Lib Novel Page 141
“You difficult, difficult girl. I’m not a perv. I was going to give you your privacy and go out of the room, but you don’t leave the bed unless you have to use the bathroom. Got it?”
I nod more than a few times. “How can I disobey my husband’s orders?”
He chuckles, kissing my forehead again. “You’re the least obedient person, Daisy. Now get changed and remember to take it easy today.”
I’m still smiling even after Charles leaves.
Lately, my mood swings like a pendulum, shifting from one extreme to the other. Right now, I’m riding high on happiness.
Exactly twenty minutes later, the Hawthorne family doctor pays me a visit. After taking a blood sample, he prescribes some antibiotics and advises me to take it easy for the entire week.
Once the doctor leaves, I shoot a text to Charles.
Me: Following doctor’s orders, I’m off duty for the week, Mr. Hawthorne. Hope you can manage without me. ~ Your obedient assistant.
His reply is immediate.
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: Working without my competent assistant will be a challenge, no doubt, but I’d rather have my wife get some rest and get well soon. So I’ll try to manage. ~ Your loving husband.
Me: Awwww, who knew you could be so cute, hubby. ?? ??
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: I love the new nickname, but what are those hands doing? Is it some kind of hint that you want to jerk me off?
I burst into laughter.
Me: You and your one-track mind. They’re hands making heart signs. ????
The cutest thing happens next. My emoji-despising husband replies to me with a kiss.
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: ??
If getting sick is the price to pay to see this sweet and cute side of Charles, I’ll be praying for rain every week.
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: Enough texting for now, my dear wife. I don’t want you getting another headache.
Me: You’re no fun.
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: I’ll be fun in person this evening.
I glance around the empty room and then down at my phone, hesitating before typing another message to Charles.
Me: Is it okay if I invite my friends over?
My teeth sink into my bottom lip. I know Charles doesn’t like people invading his private space.
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: That’s your home too, Daisy. You can invite anyone you like.
Reading his response, I let out a squeal so loud that Mrs. K rushes from the kitchen to check on me. She looks at me with a mix of surprise and concern.
“Sorry, my friend just sent me a picture of a cute kitten.”
It takes a moment before she smiles and leaves, and I grab my phone.
Me: You are the cutest. Can’t wait to see you this evening.
Husband aka Charles Adorable Hawthorne: Have fun. Now let your husband get some honest work done.
About an hour later, my friends are gathered in Charles’ kitchen while Mrs. K prepares her mouth-watering pierogi. I’m perched between Elodie and Violet on the barstools, sipping ginger-orange tea. Willow is behind the counter, bombarding our chef with questions like a third grader.