-Asha-

I took a peek at Zeus beside me. He hasn’t changed much. His black hair was still styled the same way and his golden eyes still held aloofness to the world but I didn’t forget what I saw earlier in the office when he suddenly barged in, it was the usual gentleness he used to have when he looked at me before. I had felt my heart beat hard against my chest then in a surprise of his sudden appearance and something unknown. The car was silent with Gemini driving while Zeus and I were sitting in the back.

“Where are we going?” I finally asked after being dragged out of my office and to his car without a word. These were my first words to him as well after a long time.

“We’re going overseas for our honeymoon.” I turned to stare at him or rather glare.

“I did not bring anything. Even my handbag was left at the office.” He chuckled and finally turned to look at me.

“So you’re not concerned that I’m dragging you away for our honeymoon but concerned because you did not bring anything?” I turned away from him hiding the blush that crept up. However, I did not know that Zeus was bothered when I did not retort back.

We did not speak again until we arrived at the airport. His private jet was already ready to take off when we entered the jet. He really did not give me any chance to escape. It wasn’t long before I noticed that Gemini was not with us. I looked at Zeus who was reclining in front of me.

“Where’s Gemini?”

“Do you really think that I will allow a third wheel to come with us on our honeymoon?”

“When did I agree on going to this honeymoon?” I asked in exasperation but he just scoffed at me.

“You were the one who proposed to me so I’m the one who’s arranging the honeymoon. You didn’t even allow me a grand wedding.” By this time, he had already sat up and was facing me.

“You sound like a girl.” I laughed, surprising myself.

The seatbelt light turned off after a while but before I could move to take off my seatbelt, I was suddenly pressed back on my chair and then my lips were covered. I could feel his cold lips on mine and I tensed but my body did not follow the rejection of my mind, it relaxed and finally I could feel myself responding back to the French kiss. My heart started beating wildly and there was this familiar feeling exploding inside me. I really did miss him. Zeus did not let me go but instead joined me in my seat, holding me tightly after he released me from my seatbelt and carrying me on his lap.

“That day…someone put me under a spell. However, even with this excuse, I could not bring myself to face you because you saw. I was afraid of causing you more pain when you just lost your parents but I’ve been asking myself all this time if I should have really just left you alone. Tell me Asha, did I make the right decision?”

I could see it all in his eyes, the anger, regret and sadness and I could feel my heart stir. I remained silent and let him hold me until I fell asleep with a relaxed mind and heart finally giving in to my mental and physical fatigue. However, I didn’t know how to answer him. Maybe I haven’t loved him that deeply before or maybe I just lost my feelings for him all these years but I was right to doubt everything. I just regretted that I didn’t have the right situation to think about him on that day. In my dreams, I was back in that room once again, watching Zeus and that woman having sex. But this time, I focused on Zeus’ eyes and they were blank and emotionless. I shouted at him to wake up.

When I woke up, I was sitting inside a car. The jet we just rode was outside and I could see Zeus talking to a pilot. I thought I was a light sleeper but it seems I didn’t even wake up when we landed, even when I was carried out. Before long, Zeus joined me in the car.

“You’re awake.” He held my hand and I nodded suddenly speechless after what happened in the plane. “We’ll be heading straight to the hotel, you can rest more there.”

Zeus didn’t tell me where we were but after leaving the airport, I didn’t need to ask. I could easily recognize the place, Egypt. However, I could not help but frown when I started to feel the heat. I’m not that fond of the hot climate. I suddenly felt like hugging Zeus when his cold hand that was still holding mine became very prominent despite the air-conditioned car.

“Let’s stop by a mall. I need clothes. I’ll have to borrow money from you for a while.” I said when we stopped on a red light. Zeus spoke to the driver.

“There’s no need to borrow. We’re already married; my money is your money.”

“Don’t speak nonsense.” I replied to his sweet words but he just smiled and winked at me.

The driver took us to a big mall and I relished in their air conditioner. I had gone ahead when I got out of the car but Zeus easily caught up and captured my hand. I just looked at him as he smiled at me and I did not shake his hand off, I didn’t feel uncomfortable and his hands are cold. Before long, we found the perfect shop that sells both men and women clothes. I instinctively entered without Zeus’ clothes on mind though. However, when I entered, I suddenly felt like I didn’t know what to do. I haven’t shopped for casual clothes all these years, I had been ordering my business clothes online or it was custom made and that’s it. The only things I ever wore when I wasn’t wearing my business attires were pajamas and nightgowns. I haven’t really noticed or care that I really stopped doing the normal things that I used to do.

“What’s wrong?” Zeus asked when he noticed that I’ve been standing still for a long time now while he was looking around.

“Will you help me choose some clothes?” I felt awkward when the question suddenly came out of my mouth but Zeus only smiled happily and pulled me to the fitting room.

“Wait here.” He said and walked away.

After a while, I had tried almost dozens of clothes. There is also the fact that everything that Zeus brought and made me try was perfect for me and suspiciously, the sizes were always the right fit. I somehow started to regret what I asked of him because he wouldn’t stop.

“Enough!” I shouted when he started to get more and he smiled at me innocently. “I’m going to buy some underwear. Don’t follow me.” I warned him and he laughed.

“Alright, I’ll meet you in the car in half an hour. I’m going to buy clothes for myself.” He said as he handed me one of his cards. I was about to offer my assistance out of guilt but he forcefully waved me away with his kisses.

While I was choosing some underwear, I suddenly had a thought and I blushed. When we were together back then, we only went as far as making out. He didn’t suggest or force me to sleep with him. However, just as the thought came to me, the image of him naked with another woman suddenly flashed in my mind and my mood depleted. Even if he explained, there was no changing the fact that he had slept with another woman and I was there to see it. Would I always be like this?