Temporary Husband

Chapter 12: Living together.

……………………………………………………………………….Krish……………………………………………………………………………….

After returning from the hospital, I started packing my things. Liam approached me from behind with a fake tear on his eyes.

“I can feel how a father feels when he is marrying off his only daughter! My poor heart feels so heavy seeing you leave!!” He hugged me from behind as he continued to fake his tears. I was sure that he was having fun right now as he continued to tease me.

“Who will take care this old and single father that you have now that you will be gone. I feel so heart broken. My sweetheart, my darling princess! Daddy will miss you!!” After finishing his lengthy speech, he started showering me with his disgusting kisses. To make his shut up I kicked him on his balls. He fell to the floor groaning in pain.

“Hey! Just because you got married you want to destroy your brother’s treasure?”

He shouted at me holding his almost broken treasure on his arms. I couldn’t help but laugh out loud which only made him more annoyed. He finally stomped out of my room leaving me alone. I hummed a song thought my by adoptive mother as I continued to pack my stuffs.

I am not sure how this marriage will turn out and I also am not sure whether what I am doing is right or wrong. But there is one thing that makes me happy and that is Kaira.

I don’t know when it started but in my mind I have always thought of Zack as another person. I was adopted at the age of 15. My parents were foreigners. They changed my name from Krish to Zack and also my lifestyle. It was very hard for me to cope up with that life. But thanks to my parents unwavering love and Liam’s constant bugging made me adapt myself.

Even though I know I shouldn’t feel this way towards them, I really didn’t feel like I belonged there, with them… It could also be my greed for wanting a family of my own which I was not sure about.

I packed my things and headed out only to find that Liam was ready with his own bags on the car. My eyes widened in surprise to see him all excited about staying at his sister-in-laws place. He looked literally like a kid that was on his way for camping.

I took steady steps towards my idiotic brother who was now happily giggling on the car.

“Bro. What took you so long?” He asked me curiously. Unable to hide my anger anymore I gave him a death glare which made him shudder in the seat as he tried to explain himself.

“Well… Bro… I just want to crash a bit at sister-in-laws place for a while. You see, I don’t want to leave you alone in an unfamiliar environment.” He dared to make fun under my glare which only earned him a knock on his head.

Even after getting hit he wanted to go with me. I finally gave up under his persistent behaviour and took him along.

We both were greeted warmly the moment we stepped our foot inside. The maid and butler introduced themselves to us. After hearing their names I remembered Ms. Daisy saying they both were the ones who raised Kaira from her childhood. I didn’t know why but I gave them both a deep bow and thanked them in her stead.

They looked at each other with confusion plastered all over their face as they didn’t expect me to thank them right off the bat but were somehow touched by my words and took us in. I apologized to them for bringing Liam along with me without informing. But they didn’t seem to mind as they simply told, “The more the merrier.” And saying something like this villa had always been lifeless and dull and they hoped that we will paint it with wonderful colors.

Mr. Dev took Liam to his room while Ms. Thara took me to Kaira’s. I looked at her in confusion. She gave me a wink and left me there confused.

Not knowing what to do, I just waited for Kaira’s return. It was almost 8:30 pm and Ms. Thara called me down for dinner. While we were having dinner, Kaira came home. She somehow looked alarmed as she rushed to her study with Ms. Daisy following her shortly.

After a good few minutes they both came out. Kaira looked at me and asked.

“Is Raven still waiting for a bone marrow?” I shook my head indicating a ‘Yes’. She looked at Daisy and ordered in a stern voice.

“Get it done ASAP.” Daisy nodded as she left. I looked at Kaira in confusion. With the help of Swain’s I could have also done the same for Raven. But I chose not to depend on Swains. But now Kaira is planning on using her connections for my brother. I don’t want her to do that.

“Kaira… we need to talk.” I looked at her straight in the eye while the atmosphere around us turned serious. Before I could open my mouth to say what I wanted, she spoke first.

“I know what you are going to tell. But don’t you dare stop me from helping my brother-in-law. This is not something which I am doing for you. I like that guy and I want him to live. Now that’s the end of this conversation.”

Her usually soft voice was stern while her beautiful Amber eyes were looking at me with seriousness. I couldn’t find any word to talk back to her. Seeing me hanging my mouth open like a corrupt system unable to process her words, Liam couldn’t control his laughter. He ran to her and held her hand.

“Wow! Sister-in-law, I am totally falling for your charisma!!! I have never seen my brother being so obedient before. I am glad that I made the right choice to crash at your place for a few days.”

Her cute giggles were filling the living room. She looked at Liam and told him he could stay however long he wanted and went to Ms. Thara.

“Ms. Thara, can you please pass me the medications for indigestion?“

“Missy. Here. What happened? Want me to prepare something smoothing to your stomach?”

She shook her head ‘No’ as she took the medications and headed upstairs. I followed her upstairs shortly finding her collapsed in the bed.

I slowly walked near her and sat on the edge of the bed as I caressed her forehead gently.

“Are you okay?” She groaned a little before answering.

“Not good… My stomach is aching a little…” She hugged her stomach and rolled to her sides. I became worried and suggest taking her to a doctor but she stubbornly refused to visit the doctor like a little kid.

I became helpless at the situation. She winced from pain a little and mumbled.

“It hurts…”

I immediately rushed to Ms. Thara with worry overtaking my mind.

“Ms. Thara, she is still in pain!”

She blinked at me three times before giving a small smile.

“Don’t worry master. Missy will be fine. You too saw that she took her medicines right?” I cannot argue with that. She really did take the medicines. While I was all lost in my own thoughts she suddenly pulled my hand.

“Ah! Master now I remember. Whenever she had indigestion I used to rub her belly until she fell asleep. Why don’t you try that if you are still worried?”

“What?? You want me to do what??”

“If you don’t want to, then there is nothing much left to do. Poor Missy!” I was sure she faked pity but still I couldn’t afford to take a chance with Kaira. What if it really worked? Without saying anything I left.

She still looked like she was in pain. Without making much noise I went to the bed and laid down next to her. I spoke as soft and gentle as I could to her.

“Excuse me…” and with that I placed my hand on her flat stomach she flinched a little under my touch but didn’t resist. I slowly rubbed her flat tummy up and down very gently. Within seconds I could hear her cute little snores proving that my technique just worked. Just like that I hugged her to sleep….