10 WOUNDED LIONESS

"Are you okey ?"

Ed became worried the way she sneaked in.

"Yes. Just want to sleep."

But how could that stubborn woman accept her feelings. It was her strength and weakness at same time.

"If you need anything just tell the hostess."

"The Lioness is wounded."

Ed muttered to himself.

" TIME PASSES "

"Knock knock, may I come in boss ?"

Ed knocked to elevate her mood after all he was the reason.

"We've reached honey."

"I know. Coming"

Came her voice from inside, pretty calm.

"Okey. Hurry up"

"Wwhoa you look...so....drop-dead gorgeous !"

Ed remained there with heart in his hand. As his eyes landed on Camilla, red silk backless dress which was kissing her body curves shamelessly,but not in the places turning her appearance into sultry one. Which cause her chuckle a sheepish, shy one !

"Shall we ?"

"Oh yes. I completely forgot !"

He giggled in a naughty tone like a teenage drooling over his crush. Camilla raised her brow.

"What ! I stated the truth. I forgot to take off my eyes ."

He leaned forward and playfully sniffed her hair lock.

"Whoa heavenly !"

While Camilla kicked her elbow in his tummy.

"You don't look bad yourself."

She praised , eyeing  him. In black designer suit he was having a Godly stature, with a sinfully handsome face.

"Oh my ears...are fuming."

Ed dramatically swayed his hands in air like a damsel going mad.

"I'm going insane."

He placed his both hands on cheeks surprised.

"Oh hold me please my cold boss praised me."

He trip over a bit dramatically with holding his head.

"Oh cut the crap you drama king !"

Camilla laughed wholeheartedly.

"Okey my drama queen."

He instantly slipped his arms around her waist as brushed his sensual breath on her face. An eye contact happened which started from hearing each other's beat and ended up into a deep slow passionate kiss.

"Ed I...."

She tried to say something in between the kiss.

"Sshhuhshh"

He placed his finger on her lips and hushed in a raspy voice.

"I love you. I really want you right now."

He slipped his hand on the thigh.

"Ed - no.....we'd go."

He ebbed immediately.

"Oh yes."

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They got off the plane and a limousine awaiting.

"Good evening ma'am & sir."

Mr Mayer greeted them.

"Where's our reservation Mr Mayer ?"

She asked stern and direct.

"Moonlight hotel ma'am. Everything is set by Mr Hudson personally. The driver will take you both there."

Ed nodded while Camilla slipped in.

During the flight they didn't talk as Ed was afraid to hurt her aagin.

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ED' POV:

"Hungry ?"

I asked while holding her hand. I was afraid to hurt her by my words once more.

"Uumm.....no, just want to reach hotel."

She replied at once. I knew she was hungry & upset at same time because of _____

"Sure ?"

I asked her again knowing that she really was ignoring the whole situation. A gluttonous like her couldn't avoid food but she was resisting in anger which could drop her health.

"Yes."

And a grumble sound came which left Camilla flustered as redish color reached her cheeks in embarrassment. She was caught once again.

"I won't let your health drop only because of your stubbornness."

I smirked as wrapped my arm around her shoulder and rubbed her cheek.

"To some near by restaurant driver."

I ordered and he took the U-turn.

"Yes sir."

[TIME PASSES]

"Here let me."

Like a gentleman I slid the door open as Camilla entered. And I followed behind.

"There's a place."

I was surprised when she joyously pointed at the seating area holding my hand and rushed like a child.

"Hold on honey."

I chuckled.

"It seems you're enjoying our honeymoon !"

I teased but to my expectations she replied me positive.

"Yes I'm happy to come here again. It's the second time I'm here after that....."

And she paused I wondered what secret was confined to this restaurant. Sure 'Moonlight restaurant' had a special place in banquets and buffets. It was known for exceptional taste and different flavours. And had an impressive ranking in the chart.

"After that ?"

Curiosity killed the cat !

And I insisted myself to ask.

"Ah ! Nothing let's order."

She shook her head upon  my question and started to oogle the menu card.

And we placed our order.

"So my little wifey adores lava cake ?"

I didn't know she was a lover of sweets. Honestly she was so slender.

"Yes, I really loved that. It makes me feel ME."

She clapped gently. Happiness was palpable on her face.

I knew how sensitive she was & how reserved she became.

"You're opening up with me, great. It's good for our relationship."

I was loving her this side. But she became quiet actually shy as realized how she behaved earlier.

I was about to say something when the waiter attended us.

"Here's your food sir."

( Though English isn't practiced in Switzerland,  well not sure. )

I nodded towards him.

"Dug in. You're much hungry already."

I faced her and.....saw a heavenly smile, she was looking at the lava brownie like a kid with utmost desire. I couldn't help myself but to smile at her innocence.

We ate heartful and I teased her time to time something was different now. She was neither angry at me nor using her bossy, stern tone. Instead she was smiling at my very word "WIFE" !

Maybe she was accepting me. But yes not the original me.

As we're about to leave someone's shriek made it's way to our ears. A feminine voice called with hatred !

"Eduardo !"

I turned immediately with fear actually we both turned around and saw a lady yelling at a man by grabbing his collar.

"Eduardo black, how dare you to cheat on me !"

I was relieved that she wasn't talking to me. Otherwise my plan would've blown.

But wait...!

That lady ___I saw Camilla shivering.

She faced me and a tear fell off on her cheek, held my hand and immediately we walked out towards the car.

"Are you okey ?"

I scooped her face and asked her worrisome.

"yyea....."

Her voice was barely audible to me and she was murmuring continuously.

"Even his name...the every person having same name is....is hurting, cheating. Ee-Eduardo Diego.....No -no be strong...no he isn't here...his name.....no-no !"

My eyes grew wide as those sentences fell into my ears like a thunder. She was going through trauma again, terrified like hell.

I hugged her tightly and she cried holding my collar as her tears got absorbed into it. I was her pain & salvation at the same time.

We arrived the hotel in same posture.

"It's okey. We've reached."

And we got off. She was about to step out when tripped backwards on the doorsteps of 'Luxuries'.

"Don't rush you'll get hurt."

Luckily I catched her. And carried her in bridal style till we passed the entrance which was crowded with many bigshots, some resting and others making reservations.

We reached corridor heading towards our room. Everything was pleasant and upto their name 'luxuries'.

All the way she hid her face into my chest and the driver opened the door.

"Thank you."

As our luggage came I thanked the driver and he went off.

Camilla threw herself on the bed, her face was turned black due to crying. I pushed my body besides her and caressed her head.

"It's okey Cam...it's gone now, the past is left far behind. When you move forward then don't look back on the sand of past and don't let it effect your future. I'm your present and I'll be your future. Let me hold you."

She blinked her eyes as moisture filled the corners.

I placed a kiss on her forehead and stood up for a bath.

When Camilla held my shirt and I halted.

"Don't leave me.....please"

She pleaded.

"You're stopping me honey but I assure you it's a very wrong timing as I'm going for a bath."

I threw a devilish grin as I'd see her blush with embarrassment.

"How about Together ? "

To wait for her reply was the most stupid thing so I scooped her into my arms and carried her towards the bathtub.



"Ed I'm going to kill you put me down !"

She yelled at me still shy. As I moved closer towards the washroom she began to panic swaying legs to break free. I was amused upon her reaction, this was all what I wanted from her to behave like my wife.

"Ed I swear I'll sue you !"

I carried her with unmoved expressions continuously ignoring her fake anger.

I put her into the bathtub and opened the tap. Without taking off my clothes I sat behind her and hugged.

"Just stay like this you'll feel better. And don't worry I won't do anything until you're ready for it."

To my surprise she became calm at once and tucked her body with mine.

"I love you Camilla."

I hushed and kissed her neck from back.

"Hmm..."

She still didn't reply to my feelings. But I was happy that she was opening up now.