“I do appreciate what you’ve done for . However, I just wanted you to know that I’m happy enough already. When you apologized to , I was so surprised but at the sa ti I felt so happy,” I told him honestly.
“Apologies can’t be slept on like a new bed or sat on like a new chair. It can’t keep your body warm like new clothes and it cannot decorate the hair on your head like a golden hair pin,” Ren said as he tried to make his point.
He’s right...but...
“But if you ant it when you apologized, it goes to show how much you care for and my feelings. That to ...ans more than comfort in my sleep, warmth in my body or the beauty of my hair style...” I replied with an argunt of my own.
Ren paused as he stared at my face before he put his teacup down and started laughing. I watch Ren bend over and laugh loudly while I wondered what he found so funny.
“As my woman, I don’t see why you have to choose between those things. You can have my apology and the gifts as well and let’s leave it at that, ok?” Ren said while he tried to control his laughter.
“Ok...” I whispered softly in agreent.
After a while, a maid tapped on the door before they started serving us dinner. I had ordered my dinners to be simple; however, since Ren was present, the cooks really went out of their way to prepare a very luxurious al for us.
“Has work been busy? You look a little tired...” I asked while we dined.
“It’s normal. There’s nothing for you to worry about,” Ren replied reassuringly.
“I see...” I said with a relief smile.
“Eat this...and this...and this...” Ren said, and he picked up various pieces of at and vegetables with his chopstick and placed them on my plate.
“Thank you...” I said happily.
“Should I feed you?” Ren asked as he stood up and ca to my side.
Why is he doing this all of a sudden? I watched in confusion as Ren sat down on the chair next to mine.
“It’s ok...really...” I said, aning it.
“Open your mouth...” Ren said gently as he positioned so food in between my closed lips.
Slowly, I parted my lips so that Ren could feed . His gentle smile surprised even further. I watched him movents and his face closely as he continued to feed .
“That’s enough, Ren. I’m full now...so...” I told him when I felt like I had had enough food already.
“Is that so? Don’t you think you ate too little?” Ren asked with a concerned look on his face.
No, I think I ate my usual amount. Ren is just...acting strangely...
“I’m fine. I’m full already,” I replied.
Honestly, I wanted to ask Ren about Jeely’s case based on what Shin had told earlier, but I wasn’t sure if this was the right ti for it. Ren seed in an extraordinarily pleasant mood, and I was scared to ruin it for us.
“How are things going in the hospital?” Ren asked with interest.
“It’s gotten busier for sure, but we are sohow managing. I think I’m learning a lot and I’ll be taking so exams soon...” I replied confidently.
“Wow. Exams for your royal doctor qualification?” Ren asked.
“That’s too far ahead. No, the exams are for specialization. You know, like in treating wounds...and stuff,” I tried to explain honestly without ntioning the ‘going to help out on the battlefield part.’
“Congratulations, Rin! You’ve worked so hard, so I’m not surprised that you’re making so much progress,” Ren complinted.
It made so happy that I couldn’t stop smiling and giggling from joy. I was proud that Ren seed proud of . Most importantly, I was proud of myself and my humble achievents. I worked hard and my father would’ve been proud too. The small cuts on my hands and the ache in my back were proof of my hard work.
“Thank you...Ren...” I said softly.
Ren’s arms were around as he pulled into a tight hug. His large hand petted my head lovingly and I could feel the warmth of his body and his familiar sll envelop . I closed my eyes and enjoyed the feeling of bliss in his arms. Sothings were not going well but at least I was making progress in my studies and training.
“Rin...” Ren called my na softly next to my ear.
“What is it?” I asked as I continued to stroke his back.
“Can we...do it?” Ren asked hesitantly.
I couldn’t see his face, so I didn’t know what face he was making at the ti. His softly spoken question stunned into silence. It was hard for to believe that Ren was asking for permission. I closed my eyes and smiled, thinking that the argunts that we’ve had didn’t all go to waste. Perhaps, Ren is trying his best to be considerate of too.
“Ok...” I whispered softly.
Ren loosened his hold on my body, and I could see the look of relief on his face. Now that I think of it, this is the first ti that we’re going to do it after our argunt from last ti. It had been a while and I felt slightly nervous.
“Can you walk, or should I carry you?” Ren asked teasingly.
“I can walk...thank you,” I replied firmly.
Ren held my hand as he led to the bed. I glanced at my old bed and thought that I should tell Ren soon that I don’t want it to be replaced with a new one. Perhaps, we can find a guest bedroom sowhere to put the new bed. I didn’t have much ti to linger on that thought when I felt the soft mattress against my back.
I looked up and saw Ren looking at with a very gentle look in his eyes. Ren...I wonder if he missed . Without thinking, I lifted my arms upwards and beckoned him to co closer. Ren leaned down over , and his lips were on mine while I wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled him even closer. He kissed softly and I kissed him back before parting my lips in invitation. His warm tongue slid into my mouth before he tasted slowly and passionately.
--To be continued...
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