I stood against the wall wondering what I should do. There is no way I can get anything done around here in my current state. Maybe a quick cat nap would help and I will feel better when I wake up. I had to admit on some days I would take naps while Saizo was gone and work faster at my chores before he got home, but on those days a nap sure makes it worth it and he doesn't even notice when he returns. I walk my hands along the wall following every footstep until I reached my bedroom.

As pitiful as it was, I crawled to my futon from that point because I really felt I wouldn't make it if I had walked. I made my way onto the bed and snuggled up underneath the blanket. Im so warm, this feels wonderful. As I closed my eyes to fall asleep, all I could see was darkness yet I got the feeling that I was spinning in circles. Even just laying here I felt nauseous. Ugh, I hope I am not getting sick.

When I woke up, the light of the sun had disappeared and all that existed was the dim light of the moon. I didn't. Quite remember falling asleep and- Oh no! It was late, where was Saizo!? He would have gotten home by now and Im quite positive he would be disappointed with me when he saw that I was sleeping and didnt get anything done. I scrambled trying to get up off the bed and tripped right on my face.

"I have always said you were a klutz." Came a voice.

I looked up to see Saizo had entered the room, holding a glads of water in his hand.

"Saizo!" I exclaimed. "I apologize. I had an accident this morning and-"

"When you say accident it makes it seem you wet yourself" He joked with a grin. I gave him a very unpleased face.

"And I have always said you were a meanie!" I shouted. Saizo looked taken aback. It wasn't everyday I talked back to him, I guess he was shocked.

"Don't worry, I saw the clue you left in the hallway. I figured something was wrong, I see you must have gotten a case of the lazy."

This time he sounded serious. Was Saizo angry at me?

"Dont be upset. I wanted to tell you I felt dizzy and couldnt stand and knocked over that pot on my way to sit don and rest my head. I really didnt mean to sleep this long." I explained, sensing the tension growing between us.

"I dont mind. I was just worried, so I set up an appointment for the doctor to see you tomorrow."

"Wait! I dont need a doctor! Im fine now."

Saizo walked towards me and held both my cheeks in his palm, making a fish face with my lips.

"Now your lying to me." He chuckled. "You are seeing the doctor tomorrow and thats all there is to it."

"But-"

I couldnt finish my sentence because he kept pinching my cheeks.

"You know I had to make my own dinner tonight?"

"I-Im so sorry! Please let me make it up to you with dessert!" I replied, embarrassed.

"What did you have in mind?" He asked with a surprised look.

"What about those chocolates you like so much?"

"Thats not exactly what I had in mind." He whispered mischievously. I began to blush knowing what he was talking about. It is my duty at his wife, to give into his desires whenever he sees fit.

Discussing the matter more, we skip the dessert and head straight to bed, onlywe didn't quite fall asleep right away.

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