Bab 18: Daisy's doubts
Italy, midnight.
Daisy's POV
I am sleepy because since returning from the hospital, I have not rested at all. Tasks are waiting to be completed immediately. Occasionally, I massage my waist which feels very sore; it is becoming unbearable. The contraceptive injection earlier really tormented me... And this is a pain I have never felt before.
The doctor decided to give me a one-month contraceptive injection because it would not affect my menstrual cycle. Actually, I was very hesitant because some news mentions that using contraception before having a child can cause the uterus to dry up, but some say that it is all just a myth.
Drettt... Drettt...
I see my phone ringing with Taylor Swift's song "Anti Hero." It turns out that my mom is calling, and I immediately answer it.
"Hello?"
"Mom?"
"Daisy, are you okay?" my mom asks on the phone, her voice sounding sad. It seems like she's crying.
"I'm okay, Mom... Is everything okay?" I ask back with concern, occasionally biting my lower lip to vent my nervousness.
"Everything is fine after Richard sent a lot of money to our company," my mom answers.
I breathe a sigh of relief, glancing at Richard who actually kept his promise.
"What did you do to make him keep his promise? This is all unexpected for your Dad!" My mom sounds very curious.
I smile thinly. "I didn't do anything, Mom. I just did my duty as a good wife... And actually... He's not that bad," I say.
"But I'm still worried about you, sweetie. Don't get too carried away... Mommy was afraid he's just playing with you," my mom says, making me furrow my brow and my fading smile. "Because it feels really strange when he was very angry about what Irina did, then said he was forced to marry you to save his reputation... But now he's being nice... I don't know why I find it very hard to believe him. He's used to being cunning... So I want you to be careful."
"Um..." I suddenly feel nervous, my throat suddenly feels dry. "Mommy, don't think badly of him. Everyone surely has a good side, and so does Richard. So... Don't worry... I'll be careful too."
"Yes, sweetie. Mom and Dad always pray for the best for you... You are truly the savior for this family."
"Don't think about that," I say, feeling uncomfortable with this compliment. "By the way... Did Irina contact you or Dad?" I ask, changing the subject.
"She didn't contact at all, and the people from your dad's side also didn't find any clues about her whereabouts... It's very difficult to find her," my mom says sadly. "Mommy worried if Ferdinand doesn't take care of her well... You know she even got cheated on by her ex-boyfriend until she lost her apartment... There's no relief at all... the company's problem has decreased, but Mom and Dad are still not calm... You are with Richard who is cunning, then Irina is with Ferdinand who is not necessarily good. This is very sad."
"Mom..." I sigh. Suddenly I feel choked because this feeling is not peaceful. "Don't worry about me again... Richard and I are happy. I'm also sure Irina will learn from her mistakes... She knows what's best for herself... Someday she will come back."
"Yes, honey... Mommy also hopes so. Mommy wants the best for both of you," my mom says.
"Alright then... Mommy. rest now. I have to finish my tasks," I say.
"Yes, sweetie. I love you ..."
"I love you too ..."
The phone call was cut off. I placed the phone back on the table and rubbed my dry face. I closed my eyes while covering my face with both hands, resting on the table, trying to calm myself down from the bad thoughts resulting from my mom's words.
"What's wrong?"
I heard Richard's baritone voice, making me turn to him. He was awake, sitting on the bed with his messy hair. It looked so cute, especially since he was wearing light blue pajamas, just like the color of the pajamas I was wearing.
"Nothing," I said.
"Why aren't you sleeping? Haven't you finished your task yet?" he asked, getting up from the bed and approaching me.
I immediately looked at the laptop and some books on the table, always organizing them. "I haven't finished, but I'll rest," I said.
"That's better... Don't force yourself," Richard said, getting closer, and suddenly I felt his strong hand hugging me from behind while his chin rested on my shoulder. "Let's go to bed... I don't like sleeping alone," he continued with a slightly childish voice.
I smiled, but suddenly I became afraid that he would want to have sex with me while I was still experiencing lower back pain, and I felt that my private parts were still sore from receiving his large manhood.
"Richard..." I slowly released his hug, then turned to him. "I...I can't serve you tonight."
Richard frowned, looking at me strangely.
"I'm sick...I mean...the effects of the injection earlier really make my waist feel sore," I said nervously. Honestly, I was very afraid that he would be angry, even though he had been very kind to me today. Every time I looked into his eyes, I was reminded of how angry he could be before.
He smiled, and that smile made my fear slowly disappear.
"I just want to take you to bed because you need rest...I won't ask you to serve me," he said, stroking my hair. "Now, move to the bed," he continued.
I just nodded, then he immediately returned to the bed.
After finishing my laptop and books, I went to the bathroom to pee and brush my teeth. After that, I returned to bed and Richard was still waiting for me without playing with his phone or smoking. His gaze was very intense, making me nervous, but I slowly crawled up to bed.
"Come here...I will massage you," he said, allowing me to lie down next to him.
"No, I don't think I need a massage," I said.
"Don't lie...I know you need a massage."
"No, I don't want to."
"Really?"
"Yeah, besides, I'm not used to being massaged on a table," I said, but suddenly Richard touched my waist. "But this time, you will be addicted...My massage will make you comfortable," he said, slowly using his strong hand to massage my waist. Ugh, I couldn't deny that it felt very comfortable like it could relieve my pain.
"Isn't this nice?" he asked.
"Yeah..." I smiled shyly.
"You have to lie on your side so I can massage you properly," he said.
I immediately changed position, lying on my side with my back facing him, and he massaged me again. Ugh, this felt very comfortable and suddenly I wanted to sleep now, especially since my eyes had been tired since earlier.
"I actually overheard your conversation with your mom..."
Richard's voice made me open my eyes again after I dozed off for a few seconds.
"I heard you say that I'm good... You seem to have convinced her. So, what did she say?" Richard asked, leaving me unsure of what to say because I didn't want to admit that my mom still doubted him. Maybe that would make him angry, and he wouldn't be sweet to me anymore.
"Baby... tell me," Richard murmured, continuing to massage my waist.
"Uhm... it's nothing serious. She's just worried about me... It's a normal feeling for a mom, especially since she let me go to you when you previously wanted my sister," I said cautiously so as not to anger Richard. "She's just afraid that you might not fully accept me... And of course, I told her that you do accept me, and you're very kind, unlike what people think."
"You said I'm kind? Are you sure about that?"
I immediately turned to Richard, and he stopped massaging my waist.
"Of course, I'm sure... Maybe you could be a good husband... That's what I hope for," I said.
Richard smiled thinly, then lay down next to me and hugged me from behind, making me feel warm. I turned my face and didn't understand what would happen next.
"Thank you for trusting in me... I won't disappoint you," he said, stroking my hand.
I felt relieved, but it still felt strange because his attitude had changed 180 degrees today. Sometimes, I couldn't believe whether this was real or just my illusion... It seemed impossible for a cunning and cold man to suddenly become kind and sweet. Maybe my mom was right, I had to be careful, I couldn't be too mesmerized by his tenderness.
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