My Bodyguard

17

I just got off shower, glancing at the clock and thinking what to cook for Aarav because I just got off work.

I wore a shirt and a pair of baggy shorts, pulling my hair up in a messy bun.

I feel happy.

I've been so happy that I forgot how sadness felt unless it's about Aarav's leg cramps but I am still happy. I almost forgot how I use to be.

From being like a slave, I'm a human now and I'm forever grateful for him.

I always get giddy and happy whenever I think about his kisses. He's been giving extra kisses lately.

I took out some ingredients to cook but I heard the front door, making me peek from the kitchen.

It was Aarav walking in, taking his shoes and locking the door.

"I have a story." He said coming to me and I looked at him, rarely hearing him say that.

"I like to tell stories." I said turning to him and he took off his coat, taking his tie off and unbuttoned his shirt like he always does.

"I know but you will like it." He pulled me to him, leaning on my shoulder with his arms arounds my waist.

I blushed so hard, trying to hum and look at him.

"Okay, tell me. I'm ready for one of your first stories." He cracks a smile, glancing at me and leans on the counter with me.

"Long story short-" I stared at him, waiting for his story because he rarely talks.

The most he talked was on my birthday, that was it and he's back to man with few words but I still love it.

I'll love any version of him.

"I got promoted. I'm Head of Security." I gasped, looking at him and he nodded, looking so casual.

"Are we happy about it?!" I asked before reacting because I'm not sure if it's a good thing.

"Yes, extremely because I get a good raise and we can buy burgers everyday." I squealed, jumping on him and pulling him to me, hugging him tightly.

"It took me a moment to understand but yeay! I'm proud of you! I'm so proud of you!" He hugs me back, holding me tightly and leaning on my shoulder.

I kissed his cheek, stroking his head.

"Are you really proud of me?" He questioned suddenly and I leaned on his head, rubbing his back.

"I am. I always am. I'm really proud and so happy for you. You get what you deserve, Aarav." He pulled away, looking at me and leaned down, kissing me.

I kissed him back, tip toeing and being so happy for him.

"Let's get burgers to celebrate. I'm buying the large one for you!" I said excitedly and he smiled, kissing my cheek and pulled me up, letting me hang on air and hugging me tightly.

"I got this because of you. You're my lucky charm, love." He mumbled, leaning on my shoulder and I hugged him back, understanding that he's feeling emotional.

"You got this because you deserve it. You worked hard and you deserve to be promoted. I'm so so happy for you." I said stroking his head and he had his small smile, looking at me.

"I love you."

I grinned, squishing myself beside Aarav and hugged his neck, smiling at the camera.

He just had his small smile, showing his burger and taking our picture together.

I feel so happy for him!

And we made it into a tradition to buy burgers whenever we're happy or want to celebrate something.

I'm happy that we have a tradition together.

"Tell me about your new position. How does it work?" I questioned at Aarav and he looked a little excited.

"I will have my own office, I don't need to stand the whole day and I can come back early." He said looking at me and I emotionally teared up because he always stands so long, not even having time to sit.

"And I start at 9, not 7am anymore." He was smiling, taking a big bite of his burger and I was so happy.

I am so so happy.

"Why are you crying?" He quickly put his burger down, pulling me close and I shook my head, wiping my cheeks.

"I'm- happy! I'm so happy that you don't need to stand for 12 hours everyday and get leg cramps! I'm so happy that you will get more time to sleep." I was sobbing.

He stared at me, wrapping his arms around me.

"You're weird." He said and I sniffled, looking at him.

"Why?"

"You've been through worse but you keep thinking about me. You care so much."

"You're my husband- my life. Of course I care about you. I can't see you in pain and sad. I know how bad it feels. I don't want it for you. You're a good man." I mumbled, holding his hand.

"What makes you think you're not a good woman?" He questioned back and I looked at him, shrugging.

"I never felt I was good."

"Don't you feel you're good with me?"

"Sometimes but most of the time I feel useless. Like in class when I want to say something but no one understands. I don't relate to anyone. All I've known is the kitchen and I don't feel useful. I feel like I burden you. You needed to teach me so many things." I mumbled and he was silent, holding my hands.

"But it's okay. It's not about me. I'm happy for you and I'm excited to see you do great things." I cracked a smile at him, pulling my hands away but he gripped on my hand.

"You were the only one that made me feel it's worthy to live for. I didn't have a purpose until you came. You were like that because of what your father did. None of it is your fault and you do not burden me, even the slightest. We learn everyday and it's okay if you didn't know. As much as you're proud of me, I'm proud of you much more. I know I'm not the talker but I am so proud of you. You're a wonderful human being despite everything happened, you're always the most amazing woman I've met that I'm so in love with. Don't underestimate yourself. You're always worthy." I teared up.

I teared up so badly, leaning on him.

"And no more crying for me. Just kiss me more, I don't like seeing you cry." I chuckled dryly, looking at him and he kisses my cheek, holding me in his arms,

"I'll try. I'm just too emotional lately and I'm overly bless with everything. I'm scared I might lose it. I don't want to loose you." I mumbled, hugging his neck snd he kisses my cheek, holding me in arms.

"You won't. I will never let it happen."