SUDDEN MARRIAGE

Twenty three

Mark was suggested to take a long break from work. His mother asked him to stay in their old house but Mark refused, saying that he has to stay with me since I'll be alone.

After Mark was discharged, his father told me to take good care of Mark while Mark's mom refused to talk to Mark again, most probably because of disappointments but I'm sure Mark can soothe her in no time.

While I was washing our clothes, I kept on thinking about Mark's current state. He's been taking a good rest but still, he's often working and signing papers which I didn't fuss about anymore because we might argue again. Well, I guess, if his peace is working, then I will let him have that peace.

Once the clothes were dried, I hung it on the cabinet and started pacing around the room again, finding some things to do because I'm bored.

But to be honest, I really really want to cuddle with Mark right now. I want to just let him hold me, sit on his lap, kiss his face and hug him tight. But I'm afraid I will cause harm again. I was told that I have to help him heal himself, which means I'm not allowed to sit on him, hug him which might cause bruises or kiss him.

I miss cuddling with Mark so much but I'm afraid I'll fuck it up again. I am at fault for this so I have to eat the regrets and effects. I will stay like this because I promised not to cause harm anymore.

Mark deserves all the love in this world and I will give him all the love that I can give.

"Love?"

I hum and turn around. "Mark?"

"What are you doing?" My door was opened wide, then Mark walked in confidently without even a shirt on and kissed me. "Are you busy?"

"N-No." I pout. "What are you doing?"

"Nothing. Just signing some papers and the like." He says while peppering me with small pecks. "We need to go get groceries, though."

I giggle as he kisses my neck which tickles. "Right now?"

"Hmmm... Yes, right now."

I trail off, then. "Just give me the money. I will go get groceries."

"I'll come with you." He replies while taking a long breath in and extending his arms towards my back. "Husband duties."

"You're not fine yet." I tap him softly. "I'll go alone. I can drive too."

"I'm not gonna let you carry all those heavy stuff, love." He frowns.

"I'm not gonna do that!" I lie, because I'm sure I will do all those by myself. "I can just... ask for others?"

"Why ask others when you can ask me?"

"You're not well enough, okay? You have to rest!"

"Oh come on! It's been three days and I've been living a healthy life! Don't you think it's about time you let me do things?" He says with furrowed eyebrows.

"Mark, please?" I sigh and squeeze his hands. "Just stay—"

"Love." He says with a firm voice, making me flinch and shut my eyes in small fear. "I am fine. Do you understand?"

I don't and you are not fine, yet.

"O-Okay..."

"Good." He nods and locks my waist in both his arms again. "Then we will eat out for dinner and watch a movie. Would that be okay?"

"Let's just go home." I bit my bottom lip. "Please? Let's go straight home after groceries."

"It's been a while since we went out by ourselves." He twists his lips. "Please?"