Addison: Trigger Warning- Drug usage
After dinner, I got tired so soon which is why I retired to bed early. My husband who now bathes with me because I fell asleep in the tub once or twice did so also... I'm early in my pregnancy and already over it. After our bath I could tell he was still upset about last night but him being the sweetheart he is, he laid down with me and we both fell asleep with him rubbing my stomach.
Last night at the tavern, Anthony told me to stay in the bedroom... I was stubborn and did not listen, so after he went to the pub to get us food, I went looking for him. Before I could get to him though, a group of floozies came up to me to engage in conversation about my hair, I honestly had no idea who they were but me being friendly, I just decided to stay and allow them to touch my hair. A group of men came along shortly after, and just as I was about to excuse myself, this one guy comes up and says pregnancy suits me. He was not rude or degrading in any way, but Anthony happened to overhear our conversation at the wrong time.He jokingly said me being pregnant is causing him to think about being a father, even if the child hadn't came from him. I now understand how poor the joke was, but I'm most certain he was not referring to me. I did not explain anything to Anthony since the man congratulated both him and I before we left, so I thought it was over but oh boy was I wrong. We ate silently last night with no arguments and went to bed immediately after. I must admit though, he held me in a way only for the baby to feel his touch and I was burning in my own skin until sunrise due to the lack of physical touch from my own husband.
The thing is though, it's merely midnight now and Anthony is nowhere in bed with me. His night shirt is thrown over the nightstand on his side of the bed and his outside clothes are gone. I slowly got out of bed, and I went into the closet to fetch a trouser of his, when I pulled it up, my thighs were a bit tight in them. "He would be mad if I wore these" I chuckled to myself. I took it off, and pulled out one of the first dresses I got since I moved here. I smiled in victory as the dress fit with a good amount of room.
"Who knew black was my color as well?" Shrugging in the mirror, I slipped on my flat shoes and sprayed myself in my lavender aroma. After I was content with how I'm dressed, I headed for Anthony's study. The hallway was dimly lit, and I knew everyone was in bed already. I pushed open the door to his study,
"Anthony?" I whisper yelled... nothing
"Anthony" I whispered yelled again... nothing
"Anthony. Answer me this instant, you have no right to still be upset" I said poking my head in the study
"Addison?" I heard from behind me making me jump out of my skin
"My apologies, but what is it that you're doing out of bed?"
"Well if you must know, I'm looking for your brother"I said lowly
"I take it you two are playing mad with each other?" Asks Benedict which resulted in me nodding
"He's upset about something that happened last night, do you know where he is?" I asked
"He went to the theater... I was just headed there myself" Benedict says
"He went alone?"
"No, he took Collin along with him" He answered making me nod
"Can I-" I began to ask
"Sure you can, is it not me who encourages your rebellious behavior?" He chuckles "We both know Anthony is going to blame me anyway since I know you're gonna come regardless"
"He knows his wife much better than that" I smiled
When we got to the foyer, Benedict got both of our cloaks and hats before we headed out.
"You must tell me why he's not speaking to you" Says Benedict
"I shall tell you on our way there" I smiled as he helped me into the coach
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"I must admit Lady Bridgerton, I could never get enough of hearing your real accent" Chuckles Benedict as he extended his hand toward me
"I didn't mean for it to come out" I said taking his hand as he helped me out the coach
"You never do, which is why my brother always stands guard when you're getting frustrated around people, he said so himself" Shrugged Benedict
"That's why I love him" I said honestly
"You do?" Asks Benedict in a shocked tone
"Yes of course, he's my husband" I retorted
"I thought you didn't feel the same way" He says taking my hand in his
"If I'm being honest, I'm always feeling plenty of emotions, but I can admit I loved Anthony before we got married... I just didn't know it" I say which resulted in him nodding
"Greetings Fine Sir; Ma'am" Nods the host
"Good evening" We greeted back
"I have a bad feeling about this Benedict" I tell him
"Oh, now you have a bad feeling?" He questions
"How are we even going to find him?" I ask
"That's easy, my brother is always where the alcohol is"
"Are you saying I married an alcoholic?" I chuckled
"Alcoholic? No... Thrill seeker? Yes. There is always more action when alcohol is involved, even for the bystanders" He chuckled pulling me towards the room where plenty men are headed.
When we got in the room, my eyes started going all over the room. The women here had little to no clothing on, and men were either watching or simply ignoring the women all together. I dropped Benedict's hand and began my search for Anthony.
"Addison, on second thought I don't think he's here" Says Benedict coming up behind me
"No?" I questioned
"Nope, come on let's try a different room" He says taking my hand in his
As we were leaving, I took one final glance back and I spotted Collin, I took a closer look, and low and behold behind him was a grinning Anthony and Ms. Rosso? I halted in place.
"Benedict" I say
"Yes Addison?" He questioned innocently
"You have 3 seconds to let my hand go" I said all too seriously which caused him to do as told
"You saw them already didn't you?" I said pushing him and storming towards Anthony with Benedict in tow
"Wait, please don't cause a scene" He says from behind me
"I wouldn't dare" I scoffed
Collin spotted me first and was about to alarm Anthony but I gave him a warning look and told him no. He threw the remaining contents of his cup into his mouth and sat there in shock. In a matter of seconds, I was standing behind Anthony who was facing Ms. Rusty or whatever her name is, who has her hands all on his chest while she's whispering something in his ears.
I took this time to push her off of my husband. She looked up with an attitude until her eyes met mine, hers grew the size of saucers and she knew all too well she had messed up. Anthony had yet to turn around and he was just staring at her on the ground laughing.
"Anthony" I said still standing behind him
He hesitantly turned around and just as his eyes met mine he stood to his feet.
"A-Addi-ss-son" He slurred
"What did you take?" I asked looking at his dilated eyes
"I- dunno, uh Sieanna said it was free?" He said in a questioning tone
"Water Benedict, get me lots of water" I said to him
"I will be right back" He nodded
"Collin, look at me" I said looking at him in the eyes "How much did you take?"
"I only took one snort, he took 5" Says Collin holding his hands up in surrender
"Watch him" I said to Collin
"Where do you think you're going?" Asks Benedict as he came back with a tray of water
"To find Ms. Rusty" I shrugged
"No no no no no" Anthony shook his head pulling my arm
"Stay put" I warned him
"A-AA-Addison please, f-fa-for me" He said
"Here, drink this" I sighed in defeat
He did as told and drank the water, I gave Collin two glasses of water. Anthony on the other hand scoffed down some bread while drinking glass, after glass of water. Surprisingly, nobody was paying attention to us.
"I love you" I mumbled down at him
"Well if you did, you would listen to me" He said looking up at me
"Don't do that my love, he congratulated us both on our pregnancy" I frowned down at him
I stood between his legs and he laid his sweaty head on my chest. Looking around for that witch, I found myself playing in Anthony's hair praying to God the cocaine exits his system quickly.
"Are you two alright?" Asks Benedict
"I think he needs to lie down" I told him
"Would you like me to fetch the coaches?" He asks
"Uh no, I don't want to ruin your night, Collin seems to be alright now, I shall take Anthony and return home myself besides-" I told him
"I think we can all agree that our night has been entertaining enough, but I will not allow you to handle him alone especially while being pregnant" Benedict interjects
"You sure?" I ask
"Positive, C'mon brother" He says pulling Anthony up. He was draped between both Collin and Benedict and I was left to collect his belongings. As we all approached the door, a fight instantly broke out between two guys and a woman in between them.
"Addissson" Anthony says almost clearly "Fr-front of m-me" He says and I did as told
When we got outside, I could tell the fresh air did Anthony justice as we waited for the coach to arrive.
"We shall all ride in one coach" Says Benedict "The driver shall just take the other home"
"Are you sure?" I asked as to which he nodded
"For the final time I'm sure" He says with a sincere nod
The ride home was quite funny. What started as Anthony singing to his unborn child, turned into a Bridgerton trio since Collin and Bennie Boo decided to join along. They sounded pretty good, until I heard Benedict say.
"Jack Sprat could eat no fat-"
"His wife could eat no lean" Collin points to Anthony which caused me to chuckle
"And so between them both" Benedict continues in a ridiculous accent
"You see" I pitched in
"We licked the platter clean darling" Smiles Anthony
"I must say, this evening did not go as planned" I said to Benedict
"Not at all, it went better" He chuckled
"I think I'll hear about it tomorrow" Anthony shook his head
"Oh you think? I know I'm gonna be in big trouble for leaving the house at this hour" I shrugged
"But you're an adult" Says Collin
"She's a lady. My lady" Says Anthony
"And there you have it, my jealous husband folks" I giggled
"We're here" Announces the driver
As promised, Benedict got Anthony in the house and up to our bedroom. After he left, I got Anthony's clothes off of him and his body felt a bit too warm so I left him in his underwear only. I did the same thing, stripped down in only underwear and laid next to my husband as he wrapped his arms around me.
"I love you my darling girl" He whispered
"I love you too Viscount" I said kissing his bare chest
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A/N: Happy Holidays again, and stay safe out there my lovely readers. Here we do not promote the use and abuse of substances or alcohol. Hope you enjoyed this chapter... I love you all.