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He did not dare look at his wife while she changed.. As much as he'd like to continue what he started moments ago he just can't. It's his priority to know what Erza is so worried about and how important it is that she is even flying back home now. He wore his sweat pants and took a sleeveless shirt. He went downstairs, tosses his shirt on the couch and grabbed his laptop that's on the center table. He sat on the sofa and placed the laptop on his lap to check for Erza's email. It is taking some time to load up. He tapped his fingers on the keyboard and he's getting anxious. When it finally opened his eyes widened and was dumbfounded on what he's seeing right now..
"Natsu Dragneel, CEO of Nazer corp, is dating the famous model Lisanna Strauss."
A picture of him and Lisanna kissing... It was when he took her home and she stole a kiss from him.. But it wasn't just that.. There's another photo wherein he's carrying Lisanna bridal style at the parking lot of his club. It was just this morning!
He did not bother reading the article. He closed the laptop violently and put it back on the table. Elbows on his knees he looked down and gripped his hair. He's getting a headache and he just can't think straight. How could this happen.. He was being cautious to avoid this kind of publicity but his effort are still not enough and worse is that this can affect his relationship with his wife.
He reached for his phone in his pocket and searched for Grays number.. He stared at it while trying to collect his thoughts then he dialed the number but he immediately changed his mind and cancelled the call. He locked his phone and placed it beside his laptop. This not the best time to call him.. He promised he wont contact him until his vacation is over.. He's the one who made this mess; he decided he'll take care of it himself. He grabbed his laptop again but before he can turn it on, he heard his wife's footsteps descending the staircase. It's not a good idea to open it now, he did not close Erzas email, and she might saw it. He didn't wanna risk that so he returned it again on the table and slightly turned his head to take a quick look at her.
She's wearing a loose sweater with one shoulder off, a denim shorts and a messy bun.
"I'm so thankful that a friend of mine is bringing his own car. This long drive will be less painful.." he heard her say with a cheerful voice while she put her bag near the door.
He forced a smile and asked "Would you like me to drive for you wife?"
She looked his way with a frown then started walking.
"You're being so clingy husband. Don't tell me you're.."
She was already standing in front of him, his phone lit up because of some notifications and she got distracted by what she saw.
Her eyes twinkled, Natsu noticed so he immediately took his phone but Lucy was fast and she snatched it from him. She stared at his phone with a wicked smile then she bent down to level her face to his and said "How many stolen photos of me do you have Natsu?"
He smirked and took his phone from her hand; he looked at his wallpaper, it was his wife's photo.. After the incident a while back when he discovered that she's been using his photo as her wallpaper, he thought it was actually a good idea so he did it as well.
He leaned forward to close the distance of their face and said in a low voice.
"I have enough to call it a collection Luce."
Her face is so close to his and she can feel his hot breath. She swallows hard and said while staring at his lips "well you can keep those pictures..." She straightens her back and continued. "Just don't blame me if you fall in Love."
She was about to walk away when he caught her arms, he pulled her til she dropped on his lap. She was shocked but just chuckled and wrapped her arms around his neck. For a moment he forgot about the news..
"Husband..I still need to cook for our lunch..." she said in a sweet voice but he's not paying attention to what she's saying. He hugged her tight and buried his face on her neck. She smiled and hugged him back while caressing his soft pink lock. He groans in her touch. He likes it when she hold his hair..
"Husband.. What's bothering you?"
He did not respond.. Then she felt his lips on her shoulder and he trailed hot kisses to her jaw...
"Luce... can I ask you to stay? Please?..." he whispered.
It warms her heart to know that her husband who at first didn't have much interest in her is now craving for her presence. She tightened her embrace and said to his ears.
"Alright. I'll stay.."
Natsu placed his hands on her arms and pushed her gently so he can see her face. "Really? You're staying?" he said feeling elated
She nodded with a smile "Yeah. You're still my priority after all."
His heart was overwhelmed hearing her say that but at the same time guiLt is eating him away. He did not cheat on her but the photos in the news is saying the opposite. Looking at Lucys face, he can't think of anything better to do than to confess and tell her the truth.. Even if he hide this now from her, she'll definitely know about it sooner or later. He decided to show her the picture and face the consequences.
"Luce.. do you trust me?" he asked while looking at her eyes.
She pouted and raised an eyebrow "Why do you ask?"
He touched her chin gently with his fingers "Just answer me wife. Do you trust me?"
She took his hand that's holding her chin and guided it back to her waist then she lay her hand on his chest and gave him a chaste kiss on the lips. That was enough for him to know that she have faith in him.
"I have something to show you.." he's getting nervous but this is the right thing to do.
"Okay?..." she was confused
Natsu reached for his laptop without letting his wife go, he flipped it open
She was about to turn her head to look but he cupped it with his hands and turned her face to his.
"Promise me.. you'LL Listen to me after you look at it.." his eyes is pleading..
She suddenLy felt uneasy.. for some reasons she felt like this is a bad news. Looking at her husbands worried face is making her heart ache so she just nodded. He sighed heavily feeLing reLieved then he let go of her face.
She positioned herself so she's sitting beside him, then she glanced on the screen and saw the photos.. Its like a bucket of cold water hit her. Just a few minutes ago she's in cloud nine and now she's trembling.. anger is surging her whole being.. She's hoping that this photos are lying.. but how.. how can this photos Lie? She clenched her fist and wanted to go on a rampage but she tried her best to remain caLm. She knew that being irrational on times like this will onLy compLicate the situation.
"Luce?" his voice is worried.
Lucy close her eyes and she scoffed "speak."
"That's aLL Lies Luce.. Nothings going on between me and Lisanna. I didn't kiss her and I was onLy heLping Mira to bring her home because she was so drunk.." he tried to explain but it was so vague and Lucy isn't even Listening..
"Are you teLLing me that because you got caught?" she said with a poker face.
"Lucy those pictures are just a portion of what really happened.. and I swear I did not and wiLL not cheat on you wife.." he tried to reason with her.
Its hard for her to think rationally.. She's getting more confused every passing minute.. She know her pLace in his Life, she's merely a trophy wife so it shouldn't be surprising that he'LL choose the love of his Life over her.. Ever since Gray toLd her about their past, she's been so worried that something like this might happen but she trusted him. She beLieved in his words and untiL now she stiLL want to beLieve him but how?
She's lost in her own world while staring at the pictures but was snapped out of it when she heard him ask the most annoying thing for her at the moment..
"Luce.. You beLieve me right? You trust me?"
She looked a him biting her lips hard then she smirked.
"Trust? Isn't that too much to ask of me now Natsu?" she rolled her eyes and continued "What were you thinking when you showed me this? That your words will be greater than what my eyes is seeing?"
He sighed and nodded. "I know that you'll listen…" he was cut off when she said sarcastically
"Right.. right.." she stood up and started walking to the door. "So is that what you're thinking when those.." she turned and looked at the photos.. " where captured? That whatever excuses you have, I'll listen and believe you?"
He followed her steps "Luce.. you're not listening to me.. Those photos doesn't mean anything. I tried to avoid her.."
She's so agitated and she's getting tired of this conversation. She can feel her face burning.. she wanted to get out of there fast. Her heart is saying to beLieve him but her mind says otherwise.
"Wife.. I'm sorry.. I know if I exerted more efforts in avoiding Lisanna this wouldn't have happened." he's determined to get her forgiveness but he's getting scared on how she's acting.. She's not showing any signs of anger.. irritated yes but anger.. hate.. it's not painted on her face. He saw her picked up her bag near the door, he panicked so he grabbed her arm and turned her to face him.
"Please.. just this once.. can you blindly believe me?" he was about to cup her face with his hand but she slapped it hard.. hard enough to feel a sting on her own hand.
"I've been putting my trust in you since the day that I was given a key to.. to this house.. Even after I found out that you didn't even bother to know my name, my face... your wife.. I stiLL chose to stay with you and trust you. You haven't done anything to gain my trust Natsu but I still trusted you to make decisions for me.."
She was so mad that she believed in him but she didn't want to cry. Though it hurts so bad, she didn't want him to see her cry. She can no longer contain her anger and it showed in her voice
"I knew about your relationship with Lisanna.. how important she is to you.. but you asked me to believe in you.. and I did.. I believed you Natsu.. I believed you.. bLindly.. what more do you want from me?!"
Her eyes is different.. its empty.. it pained him to see her like this.. He pulled her to him and hugged her tight.. hands on her waist and the other on her head. "Tell me what I need to do to make this right…" he murmured.
Lucy just stood there hands on her side, she closed her eyes to hold back her tears. His warmth is comforting her but its also hurting her inside.. In her mind, this embrace is not for her.. his warmth.. caress.. is not meant for her.. Her brave façade since she saw the photos is starting to crumble.. But thinking about this pink haired man, she can't break in front of him.. She didn't wanna burden him with her tears.. She no longer know what she feels.. she's getting numb..
"Let me go Natsu." She whispered.
"No Luce. I need you here.. stay.. please.." he begged
"For once.. Can you let me decide for myself?"
