361 Easy to forge (1/2)

”Ryn, love?” he called when he reached downstairs. He looked around and let out a loud sigh seeing her standing in the kitchen.

She straightened herself from looking into the pantry and looked at him with a cock of an eyebrow. Why did it sound as if he was breathless?

What did he do when he woke up? Did he run in the gym earlier?

”Good morning,” he leaned down to kiss her lips gently. Then, he hugged her tightly.

”Morning...” she almost chuckled but her face was buried against his broad chest. He was being weird and funny early in the morning. What went through his dream last night?

”Morning... good morning...” he repeated and even cupped her face. He smooched her lips, again and again, ignoring the giggle she made. He just wanted to prove to himself that she was real. That she was still here. That she was no longer angry at him.

Ryn finally managed to pull herself from him. Her hand touched his cheek, frowning when she noticed the makeup. Why would he even wear makeup for work? He was not going to a show but to the office!

”What's with the makeup?” she blurted out.

His hand covered hers. How could he say that the reason because he did not want her to see his eye bags? He did not want her to know that he could not sleep last night, waiting for her to call him for a cuddle. They might no need to have intimate moments but at least sleeping while hugging her the whole night would be better.

”J?”

He scratched his head sheepishly. He still had no idea how to explain the reason without making her thinking he is silly.

But then again…

”I can't sleep last night,” he confessed.

”Why… why not?” she asked in confusion. Why couldn't he sleep in his own room? She had a very peaceful and relaxing sleep. All the exhaustion went away after hours of sleeping. And she felt so fresh and alive now.

”Because…” he pulled her back into his arms and kissed the top of her head gently.

”Because…?”

He shut his mouth tight. He refused to confess. He did not want her to laugh at him. He only wanted her to look at him with love and awe. He did not want her to know he even ended up sulking on the bed, thinking she no longer in love with him.

Yes, it was silly but... he was crazily in love with her. And he only wanted her to love him back.

Seeing how he refused to tell the truth, she shook her head in bemused. She decided not to ask more. It might be for a silly reason and he still wanted to keep it a secret. Well, whatever. She did not have the mood to know it as well. She was just asking because of curiosity but it was not that important to know.

He stood there sheepishly. He watched as she got busy in the kitchen. This was what he imagined when he thought about them. He would go out and find money to support the family while she would stay at home, cooking, and taking care of their children. If she did not want to, she could just enjoy life by shopping and having a holiday whenever the mood struck her. He did not mind at all. As long as she did not feel tired and could spend the time with him, he would work harder to get more money for their family.

He went back to his room to grab their phones. In his hurry, he forgot to retrieve their phone. He checked first before he switched off the power source. Both were full.

When he returned, she was busy frying the rice. Without being asked, he went to get the cutleries for their breakfast. He also brewed coffee for them.

After almost forty-five minutes, both of them were sitting at the dining table enjoying their breakfast. He did not speak of his idea but focus on enjoying the home meals she made for them. He felt so warm and happy. They did not have to speak all the time. Just spending the time together was enough for him.

She ate her food happily. Today would be another busy day for her but the most important thing right now was fueling her body.

”What is your plan today?” he asked absentmindedly. He did not know her schedule and thought she had free time today. Yesterday she had a long busy day. So today she supposed not to have any job waiting.