Ice and Fire novel Chapter 44

The afternoon sun shined bright into the stuffy love room.

Cherry was sound asleep, and just like a lovely puppy, she was nestled comfortably in Jackson's arms.

Jackson slowly opened his eyes and saw that Cherry was still asleep. She had burrowed her head into his arms, letting Jackson know how insecure she actually felt, and when he thought of that, he loved her even more.

After some time, Cherry also woke up, but before she opened her eyes, she stretched her arms and felt that someone was holding her. There was no doubt that it was Jackson.

She opened her eyes and slightly turned, and saw that Jackson was staring at her.

"Oh, you're awake, " said Jackson tenderly, without his high-handed, usual attitude.

"Yes, I am, " replied Cherry. She felt that her whole body was stiff. She wanted to change her position, but when she moved her leg a little, she felt a piercing pain coming from her private parts.

Cherry couldn't help but cry out, "Ouch!"

"What's up?" asked Jackson hastily, looking at her face apprehensively.

When she saw him, Cherry was even more mad at him, and shouted, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't ache this much."

"Does it really hurt?" Jackson asked. He was very worried about her, and also regretted that he had just enjoyed himself without caring a bit about how she was feeling.

"Bullshit! You'd still be happy even if you tormented me to death!" Cherry vented all her anger on Jackson, and she didn't care whether he would be angry at her, or whether his face would darken; she just wanted to release the anger from her heart.

Unexpectedly, Jackson didn't dare to get mad when he saw Cherry angry. He instead held Cherry tight in his arms, and in a spoiled tone, said, "Okay, don't be angry, it's all my fault."

Cherry actually was not angry at all with him, and she leaned in Jackson's arms, and felt very happy. She didn't expect that Jackson would spoil her this much, and she even thought that life could still be wonderful if she didn't fuss and care about things too much.

Suddenly, just like a spoiled child, Cherry said, "Jackson, I'm hungry now."

Jackson whispered in Cherry's ears, "Okay, let's go and eat out. What would you like?"

"Cantonese cuisine, " said Cherry, and couldn't help but gulp when she thought of the delicious food.

"Okay, no problem, I'll take you out, " agreed Jackson. He continued, "Baby, let's take a shower first and then go out for dinner."

"But my body aches and I can't move, " replied Cherry, in a spoiled way.

"I will carry you."

"Don't bother me while I'm in the bathroom!" warned Cherry. She worried that her bossy husband would take advantage of her.

"Don't worry, I'll be tender, " said Jackson while he secretly snickered in his heart. He was the only person to decide how his wife should be treated.

Cherry warned again, "Jackson, you must keep your word, and I mean it!"

"Baby, if you warn me again, I'll break my word, " said Jackson.

The following morning, Jackson was already dressed in his military uniform, and was waiting for Derek to come to pick him up and go to the army base.

Cherry stood beside Jackson while he waited for Derek, without uttering a word.

All of a sudden, Jackson pulled Cherry into his arms, and whispered in her ears, "Be a good girl, and stay at home. Call me if you need anything, okay?"

Cherry then put on a happy smile, and wondered whether he actually cared about her.

Cherry tittered, "Are you afraid that I will go out with other men?"

His face soon darkened, and Cherry stopped smiling immediately. "Oh, I dare you!" he said.

She promised him, "Got it, calm down! I'll stay at home and won't go anywhere."

"And don't see my ungrateful nephew, " said Jackson. He still didn't feel relieved.

"Why should I even meet him? I hope that he'll disappear from my life forever, " said Cherry. She got mad at the mere mention of John. How much she had loved him once, and how much she hated him now, but it didn't matter, because she was now already his uncle's wife. What was more, she had a tall and strong husband to protect her, and she guessed that John wouldn't dare to overdo it with her.