Daisy’s Secret Crush

***Daisy’s POV.***

“I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.” The officiant says.

I turn to my husband, and he turns to me with a broad smile which mirrors mine. He bends down and I eagerly await our first kiss as a married couple. His lips touch mine and deepen the kiss. He backs off when someone coughs and turns to our little wedding party.

It comprises Noah, Rocco, Damon and Lovey. They are our witnesses and also supporters. Our week till getting the licence was good and Theo accepted everything happily. He seemed so excited that he got drunk last evening with Noah.

We didn’t say our vows as we will say them on our wedding day whenever it happens in front of our family. But Theo wore a suit and brought rings. After we signed and exchanged the rings, I felt light somehow. It made me feel I don’t need to worry about losing Theo ever in my life. I have him now, for forever. And he has me too.

We go straight to Theo’s penthouse for a small lunch and celebrate our wedding. I look at the simple platinum wedding ring, which has a diamond in the middle and inside Theo’s name printed along with today’s date. He also has my name written on his ring. It is a small but beautiful gesture that in such a short time; he made everything possible and smooth.

“I would like to raise a toast to the happy couple who are not only my friend and brother but also a couple who are stupid,” Noah says and I glare at him, “in love. They are the people I always want in my life no matter what because I know no moment would be dull in their presence. Theo, Daisy, I wish you both always love me and your babies are too much for you to handle. So I can have more time to be with them.”

Noah kisses my cheek, and I do the same. Rocco gives a small speech too and says that I’m a tough woman who would protect the family like no other. So Theo should never be worried. Theo frowns, but then just smiles at the odd speech. Damon, on the other hand, gives a speech about how I should eat more cashews to get healthy kids. Even Lovey meows a lot and sits on my lap rather than Theo’s.

We laugh and dance and enjoy the day. Theo later picks me up and takes me to our room. Our penthouse, our room, our bed. When he puts me down, I kiss him and try to tear his tie away.

“Woah-ho! Slow down. You know we can’t do this, hon.” Theo says, but his eyes are telling a different story.

“I want you.” I say, and he gulps.

Theo and I have not made love to each other for almost a month and it is painful to stay with him, especially when he is hot and my pregnancy hormones make him forbidden, which is more tempting. But most of all, I miss his closeness and the way he holds me after we make love.

“I do too, Daisy. But we can’t-” He says but stops when I raise my hips and brush against his obvious arousal.

“I asked the doctor on our last visit. And she said we can do it but…” I say as I unbutton his shirt.

“But what?” Theo asks, his eyes focused on me like any second he would jump on me.

“But you have to be gentle and not too rough.” I say and open his shirt and raise my head to kiss his neck.

He groans out, “I promise to be gentle, Mrs. Anderson.”

“Call me that again and this would be over way too soon. Because that is a big turn-on now.” I say.

“Okay, Mrs. Anderson.” Theo says with his charming smirk and I lose my grip on sanity.

“I have missed this.” I say after the sweet lovemaking and I’m laying in my husband’s arms.

“I did too. What are you smiling about?” He asks with a small smile of his.

“Nothing, my dear husband.” I say and kiss his cheek.

“Okay, my dear wife.” He says and kisses my lips, “They are growing fast, aren’t they?”

Theo rubs the bump, which has grown quiet in just two weeks. The doctor told us that as they are twins, my bump would be bigger than other single pregnant women have. So I have to be careful until I reach the second trimester.

It has been difficult to hide it nowadays, especially in the office where I get nauseous or feel cranky sometimes. I have to choose my clothes so carefully and people often judge the pair of shoes I wear with them. But I don’t care as long as they don’t suspect what is happening. It is good for me.

“They are. It looks like they got your genes. That means they would be strong.” I say.

“Hey! My wife is powerful, too. So strong that she once poisoned her friend to get him the love of his life.” Theo says.

“Theo!” I say and slap his arm while he chuckles.

“I love you.” Theo says.

“I love you too.” I say and for the first time in a while, I feel peace and happiness settle around us.

Next day in the evening, I’m packing Theo’s stuff in a bag. He has to leave with Noah for early Thanksgiving and then from there, he is leaving for Bristol as he has to work there too. He didn’t want to leave me alone. But I told him he has to leave as his work is important too and also I have to take the next step in the plan.

“Leave it, I’ll do it later.” Theo says when he comes out of the shower.

“But you have to do it.” I say.

“You are the first wife in the world who is eager to send her husband away instead of asking for a honeymoon.” Theo complains and sits down on the bed.

“I’m eager because the sooner you go, the faster you’ll come back.” I say and take a towel from his hand to dry his hair.

“But I don’t wanna leave you.” He says with a cute pout.

“Well, you should have thought that before opening that hotel in Bristol. Also, your family would get upset if you didn’t join them on Thanksgiving dinner.” I say and kiss his pout.Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

“Our family. You are a part of it, too. It feels odd going there alone at dinner. I should have my wife beside me.” He says and rubs my back.

“I would be fine if that is what you’re worrying about. But I have to work here. We have to do so many things as the festivals are coming near. It looks like we received all the last-minute decoration projects.” I say and put my cheek on his head.

“But please don’t take too much on yourself. Did you hire another assistant?” He asks and makes me sit next to him.

“I did. Why don’t you finish the packing while I see if the dinner is ready? I’m starving.” I say and kiss his cheek and go.

“Daisy.” Theo says.

I turn around at the door and say, “Yes?”

“Nothing. I’ll be down in a few minutes.” He says with a smile.

“I’ll be waiting.” I say and go down.

I feel guilty for hiding things from Theo, but on the other hand, I feel happy seeing he is happy without a worry in mind. He has been in constant tension since when the year started. He is still in stress but won’t say much. As a wife, I can at least help him a little with his stress. By making sure people who make him stressed are not around him. Damon has already made dinner and Noah is helping him, too. Lovey‌ is taking a nap. I’m taking her with me to our apartment.

Next day, as Theo prepares to leave, he turns to me and says, “Miss me, Mrs. Anderson.”

“I already am.” I say, and try to hold back my tears.

“If you start crying, I’m not leaving anywhere.” He says.

“I’m not crying. It’s the girls. They are making me cry.” I say.

He gets on his knees and talks with the bump, “Okay, girls. I will be back soon. Till then you both have a duty to keep your Mum happy at any cost. And when I’m back, I promise to bring lots of gifts like Santa.”

I chuckle and he kisses the bump, then stands up and says, “I call you every day or maybe every hour, minute or second. So keep your phone on and with you. Promise me you’ll do so?”

“I promise. Also, ‌bring me some nice souvenirs from Paris.” I say.

“I will. Love you.” He says.

“Love you too.” I say and kiss him.

I wave at him as he gets on the elevator and I feel a tug at my heart. I promise Theo, the coming year will be the best year of our lives.