Becoming Mrs. Martin

The Honeymoon

AE's POV...

I'm starving!

I woke up around 2 am in the morning with my complaining stomach. Upon reaching our villa, I was just so tired that I immediately occupied the bed and slept. And now, I'm wide awake 'coz I'm hungry. I look around and saw that no one's around.

Where's Austin?

Why do I care?

I'm still upset! And hurt...

I silently went downstairs towards the kitchen. I did not switch on the light anymore not wanting to wake up anyone in the villa. I just used my phone to light up my way as the place is still not familiar to me. Of course, it's Austin's villa. I opened the Fridge and saw that he got some ice cream. Then I saw some strawberries. And so I washed some and put it on a plate.

This will do!

I returned the ice cream container back to the freezer after filling up my bowl. I was supposed to go to the dining table with my strawberries and ice cream when someone suddenly switch on the lights.

"GOD!!" he yelled holding unto his chest looking shocked.

Equally shocked, I accidentally dropped the cup and the plate that I was holding.

"Austin?!" I hissed when I saw him. My heart was so shocked and I needed to calm down. Then I look at my food, now scattered on the floor with broken pieces of the bowl and plate.

"What the hell are you doing here with all of the lights off??!" he asked loudly. "YOU ALMOST GAVE ME A HEART ATTACK!!"

"LOOK at what you've done!!!..." I managed to say back pointing at the floor. "MY FOOD!!"

He just looked at me sharply from head to toe. He was gazing at me with a questioning look, waiting for me to explain. It seems like he was trying to analyze what am I really doing there in the middle of the night. Then he saw that I was standing on my bare feet. He sighed and quickly walked towards me and carried me.

"What are you doing!?" I yelled. "Put me down!!"

He didn't listen to me until we reached the dining table. Then he let me sit there. He checked on my feet worriedly to make sure that it wasn't cut or anything. He sighed when he saw nothing, no blood.

"I really wanted to eat something!" I complained like a child.

I am really starving and without noticing, I was actually crying.

“I…I was just so hungry…” I whined.

Great! Now I've become a walking waterfalls!

"Hey. Hey.” he said as he came closer to wipe my tears. "Please don’t cry…just…just stay here...And don't you dare move and avoid me again! I'll make some real food for you."

I nodded as I silently myself to stop crying. And so he went back to the kitchen. I heard him as he picked up the broken stuff and the likes. After half an hour, he went back with a breakfast tray in his hand. He placed it on the table and the fragrance of the food immediately made me want to devour everything in an instant. He assisted me as I sit down and I happily clapped my hands. I saw that he cooked some luncheon meat, bacon strips, sunny side-up, toasted some wheat bread, and there's even some pancakes. I also saw that he included some strawberry jam and butter as well.

I smiled from ear to ear. I was about to get the fork when he suddenly pulled the tray away from me. I automatically pouted at him.

"Before you can eat any of these. I wanted to say I'm sorry." he said honestly and looked into me. "Please forgive me? I know I hurt you and I am really sorry."

"Are you trying to bribe me into forgiving you by using that food?" I asked firmly.

"No. I am just really sorry…forgive me please…" he said sincerely.

"That's not fair! I'm really hungry!" I complained. "I'm desperate as of the moment."

"And I am too..." he said, his gaze never leaving my eyes. "I am desperate to get your forgiveness."

"Forgiveness is more than saying sorry, Austin." I blurted out and sighed. "And technically speaking, you cheated on me..."

"I did not…" he reasoned out to defend himself. "You saw it with your own eyes, she was the one who kissed me!"

I rolled my eyes and shifted my gaze on a different direction.

"You even slapped me..." he added softly and pointed at the side of his face. “I can still feel your hands in it, see?”

I glared at me angrily. "It's because you didn't even stop her from kissing you!"

"I know. I was caught off guard and I know I deserve that slap. And your hatred." he said. "And so really, I'm sorry."

I looked into his eyes and saw that he's really sincere with his apology.

“I don’t know how much you’ve heard. But she was just saying goodbye before she blurted out her feelings again and the reconciliation that she was asking.” Austin continued. “I am really sorry, AE.”

"Fine." I said weakly.

"Really?" he asked, now smiling slightly, not believing that I truly forgave him.

"Really..." I said and he gently held my hand and kissed it.

“Really? Really?” he asked reassuringly.

“Yes. Really really…” I uttered and he suddenly kissed my cheek.

“Thank you. Thank you, AE.” He then said as he hugged me tightly.

Afterward, he pushes the food tray to me. "Let me just clean up the rest of the mess in the kitchen. Enjoy the food!"

"Are you sure there's no poison here?" I confirm.

"Nope. Just the love potion." he said firmly and winked. Then he disappeared to the kitchen.

"Oh." I say, blushing.

He remembered.

"I can see you smiling like a fool again." he says loudly from the kitchen.

Oh, how did he know?

Then I automatically suppressed my smile.

***

I quickly placed the food tray on the sink after eating. I then walked passed him rushing towards the door.

"Aah...OUCH!!" I screamed not being able to hold back the pain I felt something sharp on my right foot. I automatically lift up foot, almost jumping trying to suppress the pain. He froze for a while seeing my reaction.

"W-what's wrong?" he asked almost whispering as he immediately check on my foot. His eyes widened when he saw that my foot is bleeding with a pointy object stuck on it. "GOSH!!"

".." I was left speechless when he looked at me sharply.

"HOW CAN YOU BE SO CLUMSY! YOUR FOOT IS NOW BLEEDING FOR GOODNESS SAKE!!" he growled angrily. "YOU ALWAYS HAVE TO BE CAREFUL!! YOU KNOW THAT I AM STILL NOT DONE CLEANING…”

I wish I can just s***k this guy. It's not like I wanted to be pricked badly? And now he's mad at me? I don't understand this man at all.

"I didn’t do it on purpose, Austin..." I said trying to pull my foot back as gently as possible. "I'll just remove that – “

"NO!!" he yelled letting go of my foot gently. He quickly carried me and walked up the stairs going back to my room. "Stay put! Don’t you dare move an inch!"

"But I said-" I was cut-off midway by another yell.

"I said, STAY PUT! THAT'S FINAL!" he commanded leaving me equally stunned.

He went out of my room slamming the door.

This really hurts!

Then I heard someone opening the door again. I saw Austin carrying a box.

"Let me take a good look." Austin said as he gently checked on my foot. "I need you to close your eyes for a while as I remove the thing that got stuck."

I immediately closed my eyes and took a deep breath.

"Aah!" I yelled and thankfully it was done quickly. I opened my eyes and see that he is still pressing my foot. I laughed. Now, I’m not sure if it’s the pain I’m feeling or if it’s just too ticklish.

"What's funny?" he asked, looking pissed.

"Sorry. I didn't mean to. Just be gentle with my foot." I explained wincing a bit. "It's tickling me...when you press it."

"Oh. I was just making sure that the bleeding stops." he said and I nodded.

He gently disinfected my cut. I winced in pain and cried silently until he's done and put a nice bandage on it. He muttered some silent curses and looked at me.

"Can you please always be careful?" he said, looking annoyed.

"Sa-rri...next time, I will." I said, smiling sweetly.

"Here. Drink this." he said firmly.

"What's that?" I asked.

"Paracetamol. Just to make sure you don't get fever." he replied. “The cut’s pretty big. I already notified Dr. Smith and he’ll be here first thing in the morning to check on it if the bleeding won’t stop or if it needs some stitches.”

"Thanks." I say and drank the medicine with the water he gave me.

"Now. Go sleep." he commanded and I just nodded.

Then he helps me settle in bed. I doze off and went straight to dreamland.

***

"Are you feeling better?" he asked.

"Y-yes, thank you." I managed to answer.

I smiled widely at the thought. I didn't realize that I was grinning from ear to ear. I still can't believe that this is happening. If I only knew that he would care for me so much when I get hurt, then I would have gotten myself hurt earlier. I laughed like crazy inside my room. He cares. He cares about me! I felt like jumping!

My foot hurts, remember?

I giggled then since I can't jump after he left my room. I immediately suppressed my feelings and breathe in deeply. The doctor said the stitches aren’t necessary and that the cut will heal quickly as long as I disinfect it every now and then and immobilize it for quite some time to allow it to heal. Austin is really playing husband for me this time and I’m just so overwhelmed. He went downstairs and started cooking again. Now, I don't know what to do because I can't suppress my happiness any longer. I smiled widely.

***

Austin's POV...

It's been 3 days since the incident happened and according to AE, her foot is doing just fine. I specifically gave her all the instructions she needs to follow for it to heal properly because she feels ticklish whenever I insist to check it or do the disinfection. I just remained silent and let her be. Now, we can't even go out to explore the city. We’ve been just doing some movie marathon and so far, she’s fun to be with while watching. She’ll have all this roller coaster of emotions and comments and she’s just overall amusing.

I think I’m losing my mind.

Then I remembered how hurt she was when she looked at me that night. Especially when tears began to pour from her eyes. My heart ached again whenever I remember that and I just felt so guilty. I ruined our supposed wedding night and I can’t help feeling sorry even if she said she forgave me. I groaned and drank my water. I felt so guilty. I just shook my head. I needed to work. I need a distraction.

"What are you doing to me, AE.?" I asked myself.

***

The week has passed so quickly and I felt relieved seeing that AE's foot has healed well. I took a quick shower and got out of the bathroom when I saw AE looking at me beside the dressing room.

"And what are you doing here?" I asked sternly raising one of my eyebrows.

"Well, I…I just...I was just...putting your newly...ironed...clothes...into your dresser..." she stuttered and gulped. Then she looked away to the ground. “Why do you have to go out half-n***d?”

I just chuckled as I slowly walked towards her. “Why, AE? Do I have yo hide something?”

“Stop! Stay where you are!” She said looking at me, overly blushing, face so red.

I decided to tease her more and didn’t stop walking. “Well, it’s you who entered my room while you knew very well that I was taking a shower.”

“But…ugh…I was just…ugh! Never mind! I’m going!” She said as she hurriedly stood up.

I didn't comment after hearing her answer. So, she quickly placed my clothes in the dresser.

“Wait, since you’re already here…why not wait for the highlight?” I teased even more walking towards her acting to remove my towel.

“Aah!” She screamed as she immediately closed her eyes and ran towards the door.

She left with a loud Bang as she closed the door and I was left laughing so hard.

That was epic.

***

"Uhm...Austin?" she turned. "I…I want to...ask you...something..."

"What?" I asked staring at her blankly.

"Well, it's been a week since we…we got married... and... and... I am becoming a little bit bored...here...not doing anything...so...I... thought that I needed to do something. I want…I want to go out and..." she answered slowly while looking at the ground. "I... I hope it's fine...with you..."

"And?" I asked.

"I want to go out with you and have a quick tour of the city!" she yelled before going to her room. "I'll see you in 30 minutes."

"How's your foot?" I asked not looking at her.

"It's better now. I have been trying to do some exercise with it. See? You know, to recover its function. It's doing okay." she answered grinning from ear to ear and she lifted her foot. "See?"

I looked at her wiggling foot and then at her smiling face before I nodded.

"Okay." I said "But don't rush. Take it slow."

"Sure. Thanks, Austin!" she said.

Then, she smiled at me again before closing her door. Unintentionally, I think I automatically smiled.

***

AE's POV...

I can't help myself but giggle inside my room with a thought that he cares for me. I slightly pinched myself to make sure that its real. Now, I am having a little hope that he will eventually like me. That he will also have some feelings for me? That he will learn to love me? I sighed but my heart can't seem to contain its happiness. I smiled widely.

I quickly prepared myself, not wanting to be late. This is going to be our first official date together. This is exciting!

After sometime, I heard Austin knocking at my door and as I answered he entered my room, pouting deeply.

"You done?" he asked, his arms crossed over his broad chest.

"Almost. Just give me 5 more minutes." I say as I quickly finish my makeup.

"You said that 10 minutes ago." he complained. “See you in 30 minutes is past an hour now.”

"Sa-rri." I say and finished up my look quickly. "Let's go!"

***

We're currently sitting in Café de la Paix, and I am savoring the feeling of sitting at such a historic site. This isn't my first time here, but still, I loved this place. And this time, it feels different as I am with my husband.

Husband.

"You like it that much?" Austin asked as I can't keep my lips from smiling.

"Really like." I said and I chuckled when I heard his sigh. “Actually, I love love it.”

He slightly smiled and I saw him slightly yawning too. He must be tired. Who wouldn't be? Well, we just visited 10 places in a matter of 6 hours.

"Sorry. I must have really made you specially tired today." I say.

"No worries. The important thing is you enjoyed." he said nonchalantly. And he smirked. “I did too…”

"Yeah, right." I said and smiled. "Thank you. Unfortunately, my foot is still on its way to full recovery. I just really regret that we weren't able to visit more."

And I saw his eyes widen for a while.

"So you're telling me if your foot is working fine, then we could have visited more?" he asked.

"Of course!" I answered right away and smiled.

“Plus, you said its already healed and okay.” He then pointed out. “Is it hurting?”

“No worries. My foot is totally fine.” I assured him.

He shook his head. Then suddenly, his hand slowly went to my face. And his thumb rubs off some whipped cream on top of my lips. He quickly drew his hand back and shifted his gaze. I also shifted my gaze on a different direction, blushing.

"Anica Elaine Adams!" a voice said breaking our awkward silence.

I looked up and saw Justin, one of my childhood friends.

"Justin!" I yelled cheerfully and I immediately hugged him tightly.

"How are you?" he asked as we let go of each other.

"Good. I'm good." I say. "How about you?"

"Very nice as well." he replied and I heard someone clear his throat. And Justin and I looked at him.

"I'm Austin." he said standing up to shake Justin's hand. "...her HUSBAND."

"Err-right." Justin commented awkwardly and took his offered hand.

What's wrong with this guy?

I glared at Austin as he continued to gaze at Justin, sharply, like he was about to kill him.

"Sorry, I was not able to make it and attend your wedding." he said nervously.

"No worries, Justin. I understand that you were busy." I say with a warm smile, trying to save us all from this awkwardness.

"You should have come. So you can remember from now on that she is already..." Austin said slowly emphasizing each word. "MRS. ANICA ELAINE A. MARTIN…NOT ADAMS anymore..."

"…My bad..." he replied more nervously as fresh sweat started to form on his forehead. He clears his throat and looked at me all knowingly and signaled to message me instead. "Well…I'll see you both...around..."

Then we said goodbye and he quickly disappeared. I turned around and gasped when I suddenly saw Austin behind me staring daggers at me.

Oh, boy! What did I do now?

Am I not supposed to be the one glaring at him like that?

***