"I'll be home late. I have to do overtime again" I text her from my desk. At this time, we both leave work but I needed to complete an assignment urgently so I'm doing overtime today.

My phone pings indicating a new text from Elma.

"Ahhh I'll be missing you. Please don't work too hard and get home safely."

I reply.

"Aw don't worry too much about me. I'll be ok. Love you"

My phone instantaneously pings again.

"Love you more. And don't stay too late!"

I reply.

"I won't, I promise."

My phone pings again.

"Good :)"

I put my phone down and make some coffee. It's been two weeks now since Haru has gone back to the other world. I get cracking and I find myself fully concentrating on the task at hand. I glance at the clock. It's 8:15 pm.

"Oh shoot! I told her I won't be late"

I shut down the computer and grab my things.

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It's 9 pm and I have finally arrived home. I knock on the door. Elma opens the door with her hands on her hips- her expression very stern.

"Oh no" I'm thinking.

"Tell me Nai. Why are you so late when you told me you wouldn't be? Do you have eyes for another woman or something? If- if that's the case, then I-"

I'm still standing in the hallway.

"No. Honey you know you're the only one" I console her. "What's gotten into her?"

She blushes. "I-is that true? Then you may enter." She sways her hips to the side giving me space to enter.

When I am inside the apartment, she grabs me from behind and rubs my head. "I was just joking. You should have seen your face. You looked confused. I was watching soap operas while waiting up for you so I thought I might act a scene out."

I nudge her with my elbow and laugh. "You're a really good actress then."

She blinks and looks at me cutely. "You-you think so?"

"Mm hmm. And what did you make for dinner? It smells so good. I'm getting hungry" I tell her.

"Oh dear I nearly forgot my manners. Welcome home Nai. Please have dinner. I don't want your food getting cold. I prepared chicken teriyaki."

"Thanks" I rinse my hands and go to take out my food.

"Oh let me" She takes two pyrex bowls, one for me and one for her and put the food inside.

"I already ate earlier but there's no harm in a second helping" she says.

The food is delicious. "The food is yummy. Give my compliments to the chef" I tell her after having my first bite.

I make her blush for the second time tonight. "Th-thank you. When I first came to this world, I learnt that cooking is an essential skill I must possess if I want to survive...So how was work?"

"It was ok. I managed to finish everything I had to. I hope you're not upset I stayed so late. I didn't realize it was so late because I was concentrating deeply on finishing the task."

"I see. I can't be upset with you, Nai. I'm happy to have you as my loyal wife."

I smile. "I'm glad."

I help her wash up and then I head to the bathroom for a nice warm shower. She must have already taken hers earlier.

I turn off the lamp at my bedside and lie next to her. The warmth of her body caresses my skin. Cuddling with her is like cuddling with a fluffy dog because her body is so soft. My legs are bent and separated over hers. My knees are pressed tight into her hips and she wraps her arms gently around my neck. I could feel her chest expand and contract against mine as she breathes warm air that tickles the side of my neck. We both fall asleep holding each other.

Soooo what did you guys think about this short chapter? Please let me know. If you have any cute ideas for the couple, feel free to leave them in your comments. Thanks as always for supporting my fic