Chapter 396: Not There (part one)

Edward was busy reading reports and signing papers the whole morning. He didn't have the time to leave his office. He couldn't even go out and have lunch with Daisy in some fancy restaurant. Daisy had to eat alone and order delicious and healthy takeout for Edward. Edward ate in his office after Daisy came back, and soon went back to work after his quick lunch.

After signing his name on the last document on his desk, Edward took a deep sigh and tiredly leaned against his chair with closed eyes. He rubbed between his eyebrows and took a short catnap. When he reopened his eyes, Edward found Daisy sleeping soundly on the couch. There was a faint smile on her face, her eyelashes quivering slightly as she breathed. Edward's lips curled into a tender smile at the sight.

'What a sleepy head! She's been sleeping for hours, and she hasn't woken up yet. Did I wear her out in bed last night?' Edward wondered as he gazed at Daisy's sleeping face. Edward wasn't a man who liked indulgence. To him, sex was merely a way to satisfy physical needs. But after meeting Daisy, everything changed. For some reason, he lost control of himself whenever Daisy was around.

Edward looked at his watch to check the time. Then he rose from his chair and walked up to Daisy. He sat on the edge of the couch, lovingly caressing her face with his long fingers. He shook his head with a small smile. Was she really a colonel? Her vigilance was so poor.

"Honey, wake up. It's time to go home now." Edward gently pinched the tip of her delicate nose, leaning forward to whisper in her ear. Disturbed by his actions, Daisy slapped his hand away and grumbled incoherently. She turned away, still sound asleep.

Edward paused, his smile growing. If he couldn't wake her up like this, he didn't mind trying a different method.

With a smirk, he leaned closer and pressed his lips to hers. The sleeping woman suddenly opened her eyes and subconsciously flung her fist towards Edward's stomach. Although Edward sensed Daisy's sudden movement, it happened too fast for him to react.

Ouch! Damn it! Daisy, are you trying to kill me?" Edward immediately jumped back, wrapping his arms around his stomach. He glared at the culprit rubbing her eyes obliviously. Did she take him as some jerk who was trying to force himself on her?

What? What happened? Oh, I'm so sorry! I didn't know it was you. You shouldn't sneak up on me while I'm sleeping." Daisy apologized with a frown. She didn't even notice that Edward was sitting next to her. How could she let her guard down and be so careless whenever she was with Edward? She was supposed to be a discreet and vigilant soldier. She didn't notice Edward's presence until he tried to kiss her.

It's not my fault, woman. I tried to wake you up, but you were sleeping like a little pig and completely ignoring me." Edward retorted sharply. Daisy was the one who didn't hear him and punched him, how could she blame him for finding a more effective way to wake her up?

"Were you trying to wake me up?" Daisy smiled sheepishly and touched her nose. She didn't hear anything; she must've been sleeping so soundly.

"No. I was trying to wake up a little lazy piggy." Edward turned around and directly walked into the restroom inside his office without glancing at Daisy. The injured look on his face worried Daisy.

Daisy had no idea what to do. She didn't mean to hit Edward, it was a subconscious reaction. But he seemed angry. Daisy sighed heavily and looked up. She was shocked to see Edward's empty desk. The whole stack of reports had disappeared. Did Edward finish reading them all? Struck with a thought, Daisy glanced at her watch. 'What the hell? It's already so late. How long have I been sleeping?' Daisy couldn't believe her eyes. She rose from the couch and stretched. With a sweet smile, she slowly walked towards the restroom. Leaning against the door with her arms folded over her chest, Daisy watched her husband splash water from the tap on his face.

"Honey, are you mad at me?" Daisy asked sweetly. Edward froze for a while but didn't say anything. He grabbed a towel from the shelf to wipe his face.

After he was done, he answered shortly, "No." Instead of looking at her, he turned around to get another towel and soaked it with water.

"Are you sure..." Before Daisy finished talking, she felt something cold and soft on her face. With a sullen look, Edward gently cleaned her face with the damp towel.

Look at you. You have drool and eye gunk all over." Edward teased, gently washing her face for her. How could he get mad at her? He loved and cared for her deeply. He was only joking.

"You think I'm messy." Daisy wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned against his chest to let him clean her face for her. She looked up at Edward, her eyes filled with deep affection.

Yes! And I have no interest in a messy little piggy." With a tender smile, Edward gently pinched Daisy's rosy cheek. She looked so adorable. To Edward, Daisy wasn't a fearless and proud colonel. On the contrary, she was his wife, a woman who needed him to love her with all his heart.

Are you sure?" Daisy narrowed her eyes with obvious threats. Before Edward could say anything, she grabbed his collar and tiptoed to press her lips on his. Her kiss was soft and light like a gentle breeze. Before Edward could kiss her back, she pushed him off and looked at him with a sly and challenging look.

Woman, are you flirting with me?" Edward ran his finger over where Daisy had just kissed him, fixing his jet black eyes on her. He narrowed his eyes at her dangerously as he looked her up and down.

Your welcome. I was just returning the favour. Daisy moved her hand to his stomach, rubbing it gently. She hit him hard earlier, and it must hurt a lot. Eager to alleviate his pain, Daisy slipped her hands into Edward's shirt without much thought to give him a massage. Edward gasped loudly. Was Daisy trying to turn him on?

Honey, do you have any idea what you're doing right now? Edward leaned forward to whisper hoarsely in her ear, his warm breath tickling the back of her ear.

Hold still. I'll give you a massage. Does it still hurt? Focused on her task, she didn't notice the change in Edward's tone. She kept gently massaging his abdomen.

Yes, but not there. Edward replied lazily, curling his lips into a devilish smile. Although he was about to explode at any second, he didn't stop Daisy's cold fingers from moving on his stomach.

Really? Still hurt? Where? Is it bad? Daisy got nervous all of a sudden. She was afraid that she hit him too hard and hurt his organ.

Lower, all the way down there. Edward suppressed the urge to burst into laughter. He played it cool and put on a poker face, to avoid suspension from Daisy.