Seventeen Imagines III

#113 Unfaithful Love (Part 3)

I looked at my husband lying in bed. He's wearing a black robe which shows his bare chest, and a golden mask which covers half of his face.

The surroundings are dim, but there are fragrant candle lights around which give subtle warm light and sweet scent. It is obvious that the set-up was made for us to enjoy the night activity together. Thinking this, my face feels hot.

I haven't prepared my heart to this extent yet.

"You're late," Mingyu said while on lying on the huge bed.

I looked at him with my heart pounding.

"I almost fell asleep while waiting."

I clenched my hands and felt grateful that he only complained about me being late. Just a moment ago, he caught me asking question to the maid about another man. I thought he'll interrogate me once we came inside the room. But it seems, he already forgot everything.

'I cannot tell anything about Wonwoo. His life will be in danger if Mingyu finds that I am interested at him.'

Gathering my strength, I detached my lips and answered, "I am s-sorry. I have something to think."

"Think?"

He tilted his head, as if wondering what else should I think besides coming to his room and spending our night together. So, I quickly explained.

"Y-You know. This is my first time to get married to someone."

Mingyu quickly retorted, "Of course. It will be weird if I get a wife who was already married before."

Hearing his answer made me realize how stupid I was to come up with a lame excuse. So, within a short period of time, I put my brain to work and soon opened my mouth again.

"What I was saying is I am nervous."

Mingyu suddenly became silent.

Under the golden mask, I could feel his gaze touched me. It has intensity which made me broke into sweat. I couldn't deny the overwhelming imbalance of power between us.

'Did I offend him?'

Just him being with me alone in the room was making me want to go run and bury my head in a pillow. As my heart threatened to burst forth from my ribcage, I caressed the goosebumps on my arm.

'What to do? As seconds pass by, this damn silent war is choking me to death.'

All of a sudden, I remembered what he said to me before we walked inside the room. Mingyu said that I shall be punished for making him wait. Perhaps, I can use that reason.

Feeling the throb on my throat, I peered into him and spoke carefully.

"You told me before that you'll punish me for making you wait. So, I felt apologetic."

I didn't mean to blame him that's why I got so freaking nervous. But, I hope it'll help.

"Come here."

When he asked me to come towards his side, I felt the rising tide from my head to toe. My mouth went dried, I found myself swallowing nothing but air.

Mingyu reached his hand and with a languid smile, he repeated, "I say come here."

His invitation is like a fire that will burn me any moment. Deep in the pit of my stomach, I felt the churn which made my knees wobbly.

'Once I went to his side, it's over.'