Chapter 7

ELLE

I was here again. On this moment where I was staring at my husband's beautiful face. I am trying to imprint his face on my head and hoping that the tiny bean growing inside my womb would have the same godly face.

He is really beautiful when he is sleeping.

Casting another glance at him, I couldn't help but frown. This angelic face did made me irritated and disappointed for a month. He deserves a proper payback.

Inching myself off to the side of the bed, I grab the digital clock on top of the table and adjust his alarm. Snickering, I carefully laid it back on the table and waited a few more minutes before--

Rrrrrrriiiiingggggggggggg

Gabriel bolted upright knocking me over to the side as he rolled on the edge of the bed, falling face first on the floor. I rubbed my arm where he knocked me over before stealing a gaze down at him. Good, he's not yet dead.

"Urrggh," he tried to claw his way back on the bed but he's way too heavy, making the sheets tumble down, drowning his form into a mountain. "Ellleeeeeee!"

I covered my mouth to prevent myself from giggling and in a split second he was there, all glorious and sweaty in front of me. He wearing only a boxer shorts and those hard sculpted chest that my tongue ached for me to lick those--

"Why'd you do that, Elle?" His voice dripped with venom but I am clearly petrified. I just can't take my eyes off of him at this very moment.

"Do what exactly, Mr. West?" I asked in a flirtatious tone. He continue to frown down at me but his act of trying to display a poker face failed as his hard on stood victoriously.

He sighed, looking down at me with an impassive expression. “You know what? Never mind. I'm going back to bed." He snatched the comforter off the floor and a pillow from the bed before dragging them out of the room, leaving me slack jawed.

"Hey! I wasn't finished talking to you, Gabriel." He turned swiftly at the mention of his name, making me regret that I called him. "What do you need to say, Elleana?"

I blushed, irritated at him for mentioning my full name. "Why did you leave me for a month?"

"I finished the preparation of the restaurant last week. The branch in Italy got caught in a tangle that I have to spend another week longer just to make sure it could stand on it's own while--"

But I didn't give him a chance to continue his explanation. I hastily made my way to him before I snatch the pillow in his hands and hit him with it. "You stupid excuse of a man! I really can't figure you out." hit "you just made a promise to me that we'll try to improve this relationship to change ourselves, to make time for each other but then after that promise you left me!" Hit "you left me floating, again! I do not know what to do. " Hit "I do not know how I can endure this." Hit " I've even prepared for your arrival. I cooked your favourite dish. I waited for you until midnight and you don't even care that I am waiting! You didn't even inform me if you would even go home." Hit "What about those texts, emails and calls, you did not dare to return them? I would have considered you making excuses and now all I feel is...hate. "

I let the pillow hung for a while before hitting him again, " I hate you!" Hit "I hate you I hate you I hate youuuuu" hit "I wish--"

"Stop it! Just, stop it." He held my hand on his and pulled the pillow away from me. "I know, I know. I left because I am scared." He pulled ne closer before looking at me, "I did this because I do not know why I feel these emotions. Believe me, I was really looking forward on arriving earlier. I wanted to talk to you, to make you understand why I was away for a reason." He held my chin up, making me look at his sleep deprived blue eyes. " I was raise by my papa believing that work matter more than family. He never really see us as a family. He treat us like one of his charity work, an achievement and a beneficiary he needs to put a little attention to. This is the reason why I'm always cold at you. I wasn't train to endure the warmth that other people give me. I'm not used to showing emotions much less for love."

He look at me and sigh, “This made me think that if I put some distance between us for maybe a month, I would realize then if you really are the one for me, or if it was just a mistake. At first it was nothing, but receiving those calls? Those messages? It hurts me that I almost booked a plane ticket and let all hell broke lose for the company. Yet I stood my ground. I shrug your calls and put Neola, Ryan and our maid in charge. They update me about you and the maid mentioned that a few days ago, you had a bug. Are you okay now?" His smoldering gaze melted me into a puddle but I won't be that easy to melt now. I'm still angry as hell but I give him credit for trying to change the subject.

Nice play, mate.

Prying my eyes off his chest, I said. "I'm perfectly fine. Maybe it was just because I ate too much ice cream that it freezes my stomach, making it crazy. I can't help it, eating sweets help a lot when you are depressed," I frown at his face. "Especially when a certain someone keeps on making you depressed."

I guiltily bit my tongue, not wanting to blurt out that I am pregnant. It's not the time to make the mighty announcement. We need to fix our own issues first before delving into another one.

He look down on the floor, his hands raking his hair. "I know. I shouldn't have done that but if I didn't , I wouldn't know the feeling of missing someone. It must have been so hard for you..."He pulled me close and kissed my forehead. His actions made me melt like a puddle but it soon freezes my heart. He still owes me a lot. Grabbing the pillow back from his hands, I began to hit him again. "You should've at least informed me that you've got this plans. I shouldn't have bothered myself by hoping that you somehow cared for me" hit "You simply disgust me! You don't deserve to be classified as human you stupid filthy---cow!" Hit, hit.

"C-cow?" His voice raised as he repeated the word making me fake a laugh with a cough. Oh well, I didn't mean to say cow. It's just that it is the first word that popped on my head.

"Yes you are a cow! " hit "You're worthless and stupid" hit "look at your sleepy eyes! You have no care in the world as you watch happenings unravel in front of you." Hit "You are one of those cows that need to be butchered" with one last hit on his side, I decided to give him a little more pain since it looks like he wasn't even being affected by the pillow. I kicked his precious family jewels.

"Oh Dio!" He crouched before collapsing, his hands cradling his private part. "God, uggh." He groaned, face red as he rolled on the floor. I glared at him and turn my back, stalking off toward the door.

But before I completely made my way out, a hand snatched me back--it was the doubled over form of my husband. His scent wafted through my nose as I realize that I was being held by him. "Hit me with everything your hands could snatch; pull my hair, slap my face or even twist off my arms. Hell, I would even let you kick my jewels again if that's what you want–though what you did really hit home–but please, hear me out." He held my face with both of his hands, his eyes searching mine for forgiveness. "I'm really sorry. I do sound like a dick explaining myself to you right now but it's what I was taught. I put too much walls around me that I didn't realize I was being swallowed by my own misery." His thumb wiped the tear I didn't know I have shed. "I'm really sorry, love. So please, please let me have another chance? I could make you breakfast! We will go to the park and spend the day together. I would even piggy back you! Maybe we could also try to adopt a dog after that–because I know you would love it–then watch a movie. We will do everything you want just so I could make it up to you."

"Anything?" I could imagine my eyes gleaming as I said this word to him. Oh, Gabe. You do not know what you have put yourself into. Staring at him, I began to pull him closer and kissed him. He was about to deepened the kiss when I decided him to give a taste of his own act. I bit his lips and smiled as blood poured on it.

Pulling away, I half-run to the bathroom and closed the door behind me. "ELLE!" He pounded at the door before I heard his body slipping on the floor, "URRGH, it bleeds!"

"Of course it would, you stupid cow. You are still a living creature!"

•

I turned the water off before reaching for the towel. I opened the door, expecting to see Gabriel– puffing like a volcano that is about to burst in anger– but instead he wasn't there.

I got dress into a white shirt that says 'Unicorns are awesome' and in a blue skirt, marching off to the door and down. I was halfway down the stairs when my nose registered the familiar smell of pancakes. Half running down the stairs just to track the smell before it completely fades, I was surprised to see Gabriel–his back on me, arms flexing as he flip the pancake–devilishly handsome as he transfer the pancake on the plate.

I was completely mesmerized at the sight of him that I didn't notice him standing in front of me in a very close proximity. I have to take a step back in order to see him clearly. His sculpted chest was hidden beneath the pink apron Neo had given me about a week ago. Frowning at him in a ridiculous manner, I was suddenly yanked and seated into a chair. He laid a plate mounted with pancakes and a bottle of chocolate syrup, "Chocolate?" He smirked, dimples and all, making me melt into a puddle like tempered chocolates.

Oh Dio

Taking my eyes off of him, I decided to eat the pancakes and the other foods spread in front of me. Taking a spoonful of chocolate soaked pancakes, I almost moan as the heavenly taste settled on my mouth. It was really good!

"I could see that you are enjoying the pancake I made. In fact I made it by mixing some soul on the flour then a spoiled egg, a milk that has been in the fridge for the last two years and I also put my little secret recipe-it's the shit of a bird." I was thankful that I have swallowed the rest of the pancakes or else I would be puking right now. "Just kidding."

He pushed a glassful of Soya milk at my direction before smirking. Taking another gulp, I soaked in his presence and tried to absorb more of him. Even if he is so annoying, he is still so damned perfect in those pink apron.

"Are you finished on your business of eye-raping me?" He suddenly asked, snapping me out of my reverie as he turn on the side and began eating. He used just his fork, arms folded on his lap as he munch.

"I'm not eye-raping you. It's just that-"

"Lame excuses. Just because I told you that I would do anything you want me to do, doesn't include you eye raping me though, we could make some arrangements with that. Later at noon at our room, maybe?" He popped a grape on his mouth and chewed, lips pouted.

"But you promise that you would take me to the park and that, we will get a dog!" I throw another spoonful on my mouth as I watch him groan with his head slapping the counter dramatically.

"Oh, right. A promise not to be broken." He scratch the back of his neck before standing up, taking a step back and another before he turned, marching off to the exit. "Where do you think you are going, mister? You haven't finished your meal." I asked, puzzled by his actions.

"I am full, mother." He craned his neck to look at me before disappearing on the flight of the stairs.

•

"Faster, Gabe" I squealed, before biting into my ice cream. That act alone made me scream more, not realising that my mouth is to close to Gabriel's ears.

"Love," he huffed. "Love, I've already rounded the park for about five times now. Would that be enough? I'm so damn tired."

" 'Elle please give me another chance. We will do everything you want just so I could make it up to you' ". I quoted in the most deepest voice dripping with seriousness that I could master.

"I didn't say please, just sorry." He muttered making me force myself down and smile as he grunted. "And I really am serious about saying sorry. Look, I've got more surprises that is in store for you to believe. I am sincere."

"Really?" I leaned in close just to see his face, my hand holding the cone inching closer. "Yes, I am."

"I still don't believe it." Smirking I pushed the cone unto the side of his face and laugh at loud as I tried to move down from his back. Yet all of this actions led to a cliff as he gripped my arm, catching me.

"Lick it."

"Gabe!" I screamed in protest but he just smiled. "C'mon, Elle. Everyone's is expecting for the billionaire's wife to court her husband. Come on now."

"I'm not courting you; you are courting me!"

"Oh, don't be such a party pooper. Lick it now or I won't get you the dog." Closing my eyes, I began to inch closer and closer and lick the ice cream of his face yet I didn't expect what had just happened next.

He pulled me in and kissed me as everyone cheered.

I did not even notice that we have a crowd.

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