Chapter 683: Purple Mystery (part one)

"You're such a little glutton. Let's go downstairs first and wait for your mother." Edward held Justin's hand and walked him downstairs. He would have picked his son up, but Daisy didn't allow it. She didn't want him to spoil their son. It was rare to see Daisy in a pair of hot pants that put her tapered, long legs on display. The shorts paired well with a tight purple top that showed off her curvy figure. Daisy wore her black and shiny hair in a high bun. The new get-up was a great change from the cool demeanor that she normally exuded. She looked gorgeous.

Edward stared at his wife, stupefied. Daisy seemed like a stranger. He always knew that she had a great figure, but seeing her like this was making his blood pump.

"Why are you staring at me? Is something wrong?" Daisy felt uneasy under his steady gaze. She hastily looked herself over.

"No, nothing is wrong. It just seems to me that my beautiful wife can pull off anything." Edward smiled, cocking his eyebrows. He was happy to see his beloved look this stunning, but it annoyed him that other men would stare at her too.

"'Wasn't it you who bought me these clothes? Didn't you check if they were appropriate for me before you paid for them?" It was said that if a woman didn't change her styles constantly, her man would change his heart some day. However, Daisy was a smart woman and knew it didn't always do her good to stick to her dull style. She wanted to flaunt herself for a while and amaze her husband. It was Leena who put the idea into her head. As a fashion designer, Leena had inspiring ideas about how women should dress. Edward's reaction proved it.

"I imagined how you would look in them. I didn't expect you to actually wear the clothes." All her clothes were bought by Edward, but they were too casual for work. She mostly dressed in the military uniform. And while she loved wearing it, sometimes she felt like changing her style. Changes could turn out to be pleasantly surprising. Daisy enjoyed seeing herself in the new look. Edward had never expected Daisy to come out of her comfort zone. He was pleased to see her like this.

"Since I am wearing what you bought me, will I get a reward now?" Daisy smiled softly. She wondered if it was really so extraordinary to see her dressed up like this? She was not known to be sexy. Daisy was cool, poised and practical as per a task's needs. Once at the JC Military Academy, she had signed up for a class designed to help her adopt a variety of disguises to suit the needs of a mission.

With a wicked smile, Edward took her in his arms and gave her a lingering kiss. "This is your reward," he whispered in her ear.

You're a flirt." Daisy rolled her eyes at him, but her heart swelled with happiness.

"Mommy! Daddy! What are you guys doing? What is taking so long?" Justin was in a hurry. He came upstairs to check the situation out himself.

Justin, you're always so eager when it comes to food. What can I do with you?" Edward withdrew his hand from around Daisy's waist and pinched Justin's pink, chubby cheek.

"Wow, Mommy looks hot today!" Justin didn't expect his Mommy to dress up in such clothes. He stared at her, making no secret of his amazement.

Justin..." Daisy narrowed her eyes at her son. How could a little kid like Justin know what 'looking hot' meant? She knew she shouldn't have given him the computer last night.

All right, Daisy, I agree with him. You look really hot." Edward placated Daisy, who was clearly bothered. He slipped his arm around her shoulder before exchanging a meaningful smile with Justin. The two of them walked downstairs and Justin followed his parents, clearly relieved. He must watch his words next time, otherwise Mommy would really take the computer away from him.

"He's a motormouth because you're always spoiling him," Daisy fumed. As the old saying went, 'It's the father's responsibility to teach his son well'. Edward was the one to blame for Justin's bad words.

"I will think on that later. Don't be mad. Let's get into the car, my love." Edward knew she couldn't be mollified and tried to change the subject. A woman was a notoriously fickle being. She could be nice to you one time, but furious the next minute.

Daisy sighed. He wasn't going to let her say more on the subject. Maybe she should just let them do what they wanted as long as they weren't too outrageous about it. Edward was not known to be punctual. Still, it was rude to be late at a party that he himself had thrown. Their guests glowered at the three of them as they walked into the exclusive room at the restaurant. When Daisy came into view, however, their expressions shifted.

"Wow! Daisy, you look sexy! I didn't know you have that curvy figure underneath your clothes." No one was louder about it than Rain. It didn't surprise anyone when Edward glared at him.

"Haha, Rain, you're asking for trouble. Edward hates you now. Come on, sis! Sit by me." Leena said with a smile. What was Rain thinking, complimenting Daisy's figure while Edward was right there?

"Justin, come here and sit by me!" Belinda loved the little creature so much that she could eat him up. Every time she saw him, she wanted to take him for herself.

"So, you guys are breaking us up." Edward glared at the crowd before walking Daisy over to the side and sitting with her. He would not allow anybody to rob him of his wife. As for Justin, he could sit wherever he wanted. It hardly mattered.

"You're so dramatic. It's okay. I can come and sit by her." Leena pouted, and sat over by Daisy. She could hardly stand Edward's behavior anymore. He was always anxious about Daisy, even around Leena, who wasn't a guy at all.

"Aunt Leena, where is Uncle Kevin?" After getting a severe scolding last time, Justin had begun to call her 'Aunt', even though he didn't want to.

"You little monkey, isn't it enough that you get to meet me? Why do you have to ask for Kevin?" Actually, Leena didn't know where Kevin was either. He had only told her that he was going abroad for a military exercise.

"Don't you meet me often? It's been a long time since I last saw him though." Justin frowned. He knew how Aunt Leena was. He had asked a simple question, but now she was looking at him grimly.

"I can't see him even though I live with him. How would you?" Leena explained as her heart stung. She shook her head, distracting herself from thinking about Kevin.

"What's wrong? Do you miss him? He should be back in half a month." Daisy patted her. It ached her heart to see Leena so upset. Daisy understood how hard it was to be a military officer. She didn't see her husband often either. A girl of Leena's age should be leading a more comfortable life. She should be hanging out with friends and hosting parties.

"No, I am not missing him at all. What a beautiful ring, though! Sis, did you get it from Edward?" Leena asked excitedly, noticing the shining, attractive ring on Daisy's finger.