Chapter 156 - Short stories 3.3 (1/2)

Chapter 156: <Short stories 3.3>

Lucretius’ green eyes looked shocked. He was half-joking. He just wanted Bina to realize how hard he was trying for her, but her answer was unexpected.

She continued, “The truth is… I feel unsure of myself. After Beatrice was born, my body changed… And I know you were joking about me admiring the male singer, but I seriously felt worried when you were watching that female singer. On top of that…”

Lucretius could guess what Bina was thinking. The issue of emperor requiring more wives and concubines was a sensitive subject. He reassured her that he didn’t want any other woman, and he didn’t plan on taking more wives, but the situation could change at any time if he changed his mind.

If he did, Bina would have no one in this world. No family other than Beatrice.

It was no wonder why Bina was worried.

Lucretius smiled broadly to reassure his wife.

“You obviously have nothing to worry about.”

“Why?”

Bina didn’t seem to believe him.

However, the husband and the wife thought alike. Lucretius thought seriously.

‘How is it that she gets even prettier as she gets older and after having a baby? How is that possible?’

He kissed her lips soundly and whispered, “Because you are so adorable, and I just fell in love with you now all over again. It’s scary how I keep falling in love with you every day.”

Bina giggled and hugged her husband. “Oh, but I am curious.”

“About what?”

“Your singing. You have a nice voice, so you must sing well too, right? Didn’t you say you learn things fast?”

He did tell her that before, and it was true. However, singing was one exception. Lucretius wasn’t really serious about singing on the stage.

‘And if I would really do it, I would have kept it a secret until I was ready.’

It did sound cool to sing for her as a surprise gift, but only if he could sing.

“Hmm… To be honest, singing isn’t one of the things I am good at. I must admit… My singing is pretty bad.”

“Really?!” Bina said, genuinely shocked.

“I’m embarrassed to say it, but it’s true.”

“Oh my, I never thought I would see the day when you admit you are not good at something.”

“…”

Obviously, his wife thought he was a conceited and overconfident ass.

Lucretius replied, “Well, it’s the truth. I got a few lessons from the greatest singer at the time and he told me never to sing in public. My mother agreed with him after hearing me sing.”

“… Wow.”

Bina looked at Lucretius curiously. Her eyes looked intent and Lucretius sighed. He knew what she would ask of him.

“Bina…”

“Please… Can’t you sing for me now?”

“…”

He looked up at the ceiling trying to look away, but Bina wouldn’t let him. She grabbed his cheeks to face her and laid her head on his lap.

She then looked up at him adorably.

“…”

He could never refuse her anything when she was like this. Lucretius finally opened his mouth.

“—”

He started to sing the serenade that was showcased earlier during the show. It was a love song, but…

Bina paled as she listened.

‘Oh my god…’

She covered her mouth in shock.

‘His singing teacher was right…’

She was the one who asked him to sing, so she couldn’t laugh at him. Bina tried her best not to laugh and she was almost successful.

Almost.

As soon as he finished, she burst into laughter.

“Hahahaha! It, it’s true! Hahaha!”

Lucretius looked down at Bina in annoyance. She needed to be punished and he knew exactly what to do.

He started to tickle her sensitive back.

“!!!”