Daniel's POV:
Two months later...
**Sweetheart, I got home early today. I want to cook your favorite dish...so, please be at home before 7:00 pm... I love you...
And don't forget to buy my favorite ice cream...thanks**
A smile formed on my lips after reading my wife's message. I check the time from my wristwatch. It's only 3:30 pm and I still have 30 minutes left before my last meeting this afternoon so, I decided to dial her number.
I took a deep breath when she answered the call after the second ring. I was about to greet her but she beat me.
"Hello, my handsome husband."
I couldn't help grinning when I heard her giggle on the other line. It sounds like music to my ears.
"Hello to you, my sexy and gorgeous wife."
She laughed even more. "Wow! I love it, sweetheart. Anyway, have you read the message I sent you?"
"Yeah, that's why I thought of calling you. Are you okay?" I know my voice sounds concerned.
"Of course, I am. I just feel like I want to eat my favorite chocolate ice cream and since I'm done with my last training schedule for today, I decided to go home early. I'm also planning to cook your favorite dish tonight."
"Ohh, sweetheart...you don't know how much I wanted to cancel my next meeting to help you prepare for dinner but---"
"No! You don't have to do that, I'm fine. It's just a simple dish and Nanay Emily is here to help me, so just focus on your work, okay? I'll wait for you tonight."
"Okay... I'll be home before 7:00 pm."
"That would be great. Anyway, I have to hang up because Nanay Emily is now waiting for me in the car."
"Why? Where are you going?"
"We're going to the nearest supermarket to buy the ingredients and some canned goods."
"I see. Take care, sweetheart, and take Ben and his men with you."
I frowned when suddenly she laughed on the other line.
"Oh, goodness, Daniel Kelley! The supermarket is only 500 meters away from the gate of the villa, so bringing much security is not necessary."
"No, sweetheart... it's better to have two or three of them with you for your safety and protection."
"Alright..." I could imagine her rolling her eyes. "We will bring Ben and Tom, is that fine with you?"
"Yes, but ask Simon and Phil to follow your car---"
"Oh, my God! You know how much I hate someone who follows me around! It's so awkward!"
I sighed but couldn't help smiling. If there's something I like most with her, it's her bravery and stubbornness.
"Fine, but promise me you will take care, okay?"
"Sir, yes, Sir!" She giggled that caused me to laugh too.
"I'm serious, sweetheart."
"I know and don't worry, I'm old enough to take care of myself."
'Argh! So stubborn!' I just told myself but I didn't know she had heard it.
"But admit it, sweetheart, you still love this woman even though she's the most stubborn woman you've ever met."
"Well..."
"And she loves you even if you are the most arrogant and possessive husband in the world."
"Ohh...you forgot to mention that he's also the most handsome and sexy husband who could make you scream in bed every night."
"Oops, you're wrong sweetheart. FYI I'm not screaming during those moments. Do you know what I'm doing?"
"What?"
"I...am...moaning...your...name...sweetheart...ahh."
I gulped hearing how seductive her voice was. I also felt my length twitch inside my pants as I imagined her smooth and creamy legs wrapped around my waist and her priceless expression when she reaches her peak.
"Tsk.tsk.tsk...don't think too much of me, Mr. Kelley. Don't worry, because tonight I promise to give you the best thing you could have in your life."
"Ohh..." I chuckled at her statement. And since her gorgeous body was still playing in my mind, I misunderstood what she said. "Okay, you'll do the job."
She paused for a second. "Oh, it's more than doing the job... but okay then, I'll do the job and whatever you want me to do, so get ready for tonight."
The grin that painted across my face, held so much lust and I know she felt it too. Well...that's what I understand with her statement. Little did I know that the 'surprise' she was talking about was too far from the 'surprise' that I am expecting.
"I'll hang up, sweetheart. Don't be late for dinner tonight or I swear I won't talk to you for a week."
"I won't, sweetheart, I promise," I said still grinning.
"Okay, I have to go. Bye...I love you."
"I love you too."
I leaned against my seat when I heard the end tone from the other line. Staring at her picture from my phone screen, a sigh of contentment left my lips.
She's right. Even if she's the most stubborn woman I have met, the feelings I have for her will not change. I will still love her and maybe even in my second life, I will still choose to be my old self because it's one of the reasons why I met an incredible woman like her.
"Tsk.tsk.tsk...I didn't know that being married would make you crazier than when you were still single."
My head snapped at the door and I saw the grinning Andrew as he walked to my desk. I didn't notice him entered my office.
"Huh! You'll only know the feeling when Denise agrees with your proposal." I said putting my phone back inside the drawer. "What are you doing here? I don't remember calling you here."
He gave me a hilarious laugh as he slumped himself on the couch in front of my desk.
"Haha...in case you don't know, I have already stopped flirting with your secretary. I know I wasn't her type. And as for your question, don't tell me you have already forgotten that I am your personal assistant? Tsk.tsk. I'm here to remind you of your 4:00 o'clock meeting with our new investors. You still have 10 minutes to prepare for the meeting...Sir."
He emphasized the last word but I simply ignored him. If the meeting weren't just important, I would have asked Andrew to cancel it and rescheduled it the next day. But I know it would only give me a headache the next morning so, no...I'll just sacrifice my precious one hour not seeing my wife to face this new big investor.
"Where is she?" I asked referring to Denise as she was the one I assigned to prepare the meeting room, but I frowned with his answer.
"Why are you asking me?"
"What the---"
"Haist! Of course, she's at home." He shrugged that stopped me from taking my coat from the back of the chair and stared at him bewildered.
"What the hell are you talking about? Why would she leave without informing me?"
"Hey, I don't know! Aren't you the one talking to her a while ago?"
'Jesus!' I muttered in silence, clenching my jaws. "Yes, I was talking to my wife when you entered my office, but she's not the one I am referring to!"
"Then who's the one you're referring to---ohh! Haha...I get it!" He said scratching the back of his neck. "She's in the meeting room, she's preparing the stuff you'll need for the presentation later."
"Tss! Let's go!" I couldn't help shaking my head. I gathered the files on my desk and walked past him towards the door.
When I felt him following behind me, I stopped to pass him the files. "Are you drunk last night?"
"Huh? Of course, not!" He replied frowning.
"Then why do you seem to have a hangover? You're out of yourself."
"Nah! Don't mind me. I was just thinking about my life." And that made me burst into laughter.
"Yeah, I believe you're not drunk last night." I shake my head before entering the elevator.
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