Chapter 43 & 44 : Moving Beyond the Pain
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Daphne agreed that they went on a date on the beach before going for a spa date as Paul suggested.
She’s wearing a pink bikini, and she has wearing a fancy bandana on her hair looking like a model.
“Welcome back. Lost but found husband” Daphne said dramatically sipping her juice, and Paul chuckled.
“C’mon I had to go pick the call” He said laying beside her.
“Are you bored?” He smiled, and she rested her shades on her nose in response looking at the beach.
“Let’s go on a ride” He said, and she looked at him.
“Nah, I have aquaphobia” She shook her head.
“Since when?” He chuckled.
“Come with me” He get up. She kept on looking at him like a doll, blinking cutely.
“Good girl” He winked, and she smiled before getting up.
Daphne’s on a water jet, sitting behind Paul. She had a lifejacket on her bikini.
Cause of her scaredy nature, he had to get her a lifejacket.
“Ready cutie?” He asked as he grabbed the handles and she held him tightly like a kid.
“Yes hubby!” She squealed in excitement, and he screwed it off, riding into the tides.
“Oh my gosh!!! Paul!!!!” She screamed. She got up, held his shoulders to stand.
“This is hella crazy but fun Paul!” She screamed again and he chuckled.
She let go of his shoulders and spread out her arms. She closed her eyes enjoying the sweet scent of the beach.
The next thing that happened was that she fell.
When she opened her eyes and she found herself in the water. She was floating on the water. She burst out in laughter like a lunatic…
Paul heard her laughter and he smiled. “Are you enjoying the ride that much?” He smiled in fulfilment.
“Daphne?”
“Wifey?” He turned but immediately stepped on the brake when he saw Daphne in the middle of the water laughing her embarrassment out.
- What the fvck is wrong with her?
- She’s crazy
- I feel embarrassed on her behalf
People said different things as they watched her like she was some work of art or an interesting movie.
“Gosh, stop talking about that” Daphne chuckled in embarrassment.
“That moment will forever live in my head rent free” Paul said.
“I hope this massage ends soon” Daphne said.
“Why?”
“I wanna check something” She replied.
Daphne is in the bathroom.
“Are you okay Daphne?” Paul knocked on the door.
There was no response.
“If you don’t answer me. I swear I’m gonna break the door”.
“Calm down bro” She chuckled from inside, and the door opened.
“What were you doing in there?” He asked.
“Huh?”
“We were having a discussion and you fled to the bathroom”.
“I was experiencing pre-menstrual cramps, that’s all. Calm your nerves” She smiled.
“You sure you’re fine?” He checked her temperature with the back of his palm, but it was normal.
“Calm down bro. Let’s continue our gist” She walked to the bed.
Paul was working on his laptop when Daphne came in.
“Dinner is ready. I don’t wanna come back here for the third time” She said.
“I’ll be downstairs in five” He replied.
“One”
“Two”
“Three”
“Four” He quickly closed his laptop, and removed his glasses.
“Good boy” She chuckled and he pulled her on his lap making her gasp.
“I miss you Daphne” He said placing kisses on her back.
“Miss me? But I’m right here” She smiled.
“Gosh” He ran his fingers in his hair.
“You look hella hot” She said in his voice, and he laughed.
“Come downstairs” She made to get up but he pulled her back.
“I said I miss you” He repeated.
“And I said I’m right here” She replied.
“I know but you don’t have time for me. You spend more time with the members of the family then you do with me… your husband” He kissed her neck, and she rested her head on his shoulder laughing.
“I’m not joking wifey. I miss you”.
“Ok fine. I promise that I’m all yours once we return back to California” She assured.
“You promise?” He raised up his pinky.
“Have you been his cute and adorable?” She teased.
“Yeah, you just didn’t get to meet this cute Gael Paul at first”.
“True” She pecked his cheek and he did same to hers.
“Pinky promise?” He said.
“Pinky promise” They intertwined their fingers smiling widely at each other.
“Dinner, Mr Gael Paul” She said and got up.
“Right behind you Mrs Gael Paul” He got up and spanked her backside.
“Paul!” She gasped.
“What? Isn’t it mine?” He teased, and she spanked his arm.
“Ouch” He winced.
“Let’s go!” She jumped on him, and he wrapped his arms around her.
They kept on smiling at each other like fools as their eyes mirrored accurately.
Slowly slowly slowly and slowly they kept on leaning in and before they realized it, they were already kissing hotly.
LIPS ON LIPS
TONGUE ON TONGUE
“Paul” She tried to break the kiss but his hand went to the back of her neck pulling her back, putting her in place.
“This might lead to something else, if we don’t stop” She said, and he broke the kiss.
Their lips were a bit swollen from the kiss.
“Two more days and we are out of here, okay? Just be patient with me. I promise it’s gonna be worth it” She assured, and he gave a nod.
“Let’s go have dinner” He smiled.
“Are you angry?”
“Do you think I get angry at everything?” He rolled his eyes, and she smiled resting her hair on his chest, and then he kissed her hair.
“You’re so sweet” She gushed.
“You’re sweeter than cinnamon” He replied and a blush crept on her cheeks.
He chuckled as he walked out of the room with her in his arms.
Chapter 45 & 46 : The Struggle for Redemption
The whole family are chuckling as they ate their dinner. Daphne is already chuckling out tears. The family stood in front of the mansion as the car taking Paul and Daphne to the airport drove off.
Daphne and Paul already took their baths. They were clad in casual clothes.
“Home sweet home” Daphne landed on the bed.
“There’s no place like home” Paul added.
“True” She agreed.
“Daphne you know-
He heard her soft snores and he smiled before laying next to her on the bed.
He moved the strands of hair on her face to get a clearer view and he smiled.
“I love you” He smiled, and the corner of her lips moved.
“Don’t tell me you pretended to be asleep” He muttered.
“I love you too Paul. I really do” She admitted, and he smiled widely.
“Never thought a day like this would come” He said.
“Me too” He muttered, and a comfortable silence filled the room.
Word couldn’t express how happy they were, so their eyes which were filled with love, endearment, passion and affection did the job for them.
Slowly they leaned in.
“I love you heartthrob” Paul said as his lips brushed on hers.
“I love you too heartbeat” She replied.
They could hear their heartbeats as it raced loudly.
He cupped her cheeks and connected her lips with his.
“Wifey”
“Heartthrob”
“Darling” He called sleepily, but there was no response.
He slowly parted his eyelids, she isn’t beside him.
“Where-
He perceived a sweet scent and he already knew where she was.
He smiled before jumping out of bed.
“Good morning heartthrob” He said entering the kitchen.
“Good morning heartbeat” She greeted back, and they shared a hug.
“Hold on hubby” She chuckled, and he shook his head on her shoulder.
“Nah I don’t want to let go” Paul tightened the hug.
“Get away Pervert!” She chuckled as she gently pushed him away.
“You don’t love me anymore, do you?” He pouted cutely, and she punched his cheeks.
“Ouch!”
“I do pause my kdrama to text you back, so do not ever question my loyalty, ever” She said, and he chuckled.
“Who owns the cake?”
“You of course” She chuckled.
“Me? Why?” He raised a brow in confusion.
“Isn’t today your birthday?” She flicked his forehead.
“I don’t celebrate my birthdays”
“Why?” She blinked and he looked at her.
“I miss you so much mom and dad” Paul sniffled as he trailed his hands on their graves.
Daphne wiped off her tears.
“Right, mom and dad. Let me introduce my heartthrob to you” He smiled, and stood.
“Mom and dad, meet Daphne. Daphne Gael Paul. She’s my wife. She means the world to me. She makes me laugh when I’m sad. She brightens up my day with her beautiful smile. She’s the best thing that has even happen to me. All thanks to GF” He sniffles, and Daphne smiled with tears rolling down her cheeks as she looked at her before looking at the graves.
“Good day mom and dad, nice to meet to you. I’m Daphne. Mrs Daphne Gael Paul. I wish I had a chance to meet you guys… I want to assure and promise you that I’ll always look after Paul and do what it takes to make him happy. You don’t have to worry about me while I’m here. I’ll shower him with love, scold him, correct him and be a shoulder to lean on when he needs it. I promise that the next time we’ll be here, you gonna hear your grandkids voices” She chuckled out tears, and Paul smiled.
“Don’t you want that Paul?” She faced him and he laughed.
“Be serious” She chuckled, and he smiled.
“I like that. Keep smiling. Mom and dad would be happy whenever they see you smile” She said, and he gave a nod.
“Goodbye mom and dad” He smiled.
“Goodbye mom and dad” She smiled. They exchanged glances, held their hands and walked away.
Chapter 47 & 48 : Daphne’s Love
For the first time in twenty years, Paul is celebrating his birthday. But he loves it. He’s got the love of his life beside him.
“Nice right?” Daphne said as she fed him the cake, and he gave a nod.
“Don’t you think you should open a bakery or something?” He suggested.
“I gat no money to-
She stopped talking when she saw the way he was looking at her.
“Really? like really?” He said folding his arms on his chest.
“What?” She asked cluelessly.
“You gat no money. Why am I your husband? If you can’t ask me for money” She smiled.
“Mrs Gael Paul is complaining of not having money” He said.
“That’s an insult to the Gael’s family” He added.
“Sorry heartbeat” She smiled holding his hand, and he looked at her.
“You’re forgiven. Just write a proposal” He said.
“Do you have to be formal with me? I’m your wife. I’m Mrs Daphne Gael Paul” She replied.
“Just a proposal. Mrs Gael Paul” He said, and she clicked her tongue.
Daphne came out the bathroom wearing a transparent nightie that ended at her mid-thighs.
She cat walked to Paul, who was sitting on the couch working on his laptop.
“You look hella hot” He commented, and she chuckled before sitting next to him.
“I’m sure you’re up to no good” He raised a brow.
“What do you mean? You’re my husband not a stranger” She replied.
“True” He replied before focusing back on his laptop.
“Are you working all night?”
“Nope. I’ll be done in five” He replied.
“Okay. I’ll be back” Before Paul could say a word, she was already out of the room.
“Gawd” He chuckled.
KITCHEN****
“What are you doing?”
Daphne flinched when she heard Paul’s voice.
“What are you doing?” He stood in between her parted legs. She’s sitting on the kitchen counter.
“What are you doing Mrs Gael Paul?”
“Nothing. I was just thinking about something” She replied.
“What is it?” He asked.
“Nothing”
“Your eyes says something. You know you open up to me about anything and everything” She said nothing.
“Come on heartthrob, I’m all ears” He smiled.
“Let’s make bab-
“Don’t worry. Keep on thinking” He chuckled.
“You don’t wanna have kids?” She said calmly.
“Did I say that?”
“Then do it”.
“Do what?” He feigned innocence.
“I wanna have babies, Paul. Make me a mother. I want this house to be filled with the cries of a baby, don’t you want that too?” He said nothing.
“It’s fine, if you don’t-
“Daphne” He called her name calmly, and held her hands rubbing her knuckles.
“Are you ready to carry out the responsibilities that comes with being a mother?”
She gave a nod. “I’m ready Paul”.
“Think about it carefully”.
“I’m ready Paul. I really am” She confirmed, and he smiled.
“Fine. We’ll make babies if you want” He smiled.
“You sure?”
“More than a thousand percent sure” He pecked her forehead, and she smiled.
“Let’s get to work, Mrs Gael Paul” He teased, and a blush crept on her cheeks.
“Shall we?” He teased and she hid her face on his chest.
“How are we going to make babies if you’re this shy?”
“Stop teasing me heartbeat” She muttered.
“Where is the Daphne that said COME GET IT, IT’S ALL YOURS?” He teased and she closed her eyes tightly in embarrassment.
“Huh? Where is she?”
“Stop it” She chuckled still closing her eyes.
“Where is my baddie?”
“Stop it”.
“Where is my dominant Daphne?”
She looked at him in embarrassment.
“Stop it” Her face is red from how hard she’s blushing.
“Where is she? I want her back” He smiled.
“Stop it Paul!” She yelled in embarrassment and pushed him away.
She jumped down from the kitchen counter and ran away.
“Gawd” He laughed.