Chapter Twenty Six
Aum stir to the sound of running water and someone vomiting.
Ann. He reach over to her side of the bed... empty. When he open his eyes, he sees her coming out of the bathroom. Within a split second, she hurry back in and vomit some more. Quickly, he rolls out of bed...
Give mommy a break will you? This is by far the worse nausea ever. Nothing but salvia coming out. Her stomach rumble and only want to make her puke some more. Unexpectedly, she felt his hand patting gently against her back,
"Here..." Aum hands her some tissue. "Your sickness is getting worst."
Ann wipe her mouth without looking or speaking. She tries to walk by him but he pull her back.
"I'm sorry.." He whisper softly with his head in the nook of her neck and his arms wrap around her body tightly against his. How could he forget she's still ill!!? And he was such a bastard for the way he treated her last night!! "I--"
"No, you're not." she try to pull out of his embrace but he wouldn't budge. "Let me go." She could feel her eyes welling up with tears again. Stupid hormones!!
Aum shake his head quickly. "I am. I am truly sorry for last night. When I saw those pictures… my heart shredded into pieces remembering that awful prom nightmare." He shut his eyes tightly to stop the tears from forming. "And the thought of you leaving me...." His voice trail off. God, his heart is aching.
"Billie's leaving for good. He wanted say good bye and wish me much happiness. And I told him that I'm a happily married woman. Aum, I need you to trust me...." She plead as the warm tears begin to spill down her cheeks with her arms wrapped around his back, hugging him so hard against her trembling body... "Please trust me."
"I do... but I'm so afraid of getting hurt again."
"I won't hurt you.... not this time." she cried out. "You have to believe me..." What can she do to make him believe she's not going to hurt him again? She's so tied to him now by their baby. All sort of emotions twirl inside her chest. If only he can see just how much she needs him. How much her heart burns for him in this very moment?
"I love you Ann. I know I said it last night in my drunken stage and you probably don't believe me…." he cupped her face between his palms trying to hold back the tears but hopeless. "I'm going to say it again, I love you Ann Atichart." Her hands reach up to touch his wet cheeks and nod repeatedly. "I love you so much that my heart bleeds at times." He kisses her passionately and pulls her in for another bear hug. Even though he wanted to ask if there's any room for him inside her heart but he didn't. It didn't matter if she loves him or not.
I can love for the both of us... They hold on to each other in what felt like an eternity.
"Hungry yet?"
She shakes her head.
Your baby won't let me eat anything!!
Duh. How could he forget again!? He sure need a wack in th head. She's still sick. "Let's get you back to bed before that stomach virus acts up again." He carried her in his arms and tuck her under the blanket..... Her eyes wander the mess on the floor. "Don't worry about it. I'll clean up the mess I made." Aum kisses her temple
"You should get ready for work... you're going to be late."
He nods his head, kiss her temple again then went to shower.
Her lips curl into a soft smile.
It's not a stomach you dork husband. *yawn* Ann couldn't wait until he leaves for work then she will lay out her surprise. Sigh. Not only her body is tired but her heart and mind is tired too.
By the time Aum finished showering, Ann is sound asleep. He walks lightly around the room getting ready and gathering up the stupid pictures. He will have it all burn to ashes!! Quickly, the corner of his eye catches a glimpse of the shopping bag and it triggers his memory. She did mention she had brought him a gift. "What did she get me?"
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Ann opens her eyes and lungs to a smell so wonderful.
Orchids. She smile in delight and reach over to pluck one flower from stem on the nearby table. She sniff and sigh deeply.
Why do I love these flowers so much???
'"Awake now?"
Ann turn to look at him sitting at the end of the bed. "Aren't you supposed to be at work?" She scoot herself up and lean against the pillows.
"I use my sick days…" He smiled and walks over, sitting down next to her. "Is there anything you want to tell me?"
She stares at him peculiarly. "Uh, no…"
At least not yet... "Why?"
"Are you sure?" Ann nods. "Okay." He licks his lips and slip his hands into each pant pocket. "I would think by now you know my size but I guess not…." Aum bite his bottom lip and grins. "Please explain to me how am I supposed to fit into these?"
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