The Wrong Bride

Pillowtalk

I came home with Damianos after that incident. He hasn't said a single word to me during all the journey. And with the mood he was in, I did not dare to talk to him. So, I stayed quiet.

When we reached home, he stopped the car and waited for me to get out. After I got out, he again turned his car and drove away. Where he was going? I had no idea and right now I did not care because I was so mad at him.

I went inside the house. I must be looking horrible because I have been crying all night and right now, I'm wearing an oversized t-shirt and loose shorts of Eddy.

Hopefully I would reach my room without getting noticed by Martha. I have a very bad headache and I was feeling very low. So, I decided that I'll sleep some more.

I reached my room without getting noticed by Martha. I decided to shower before sleeping. My head was killing me so I thought showering would give me some relief.

While showering I found out that it was my that time of the month. Maybe that is why I was feeling so low.

After showering I wore a loose t-shirt and a pajama. Then I went to bed. First it was my head, but now even my stomach has started torturing me. I laid on the bed hoping this time it won't be that bad. But I knew that was not possible.

So I kept on trying to sleep so that I will just pass it and wake in the evening.

After some time, I realized that I was very sick. My stomach pain has surpassed my headache. I was constantly tossing and turning on the bed. I was feeling nauseous.

Oh, how much I want this day to end.

After some time, Martha came inside my bedroom to ask me to come downstairs for breakfast. But I refused her. There was no way I could eat when I feel like I could throw up anytime. I asked her to not ask me about lunch also as I won't be having that as well.

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I don't know what time it was. But looking outside it feels around five in the evening. I have no idea how long I have been on bed. My stomach pain has subsided a little but it still hasn't gone. My whole body was in pain now. I have already thrown up twice.

Now I'm lying on my bed trying to sleep because I haven't slept a wink since morning. I was so exhausted.

Soon slowly I started relaxing for the first time. I picked up my phone to look at the time, it was six in the evening.

Then I switched off my phone and finally went to sleep.

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"Eleanor, Elly", I heard a soft voice shaking me gently.

"Hmm..."

"Are you not well?"

"Hmm...."

"Have you eaten anything?"

" "

"Should I call a doctor?"

When I still did not answered him, he softly said, "Answer me Elly. Are you still angry?"

"I'm not angry", I said in my sleepy voice.

"How are you feeling now?"

"Better", came my groggy voice.

"Martha said you haven't eaten anything since the morning. You didn't eat anything last night as well. Come now, let's go eat something", he said in a very soft caring voice.

If I wasn't in such a daze, I would have been surprised at his concern. But right now I didn't have any energy.

"I'm not hungry. You can have your dinner. I don't have the energy to get up from the bed. Besides if I put anything in my mouth, I'll only throw up again".

I said this and closed my eyes again hoping he would leave me alone now. But looks like Damianos was not in a mood to leave me alone. He was in a sitting position beside me on the bed and my back was facing him.

"Is there anything I can do to make you feel better. Do you want to eat anything special? Chocolates? If you want, I'll bring it for you".

" No nothing to eat but my back is killing me. If you can put some pillows behind my back then it will be nice. And turn off the lights", I said. The only thing I wanted at the moment was a good sleep and my back ache was not helping.

After some time, I felt the lights turn off and the mattress on my bed depressed. Then soon I got a nice support on my back. No, it was not a pillow, rather it was much harder and firm.

Exactly what I needed.

I felt two strong arms enveloping me. He was lying behind me taking me into his arms. He used one of his hand to slowly run it through my hairs. I felt very comfortable and blissful.

"I'm so sorry", I heard his soft whisper. "I have been too harsh on you. And to hell with that stupid rule to eat at dinner table. Otherwise you would have eaten something".

It was all I heard before I fell into a soft comfortable sleep.

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I woke up to soft golden lights coming to my face. I was feeling much better than last night. I tried to get up but I felt something heavy holding me down.

I found that I'm in Damianos's arms. Then suddenly all the things of last night came to me. I remembered the things he said.

I slowly very slowly turned in his arms. He was still fast asleep. His face was so close to me that I could observe it freely.

I must admire this beautiful face sleeping in front of me. He looks so innocent, like a child holding on to me like that. He has a perfect face. His eyebrows are thick and his fuller lips are dark pink. A light stubble was also appearing on his face.

But his eyes looked tired. He was sleeping yet still he had bags underneath his eyes showing how much rest deprived he is. I knew he is always working barely giving time for rest. That's why he is looking so exhausted.

And right now, he is sleeping like a baby as if he has no care in the world.

I chuckled lightly and slowly got out from his arms and got up. Then I closed the curtains so that no sunlight will come inside otherwise he will wake up soon. And I wanted the poor man to sleep some more.

I then went to the bathroom for my morning routine. After I had showered, I wore a knee length frock.

After I came out of the bathroom, I found him in a sitting position on the bed. The curtains were again undrawn and soft golden lights were coming inside. He was looking groggy but as soon as he saw me, he smiled and said, “good morning. How are you feeling now?"

"I'm fine", I said happy at his change in demeanor.

"Come here, sit with me", he patted on the space next to him. I went to him still a little conscious of his mood swings.

He took a strand of hairs from my face and tucked it behind my ears. "You are saying that you are fine but your face looks pale", he said looking at my face. He was sitting very close to me and I can feel his warm breath on my face.

"But God you are so beautiful, so soft and warm", he holds both my arms gently with his hands and touched my forehead with his.

I don't know what has happened to him. Normally he would be so ignorant and rude to me and today he was behaving like this. He still did not change his position. He was so close to me. It was hard to be angry or upset at anything he had done. I looked at his face, so close to me. His eyes were closed. He looked troubled.

Then suddenly before I even think, I wrapped my arms around him and started gently patting his head to give him comfort. I did not know what his troubles were. And I knew he will not tell me. So, I did the only thing in my power. And that was to comfort him.

He then raised his head and looked up to my eyes,

"Elly"

"Hmm"

He was looking at me so intently that I started blushing. He smiled a little. His eyes went to my lips. His voice husky,

"How is it that whenever you are around, I feel so relaxed, so nice", he came close to my lips, "so good".

And he kissed me. Softly feeling my lips, sucking, licking gently moaning. It was hard to stay sane when my whole body was on fire. He held me from my waist, brought me closer to his body. I tightened my hold on him pulling him closer even though there was no space left between us.

His kiss was toxic. We both have lost control by now. He pulled me now I was sitting on his lap with both my legs on both side of him. My frock has come up to my thighs. He put a large hand on my thighs and squeezed it, I gasped. He came inside my mouth. His tongue was exploring, biting sucking. I let out a moan.

Then his mouth left mine and went down towards my jaw. He kissed and sucked my jaw and went further down towards my throat. I bend my head so he can have full access. He took one strap of my frock and pulled it off my shoulder. He kept on kissing, sucking, biting as he was going down. He was almost near my cleavage. My body was awake with excitement, anticipation. His one hand came and slowly pressed my left breast. I took a sharp breath. His hands went back at the zip of my dress. He started opening it but just then there was a knock on the door.

It was Martha, "Mrs. Costas, should I bring the breakfast upstairs?", she said through the closed door.

"No. We are coming downstairs", Damianos said.

I came back on earth and started getting out of his arms. But he held me tightly.

"Where are you going Mrs. Costas? Leaving your poor husband like this?", his eyes had amusement.

"You are usually so rude to me and now you expect me to be nice to you?", I asked.

"So, you're angry at me? he said with an almost puppy face.

"I'm not angry just upset", I said as I genuinely get upset due to his behavior sometimes.

His face turned serious, "Don't be upset Elly. I never want to see you upset".

He continued, "And if you want me to be nice, then stop running away from me all the time. First on our wedding night and now on our wedding party. Why did you ran away to that friend of yours", his voice turning bitter at the mention of 'friend'.

"Because you were not there. It was supposed to be our wedding party and you were nowhere in sight", I complained.

"I know and I apologize", he said with a sigh, "I was so caught up in some work that I couldn't really attend the party. And that shouldn't have happened.

"Specially", his eyes turned to me again with appreciation, "when my wife was looking so enchanting, bewitching, captivating", he came near my lips and kissed me, "and beautiful". He was smiling.

"Y..You liked my dress?", I asked.

"Liked? I loved it. Do you remember I once said that you look like an angel. As if you're here today but you'll be gone tomorrow. In the middle of the crowd, I can only see my angel. Standing there in all her perfection but God so innocent", his eyes had a light that spoke about his genuineness.

I smiled. I didn't know that he would like it so much. But then I remembered that he had left as soon as he saw me.

"I thought you didn't like my dress. When you saw me, you just left. And you looked so angry".

"My dear, I was not angry. I was in rage that I'm not able to spend more time with you. I had just received a call that needed my immediate attention.

And as far as your dress is concerned. I mean I liked the dress mind it, but all it was making me think was what are you hiding behind those soft satin layers. And when can I take you upstairs to have you all to myself, all alone", he had a wicked smile on his face.

I blushed. I didn't know Damianos could be that blunt. Then again I tried to get up from his hold. This time he didn't resist. He had a mischievous smile on his face. He again laid back on the bed, his arms behind his head.

I got up to the bed side looking down at him. "It's not a time to get comfortable, come on get up. Otherwise this time Martha will not stop to knock at the door she'll come inside directly".

"She knows not to disturb a couple on their honeymoon", he said. A stubborn smile still on his face.

"We.. a..are not on our honeymoon", I said crossing my arms unable to deal with his quirky attitude. I was blushing profusely.

"Darling we are newly married, of course we are on our honeymoon", he said with his haughty smirk.

"Fine then I'm leaving. You can lag on the bed for as long as you want", I said turning to the door.

"Wait for me", he called from behind, I can hear his laughter.

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