The Villain's Wife

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For Lisa, happiness is relative. The slice of bread or the clean water that will make the poor happy is not something that could impress the rich. For years, he believed that happiness is subjective. However, he also knew that the best type of happiness is the one inside you. It is the explosion of emotions inside a person.

To Lisa happiness is Jennie. It's seeing her happy, seeing her smile- it's her. All of her. She is his happiness, his life. However, he never thought that one day, he would feel something more... than what he felt when she agreed to marry him. More than what he felt when she asked him to kiss her.

It was something that no words, not even the ones with the deepest meanings, could comprehend.

He smiled softly as he curled his hands around Jennie's hands. He slowly squeezed her fingers. The happiness that he felt when the doctor informed him that she was pregnant was something otherworldly. It was surreal. He wondered how Jennie would react about the news. Would she smile? Would she cry? Maybe she will do both at the same time.

He knew how she had always wanted to have a child. Though Jennie never said it straight into his face, he knew how much she struggled inside. Slowly, Lisa kissed the back of Jennie's hand before he stroked her cheek.

He saw her eyelids fluttered. "Hey," Jennie's voice was soft and weak but her eyes were far from that. Her gaze immediately turned alert as she roamed her eyes around the room. She blinked for a few times. She was probably making sure that she was not dreaming. That he was indeed sitting next to her.

Lisa felt a sudden throb in his chest as he thought of Jennie's thoughts. "Hey... I am here." His words had the promise of assurance, certainty. He leaned closer towards her as he met her eyes.

"How are you feeling?" he asked and clutched her hand tighter. He wanted her to feel his warmth. He wanted to tell her that she was safe. That he is here... with her. And that he will never go away.

"I feel sleepy." She answered. "I fainted." He nodded in response. "Is there something wrong with me?" her brows knitted. Seeing Lisa shook his head, Jennie heaved a sigh of relief. "Then... what is it? Was it the stress?" Jennie fears that it had actually something to do with her anxiousness lately.

Once again, he shook his head and stroked her head. "We're pregnant." His voice was slow, soft, and comforting.

"I'm sorry?"

Seeing her confused gaze, Lisa smiled a gentle smile. "I said... You and I are going to have a child soon." Jennie widened her eyes for a few seconds before tears pooled in her eyes. No words came from her mouth as she nodded.

"We're pregnant," she met his eyes as she felt her world explode. Various emotions flooded inside her. A slight smile escaped her lips as she absorbed his words.

We're pregnant.

It was a short declaration that contains assurance. It was as if he was telling her that he would always stand next to her, care for her, and be her support no matter what happens. He was telling her that he will accompany her on this new journey.

"Six weeks." Lisa smiled and leaned closer to kiss her forehead. "I love you."

Jennie nodded and close her eyes to savor this special moment. Then she felt him sat next to her. He rested his forehead against hers, his hot breath caressed her cheeks. He let out a slight chuckle before Jennie felt a drop of his tears on her face.

She didn't need to open her eyes to know that her husband was crying. She stayed silent. This was their moment, and there are no words enough to fathom the emotions that they currently feel. This is a moment that she - no. This is a moment that the two of them will treasure forever.