in London.

But that was all taken from him…

She let out a sigh, perhaps she had it coming to her.

"Yoo hoo!" A voice coming from behind the kitchen door that led outside called.

Mrs. Lovett turned herself quickly around and went to the door, opening it and finding who she thought it was in the first place, Addie Henry.

"Mrs. Henry." Mrs. Lovett greeted, "Won't you come in?"

The older woman's eyes brightened and she smiled ear-to-ear, "Yes, thank ya."

"I brought ya some eggs." Addie began as she placed her basket on the kitchen table, "Samuel doesn't really eat eggs and being that it's just us and Hamish, there is really no point to have all them eggs taken up room."

"Hamish?" Mrs. Lovett inquired.

"Our dog, a big oaf is more like it," Addie laughed, "Oh but he's just the sweetest thing..."

"I'm sure." Mrs. Lovett smiled, although Mrs. Henry was one of the most talkative woman she knew, besides herself, she was glad to have someone to socialize with other than her cat and brick wall of a husband.

Their conversation from then on consisted of mainly Addie doing most of the talking about Hamish, Samuel, and other numerous things that crossed Mrs. Henry's mind.

"Ya know I just think it's so wonderful that you stopped by." Mrs. Lovett said, lying partly.

It wasn't that Mrs. Lovett found Mrs. Henry annoying, it was just she reminded her all too much of her old bubbly self. And lately it seemed as though she was loosing more and more of herself everyday. Not to mention she was afraid she would say something to break her and Mr. Todd's cover.

Which is why she wondered why she asked the question she blurted out when Mrs. Henry was about to leave.

"Why don't you and your husband come over for supper tonight?"

Addie's eyes suddenly became wide-eyed and overjoyed when Mrs. Lovett's suggestion rung through her ears, "Oh I'd love to!"

"Alright," Mrs. Lovett said not even thinking about how idiotic that was before finishing her sentence, "I'll see you at around six then."

"Will do, Mrs. Todd, will do." And with that Addie Henry took her basket and headed out the door.

Mrs. Lovett smiled as she watched her soon-to-be dinner guest's figure got smaller and smaller as she walked further away from the cottage.

Finally. She thought. Finally she would have some real company for once. But soon that smile was replaced with a frown when she remembered her husbands temper and how she might have just made a horrible mistake.

Then again, what could happen? Mrs. Addie Henry didn't seem to be aware of who she was, nor was she suspicious of her and Mr. Todd's marriage. She supposed it couldn't be too bad.

After all, what would the sea be without chums over ev'ry Friday?

Dinner with the Henry's?

That is going to be interesting, what's Mr. Todd going to think?

o.O

Speaking of Mr. Todd, did anyone see THAT coming?

& if you still don't know what happened there… well…. Little Sweeney didn't want to come out to say hello and go for a joy ride, let's just leave it at that.

The man has issues, what can I say?

lmao, sorry it took so long to get this up I have been really busy lately. Last Sunday I got a blue ribbon (first place) at the Science Fair for that Virtual World thing I have been doing after school :D Teehee I went to the dentist on Friday and the lady that cleaned my teeth had one of the most cutest laugh xD Plus I kept thinking about the movie "Novocaine."

Hahahahhahaa, until next time ;)