CAELUM

CHAPTER 36

NAOMI'S POV:

I wake up because of stirring on the other side of the bed. Slowly turning to the other side, I smile softly seeing Baekhyun curled up inside the rug. Unknowingly, I trace his facial features with my eyes. *He looks so peaceful while sleeping*. A raspy morning voice breaks my trance. "Morning Naomi". He stretches and wishes. "Morning Baekhyun". He smiles and gets up a Lil from the bed and kisses my forehead. I smile when I feel the feeling, I love the most though only 12 hours passed since the last time he kissed my forehead. *I missed this feeling*. He pulls me close to him and I keep my arms around his neck. Encircling one of his arms around my waist, a smile appears on our faces.

"How's your ankle". "A bit better but the pain is still present". "Hmm". He gently removes his arm and gets up from the bed. Coming to my side, he carefully lifts me up and goes to the washroom to freshen up. "Which dress do you want to wear today". "Umm... maybe that one". I point to the Mediterranean blue floral midi chiffon dress. Taking it out of the wardrobe, he calls Eva who helps me take a bath. Wearing my dress, Eva goes out to tell that she's done with helping me take a bath and I see him coming in. The next moment, I'm in his arms again. Going towards the bed I say "Baekhyun, you can put me down. I can walk". "Shh. For a few days you won't walk and that's final". "But Baekhyun". "No buts and ifs Naomi. Doc Elly clearly mentioned that you're not supposed to put much pressure on your ankle". "But she never said a complete no either".

He clears his throat and places me gently on the bed. "Give me the towel". "Huh". "Give me the towel Naomi, your hair's wet". "Ooh but I can dry it on my own". He sighs and takes the towel from my hands and wipes my hair. "Baek, it's my ankle, not my wrist that's hurt". He bends down and places a finger on my lip. Looking into my eyes he says "Let me spoil you for a few days. You've worked a lot and every woman or girl deserves a bit of spoiling from her significant other". Blushing I look away and he silently giggles. Drying my hair, I put my hair up in a ponytail. Meanwhile, Baekhyun takes out flats for me. Putting it carefully on my feet, he lifts me up for the third time already. Going down to the dining hall, we have our breakfast, while our parents drink tea.

"Dads and Mom's, I'm taking Naomi to the hospital for an X-ray of her ankle. I'll be back  in a few hours". Dad responds saying "Oh okay, Naomi darling you should take care of yourself hmm". Mom also suggests "Lily take a leave for a few days sweetie. You're not doing any work". She calls me Lily out of love. "I'll be fine mom, don't worry hmm". Aunt Cary and Uncle Elis look at me. "Well, I think there's some beating to do". "Beating? Of what uncle". I ask. "Of the thing that hurt you. My swords are ready by the way". We all laugh. Which makes him laugh as well. I can't get luckier than this. Thank you, heavens, for giving me such a beautiful family. "Naomi, we should go". "Oh okay". Lifting me up yet again, he bids a bye to them. They all chuckle and tease us which makes me hide my face in my arms cuz I'm as red as a tomato.

A giggle leaves Baekhyun's mouth and we go from the dining hall to his car. He unlocks the car and carefully makes me sit on the seat. "Thank you Baekhyun". He smiles and kisses the crown of my head. I smile. Getting inside the car, he drives to the hospital. While driving, he calls Blossom (Seren). I look at him but he just smiles.

[ IN CALL:]

Baek: Heyyyyy Seren

I hear her tired voice answering. More than tired, it's strained.

Blossom: Morning Hyunie

Baek: What's wrong with your voice?

Blossom: Umm......

Baek: Seren, did you cry the whole night?

She hesitates.

Blossom: Not really hyunie. Just a caught a cold that's it. By the way, How's Naomi's ankle? Any better? You were taking her for a scan, right?".