Blood Or Love (COMPLETED)

Chapter 28

Anastasia's POV

I woke up to see the peaceful handsome face of my husband. I used that time as my profit to stare at him. He was still asleep. My heart was beating heavily just by looking at him, remembering what happened last night and how one more time our life took a turn. Life can seriously play games with you in the manner you wouldn't even have thought.

When I looked at him, I knew I was blushing but I didn't hide it anymore. A small smile formed on my lips as I thought about waking up beside him everyday. I don't even know how I resisted him for so many months. No shit Sherlock. For more than five years. I was away for five years but still it doesn't matter anymore. What's gone is gone. What's done is done. I don't care at all about it.

I slowly snuggled my head inside his chest resting it just under his face but instantly regretted it because I felt him stirring beside me. I looked up to see his green eyes. Oh God I woke him up now. He looked down at me and smiled sweetly.

He curled his hand on my waist and groggily said "Go back to sleep Ana." I was about to sit up to look at time but he grabbed me and laid down just where I was, more than closer this time though. "I said go back to sleep, love." I laughed at his childish behaviour as he smiled at me.

I instantly smiled back wishing for this moment to last forever. "What's with the smile, love?" He asked. "Nothing. Now let's get up and get ready before the kids barge in again on us." I said as he huffed. Sitting up straight with me still in his arms. "Good morning love." His voice is still hoarse. "Good morning." I rested my head on his chest. He placed a finger on my chin and made me look up at him.

He kissed me gently and smiled at me. "Come on Mrs Giovanni, let's take a shower quickly and wake up the kids." He said and picked me up. "If you just do this every time, I may just forget to walk someday, Lori. I hope you know that I can walk. That too very well." I joked. "If I won't spoil you then who will, love?" The same old cheesy dialogue from him.

I chuckled and hit my face in his chest. "Lori, wait. I want to bathe alone." I said abruptly as I felt my periods. "Why? I mean what's wrong?" He asked. It would get so awkward... A red tap would flow from below me, that's why you stupid fool.

"I've got my periods... " I whispered lowly. "So what Ana? It never stopped you from bathing with me earlier. What's the problem now? I'll help you so it doesn't hurt much. Too bad now I have to wait for thirteen days to get inside you." He whispered last line dangerously. His words were convincing and it felt like if he's fine then I don't have to worry about it. Of Course it is normal and all.

"Seven days not thirteen. After the kids' delivery, my bleeding has decreased but it hurts like hell." I corrected him as he nodded. "Don't worry about love. I know I can't take away your pain but I'll try to help you in all possible ways." He pecked my forehead and walked in the bathroom. "Shower or bath?" He asked me to stand on my feet. "Shower I guess. I'll be back." I scurried away to the washroom meanwhile and checked. Yes I actually did get my period. A lot sooner than my date.

I sat down on the bed after we showered. He was being very gentle and kind. He washed me down there and cleaned my whole body. It was weird but amazing. He's been like this since we got married. Though there was a huge gap, wait... We completed our fifth year anniversary this year. Did he forget? I don't know about him but I for sure forgot it.

On my birthday, I remember Atlas was sick so we didn't celebrate but... Picnic, the day we went on the picnic was our anniversary date.I didn't even remember. I was so busy taking care of kids then wondering the truth and all that I forgot such a special day. Now it clicks why he wanted to show the kids our wedding day and made me walk down the memory lane.

He walked in the room with a towel in his hand that was drying his hair. "Lori..." I called out. I really really don't know how to say this. But I'll say because even though it's late, I want to wish him well. And apologise too.. "Yes Mrs Giovanni." He asked, sitting beside me in two long strides. "Belated happy anniversary... I'm sorry I forgot I was just too cau-" he placed his finger on my lips and shook his head.