Sneaking Out Of The Hospital

"Eric–"

"Call me honey and not Eric. Hearing you call my name makes me feel like we're siblings," he interrupted her, a childish smile on his face.

Katherine bit her lip to avoid laughing at his pettiness. She had always thought Jaylen's hardworking son was only ambitious, but here he was funny and childish. Maybe this is a side of him that he rarely shows to anyone.

"Oh… Honey," she paused, feeling shy since they were alone. "Honey, I think you need to rest. What you need isn't me, but a long re…st," she said, stressing out her last word.

Before Eric could say a word, she continued. "Will you still stay on the floor? Or place your hand on my shoulder so that I can aid you up?"

"Wifey, I will do anything you want," he said and placed his hands on her small shoulder.

She used all the strength in her to assist him to the bed.

"Wifey, are you going to leave me here? Won't you stay with me and watch over me?" His voice made her halt on her way out of his ward.

Frustrated by his childish request, she turned to look at him. With the look on her face, it was obvious that she wished she was the one Asher stabbed.

She walked back to his bedside before she asked, "Do you really want me to sleep on this bed? With you? In this ward?"

"What is bad? Am I going to eat you up? After all we are married and this night is supposed to be our wedding night," he sat up, enduring the pain that surged through him.

Katherine roughed her hair which was touching her back. She can't believe Eric will be this crazy. How on earth can he not even feel an ounce of pity for her? Is he trying to punish her?

"Honey, will you just stop all this? Is it fun watching me suffer? Like, since morning, I haven't eaten anything. I haven't even taken my bath," she paused, her hands firmly placed on her waist like she was ready for a fight. "Did you think I am happy you are in this state? Do you think I am trying to make an excuse to go see that b*st*rd?"

After all her questions, Eric burst into laughter. He knew she was going to react this way, she always take things to extreme length.

"Eric, did you just laugh?"

From the way her voice sounded, it was obvious that she was furious.

"I laughed because you always overdo things. I trust you. No, I believe my wife won't cheat on me," he said, staring at her with a strange facial expression that fascinated her.

Slowly, she sat down. Right now, she felt a sudden urge to hit him. Somehow, he has a way to get on her nerves and make her calm at the same time.

She moved her face closer to Eric's, staring at him with a smirk on her lips. "Are you playing with me? Do you think I can't get out of this hospital and leave you here? Do you think I am your maid?"

As Eric looked at Katherine's alluring face so close to his, he suddenly felt the urge to kiss her. "Wifey, will you sneak out with me to eat night snacks?"

She moved back. "Hmm, that isn't a bad idea. This is the best thing you ever said," she replied.

After she helped him, she turned her back, facing the wall to allow him to dress up.

"You can turn around, Kathe… Wifey," he said, making her turn to face him.

Even though his wedding suit was stained with blood, he had no other cloth to wear aside from this. Since it was already late, no one could easily see the blood stain.

"Let's go before anyone finds out what we are up to," after that, they both sneaked out of the hospital.

….

They successfully sneaked out of the hospital. Outside the hospital, the street next to the hospital, everywhere was busy with flashy lights and noises from all angles.

Katherine was amazed by how fascinating the place was. She'd never known, or been to a place like this. All she knew were big restaurants, malls, and eateries.

She couldn't help, but keep staring at everyone present; many couples hanging out with snacks, while they discussing with their lovers, and sellers calling out to buyers.

"Can I try this thing?" She asked, pointing at the sweet rice cake.

Eric smiled at the fact that she wasn't disappointed by his suggestion. "Yes, you can," he replied before he turned to face the seller.

"Ma, two servings."

After the woman handed him the rice cakes, he paid and left for a corner with Katherine.

While they were eating, Katherine couldn't help but wonder how he knew how to eat them. How on earth did the most ambitious man in Freeland city know how to eat street foods?

"With the way you are savoring this, It makes you look like an addict, you know?"

"Actually, I used to be an addict. After my mom quit her job, she became a seller here. She is one of the best sweet rice cake sellers here," he paused, reminded of the sweet moment he had with his mother. He really missed her, but that can't bring back the dead.

"Spicy rice cake is actually my favorite. That was the last food she made for me before she died," he added sadly.

Katherine, who felt emotional at his words, placed her hands on his hands even though she did not know how it felt to lose a loved one. "I know she will be so proud to see her son eating rice cake again. It doesn't matter who made it," she said warmly.

"It's getting dark, let's get going before the doctor comes to check on me without meeting me."

They both hurried, and headed back to the hospital. Especially Katherine, she knew if the doctor didn't meet Eric on his bed, Jaylen family would come after her.

Fortunately for them, many of the patients were asleep when they got back to the hospital.

When they arrived and were about to enter, the doctor caught them at the doorway.

"What are you both doing here?"

Before she could come up with an excuse to prevent the problem Eric just caused her, Eric drew her closer to himself. He leaned closely to face her, "You just caught us making out. We're just trying to make a memorable night. We start kissing from the bathroom–"

"I doubt that," the doctor interrupted him. The bewilderment written all over Katherine's face made Eric's intent obvious.

Eric smirked before he placed his soft lips on hers. Before she could oppose, he deepened the kiss, his hands holding her waist firmly. The sudden urge to kiss him took the better part of her, making her close her eyes– afterall this was part of an excuse not to cause trouble tomorrow morning!