Sparks

Chapter 17... Huh?

Derick had been feeling much better and had even gone back to work. He had decided to stay on in Korea mainly because of his mother since she had been really frightened by his sudden illness. He was fine for most days but had some occasional bouts of nausea and lightheadedness.

He was rebuilding his strength as well. Lian had to fly back to Toronto to officially hand over the office to another colleague. They had agreed that she would keep her base in London. He was already missing her as he read her email.

Derick did not know what happened but his mother and Lian were experiencing a cold war. His mother barely acknowledged his fiancé and it was really cold if the two of them were in the same room.

He was almost relieved when Lian decided to leave. He did not like the tension between the two important women in his life.

Derick opened his mobile and smiled as he read the LINE message from Lian.

Lian: How are you feeling? I'm missing you already.

Derick: I miss you too

Lian: Are you at work still?

Derick: I'll be leaving in a while.

Lian: I hope so. Don't push yourself too much.

Derick: Someone is missing for me to push into...

Lian: ?!

Derick: Do you blame me? I have been forced into celibacy even with you beside me. Then when I get better you disappear. Life is so unfair...

Lian: Oh my poor baby!  Don't worry I'll make it up to you in four weeks.

Derick: Four weeks?! You got to be joking!

Lian: Tania reminded me of the abstinence pact a month before the wedding and quite frankly I think it's a good thing to adopt.

Derick: No way. It is a bad idea; we don't have to do it Lian.

Lian: Come on Derick, I think it will be okay. It will add more spice to the wedding night.

Derick: It will only add to my frustration.

Lian: We are going to do the pact now behave.

Derick: You just love to torture me woman. I am still sick and all this worry is not going to make me better faster.

Lian: Tough!

Derick: That was cold, so cold woman.

Lian: Sorry it was a bit harsh, what about I give you a treat?

Derick: Yes?

Lian: I'll prepare you some Soondubuchigae when you get back.

Derick: I refuse that treat I want my special treat.

Lian: Take it or leave it?

Derick: No fair.

Lian: The plane has landed. I need to disembark. Thanks for letting me use the private jet. A girl could get used to this lifestyle.

Derick: Lian don't change the subject here. I will not accept this arrangement.

Lian: Hon, this girl aint giving no more milk until a ring is on her finger.

Derick: Lian now I'm serious, I am not agreeing to this pact thing. I'm sexually frustrated as it is.

Lian: Derick now be a good boy and pack up your things, and get home. I'm sure your mother is already pacing.