Loving Him

Chapter 17

Levi had witnessed Yuna and Mike at the hospital several days ago, but she was still waiting for Mike to tell her about his meeting with Yuna. However, she hasn't heard anything from him and feels that he's been distant and acting strangely towards her.

Feeling bored at home, Levi decides to focus on managing the Montenegro flower shop, which is conveniently located near their new house. Mike doesn't object to her decision.

"Ma'am Levi, are you okay? I noticed that you always seem down," Fely, one of her helpers at the flower shop, asks. Levi gives her a small smile and responds,

"I'm fine, Fely. I just have something on my mind."

Despite wanting to forget about the meeting at the hospital, she can't help but recall how Mike hugged Yuna delicately, as if she were a fragile crystal.

"Ma'am, Sir Mike is here. He's looking for you," Gina informs her. Levi finishes what she's doing before facing Mike.

Mike was waiting for her on the lanai, and she tried to force a smile when she faced him. However, she was unaware that Mike had noticed her peculiar behavior for a long time.

Mike had a serious expression on his face, and she could tell that he had just come from the office because he hadn't changed yet. She noticed that he had a different aura when he wore office attire.

"Is there a problem between us?" he asked her right away. He didn't even smile and looked seriously at her beautiful face.

"A problem? What problem could we possibly have? All I know is that we're supposed to be together as a couple for two years, according to the agreement that Tita Thalia wanted. Maybe you forgot," she replied simply to his question.

Mike furrowed his brow at her reaction. He couldn't read her emotions and was wondering what was going on in her mind.

"Levi, can you please be direct with me? What's really the problem? You've been like this for days, and I don't know what's bothering you. I feel that you're distant and cold," Mike's face remained serious.

"You're just imagining things. You're too early today. I thought you had a client to meet," Levi replied, looking at the flowers outside. The cold wind blew.

"I rescheduled our meeting, I intentionally did it to give you some time and I want to be with you. I miss you," Mike replied as he hugged her from behind and kissed her neck and nape, awakening her sleeping soul. Suddenly, the atmosphere heated up for Levi.

"Mike, I'm tired," she refused, but the truth was she was trying to fight back the fire that was slowly igniting within her.

"Stop acting like you don't miss me, Levi. I know you want me too, I know you miss our intimate night," he whispered to her.

He put his other hand on her chest, and she couldn't help but gasp. Her husband turned her around and captured her lips. She felt his desire for her. Levi couldn't deny that she had wanted her husband to do that to her for a long time.

Luckily, there weren't many people around them. They were covered by flowers.

"Please, Levi. I want you now," he said in the middle of their kiss. Her husband pulled her into a small room in the flower shop and quickly closed the door.

Her husband leaned her against the door, one hand traveling up her thigh and the other to her chest while their lips continued to meet. Every move of her husband became more passionate.

Levi didn't even realize that she was lying on a small bed with no clothes on. She moaned as her husband kiss descended upon her. She pulled his hair as her husband made her feel a strange sensation. Her husband again captured her lips and took her. Mike took her several times and brought her to the climax they both reached.

***

Levi and Micah were at the mall together and decided to go shopping. They were in the sandals section when Micah accidentally saw her older brother Mike with Yuna, who now had a noticeably large belly. Micah was shocked by what she saw and quickly pulled Levi away without saying anything.

Meanwhile, Levi was confused by Micah's strange behavior and asked to eat something. They decided to go to Jollibee and ordered burgers, fries, and a regular glass of pineapple juice.

"Hey, can I ask you something? How's your relationship with Kuya Mike?" Micah suddenly asked.

"It's normal. I just want to remind you, Micah, it's just a contract marriage. If our relationship works, then great. But if not, we can file for annulment after two years," Levi answered.

"But Ate, tell me the truth. Even just a little bit, did you never love or learn to love Kuya Mike?" Micah asked again. Levi took a long time to answer the question and looked at Micah.

"I can't answer that yet, Micah. You know we don't agree on things," Levi replied simply. She still couldn't understand why Micah suddenly invited her to eat. It was a mystery to her.

Levi noticed that Micah had become quiet and lost in thought.

After they finished eating, Micah suggested they go to the dresses section to distract Levi from her troublesome brother Mike. Micah was worried about what would happen if someone they knew saw Yuna and Mike together. It would be embarrassing for their family, and it could put Levi in a difficult position. After all, the two had only recently gotten married, and her brother was already causing problems.

Micah didn't blame him, though, since they all knew it was a contract marriage. No one who witnessed the wedding knew it was a contract marriage. Besides, Mike truly loved Yuna. Speaking of that woman, Micah couldn't help but feel annoyed.

Yuna was pregnant, and what if their mother found out? Micah was lost in thought when Levi asked her if something was bothering her.

"W-well, I just remembered something," Micah stuttered in response to Levi's question.

***

How long will he keep hiding the truth about Yuna from Levi? Will his wife understand him? Yuna needs him, and he has to choose between the two. Levi or Yuna?

He is currently walking down the street towards the flower shop to pick up his wife. As he parked his car, he saw her wife talking to a man. His jaw tightened as he saw his wife about to kiss the man on the lips. The man was familiar with him. He looked around and saw that there was no one in the flower shop. He suddenly remembered that the shop should have been closed by five o'clock.

Royce had been courting Levi for a long time, so he was thrilled when Levi confessed everything to him about her setup with Mike. He was about to kiss her when Mike suddenly appeared and punched him in the left jaw.

Levi was surprised and screamed. She didn't expect Mike's arrival. She quickly approached Royce and faced Mike with an annoyance.

"Mike, what the hell!" she yelled at him and gave him a sharp look.

"Get inside my car, now!" Mike shouted at her with authority.

She was almost deafened by her husband's shout. The courage that she had earlier vanished, replaced with fear. She had never seen Mike this angry before. She almost ran towards his car and quickly got inside. She didn't even have a chance to glance at Royce.

Mike slammed the car door shut violently. He still had a serious look on his face, and Levi noticed how tightly he was gripping the steering wheel. She was trembling with fear and couldn't even look at him.

When they arrived at their house, he dragged her inside forcefully, and she winced at the tight grip on her arm.

The two guards and the two housemaids were quiet. For them, it was normal for married couples to fight.

"Mike, it hurts. Can't we talk about this calmly? Let's not resort to fighting and violence. I understand you, and I need your full attention so that we won't have any fights between us," she explained to her husband, who was seething with anger.

She was surprised when he threw a flower vase on the concrete floor, causing a loud noise.

Levi choked, and it seemed like this peaceful conversation wasn't going to work. Even if she wanted to speak, she chose to remain silent.

Mike roughly pulled her up to her feet and led her to her room. Levi prepared herself, knowing that Mike was going to take advantage of her again. In truth, she was tired and just wanted to sleep. She had been feeling dizzy since yesterday, and luckily her flower shop assistants had been there to support her. They had been busy earlier arranging the flowers to be delivered tomorrow.

"Mike, please, I'm so tired and not in the mood to have s*x with you," she said tiredly to Mike. She noticed a bruise forming on her arm.

Mike slammed the door of the room and forcefully pinned Levi against the wall.

She was afraid of Mike's appearance; she didn't recognize him anymore.

"Undress!" he commanded.

She was taken aback by the tone of his voice. The old Michael Angelo she knew was back, cruel and merciless towards her.

Levi suddenly felt dizzy, but she fought against it. She held onto her senses.

"Mike, please, I need some re-" before she could finish her sentence, Mike fiercely took her lips, almost crushing them with his kiss. She felt the anger in his kisses. She heard how he roughly tore off her dress. She gasped when Mike kissed down her neck, she winced when he sucked on the left side of her neck. Every kiss from Mike hurt her, and she screamed when he forcefully penetrated her. She held onto his arms tightly. Levi couldn't stop crying.

"Yuna, oh love. Please baby, shout my name sweetheart..." Mike moaned, but Levi suddenly felt a bucket of cold water poured over her. She felt like multiple knives were stabbing her bleeding heart.

Levi barely slept, as Mike didn't stop until he was satisfied. Her whole body was in pain. She felt like she was withering away. She wanted to stand up and go to the bathroom, but she couldn't even stand. She glanced at her arm and noticed a forming bruise.

Although she didn't want to assume, she sometimes thought that Mike was jealous of what he saw, particularly when Royce almost kissed her. But something in her mind told her that it was impossible. Mike loved Yuna, and the two were even having a child together.

Levi bitterly shook her head. It was a good thing she was strong, but she admitted to herself that she was hurt both emotionally and physically.