SUDDEN MARRIAGE

Fifty five

"Hmmm… Good morning, love." One morning, I woke up with soft kisses on my face and a soft humming. I nuzzle myself towards Mark's neck and let his warmth fill me.

"My body is sore." I complain silently. His palms rubbed my back soothingly and his lips went on top of mine.

"I'm sorry… Do you wanna take a hot shower?"

"Hmmm…" Nodding, I hum. Then an idea came like a strike of a lighting. "Love!"

"You scared me!" He flinched. "What is it?"

"The kids!" I huff, my eyes wide open in realization. His grin went present though as he cuddled beside me.

"I went there last night right after you fell asleep but the kids were already asleep as well and mom and dad…" He rolled his eyes. "They refused to give them to me."

"Really?" I laugh happily. "They must've like them so much."

"I mean… they are excited for grandkids. It's just sad that I can't bear—"

"Love…" I frown. "Are we really gonna talk about this?"

A small sigh escaped his twitching lips. "I understand."

"We are a family. The kids are ours, okay?  What you're thinking about doesn't matter anymore love, hmmm?"

"I love you." Mark stares right into my eyes with his sweet ones. "So much, Lee Donghyuck. So fucking much."

"I love you too." I smile softly and continued cuddling with him. "By the way, are you busy today, love?"

"Nope. I asked for a leave because I wanted to visit the adoption centre."

"Really?" I exclaim in happiness. My wide smile appeared. "Really? Are we gonna visit?"

"Yes." He kisses me. "Now let's take a shower and fetch the kids."

"Okay! Okay! Okay!" Excitedly I walked out of the bed but felt the sting from my bottom to my spine. "Aw!"

"Be careful…" Mark worriedly catches me. "Do you want me to carry you?"

Biting my lip, I said yes. "Thank you, love."

"Hmm…" He replies and lend his body for me to be carried like a baby. Once we reached the bathroom, he did everything for me.

"You know… I want cuddles." I utter softly once Mark had placed me into the bed and while he rummages through my closet to find me clothes.

"My baby wants cuddles, hmm?" He smiles, grabbing some fresh clothes and making me wear it before giving my the tightest hug but as gentle as he could. "Love, do you remember?"

Dropping on his lap, I replied, "Remember what?"

"When you said you wanted to the usual marriage and not what we have. You know the courtship, the proposal, the wedding." He sighs, then anticipated for my answer.

To be quite honest, I forgot about it the moment I realized I never stopped loving Mark after all those years. And besides, he already courted me way before this marriage started. If it wasn't for that Kristina's lies, then we could've experienced all of those. But anyway, we still end up together.

"I don't care anymore." I laugh silently. "I'm just happy that I'm married to you, love. Very, very happy."

"Really?" He answers with a hint of precariousness in his voice. I nod vigorously and nuzzle my face into his neck. God, he smells so nice. "I love you."

My stomach turns 360 degrees as my cheeks flush. "Love you…"

"Come on, we have to fetch—"

"Papa! Daddy!"