Euphoria

Chapter 17: Thinking Out Loud

Philip and Heather took their love to another level – this time by having a honeymoon in the metropolitan city of London. Firstly, the Korean-American man had a reunion with his college mates and he thought why not bring his wife to the place that had shaped him to be the successful man he becomes now? 

Since his wealthy uncle insisted to sponsor on their honeymoon trip, although Philp was reluctant at first – he had to accept it since he did not want to hurt the heart of the old man that has given him everything when his parents could not.

Two of them boarded a British Airways flight in the first-class; a luxury Heather never thought would experience while on the way for their first respective honeymoon after declaring their love in the hands of marriage. Philip whom always in his dream, leaving the bored Heather on her own. Instead, she took the time to read something in the magazine provided by the airline. What has taken her by surprise was to see Philip's uncle, William Lee was on the front page of the business magazine.

"No wonder he could hire Westlife for our wedding. This uncle of him is not a joke." Heather thought to himself, stroking the black hair of her husband. Philip was sleeping peacefully on his seat without having consciousness of his surroundings.

Looking at his face made Heather wonder about the face of their stillborn son. Could he look exactly like his father and inherit all of his good genes or perhaps get an emotional mood swing like her? The question was when would be the right time for her to be pregnant again as her biological clock keeps on ticking every second, minute, and hour. Nevertheless, she now wanted to spend more time with the guy that had saved her from trouble as well as given her a new purpose in life.

The newlyweds arrived at Heathrow Airport where both of them were picked up by William Lee's butler, Mr Robertson. Since he was busy with the business and so on, William Lee could not pick them up at the airport, instead of sending his butler to accompany them back to his house. Half an hour later, they arrived at a lavish mansion just outside of metropolitan London, and Heather was so surprised to see the house of William Lee – the uncle and foster father of her husband.

"Wow, I never thought that he is so rich. I mean, damn rich." Heather said, without blinking her eyes. She kept on gazing at the beautiful façade and architecture of the mansion that she has never seen before.

"I told you before, that he is a crazy rich Asian in London." Philip remarked before winking numerously towards his wife. Although his uncle's fortune may last for the upcoming generation, he never spoilt his nephew like another spoiled brat, instead of investing his money more in Philip's education and welfare since his sister- and brother-in-law was having a financial problem when their child still at a tender age.

"So, what is our plan for today?" Then, Heather inquired after her husband regarding their honeymoon tentative. Although it was not so romantic to stay in his uncle's house for their first respective honeymoon, Heather has to accept her husband's plan than wanting them to stay inside the mansion as he wanted to show her some part of his childhood.

"We will have dinner with my uncle tonight and meeting my friends tomorrow since we would have a reunion in Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel. After that, I will bring you to all London's attractions and promise you that this would be an unforgettable moment for your first trip." He exclaimed, holding her right hand tightly.

"I see. First, I am so sleepy right now and I wish I can take a nap now since I could not sleep peacefully on the plane as you did." She yawned before rubbing her eyes multiple times. Heather did not know why she was always wide awake inside the plane as she could not close her eyelids even for a minute.

"Then, sleep, darling. Have a pleasant rest here." He stated, kissing the forehead of her head. He also realised that Heather did not sleep inside the plane, and he hoped she would have a good sleep here inside the room that used to be him.