Memories of the past (11)

Don sat in the living room, his fist clenched, he was so downcast that anyone that saw him would think something huge had happened to him.

The fact that he was unable to make a proper dish made him feel like a total failure. Usually, he would never have thought of going to the kitchen, not to talk of making a meal, but this was Havilah's first meal in his home and he had intended to make it special for her. So while she had gone to shower, he rushed down to the kitchen and insisted that he was going to cook, the servants were all terrified and begged him to let them do the needful but he didn't listen. So when he had made a total mess of the whole thing, he was frustrated.

Liam couldn't care less about his brother's angry state, and instead poke fun at him.

But the man was not even giving him any attention. Even thou they just got married,and didn't know each other before, he was going to try his best to make sure that their marriage worked out.

Sitting for quite a while had made him uncomfortable and he wondered what Havilah was doing in the kitchen, he didn't mean to get in her personal space, but he didn't want her to tire out, after all there were maids to do the job, so he made his way into the kitchen,he could have rang the intercom to summon the butler to get her but he went by himself anyways, his steps confident and assertive, the aroma of a delicious meal being prepared was what his nose first acknowledged when he got to the kitchen, he was about to call his wife, when the maid tripped. Seeing her unmoving, he moved at the fastest speed his body could allow and yanked her away from the spot. But in the process, his hand got burnt by the hot food, pain shot across his body and he closed his eyes for a moment, not letting the pain show across his face.

Havilah had steeled her mind, preparing herself for the incoming disaster, but a hand unexpectedly pulled her, saving her from the horror, she buried her face in his chest, the handsome man she had married, who did not hesitate to save her, not caring if he got burnt, her heart was beating so fast that she didn't mind seeking comfort from him.

Don opened his closed eyes, his whole demeanor changed and everyone could feel the terrifying air coming from him, the workers in the kitchen were all crying internally at their bad luck due to the turn of events, Don glared so much at them that even Havilah shivered at the moment, the girl who had tripped was crying silently, waiting for the devil to pronounce judgement on her.

" HOW DARE YOU"

Everyone panicked at the loud voice, some even wished they could disappear that minute.

Havilah had removed her head from Don's chest, he walked forward and stood before the maid that had tripped. Not wanting to touch someone beneath him, he pointed his good hand at her and announced.

" You shall work for two weeks without pay, I wonder which idiot hired you (Liam of course), so clumsy and stupid, the heavens have bless you today, had it been the sauce got to my wife, I would make sure you regret the day you came here".

With that he glared once more at the people in the kitchen and walked out, pulling Havilah with him.

The maids might have not known but Don was happy at the incident that happened, the moment Havilah put her head on his chest,he felt an intense joy that, he would have willingly endured any pain for her. The couple walked back to the sitting room where Liam was currently watching a show on the Tv.

" Woah, I leave y'all for a minute and look what happens".

" Those look deep bro, you look like someone tried to fry you".

The couple ignored him, not listening to his nonsense. Havilah felt guilty for the burn on Don's hand, so she located the first aid kit and tried to fix the hand with the little knowledge she had. At that moment, Don had a very blank look on his face, but only he knew how hard he was trying to control himself from smiling at the adorable girl in front of him, who had all her attention on him, trying to ease his pain.

" You two look so sweet together, when will I be an uncle"?.

Havilah reddened at this moment and became aware of how close she was standing to her husband, with just a little gap left between them. Not knowing what to say, she pretended not to hear the remark, while Don glared at his brother for ruining the moment.

The heaven at this moment must have intervened in stopping Don from punishing his younger brother because the cook had appeared to announced that dinner was ready.

They all rose and headed to the dining area.

After dinner, it was finally time for everyone to retire for the night. Havilah was getting nervous by the minute because of the thought that she would have to consummate her marriage to Don.

Finally, not able to resist nature's calling, she headed to the bedroom with hesitant steps. When she got to the bedroom, her dear husband was already in, asleep. She looked at the man well, her heart softening towards him, because he didn't force her on their wedding night.

" Do you plan to stand there all night?".

" Unless, you are scared of sharing a bed with me".

Startled, Havilah stopped her thoughts and moved closer to the bed with a courage that wasn't hers.