Alex:
After 2 loads I was feeling normal. I should do this often as I don't want to embarrass myself in front of Nicolle again. I got ready for office and found Nicolle setting up the breakfast in room.
I am confused. Why is she behaving like this. She thinks I am her culprit and she has already used pepper trick. So why this breakfast?
"Hey, come on, dig in. I made cheese sandwich. Aunty told me you liked them, well before you turned into a machine." She set up my plate and handed me juice.
"Why are you doing this?"
"What do you mean" Cant I make breakfast for you?"
"You can, but we had a fight yesterday and now you are doing this."
"Yes, we had a fight and then you apologized and even assured me that you will never do something like this. And I told you I was sorry to touch your library. I will not do it again. I guess we sorted that out in the night." she smiled.
"Don't spoil me, you might have to do this daily." I smiled back. her smile is contagious.
"Well then I am happy to do it daily."
I was feeling awkward now. I behaved so badly with her yesterday, and she forgave me easily. I wish everyone was like this, specially Mrs. Colton.
"Alex, I want to ask for something."
"You can ask me anything, anytime. You don't have to take my permission for that." I told her while sipping the juice, my eyes deep inside my mobile looking at my schedule. "I am sorry if I don't behave like a perfect husband, but you can ask for anything." I started my breakfast and it was a long time I was eating a sandwich. It tasted good.
"I want to go to my parents." And the bite got stuck in my throat. I coughed and Nicolle gave me water, massaged my back. Finally I was Ok.
"You want to leave for California? When do you want to leave?"
"Today, if possible."
What were you thinking Alex. A normal life is not for you. Now that her pregnancy is announced, she will definitely want to go back.
"Ok, I will ask Roni to help you with packing and Alan can book your flight tickets. I will ask him to contact you."
"Actually, I don't want to go on a plane. The thought of plane is making my nauseous."
"Ok, You can leave in my jet. Just let me know what time and it will be ready." I was not sure how can she leave without a plane. If she is not comfortable on plane, she can always use my jet.
"Not even the jet." Now I am more confused.
"How are you planning to go then? By foot?" This girl is seriously impossible.
"Can you drop me. We can go by road." She looked at me with puppy eyes.
"Drop you? We are not talking about another street where I can drop you. Are you listening to yourself. You want me to drop you, by road, Seattle to Fresno? Are you sure you can sit for that long?" Even I was not sure I can drive for that long, given my wounds.
"We can take stops. I mean I don't want to go on plane, and I am not comfortable with anyone driving me for 14 hours."
"Don't you think its too early to inform me that you want to go today, with me by road? You could have told me the moment we were about to leave or may be after we leave? Why this Beneficence, my Lady." I looked at her sarcastically and she smiled sheepishly. I took a long breath.
"I just thought about it yesterday night. Sorry"
"Is it ok if we leave next week? I really cant miss my meetings. And moving the meetings at last minute is not Ok with me."
I don't know what's going on in her mind, but she is thinking something.
"Its ok, we can leave next week. Or after 10 days. I will be able to pack by then."
"Sure, I will be ready, just let me know when to leave." she chirped when I confirmed. Is she so excited to leave me. I ran a hand through my hairs. My own mother cant stand me, and she is my fake wife. What can I expect.
"Pack for me as well. I will drop you and leave next day, so just pack accordingly." And I called Alan to take my laptop for me.
Nicolle:
He left the room, but Mr. Hubby, I will not let you leave next day. I will keep you there for so many days. I have promised myself to keep you happy and I can only do that in California. Not here.
I called Roni and started packing. I packed for a month. I packed for myself and him. No suits, shirts or pants. I went for shopping with Shelly for next few days and got some T-Shirts for him, Jeans, Shorts for beach of course.
There were 4 big suitcases in total and a small bag. That small bag had extra clothes for the road and first aid. For next 10 days, I made sure that Alex leaves early and arrives late from office. I didn't want him to get hurt again.
I asked for 10 days, because I know he need time to heal. And once he is ok, I will take him far from here. I will make him confess his feelings for me. And then I will declare, I love him. I cant wait to shout "I Love You Alex."