THE PATHS CONNECTED

CHAPTER 3

FLASHBACK

First, let me introduce myself. I am Irvine Louise Fiorisce, aged 23. My husband with my playful husband Khalil Lucien Eryx. We are both scientists, but in reality, we also work as idols. 

"Wifey, I need your attention. Cuddles, please!" he lied down on the bed, just waiting for me and trying to be cute. 

"Later, hubby. I have work to do. Wait, okay? Cuddles will follow; just be patient," I answered him sweetly, still locked on my laptop. 

"Do you really still have to work? I have money," he made a pout. I just burst into laughter. How can one find him so cute? 

"But I cannot depend on you all the time and always let you do the cashing in. I am healthy enough to work as well. So take heart," I explained to him mildly. While still working over my laptop, I reached out and pinched his cheek gently. So soft, so adorable. 

Hours rolled by until I finally finished my work. And there he was, quite asleep as he waited for me. I got up and padded to where he was sleeping. I leaned down to press a kiss on his cheek before heading into the kitchen to prepare dinner for us. 

While I was laying the table, I saw him coming down the stairs. 

"Did my baby have a good nap?"I asked him. He ran up and hugged me like a child coming out of a dream. Yeah, he's my husband. 

"I missed you. You woke me up while waiting for you. I wanted cuddles but I slept instead," he said in a pout. My God, he's cute.

"Later, okay? We’ll cuddle. My hubby is so clingy today. What’s up? Do you have a fever? What did you eat?" I teased, laughing. Actually, this wasn’t new—he’s always like this. 

"I'm being good and just want some cuddly attention," he replied in a voice as sweet and innocent as a child's. 

"Want to eat? I know you're hungry," I said with a warm smile. 

"Yeheyyy! You made my favorite caldereta!" Upon hearing that, he beamed radiantly, as if he had just won the lottery. 

"Of course, anything for you, hubby."

After eating, we decided to go out to the terrace for some fresh air. He also wanted to do our usual hobby—singing cover songs. 

"Your wish is my command, baby. I will start with the guitar!" He said with a twinkle in his eyes. 

"Alright, I'm turning the camera on," I said, smiling. 

With every stroke of his guitar, I could feel the refreshing air touching my skin. I focused intently on him, he really is a handsome guy. I shuddered at the thought of losing him.