Chapter Twenty-Four
She stare at him seriously before busting out in laughter.
Aum didn't fazed by her laugh.. "It's not funny, I'm being serious here. Are you??"
Ann calm herself down. "Have you ever heard of stomach virus??? If not, I suggest you google it."
He rest his head against the headboard. "Virus eh? We'll let the doctor determine if you're having a virus or NOT.
"No need. I already know what's wrong with me." Ann lie back down on her side with her back toward him but in her mind, she's worry that she could indeed be pregnant. All the symptons are beginning to show. Aum wrap his arm around her, hugging her tightly against his chest with his hand laying on her flat belly.... It's flat for now.
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By the time she woke up, *yawn*, it's already 10am. Aum's probably gone. She find a note on his pillow.
"We will be exploring the city later today. Make sure you're well rested and remember to eat something.. anything so our baby is happy and healthy. Are you blushing yet? :blush: I should be back no later then 1pm.
~ your desirable hubby
"Nonsense!! I am not pregnant!" She yelled out yet her cheeks feels warm and her inside turned into mush. Sigh. It's too soon. "I'm not ready to be a m--..." oh dear... Ann cover her mouth and ran to the bathroom.
After several minutes of throwing up, she rinsed her mouth and sit at the edge of the bed. "Goodness, I didn't even eat anything yet. Darn you morning sickness!" She picked up the phone to order room service. Hopefully they didn't laugh at her request. She craved for all weird things this morning particular sour mangos with salt since they probably don't have fish sauce with sugar and crushed red pepper! *drools* She also ask for rice soup, crackers, hot tea and bottle water. In 15 min, breakfast was deliver... along with a vase full of white roses... I hate him. :blush: He had given them special instruction to bring her flowers when room service was called. Sigh...
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Aum had a hard time concentrating this morning when his mind is on Ann. He find himself smiling from time to time at the possiblity of being a father. They were now back at the hotel in the lobby waiting for Ann to come down. Unfortunately, Sue wanted to tag along and he couldn't say no. He quickly rise to his feet once he see his wife stepping out of the elevator. She have on a below the knee white dress with her long hair down and matching flip flops. Sigh. All she need is a ring above her head and she would his precious angel. What happen to all the revenge and hatred he started out with? Now, sigh, his heart is falling harder and harder.
"Ready?" he ask as Ann stand in front of him with his hand reach out to grab hers.
She smile, "yes."
Sue grit her teeth seeing her boss sweet affection toward his wife. UGH!!!! Jealous!
Luckily, their hotel was in the middle of downtown so everything were in walking distance. They stop almost at every top designer stores and walking out with plenty of bags in each hand. Aum spoil his wife even when she protested she didn't need so many things. He also brought a few items for Sue. He didn't treat her poorly before so he's not going to start now.
Aum check out watches while Ann look at sunglass. The sun is bright today and it was bothering her eyes for some ODD reason. Could it be from the pregnancy? She touch her stomach lightly.
"Isn't it too early to feel movement from the baby?" Aum whisper from behind.
Bahh! She try not to blush at getting caught. She turn around and face him, taking off the sunglass she was trying on. "How many times do I have to tell you it's the stomach virus?"
"Fine. Stomach virus it is for now." Aum grinned. "Did you like the flowers?"
She turn around and place the glasses back. "Yes and now i'm going to try on a few items if you don't mind." Ann walked away trying to hide her smile.
"Take your time." Aum walked over the couch and sit down while picking up a magazine to read.
Meanwhile, Sue was observing the husband and wife by the fitting room. How much more can she take this????!!!
Sigh. Nothing looks nice with her pale complexion. She place the outfits on the nearby rack and proceed to leave the fitting room when someone pull her back.
"Hello Ann." said Billie. "We meet again...such a small world."
"Billie, what are you doing here??" Her heart fluster with fears.
"Shopping. And I see you're still with that bast*ard." he grip her left hand and see the rings. "So you decided to marry him. Why? Is it because he's your only option so that you can be spoil rotten again?" He move in closer to her and could see her face flush.
"Maybe Aum should have break your neck the last time! Now get the hell away from me!" She push him with all her strenght and ran out of the fitting room, aiming straight for her husband.
Sue saw everything and walk over to the guy that was just all over Ann.
"Can we go now?" Ann tried to remain calm but it wasn't working. She place her hands against her tremble lips.
"What's wrong?" Aum ask with concern. "Something happen?"
"No, nothing happen... I just need fresh air like now. Really bad... and water. I feel light headed." She babble on and on. God. She tug his arm to get up and leave. Ann didn't want another confrontation between Aum and Billie especially when Aum had threaten Billie to stay away from her.
"Hold on, let me tell Sue we're just stepping out for water." Sue must have good ears because she appeared before them. "Hey Sue, be right back, just going next door to get water ..."
"Oh don't worry boss, take your time. I'm still looking at a few more things. Why don't I just meet you there when I'm done?"
"Ok." Aum put is arm around Ann's shoulder and leaves.
They sit down at the table while Ann sip the water to ease her dry throat and pounding heart. "Are you sure you're okay?" ask Aum touching her cheek gently.
Ann stare at him and nod before leaning in and wrapped her arms around his waist tightly. Billie's wrong. I didn't marry you for wealth or status. I married you because my .... my heart loves you...