"Forgodsake, Daniel! Do you really have to say it out loud in the kitchen?"
He laughed at me, finally detaching himself as I gave him a warning stare.
"Why did you get up so early?" He shoved a piece of bacon in his mouth.
I smiled and turned off the stove.
"Because I want to cook breakfast for you. I cooked bacon, sausage and pancakes with maple syrup. I also prepared an apple juice and----what?" I stopped instantly when I noticed that he's staring at me with a smile plastered on his lips.
He shook his head and took a step forward before pulling me into an embrace.
"I didn't realize how lucky I am until I married you."
I bit my lip as the excitement filled me. "Really? But that's not what you said when you saw me at the coffee for the first time. And I remembered one time you screamed on my face that I wasn't your type and I will never be your type. So, what happened?" I patter his back.
"Yeah, I know and I'm sorry." He pulled me even closer and put his head on the crook of my neck. "You don't know how much I regretted those words. But honestly, I find you beautiful that day."
"Hmmp!" I rolled my eyes. "Ohh... really? Did you find me beautiful or did you find my boobs beautiful that day?"
The laugh he responded echoed in the whole kitchen.
"Both."
I narrowed my eyes as I crossed my arms in front of my chest.
"Anyway, have you already asked your Mom if she offered me money then or have I already proven that money isn't my purpose of marrying you?"
"No, sweetheart, I haven't asked Mom so far and about your second question, well, honestly I don't care if money is the only reason why you married me as long as I have you."
"But you know that's not my reason, right? It's about Joseph because I wanted ----"
"Shhh!" he gave me a quick kiss on the lips and this immediately stopped me from speaking. "I know. I know, sweetheart. And you don't have to explain yourself. I've seen all of them, your pain, your nightmares, your traumas and everything. And if it's true that you only accepted the deal just because of money, then so be it."
He gave me a shrug. A smug smile playing between his lips.
"The hell I care. I am a billionaire, sweetheart. Your husband is one of the top billionaires in California, I earned a million dollars every day, billions every week and I can give you anything you want. I can support you with all your needs, put billions into your account and even take you to different countries around the world."
"Whew! I suddenly got dizzy with your millions and billions of dollars account." I pretended to feel dizzy and grabbed his biceps. He supported my weight while laughing at me. "But like I said the first time we met, I don't need your billions. I only need you." I winked at him.
"I know and of course I know that apart from that, you want this too."
"Huh!" I gasped. My eyes turned wide like saucers as he suddenly grabbed my left hand and put it on top of his crotch. "You are such pervert!"
"Oh, sweetheart, that's not what you were screaming last night and not even on our first night---"
"Daniel!" I glared at him and immediately covered his mouth to prevent him from speaking. I felt that the color of my face changed its color from pink to crimson red.
The laughter he gave me this time increased the redness on my face. I don't know, maybe someday I'll be used to his nasty jokes, though I'm happy that we finally break out of our own shells.
I wish we could have stayed like this forever, that whatever we have at this moment lasts until our last breath.
We stayed in the kitchen for a few minutes, then had breakfast together.
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"Oh, girl, I will miss you again this time." Craig said pouting before he walking over to me and hugging me from behind. I am standing in front of the mirror and I can see the crease on his forehead.
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