She should probably tell him that wasn't what she said, but...how could she when it had earned her the most dazzling smile, and...oh.
He had leaned close to cover her mouth with the sweetest kiss, and when he pulled away, all she could do was stare at him.
"That's how you should greet me every morning from now on."
Every...morning?
He then pressed a hand on her forehead. "Your fever's broken."
"I feel better," she admitted.
"But you still need to take it easy in the next couple of days," he cautioned.
Was he saying he wanted her to skip school?
"I have classes—-"
"I have work as well, but I'm not at the office, am I?"
Did that mean—-
"How does having me as your personal nurse for the day sound?"
"V-Very good?"
Ryu's gaze gleamed. "I appreciate your honesty. And such straightforwardness shall be rewarded, don't you think?"
Yes, she did think so...until she realized that the reward her husband had in mind was carrying her out of bed so he could help her change.
"I c-can manage—-"
"I know you can."
Oh bleep, he waspurringagain.
"But this is all part of my job being your personal nurse."
And that was how Summerine found herself standing naked in front of Ryu while he remained fully clothed.
It was both agonizing and thrilling to feel Ryu's gaze on her as he slipped the dress over her head. His hands accidentally grazed her breasts, and Summerine's breath caught.
Stay calm, stay calm, stay calm.
He slowly pulled her dress down before turning her around, and it was then she saw the truth in his gaze.
"Y-You—-"
"Couldn't resist teasing my wife?" A wicked smile played over his lips. "Guilty as charged."
Ryu then carried her to the dining room, with the table set up for two, andwow.This was not her first time having breakfast with Ryu, but this was definitely the first time he had Chef Milo preparekaiseki, atraditional Japanese multi-course meal that she immediately fell in love with.
The incredibly tender slices of grilled fish tasted even more delightful when paired with the dipping sauce and sticky Japanese rice. Also to die for were the fluffy scrambled eggs and the crisp salted sheets ofnori.The mild but tastymisosoup and the pickled vegetables that added just the right touch of sourness to the entire meal.
Everything was perfect save for...that.
"Open your mouth, wife."
While she absolutelylovedhaving him call her that, what he was asking for was too much, and Summerine stubbornly shook her head.
