Chapter 26: Uninvited Guess
"Hello? Oh, hi dad. What? Dinner? That sounds lovely. When? Tomorrow night? Ok, I'll let Goku know. Bye." Oh, isn't this exciting. I wonder what Goku would think. That would mean he won't be able to train tomorrow. He's not going to like that, but too bad. I don't ask for much. Over these passed two months things have been interesting. We almost got into a pattern. But I must admit that it's not my ideal life that I imagine. It's not normal. My husband trains almost all day, I'm stuck home alone, and sometimes he takes a day or two to hunt to sell. I was proud he thought of that idea, but he doesn't do it consistent, and that's what's bugging me.
No consistency is not a good thing. He can easily be consistent with training, but nothing else. Ok, maybe also doing stuff with me. Maybe he should work an actual job; that'll give him something consistent. Also, it would mean I could expand things I'm able to cook, and make. We'll be able to afford anything we need. Maybe even a car. But what type of job would Goku be able to do?
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Chichi seems to be worried about something. She's so deep in thought that she hasn't realized that I'm home. I do hear words being thrown around, such as job. What exactly is going on in her head? Why do I get the feeling I'm not going to enjoy it? Ok, maybe I should get her out of her thought. "Chichi?"
"He would never agree to that."
"Chichi?"
She then stops pacing and finally spots me. "Oh, hi Goku. How long you been there?"
"Enough." She's now looking away. I walk over to her. "What's the matter?" She just walks away to the kitchen, and saying how lunch will be ready soon. She's upset for sure. "Who were you talking about? And why won't they ever agree?"
"What? Oh, yeah." She seems nervous about something. "Dad invited us to dinner, for tomorrow. So, no training tomorrow." I still don't get it. I ask her to explain, instead she repeats herself.
"Chichi?"
"You can't go off training tomorrow, because tomorrow we're going to dad's." ok? What does that have to do—
"WAIT! WHY I CAN'T TRAIN? YOU MEAN ALL DAY?" She nodded. "Come on. Not even a little?" She shock her head. "So, what am I going to do? What time do we have to be at your dad's? If not till afternoon, can I at least do a little bit of train?"
"Goku! I have spoken. No training AT ALL tomorrow. Do I make myself clear, mister?" Meanie. "Goku! DO I MAKE MYSELF CLEAR?"
"Yes, Chichi."
"Good, now go clean up for lunch." I started to walk away. "Oh, one more thing." I looked over my shoulder at her. Yes? "You're wearing a suit tomorrow." NO! Anything but that. She stomped her foot. She meant it. This suck. "Suck it up."
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Goku was being a little kid, not surprised. I came to realize that he's used to doing what he wants. Or was at least not properly taught better. What am I going to do with my man-child of a husband? Well, there are some upside to his personality. He's silly and likes to make me happy, and he's fun, and can be very helpful when he puts his mind to it. Down side, I'm the responsible adult and I make the majority of the decisions. It would be nice if he took charge more. He's wonderful, but sometimes it's feels like I'm doing everything alone.
Even though I love him for him, I can't really change who is inside, but I could only dream. Now I have to go check where he's hiding now. "You can't hide forever!" After lunch he suggested we play a little game. Sometimes he would do that, and must of the time he wins. But not this time, I have a plan. "If you don't show yourself, then I'm going back inside." One clue, that's all you're getting. Water. What is that supposed to mean? Oh, no answer uh. Maybe he's down by the lake he showed me last week. "Ready or not here I come!"
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Good, she's heading to the lake. Now what am I going to do about my little problem. I still don't get why I can't at least train just a little. But maybe Chichi knows something I don't. Chichi is smart, and she hasn't been wrong about anything. Even when she's being mean, in the long run it becomes a good thing. I should just let this go, after all, one day of not training is ok. Then again, when was the last time I actually took a break from training?
Maybe this is a good thing that I can't train tomorrow. Oh, she's getting close. I better move more away; don't want her to spot me yet. "Goku? I hope you're close, because I'll be mad if you wasn't! You know I don't like walking around the woods without you!" I'm close enough.
Even after trying to get her to come out more, she still gets scared. I understand, but I wish she wasn't scared of our home. I want her to enjoy it the way I enjoy it. Someone who doesn't back down from a fight, is actually afraid as exploring. She's so silly. My little wife is able to look danger in the eye and not back down, but small things she gets worried. Ok, she's in front of the lake.
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"THAT'S WHAT YOU GET! DON'T SCARE ME LIKE THAT YOUR JERK!" I walked away from a soaked husband. He had the nerve to scare me, and not think I would get him back. He gave me a heart attack with that one.
"I'm sorry. Come one. I didn't hurt you or anything."
"It's still not funny! Now I have to go home and change these wet clothes." But- "Finish that thought and you're going hungry for the rest of the night!" Ok. Popping out from behind a tree, and tickling me. I shot forward so far that I tripped into the lake. Thankfully he caught me before I hit my head. But it's still not funny.
A few times he tried to hug me, to apologize, but I wasn't having it. I gave him one more warning, and then he stopped. My dear husband sometimes takes things too far. I then smiled to myself. I wouldn't have any other way. We finally reached home. "Are you still upset?"
"No." I smiled at him. "But it you do that again, at least bring a towel with you. I don't want to catch a cold." He gave me a hug, and agreed next time he'll make sure to even have extra clothes for me. "Thank you, Goku. Now let me go, I have to change and start dinner." He gave me a quick kiss, and let me free.
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"Goku, wake up." I felt someone shaking me. "Breakfast is ready." Breakfast!
"I'm up! I'm up!" I looked around me in a panic. When my focus became clear, there stood a worried looking Chichi. "What's wrong, Chichi?"
"You didn't wake up at your usual time. Is something wrong?"
"No, not really. Since you told me I can't train today, I thought maybe I could sleep a little more. Plus, you always complaining I wake up too early."
"Oh. Ok. Does my Goku feel rested from the extra sleep?" I just pulled her down into a kiss. "I'll take that as a yes. Now come on. Breakfast time." Breakfast was amazing like always, but I did notice Chichi would have moments of looking sad then happy. I tried asking but she keeps saying it's nothing.
I hate wearing these things. So stuffy, and tight. I could barely move freely. What if I had to fight? I'll end up breaking this, and Chichi would be mad at me. I can't have that. At least I don't have to wear a tie. What's taking Chichi so long? Just then, I saw Chichi coming from the bedroom. Wow! "Goku, you're drooling." She giggled. She then pulled out a napkin from her bag, and wiped the side of my mouth. "You look handsome dear." I felt my cheeks heat up from her complement. One complement deserves one back.
"You look beautiful, Chichi." She started giggling, and blushing. With that I called for nimbus and we were off.
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Dinner went well. Goku was on his best behavior. I felt so proud. The few things that did have me upset were very minor, but noticeable. For started, dad asked me about the mark on my neck. That made me regret wearing dress that was loose around my neck. Me and Goku were blushing for almost the whole dinner, when dad made that question. Thankfully he didn't push it. Also, the comments Mrs. Ying said, like how improper I became since marrying my Goku. What's her problem? How many times do I have to tell them I don't want Li?
Dad almost didn't let us go home, but luckily, I convinced him. On the way home Goku seemed oddly quiet. I tried asking why, only for him to say he just wants to go home. "Goku, are you sure nothing is wrong?"
"I'm sure Chichi. Are you cold? Want to use my jacket?" Yes. Why didn't I bring a blanket? I'm so stupid. "Hey! Don't think that!" When we get home let's get ready for bed, I'm very sleepy. "Ok."
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I woke early today and tried my best not to wake Chichi. No training yesterday sure put me on edge today. But I don't understand why, it's not like a took a day off from training before. I was just full with energy yesterday, and I couldn't do anything about it. Well, I can train today, so maybe I can go heavy on training today. Just before I got out of bed, I kissed my Chichi on the forehead, and I whispered. "I'm just outside." I then got ready, and went to warmup, in the yard, till breakfast.
The day went by so fast, and it was getting late. I better hurry home, unless I want to hear Chichi scream at me. On my way back I noticed there was light outside. That's strange, I'm positive the sun went down a good while ago. So why is there light? I then looked up, and there was this bright moon. It's a full—Oh no! I have to look away! Grandpa told me to never look at the full moon. But I can't seem to want to be pull away. It feels like the moon is calling me. It's such a pretty sight. Why was I not allowed to look at it's beauty? Oh no! I have to hurry home! Chichi is going to be so angry. Chichi? Mine!
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Where is Goku? Dinner is getting cold. He knows I hate when he comes so late. I stood in the doorway, waiting for him to appear from the woods. While I'm waiting, I could watch the stars. Oh, what a pretty moon. And it's a full moon too. I'm so glad Kami brought back the moon. Night used to be so dark without it. Moon, please bring my husband home.
Just then, I heard a noise. I looked back into the woods, only to come face-to-face with the chest of my husband. Was he going to scare me again? Not this time! "Goku! You're late mister! Dinner is getting cold. Hurry and clean up so you could eat. And since you're late you have to wash dishes tonight." I looked up at him, and I got ready to say more, till I saw the look in his eyes.
He smirked and put me over his shoulder, then walked inside. What's going on? He smirked. When he finally placed me down, we were in the kitchen, and he had placed me on the counter. "What are you thinking Goku? I told you go clean up!" I crossed my arms, and that seemed to amazed him. He then placed a hand on my left shoulder, and I felt his thumb lightly rub the bitemark. "Ah."
"Mine." With that he left me on the counter and went to clean up.