Yesterday's Pain

Chapter 5

I failed Andrew once again. I don't mean to cause him any trouble. I am not aware that someone was watching my every move. My hunch earlier was right that I and Trisha were being followed while walking to the club- the venue of our organization's party. Maybe I was followed by someone since morning or since Andrew and I got married. I need to be extra careful, I don't want to tarnish Andrew's name. He might hate me more if I act recklessly. After reflecting on my mistakes I decided to prepare myself for sleep. I entered the bathroom and decided to take a hot bath to relax. When I am done cleaning up I applied moisturizer on my face because it is a bit dry, maybe because of the cold weather. I was about to lay on my bed to rest when I heard a knock on my door. That might be Andrew, maybe he is not yet done scolding me. He might say hurtful words again but I will take all of that since I am the one at fault, I admit that. I didn't make Andrew wait cause his anger might flare up and throw me out of his place and I don't want that to happen. When I opened the door I saw Andrew crossing his arm.

"Sleep with me." My eyes widened and my mouth gape because of shock. We will do that thing already? Am I ready? Can I do it? I am not wearing paired underwear though, should I excuse myself and change first. I slapped my forehead when I realized something, I am on my period and it is my first day. It will be disgusting if we do that thing while I have my menstruation but if I decline his offer he might find another woman to have s*x with, like Cassandra.

"Is it okay for you even though I have my period?" He creased his forehead he is probably disgusted. My face heated up. I felt so ashamed, I probably look like a tomato right now. I couldn't take the humiliation so I tried to close my door to escape his judging stare but he stopped me from doing so. He put his left foot on the door to stop it from closing.

"What are you thinking?" He bent down so our faces would be on the same level. He looked into my face and stared at me while waiting for an answer but I shifted my gaze in the other direction. My heart beats so fast and my breath became heavier because of too much pressure.

"N-nothing." I answered stuttering without looking at him. He's not contented in our position so he hold my chin and made me face him. His face moved closer to mine, thinking that he would kiss me I closed my eyes and waited for his lips but what I received is a whisper.

"I am not a pedophile." I opened my eyes when he said that and I saw him smirking. The humiliation that I am feeling right now and the irritation that I felt in him for the past days mixed up and the next action shocked him and even me because I kicked his balls pretty hard and now Andrew is whimpering in pain. I didn't know what to do so I decided to go inside my room and locked the door. I heard Andrew shouting.

"You are really a pain in the ass Lauren. You made me spend a f*****g million in one day and now you kick my balls? You are a f*****g kid!" I am not in front of him so I dare to shout back.

"I am 20, I can even carry your child." I joked but he take it seriously.

"That won't happen." His voice is calm it is not even a shout or a threat but I found myself crying. My tears started to fall so I covered my mouth using my two hands so he cannot hear my cries. I will endure all the pain because I know one day you will love me and everything will be worth it.

"Moved all your things to my room, my father will visit tomorrow. It will be weird for him if he found out that we are using a separate room to sleep. Sleep with me tonight Lauren." That explains why he asked me to sleep with him because of his father. The humiliation that I am feeling worsens, I think highly of myself. Why would Andrew have s*x with me when clearly in his eyes I am nothing but a kid. I wiped my tears and exhaled heavily before answering him.

"I will be there in a minute." I heard his footsteps walking away. I grabbed all the things that I have. My notebooks, a few skincare, clothes, shoes, and other necessities and put in one box. When I am done collecting all the things I got out of my room carrying a big box. My steps are slow because aside from the fact that the box is heavy it is also blocking my vision. I took another step and I felt like I bumped into something. I tried to move the box but I can't and then I realized that I bumped into Andrew. He took the box that I am carrying.

"Is this all?" He move the box out his face to see me so I nodded to answer him. He started walking to his room and I followed him. It is my first time seeing his room. The color is manly it's a combination of black and wood. Everything is organized and pleasing to the eyes. He put the box on the table so I started taking out all of my things, I thought he will leave and will let me arrange everything alone but he took out some of my clothes that we bought and brought them to his walk-in closet. I am busy putting some of my makeup on his cabinet when I saw him holding my underwear. He raised it in the air so I ran to him and I tried to snatch it away but I couldn't reach it. I jumped but he is too tall, he even tiptoe so he can make sure that I won't get it from him.

"What are you a kid?" he looked at my panty intently examining it. He is teasing me I can't take it anymore.

"Give it to me or I will kick your balls?" I crossed my arms on my chest and raised my eyebrow. I look at him seriously and turned my gaze to his private part. Looking scared he gave the panty and covered his balls using his two hands. I burst into laughter and he glared at me so I stopped.

"Where is the quiet Lauren who is scared of me?" He looked at me from head to toe like he is trying to find something.

"Here?" I pointed to myself.

"No, you are not Lauren." He held my shoulder and turned me around, still wondering why I have the courage to fight back.

"It's because you are annoying," I told him in a small voice.

"You are the annoying one here, I lost a f*****g million because of you." I thought we will have a casual conversation for once but here he is opening up the topic about the pictures and I felt guilty again.

"I am sorry." I bowed my head and played with my fingers.

"Just sleep." He then walked to the side of his bed and lay down. I am a little bit tired because of school and emotional stress so I decided to sleep. I am lying down on the other side of the bed. I am facing Andrew's back and even though I can't touch him I still felt happy because we are sharing the same bed. It feels like I became one step closer to him. I busied myself watching Andrew's back and after a few minutes, I felt my eyelid getting heavy.

I didn't know how long did I sleep, what important is I saw Andrew's face when I woke up. He looks so peaceful. I stared at his face and I can't help but trace every part of it, from his forehead, down to his nose, and before I could even touch his lips he hold my hand and pulled me closer to him, and hugged me tightly. My mouth gaped when he did that. I hold my breath because I might wake him up. I heard my heart beating so fast but I didn't know how to stop it.

We stayed in that position for half an hour and during those times I am so happy. I felt Andrew move so I looked up and I met his eyes.

"I am sorry for hugging you, I thought you were my pillow." He is looking into my eyes while saying that. I thought he will let go of me but what he did shocked me. He hug me tighter and buried his face in my neck.

"You smell good Lauren." He sniffed my neck and he stopped moving he will probably sleep again, and I tried to sleep also but I can't so I just caressed Andrew's hair. This is one of my dreams being held by Andrew. I want us to stay in this position forever but I remember that Andrew's father will visit so we have to prepare something. Even though I don't want to end this moment I have to.

"Andrew?" I called him softly and poke his cheek to wake him up.

"Hmm..." He answered in a husky voice and upon hearing his voice I felt butterflies in my stomach. I bit my lower lip to stop myself from smiling. Andrew lift his face and our eyes met again.

"Y-your f-father, he might be on the way. We haven't prepared something." He just stared at me maybe trying to process what I have just said.

"Okay." He then gets up and fixes his clothes. He entered his bathroom and after a while, I heard the shower, he must be taking a bath. I also decided to get up and fix the bed, after that, I sit on the edge and waited for Andrew to be done so I could use the bathroom. After being an hour in the bathroom Andrew gets out and the only thing that covers his body is a towel tied to his waist. He has firm abs, a well-toned body that every woman would fantasize about. I must be staring at him for too long and I didn't notice it until he made a gentle cough to attract my attention.

"Enjoying the view my wife?" I shifted my gaze to his face and shook my head aggressively.

"N-no, I-i am n-not staring, I am just l-like t-this every morning I am always dazed." He smirked when he heard my answer not buying my reason. To escape the shameful situation I stand up and entered his bathroom. I leaned on the door and let myself slide until I am sitting on the cold floor.

"I will be in the kitchen, you can help me cook if you want." After informing me what he will do I heard the door close, he is probably going to the kitchen so I decided to get up and take a shower. I just took a quick shower so I can help Andrew prepare the food. I wear a simple dress to look a bit presentable it would be a shame if I wear a t-shirt and shorts, I should impress my father-in-law just a little bit. He might help me on how I can make Andrew fall for me...hard. I looked at myself in the mirror and I smiled at my reflection.

"Get yourself together and impress your father-in-law Lauren." I have to remind myself since I am prone to making mistakes. Today everything should be perfect.

I got out of Andrew's room and walk into the kitchen and I was welcomed by my husband's back. He looks so hot while cooking. I stared at his back and he must have felt my presence because he turned around while raising his eyebrow and based on his looks he is questioning what I am doing.

"You won't help, you will just stand there and stare at me?" I cannot seem to understand Andrew's mood. Sometimes he is okay and he treats me right but more often he will be mad at me and treat me like trash. I am okay with that as long as I am his wife I am fine.

"I will prepare the table." I walked hastily, afraid that he might be mad again and create another war but me being clumsy as I already am I bumped my waist into the counter's corner. Andrew looked at me when I whimpered but he didn't do anything he just stared at me and later on proceeded on cooking. When the pain was gone I started preparing the table. I put three plates and utensils on the table and when I noticed that Andrew was done cooking I started putting the food on the table. It is just a simple breakfast but I still hope that Andrew's father will like it.

I am almost done with the table when I heard the doorbell ring. I move much faster so everything will be done once they enter the house. Andrew told me to continue what I am doing and he will just be the one to open the door.

When I am done I followed him and I saw his father, Mr. Herman Gray, with a tall man, probably a few years older than Andrew. He stared at me so I stared back but after a while, I felt uncomfortable so I shifted my gaze to Andrew's father sitting in his wheelchair. I kissed his cheek to greet him and I extended my hand to introduce myself to the man he is with.

"I am Lauren Smith Gray, Andrew's wife, nice meeting you." I smiled sweetly so I can leave a good impression on him. I didn't see him at our wedding but I am guessing he is someone close to Gray's.

"I am Clinton Gray, Andrew's brother. Nice meeting you Lauren". He accepted my hand and hold it for a little too long so I loosened the grip and I smiled awkwardly when he finally let go of my hands. I looked at Andrew but I didn't receive any reaction. He just watch our actions and didn't say anything, what should I expect from him anyway.

" Come on let's eat", after that invitation he turned around and started walking to the kitchen. I smiled at his father and I accompanied them on going to the kitchen. I want to start a topic but I couldn't think of anything. The penthouse is too quiet but the peace that it has earlier was killed when Andrew's brother spoke up.

"Your life seems to be working pretty fine Andrew." I saw Andrew turn around when he heard his brother's words. I look at Andrew's father and he looks so mad.

"Don't start Clinton." Mr. Herman's voice is full of authority but it didn't bring any fear to Clinton, he even manages to flash a mocking smile.

"Why Dad? I am praising his life what's wrong with that?" He asked while smiling not getting why his father was mad. Mr. Herman didn't answer so Clinton shifted his gaze in Andrew's direction.

"Enjoy this life cause in just a snap it might vanish and everything that you have will be on my side." After saying those he looked at me and smiled.