A/N: Hello!

I hope you all are doing well. Here is the second story for the series :D

OCs:
Jake: Pet dog, Australian Shepherd.

STORY 2: Caring for Wifey

Summary: How can a husband take care of his wife during her period, both physically and emotionally?
Characters: Kane Yamashita, Salima Yamashita, Satoru Yamashita, Kurenai Yamashita, Jake.
Rating: T

Caring for wifey ~

The afternoon in the city of Melbourne was hot. The scorching rays made the citizens almost fatigued. Regardless, they were always busy. So is a surgeon in Australia. He is Dr. Kane Yamashita, a chief doctor in his hospital. He is very persistent in his career. But, he is a great family man. His children and his wife love him. He can't trust anyone more than his beautiful family. He doesn't give his career as an excuse not to prioritize his family.

His calm composure and hard work never went in vain. He loves his patients and always cares for their well-being. He showers them with hope and does the post-operative checks. He guides them to recovery.

He was on a non-surgical post that day. He still had a few more patients before he could go home and relax. He was checking an elderly patient who had a Bypass Surgery.

"Sir, you've got a call from your wife, sir." The nurse showed his phone to him.

"I'm busy, sister. I'll call her back in five minutes."

"She has called for five times in a row, sir. It might be an emergency."

Kane sighed. Suddenly, out of the blue, he got a call from his wife's colleague. Kane quickly connected.

"Hi, sir. Sorry to interrupt you, sir. Madam has severe cramps, and she can't tolerate the pain. She is on her period."

His eyes enlarged for a second.

"Is it too severe?"

"Yes, sir. It's a little more painful than usual. She is feeling a little giddy."

"Shit." Kane pressed his forehead.

"Martha, listen. I'll come in forty-five minutes. Please stay patient. Till then, give her some water and some things to eat. And ask someone to drop her home. She has the housekeys. Is she there?"

"She can't talk now, sir. She is lying down."

"Fine, then. I'll come."

After the call was disconnected, Kane apologized to the patient and made his leave. One of the assistant doctors took care of his patients. Kane couldn't thank them enough.

Kane drove his car home as fast as he could. He knew that period cramps could be too painful sometimes, but he wanted to check on her.

By the time he reached home, Salima was already in their room. Her colleague Martha had offered to drop her home.

"Sir, madam is inside the room. Take care of her, sir."

"Thank you very much, Martha. I'll take care."

Martha left. Kane went to their room. Salima's face was exhausted, and her eyebrows were visible. She was sweating and panting. A few tear drops were trickling on her chin. Kane went beside her and held her tender body in his arms. He felt her pulse on his wrist.

"Hey, honey. I'm there. Just cool down and relax. Take deep breaths, okay?"

She nodded her head and sniffed a bit. Kane rubbed her forehead.

"Tell me, where is it paining now?"

"On the lower abdomen and back, too."

"Do you have a backache?"

"Yes, Anata. It's paining."

"Okay, calm down. I'll bring you heating pads, okay?"

"Sure. Thank you." Salima's smile was weak.

She felt lucky to have Kane as a husband. It's not just because he is a doctor, but a very caring husband. He is not a woman, but he can understand her pain.

He returned with those pads and some hot food. He pressed them gently on Salima's tummy. He exerted a mild pressure, but it was soothing for her. Her smile was beautiful now. Her eyes were closed. It was evident that she liked the gentle presses.

"Should I soften a bit?"

"This is good enough. I can sense some relief from the pain. Thank you very much for making some time for me."

After a couple of minutes, Kane released the pads. Kane smiled and gently pecked her forehead.

"It's okay, sweetheart. I have to take care of you, no matter what. Your health is important to me," he held her warm hand.

"Stay with me, Anata."

"I will. But, have some food now. It's better to have hot food during periods."

Salima nodded and devoured them. She had cooked them in the morning, but Kane cared to heat them in the microwave.

"You should be eating as well. Join me."

Kane chuckled and bought his share of food.

"How is the food, Anata?"

"It's delicious, as always. And, it's more tasty when I sit and eat with none other than the one who cooked this."

Salima chortled and said, "Thanks, Anata."

"Kane, it's been a long time since I ate with you like this. Because, most of the time, you are busy with your nightshifts. I've felt we don't get to spend much time. But I understand your busyness as a doctor. You work hard for the family. I'm proud to have a husband like you. As I said during our proposal, you need to love someone with whom you can stay connected even when you are apart from them. It doesn't matter if they are at home when you don't feel any love for them. I will love you anytime."

"Salima, there has always been a pang of guilt. You are too good for me, and that's the reason why I am the luckiest husband. I can't make enough time for you and the kids."

"No, Kane. I am here to support you. You've studied for many years. You've worked so hard. You've earned a good reputation and won the hearts of people. You show a lot of affection for us. And you came for me, leaving your work, just for a period cramp-"

"Salima. No matter what happens, I will be there for you, anywhere and anytime. Your health is as important as that of a patient. I love you," he pecked her hand.

"Love you too, Anata."

"Anata, there were many instances you expressed your feelings. You've shown me the love and care. I remember all of those. I can never forget them. You've made some time for the family on many occasions."

Kane nodded his head. There were instances where Kane flirted with his wife to relieve his stress. They had intimate touches and emotional talks also. He can remember all of those.

"Yet, my wifey deserves more of these," he smirked.

"Okay? Then, after my period, can you make some time for me? I mean, I hope you can understand," she said cheekily.

"Sure, I will," Kane didn't look at her. He was eating the food.

Salima slapped his shoulder and asked again, "Can you make time for me? For us?"

"I understand what you're trying to say, sweetie. You're so naughty."

"So are you, Anata," she winked.

They ate their hot lunch slowly, had chit-chats, laughed, and had a great time being with each other. Little did they realize the time was running so fast.

"Uh, oh. I have to take a bath, Honey. It's time."

Kane looked at his watch. It was past three-thirty.

"Oh, yeah. I'll arrange the tub for you. Wait here."

Kane went to the bathroom and turned the geyser on. He picked some fresh clothes and a turkey towel. He picked two sanitary napkins.

"Use the tub today. You don't have to shower today."

"I know that."

He went back to fill the water. Salima followed him with her bathing things.

"I'll come back in fifteen minutes."

"Take your time, sweetie. You need to have a relaxing bath."

Salima chortled and kissed his cheek. She went to the bathing room.

By the time Salima was out, Kane had taken a bath. He took a shower on the ground floor.

"I have to pick up the kids. The classes would've been over now," Kane said. He picked up the car keys.

"Sure. I'll wait in the hall."

"No, no, no. You stay here. Jake will take care of it. I will take the keys, and he'll have the spare keys. He'll open the door, okay?" An Australian Shepherd came to them. Kane gently rubbed its head.

"Can Jake take care of this?"

"Of course! He is a well-trained dog. Did you forget we called people to train Jake? I mean, years ago."

"Yeah, I remember that. Oh my god. I pick up the kids for most of the time. I didn't consider Jake. Shoot."

"Well then. Jake, come downstairs and be a good boy, okay? Momma is not well. She has to rest."

The dog barked and followed Kane downstairs. She knew Jake was trained full-fledged by trainers, and it had saved the house from thieves in their area. Still, she couldn't help staying up for a while. She was reading a book while Jake was playing with a toy. Salima felt a bit sleepy. She fell asleep with the book on her chest.

In twenty minutes, Kane returned with the kids. The eight-year-old girl petted Jake while the boy was gone upstairs to see Salima.

"Momma, are you-" Satoru paused when he saw his mother fast asleep. Kane followed him upstairs. From his point of view, she looked beautiful. Kurenai came to the room.

"Papa, is mumma fine?" the little girl asked.

"Mom is not well today. We have to take care of her, okay?"

"Sure, Papa!" Kurenai hurried to the kitchen and bought some biscuits for Salima.

"These are for mumma! She'll eat them once she wakes up!"

"Shush, she's fast asleep. I'll call you both once she wakes up. Take a bath and do the homework. Okay?"

"Yes, Dad." Satoru nodded and led Kurenai to their rooms. Kane sat beside Salima and gently rubbed her forehead.

Jake came upstairs and climbed on the bed. He started pouncing on Kane.

"Oh, Jake! Hahaha! You are making a mess right now!" Kane rubbed his furs. Jake sat with the couple and lay beside Salima. Her eyebrows twitched, and she opened her eyes.

"Baby? What are you doing here? You were supposed to be downstairs."

"Wifey, we are back! You slept." Kane laughed.

"What?" Salima scratched her head and sat upright. She smiled at the dog and scratched its head.

"Thanks for the help, Jake. Good boy."

The dog sat on Salima's lap.

"Where are the kids?"

"They have gone to freshen up. I'll call them once they are back."

An hour later, Salima walked for a few minutes in their room. Kane was working on a presentation for his meeting with surgeons. Satoru was solving some math, and Kurenai was doing her coloring work. Salima was looking for some upcoming projects in her fashion design. Since it is Sunday the next day, she could give herself a rest. Kane also has no surgical case scheduled for tomorrow. His co-chief doctor and assistant doctors would discharge the handful of patients.

Salima closed her laptop and rested. Satoru and Kurenai went to see Salima and hugged her.

"Mommy!" Satoru exclaimed.

"Mom, do you have a fever?" Kurenai asked with innocence. Salima couldn't help laughing at her daughter's innocent face.

"No, dear. I'm just tired. I need to rest. I have a little bit of cramps, but I'm fine now. There is nothing to worry about."

Salima knurled Kure's face and kissed her children. Kane was done with his work and joined them.

"Daddy, did you finish your today?" Kure crawled to Kane and sat on his lap. He gently held his daughter and rubbed her.

"Yes, dear. And Dad's home tomorrow!"

"Yay!" Kurenai hugged her father. Satoru leered.

"Finally, I have a break too." Kane sighed. Salima rested on his shoulder. Satoru lay on his mother's lap.

"Honey, can we go out somewhere? It's been a long time since we all went out."

"Would you be fine tomorrow?"

"I would. I got adequate rest today. It's more than enough for me. And our kids were bored for all these days."

"Fine, that's a great plan. But, check tomorrow also, okay?"

"Sure, Honey."

"Oh my god, the whole family is resting on me. I should not move an inch."

Salima twirled her hands on Kane's. He couldn't help chuckling at his wife's antics.

"Mummy, you are so lovey-dovey with Daddy," Satoru complimented. Her face turned cerise. Kane patted Satoru's shoulder and said, "Satoru, you should take care of your wife in the future. Okay?"

"I'm not married yet! I'm still a kid!" he pouted. Salima and Kane burst out laughing.

"Onii-chan, please don't fight with my sister-in-law!" Kurenai pouted her tongue. Satoru was fully beet.

"You are so naughty, Kure!" Kane's eyes filled with tears. He couldn't get enough of his daughter.

"I'll take care of my nieces and nephews too! I'll be a good aunt to your children!"

"Awww!" Salima kissed her daughter again. Satoru turned away from them and crossed his hands.

"Alright, it's enough. It's too much for our son," Kane made Satoru sit. Salima pinched his cheeks and hugged him tightly. She vigorously rubbed his head.

"You are my baby, forever." Satoru pouted and looked away from her.

"He is a bit introverted, Sal. Let's stop teasing him."

"But, my future wife is also a part of this family! I won't make her feel isolated!" Satoru exclaimed.

Kane smirked and patted him again.

"Dear, we might not live as a joint family. It's you both, only," Kane teased Satoru. Satoru almost walked out from there, but Kane pulled him up.

"I'm a young boy. Let me have some freedom before I get married."

"No worries! Your wife would give you freedom! Dad and I have a peaceful marriage, so would you," Salima winked.

"Mom, Dad! Can you tell us some stories? Like, our birth and our baby years?" Kurenai asked with her puppy eyes. Kane and Salima looked at each other and smiled. He can remember the days of Salima's pregnancies and labor. He felt so nostalgic. Satoru was curious.

"Alright. We'll tell." Salima nodded. She nudged Kane to begin.

"Okay. Satoru's birth was a bit later than we thought. He came up just three days before his due, but he was born a healthy child. You were attached to your mother. Her presence was mandatory for you. She used to take you to her workplace."

Kurenai giggled at her brother. Satoru pouted again.

"Kurenai was born a month earlier," Kane pinched his daughter's cheek. Satoru smirked to tease his younger sister.

"Kurenai is always in a hurry!" Kane laughed at her. Kurenai was annoyed at Kane. But she couldn't control her laughter.

"Maybe I couldn't wait to see Mama and Papa!"

"Aww!" Salima hugged Kurenai tightly. Kane mellowed to see that.

"Kurenai, you were so close to your father. You can't get rid of your dad's fingers after your birth. He felt an emotional attachment towards you when he held you in his arms," Salima said.

"I love Papa," she held Kane's cheeks. Kane hugged her and kept her close to his chest.

They were having a great time. Salima was happy to see all of them caring so much for her. The time ran by.

It was dinner time. Kane was preparing dinner for the family. Kurenai helped him. Meanwhile, Satoru stayed with Salima and listened to her stories.

The dinner was a mix of Japanese and Australian. Salima and the kids loved the food cooked by Kane, and she appreciated his skills. They fed each other, cracked jokes, and had endless talks. Kane has never had this amount of happiness in a while. Being with his family was relaxing for him.

After the dinner, Kurenai and Satoru were arranging their beds. Salima was in their room. Kane washed the vessels and went to her. He could see her cheeks glossing.

"Anata, do you need any help?"

"Sweetheart, I washed the vessels! You don't have to worry," he held her shoulders.

"So, umm. Thanks for the lovely day, Honey. Love you."

"Love you too, sweetheart."

Salima smashed her head against the pillow. Kane came close to her and positioned himself on top of her.

"How are you feeling?" he asked her.

"I'm good, Honey."

"That's great to hear. Alright, shall we go to a movie tomorrow?"

"Book for some Family film," she smiled.

Kane couldn't stop admiring her beauty. He cupped her chin and flirted her cheeks. Salima seductively blinked. His blue eyes were captivating for her. Kane went close to her and pressed his lips to hers, gently molding and dancing them. She kissed back passionately.

Soon, they heard the sound of their kids chattering. Before Salima could get up, they entered the room. Both of them threw curious stares at the couple.

"Papa, what are you doing to Mama?" Kurenai asked.

"Nothing! I was helping mom to lie down."

"I see. Papa, can we sleep with you both today?"

"Sure, dearies! Come!"

Satoru and Kurenai jumped on the bed and slept between both of them. Kane and Salima couldn't let them go. They intended for some romance. Kane sighed.

"I can't believe they fell asleep so soon," Kane remarked. Salima nodded.

"Thanks for being with me and giving birth to two lovely children after enduring those pains," Kane whispered to her.

"Thanks for helping me relieve my pain today and being a good leader for our family, " she greeted him back.

Kane and Salima kissed once again, this time with more passion. Before going to bed, they had some sweet kisses and smooches.

A/N: I hope you all enjoyed more sweetness and fluffiness. I might update a new chapter or put a new story for a different pair.

Thanks for reading!
-Nika.