EM - 10

"Get in quickly!"

Dave pushed me into the car. I, who was helpless, just gave up when he put the seat belt on.

"Strange, why does Dave have two faces? Do you have a twin? Hihi."

Dave ignored me, he drove his car out of the club area. My husband is annoying. Can't let me be happy for a moment.

***

I woke up with a headache. Sick and heavy. Looks like I need some headache medicine right away. What happened? My eyes blinked a few times. This is my room, Dave's room to be exact, which has been mine for the past few days. Then where is Dave at?

I tried to remember the moment before I went to sleep. I think I'm in a club, but why am I already in my room?

Dizziness is getting worse. I need some medicine. I grabbed the glass that was on the nightstand, it was empty. I'm thirsty.

"Dave... Where are you?"

I got out of bed, walked over to the bathroom, and knocked on the door. However, before I could knock, the door opened from the inside and my eyes caught Dave who was only wrapped in a towel around his hips. For a moment I froze, my eyes directly hit his muscular chest which looks very hard. The after-shave scent immediately filled my nostrils.

"What do you want? Get out of the way!" Dave pushed my forehead with his index finger. I, who was stunned, immediately realized and followed Dave who headed for the walk-in closet.

"Dave, what happened last night?"

"You were a nuisance last night."

"But nothing happened right??"

Unlucky. My concentration scattered to see the beautiful sight of Dave's body.

"What do you expect to happen?" Dave who was choosing a shirt turned to me.

"You didn't do anything to me when I was drunk?"

"Don't watch too much drama. I want to invite you to make children. But not waiting for you to get drunk to do it."

"Ooh." I nodded like an idiot. Slap me, who gulped several times because I couldn't stand seeing Dave's chest. The man seemed to deliberately show it off to me. Shit.

"Since you're awake...." Dave stepped forward towards me. I was a little surprised when suddenly Dave grabbed my waist.

My hand automatically gripped his arm. Unlucky. His muscles are hard. My eyes blinked, unlike Dave who was staring at me intensely.

"... So we can do it now."

"Do-doing what?"

"Do your duty as a wife, and carry out my duties as a husband. Making love, I don't mind doing it here. Incidentally, I was not wearing clothes. And the dress you're wearing is asking me to take it off."

Instantly my eyes bulged. What was it? Making love? Making love... Oh, no-no.

"You don't have to worry, I can guarantee your 100% satisfaction."

Looks like Dave's getting out of his mind. He lowered the dress strap on my right. Then something I didn't expect happened. He landed a kiss there. I don't deny it, it gave me goosebumps instantly.

"Dave, enough. You're joking too late."

"Who's kidding, Reina?"

"You have to go to work, and so do I. So I better get ready."

I raised the strap of the dress that Dave had lowered earlier.

"It's still too early to go to the office, Reina. We still have time to do it."

"No. I want to take a shower."

"Oh, you want to do it in the bathroom? Okay, fine. Anywhere I'm ready."

My eyes widen this time. "No, it's not like that. Ah! I don't want to do it with you, Dave!"

I pushed hard against Dave's chest and managed to escape from Dave's arms. Dave laughed when he saw me running to the bathroom. The dizziness that I had felt earlier, suddenly disappeared because of Dave's absurd behavior.

My chest was pounding so hard. I took a deep breath to neutralize everything. No sense, Dave asked me to make love early in the morning—ah! Irritating.

***

"Reina, you are leaving with Jack today. Go to a meeting with him in Philadelphia," Grandpa said as we had breakfast together.

Philadelphia? Wow! I've never been there before.

"Okay, Grandpa," I replied happily.

"Can not. Reina isn't going anywhere."

At that time I looked annoyed at Dave who forbade me to come.

"Hey, Son. Reina left for work. She is studying at our company."

I nodded as Grandpa tried to explain.

"Reina is my wife. Without my permission, she can't be carried around anywhere."

Ugh! Dave still insists I can't come.

"This is business, Dave. Reina will be safe with me." Jack chimed in and Grandpa agreed.

"You are also busy with your work right? so let Reina study with Jack."

"From now on, let me teach Reina," Dave said.

This time I glared at Dave's decision on that one. This can't be left.

"Don't be childish, Dave. You're too busy. Just teach Reina. Jack can do it too," Grandpa said firmly. At this rate, Dave will not be able to argue.

"Do I need to bring a change of clothes in the suitcase?" I asked with sparkling eyes at Jack. The one who was asked laughed.

"No need, Reina. We're going to Philadelphia just for a meeting. So we're not staying."

Instantly my spirits subsided. Out of the corner of my eye, I could see a faint smile on Dave's lips.

"You guys can stay 2-3 days. Maybe Reina wants to go on an excursion."

My eyes sparkled again when I heard Grandpa give permission.

"How can that be, Grandpa?! I and Reina haven't honeymooned yet! How can he hang out with other people?!" Dave argued again.

"You can catch up when your job here is done, Dave."

Instead of agreeing, Dave just chuckled. "I'm full." He didn't finish his breakfast and hurriedly pushed his chair.

"Why don't you finish your food?" Grandpa asked.

"I'm already late, didn't Grandpa tell me to work even harder?"

Dave reached for the coat tucked into the back of the dining chair. "Come on, let's go Reina."

"But I haven't finished my breakfast yet. And I'm going with Jack. Isn't that right, Jack?" I looked at Jack, and the man nodded and smiled.

Dave looked away. "Whatever you say."

Without looking back Dave left the dining room.

"How's your relationship with Dave, my daughter?" Grandpa asked as soon as Dave was out of sight.

"It's okay, Grandpa. But—"

I remember what happened this morning at the walk-in closet. But I quickly shook my head to break my strange dream.

"But why?"

I wish I could swallow my words back.

"It's nothing, Grandpa."

"I hope you can give me a great-grandson soon."

Uhuk!

I choked. I quickly grabbed my glass. Unlucky! Is Grandpa serious about what he said?

"Are you okay, Reina?" Jack asked with a worried expression.

"It's okay, thank you."

"I didn't say anything wrong, did I? You were very surprised to hear that, as usual. The sooner the better, right?"

I just grimaced. The faster I get, the more wrinkled I get. After we finished eating, Jack and I left the house together.