Melody Of Love

What Do You Think I’m Doing

Michael POV

It’s been three hours since the operation began, and Rose is worried to death. We’re sitting on a sofa outside the operation theatre. I asked my people to get the best neurologist in America, who’s currently operating Kate. Rose didn’t utter a single word since the operation began, and it's beginning to worry me seeing her like this.

She’s sitting beside me with her head resting in her hands while I put mine over her shoulders, offering her support and letting her know that she’s not alone. I’m here with her, and we’re together.

Though I didn’t know Rose for a long time, the feelings I have for her are undeniable. The first time I saw her, I knew then and there that she is special. She didn’t even think for a second before putting her life at risk for saving a small kid. Where do we find someone like Rose in today’s world? She’s beautiful, both inside out.

And the kiss last night. It took every ounce of self-control I had to keep myself from having my way with her after that kiss. The way she looked at me, the way she moaned, her taste, she is exquisite. I wanted to know how she felt about the kiss last night. I wanted to ask her about it. But when she said she didn’t remember anything, it hurt me, it really did.

I know she has feelings for me. Okay, feelings might be a big word, but we definitely have some physical attraction, and it's not one-sided. I can tell it by the way she looks at me. I can tell it by the way her body reacts to my touch. But I don’t know if she’ll ever be able to accept me as her husband. I don’t even know if I'm willing to give her the power over my life. She could completely break me for all that I know.

I came out of my thoughts, seeing the doors of the operation theatre open. Rose immediately took my hand in hers, and I could see the worry in her eyes. I offered her a small smile, assuring her that everything’s going to be okay before we made our way to the doctor.

“How did the operation go, doctor?”

“Congratulations, Mr.Osburne, the operation is successful, and the patient’s condition is stable.”

“Can we see her doctor?” Rose asked with a smile on her face.

“Well, we put her under observation, and you can’t meet her until she gains consciousness. And it’ll probably take a day or two for her to gain consciousness.”

The smile on my Angel’s face disappeared listening to the doctor’s words.

“Why don’t you let us see her for a minute? We’ll see her from a distance.” I asked, hoping he would permit us, and that would bring back a smile on my Angel’s face.

“Okay, but please don’t take much time.”

“Thank you, doctor.”, Rose answered with happy tears.

Once we put on the masks, we were allowed into the room. Kate was lying on the bed with four machines attached to her body. She looked lifeless, and even though I didn’t know her personally, I knew she was a wonderful girl from what Rose said about her, and I felt very bad seeing her like this. I can't even think what Rose is going through, considering Kate is the only person Rose considers her family. 

Rose took Kate’s hand in hers and started crying.

“What’s taking you so long to open your eyes? It’s been days since I saw your smiling face, days since you’ve irritated me, days since you’ve gushed over Michael. Hey girl, know what? I married your man.” She said, turning around and pulling me by my hand.

“See Michael’s here, but don’t get any wrong ideas. He’s not here for you but because he’s my husband. You always wanted to end up with him, didn’t you? But since we’re married, he’s all mine. Now you need to get up and fight with me because I’m not giving up on him.”

Though I understand why she’s saying all those things, somewhere I felt a bit relieved and happy because she’s calling me her husband. I felt happy hearing her say I’m hers.

“Please wake up, Katie. I know you’re strong and you're fighting, but make it fast, okay?” She said and broke down into tears. She turned around and hugged me. I put my hand around her and whispered some soothing words into her ears.

“We should leave baby, let’s allow your friend to rest.”

She looked at me and nodded her head. She looked at Kate one last time before walking out. It’s 3 in the afternoon and she didn’t eat anything apart from the sandwich at breakfast.

“You didn’t eat anything since morning. Shall I ask Tito to get something for you?”

“Can you take me home? I don’t want to be here. I mean, they are not allowing us to see her, so we better get back home.”

“Sure Angel.”

I knew why she wanted to go back. She isn’t able to see her friend in this position and I completely understand her. And the fact she called Wonderland ‘home’, I’m so happy right now. And somewhere I let myself dwell in the hope that she started to accept me.

“Your… this is your property? I mean, it’s so huge!” She asked probably considering the distance we’ve come inside the ranch from the main gate.

“Yes baby, this is mine. And it’s big because it is a 1000 acre property.”

“What?” She practically shouted. “And you live here all alone.”

“No. I have so many friends living with me on the ranch.” I truthfully answered.

“Friends?” She asked, her brows furrowed together and her nose scrunched up a little. She's so god damn cute and I wanted to...

'Stop. Don't go there.' I heard a voice in my head and stopped thinking about kissing her soft, pink lips. I really stopped thinking.

“Why don’t you come with me and I’ll introduce them to you?” I said before asking Tito to take us towards the zoo area. She was looking at the trees through the glass window with a big smile. Once the car came to a halt, I took her hand and stepped outside.

“Oh my God!” She exclaimed looking around. Well, this is the concept of Wonderland. I created it to compensate for the childhood I never had. I have a zoo, water fountains, swimming pools, a cinema theatre, basketball court, volleyball court, bar, and a game area specially designed for my future kids. And about the zoo, it’s because I can't go to a zoo without the paparazzi haunting me, and I love animals so much, I always wanted to pet as many as possible since my childhood. So I bought them.

“What is this? You have a zoo.” She whispered in wonder.

“Well, sweetheart I love animals.” I said taking her towards my Giraffe's. She was happy seeing the animals. She was jumping in joy, just like a small child. She played with the Rabbits, Deers, and the Kola. Then I took her towards my Lion. We have a lion and a lioness here. She was terrified at first, but I assured her that they are trained, and they wouldn't hurt us. She then put her hand on the lion's head feeling his hair. She squealed in joy and hugged me tightly.

“You know, I love Lions. I always wanted to touch them, their hair. Oh my God and now I did it.” She said jumping in my arms. God, she’s so cute.

“Well Angel, did you love only Lions, or do you have someplace for Tigers in your heart too?”

“Oh, God!” she all but shouted, her eyes wide as saucers.

We spent the entire evening at the zoo, and I was happy seeing her happy. She was able to forget about her friend's operation for some time and smile. Once it was becoming dark, we went back into the building. I can say one thing for sure, that today I became her friend. She was warming up to me. She slowly started to allow me into her life. And I wanted it this way. I didn’t want her to see me as a stranger, with whom she is bound to live for a year. I wanted her to be happy with me.

By the time I freshened up and came outside the bathroom, she was busy looking at her clothes. I asked Rushika, my designer, to… well fill up the closet with all kinds of clothes for my wife. And yeah, I had to go through a long interrogation about my marriage. Once satisfied with my answers, she assured me about completing the work. And, she did a good job. There are all types of clothes, from daily wear to party wear, nightdresses, and lingeries. Okay, I personally approved of the clothes to be set up in the closet, so I know what is inside. You can think of me as a p*****t if you want, but she is my wife after all, and I’m no saint.

“If you're done looking at them, go and freshen up, sweetheart.”

She turned around to look at me and a blush crept her face immediately, seeing me standing here in nothing but a towel. And somehow seeing her blushing like that turned me on. I moved towards her while she kept backing away from me until her back touched the door. I liked seeing her all nervous around me.

I put my hand beside her head on the closet door and closed the space between us. She looked into my eyes and then her eyes traveled to my n***d chest, staying there for some time before meeting my eyes again. She gulped, and her tongue came out to lick her lips, and I wanted to trace that path with mine.

“Wh-what are y-you doing?” she stuttered while putting her hand on my chest probably to push me away but gasped at the feeling of her cold, soft fingers against my hard, n***d chest. I immediately held on to her hand while completely pressing my body into hers, my chest pressing into hers. I loved the feeling of having her soft body pressed into mine.

“What do you think I’m doing?” I asked leaning in and taking her earlobe into my mouth. A gasp escaped her lips followed by a moan. I buried my face into the crook of her neck, kissing and sucking her flesh. Her hands were no longer pushing me away. Her one hand went behind my neck while the other was in my hair, lightly pulling it.