Maxon's pov
Waking up with America in my arms felt like a dream, I hadn't woken up like that in months, yesterday and this morning was the first time. I have just been swamped with work, it has been exhausting. I've been in and out of meetings everyday then when I'm not, I have a ton of paperwork I have to get done! My Dad has doubled my workload since the selection and I can't help think that it is some form of punishment for picking America. Well, one of many punishments over the last months. About twice every week he will call me to his study late at night and whip me and tell me how much of a disappointment I am to him. Over the years I have got used to the pain but it still feels like hell and I can't let America know what is happening she has got enough on her plate. Aspen is the only one who knows what is happening even after everything I trust him with my life. It took a couple of weeks but me and him have become very close and I would do any favour for him and the same for Aspen. So when I need help Aspen will get the Doctor and my box and help whenever he can. I feel bad making him keep this from America too but with the wedding planning and all the work she has to do, I don't want her to know.
Leaving her this morning was hard. She looked so beautiful and peaceful. And dam her lips looked good. I smiled. I know she would be upset that I wouldn't be there for when she wakes up but I had an important meeting that I had to get to. I want to give her everything in life, do things that a normal couple would do; lay in bed till midday, go to restaurants together, have picnics together, go to the movies. But lately, I felt like I was letting her down... no I was letting her down. She was right we need to get away.
The whole morning was spent signing forms, in meetings, and doing paperwork. I was glad my Dad wasn't in any of the meetings, he hadn't come to get me in a few days and my last slashes down my back were just about healed and I don't need another reason to not be able to sleep with America in my arms. Without her I would be stumbling, literally stumbling through my life she was the only thing making me keep my balance. She was the only thing helping me get through the late nights when Dad decides it is time for my punishment. I couldn't wait till I could call her my wife. It was only a few more weeks. A few more weeks Maxon.
I was starting to get really tired and sick of looking at paperwork when my fiancé came through the door. She looked absolutely beautiful, no one could compare to her. Her dress was hugging her curves in all the right places and the colour of it complimented her skin and her hair so well, it was like she was glowing. She came and delicately placed herself in my lap I gave her a kiss on the shoulder 'hello darling, sorry I left before you woke, I had an important meeting' she nodded meeting my eyes 'I know, your Mother told me'. She dropped her gaze to her hands twiddling her thumbs and biting her cheek. She was nervous. I wrapped an arm around her waist and put my finger to her chin making her look at me 'what is wrong America, you know you are like an open book to me, I know your scared about something. Tell me, you can tell me anything' she sighed lightly 'please don't get mad....' that made me smile and made me remember the time she was pacing outside my study when all the selected girls spent their time in the woman's room looking at the guards training outside. I nuzzled my nose into her neck 'I promise America, just tell me', she took a breath, wondering if she should tell me before she cracked 'look I know I should have asked you first and I know you said you couldn't just leave but I sorta got us invited round to my family's house and I sorta have told my mum we would be there tomorrow. I know you said you couldn't but we have to get away, we have to have some time to ourselves. Please for-' I crashed my lips to hers wrapping both arms around her not letting her finish her sentence. I pulled away smiling stupidly 'why would I be angry at that? Yes you could have given me a tad more time to cancel my meetings,' I laughed looking at her face shocked at my reaction, 'but I agree we do need to get away and I would love to see your family as we haven't in a couple of weeks. Anyway, I needed to see Snowdrop again soon as I promised I would teach her how to take photos.' America smiled at that. God, she was so beautiful. She ran her fingers through my messy hair and she kissed me softly on the lips 'I love you Maxon Schreave.' I looked her up and down 'and I love you America almost- Schreave' she threw her head back laughing letting a few strands of hair fall around her face. 'I will book off a week for us and we will leave after breakfast tomorrow so we can be there by lunch. Does that sound ok' she beamed down at me, 'of course it does. All I want is to spend time with you and a week of you all to myself, I'm gonna get sick of you'. This time it was my turn to laugh, 'well darling, hate to break it to you but you're not gonna have me all to yourself, I need to spend time with your family too you know'. She brought her hand to my cheek and smirked 'not if I lock you up in my room so you can only spend time with me,' we both giggled before she jumped off my lap and ran to the door, and blew me a kiss.
I had to do something special for her while we were away. So I called my advisor and booked off two weeks instead of one like I had told America and planned my surprise.
hey everyone, here is chapter 4, I hope you liked it. It was my first time writing from Maxon's perspective, I thought I would find it quite hard not writing from America's POV but I found it quite easy as he is such a loving character and cares about America so much! Tell me anything I can do to improve or what would you like to see more of in future chapters. stay safe! love you all x