Novel Square
Chapter 77: Closer and Closer
To Love You Again, My Husband
Chapter 77: Closer and Closer Airina’s POV
It was already evening when I woke up and both me and Jackson were yet to do anything regarding the media. I was drowsy when I woke up then upon remembering something, I widened my eyes and covered my mouth.
Crap! I forgot to inform Jena. Don’t tell they were still there? I guiltily closed my eyes and wanted to cry when the door opened. Jackson came inside and smiled at me. He had his sleeves folded which enhanced his handsomeness.
He chuckled, “Fret not, I called Jena and the driver, so they got home soon after you fell asleep.”
“… You called them?,” I frowned, “W-what did you tell them?”
He stepped forward, then grabbed my feet, checking if the wounds I obtained from wearing heels were better than earlier.
“I told them you’re busy with me.”
I flushed, “You really said that?,” I grabbed his shoulders, “Don’t tell me you didn’t filter your words?” I was worried what they would think of us when we went through divorce and was now spending time with each other.
He clutched both of my hands, putting them over my lap and smiling. “Isn’t that the best thing to say? Technically, I was honest.”
“Jackson, but…”
He gently caressed my cheeks with his mouth grinning. “I told them we have something to discuss. Don’t worry.”
I finally released a sigh of relief. I remembered he was carrying a tray when he headed inside so when I turned to look at it, it was a food tray. When did he wake up, really?
“When did you wake up?” I asked him.
He lifted his head meeting my eyes with a beam. “Just moments ago.”
“Liar, you must have woken up hours before me.”
“I did. Does that upset you?” He smiled at me. Now how can I get mad when he’s looking at me so lovingly? I shifted my eyes from him and cleared my throat.
I grumbled, “Why would I get upset over something so simple?”
He let out a laugh, “Of course, you’re right.”
He stood up, grabbing the tray before sitting beside me with a teasing look on his face. As expected, now that we’re in a relationship, he had more guts than before. Well, if I must be honest, he never lost his arrogance that I will fall for him again.
He began feeding me which I accepted, just letting him treat me like a queen. He should, otherwise I will leave him.
“Back then,” I started, “When we saw each other again, what did you have in mind?”
Jackson blinked his eyes seriously contemplating what I had just said.
“The first thing that came to my mind was, ‘That woman is gorgeous and sexy’. I noticed your gown first so that was my first impression but when I saw your face my heart was just unsettled.”
“In what way?”
Jackson licked his lower lip, putting his hand over his nape as if shy. I glanced at his ears and discovered that they were red so without thinking much, I grabbed them.
“You… you’re shy?”
I questioned both stunned and confused. After all, he had always come off as arrogant and intimidating and now that I am looking at his red ears, I just couldn’t believe it. I can’t believe that he also has this side of him.
He timidly averted his gaze from me.
“Wa-wasn’t it obvious?”
“What is obvious for you? Tell me so I would know.”
He sighed, “That you were pretty… even now, I meant, you were never ugly.”
That… that caught me off-guard, causing me to let go of him and acted all embarrassed second afterward. It was just annoying how he could melt my heart using such words. I hate that I am always at a disadvantage situation!
“When I saw you back then, I thought you were beautiful and that you were smiling for me. That was exactly why I invited you out of the balcony. I even wanted to… kiss you.”
He coughed after he let out the last two words, exuding guilt.
He suddenly added, “But you don’t have to do anything with me if it makes you uncomfortable. As I told you, I only want to spend more time with you,” he held my hand, “If you want something, tell me. Hmm?”
“… I can ask for anything?”This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org.
He nodded his head, “Of course. Anything. I will give it to you.”
That assurance brought confidence in me, so I moved closer. I don’t know what I was thinking but I just kissed his cheek then hugged him tightly.
I told him, “I want you to hug me.”
“…”
“I always wanted to do that even before our divorce.”
“…”
I looked up to him only to find that he was gazing at me wide-eyed as if surprised. I realized what I did so I covered my mouth with a giggle.
“Do you hate it?”
He blushed, “N-no. I… I am just shocked. Did you just kiss me on my cheek?”
I nodded. “Isn’t it obvious?”
He then wrapped both of his arms around me which entrapped me, so we were now staring at each other’s eyes as our heartbeat synchronized in their heartbeats.
“You’re… so lovely, Airina.”
Then he held my neck, pulling me close and peppered me with kisses. But that was not the end when he intensely stared at me, as if asking for permission to do something on the next level. So, I, also couldn’t control myself, closed my eyes and gripped his arms tighter.
Closer, he was getting closer until…
“Ringg!!”
Shoot, someone was calling his phone.