Forced Marriage: Escaping Her Monster

"Here," Jeremy patted beside him and Jerlina smiled looking at him/

"You should be lying freely. You're recovering and there are a lot of tubes connected. I can't-"

"Don't make me scoot more to the side, wife," he pulled her hand.

"Fine,' Jerlina lied by his side.

She could see he wants to turn to the side probably to look at her face but she knew he cannot do that for now. She placed her hand on his chest.

"Joel..."

"Hmm..."

"Joel..."

"Hmm..."

She giggled. "I can feel your hum in your chest... It's..." She pushed herself up and placed a kiss on his cheek. "I am really glad you pulled through... "

Her eyes clouded once more. "I am glad you're safe..."

He turned to look at her. " Yeah... me too," he held her cheek and wiped her eye with his thumb.

She's my wife... She cries for me... I thought this would never happen but, here I am...

"Don't cry, alright? I'll get better soon and I will stop bothering you soon," he said. It is one of those moments when he wanted to be happy and sad at the same time.

He doesn't like her to be sad but seeing her sad for him made him happy.

"You're not a bother," she looked at him with a pout. "You can bother me all you want. Don't hold back," she held his cheek.

"Really?" he widened his eyes.

Why am I not surprised she is saying this?

"Yes! I want you to get healed soon and I'll help you in any way I can," she kissed his cheek.

"Okay, then, Jeryl. As you say," he held her close to him and she carefully laid close to him.

Hmm... she's so adorable.

"So... Bobby..?" he asked.

"Bobby is fine. He is awake and... everything else... I am dealing with it. So don't worry, alright? Focus only on getting better."

She looked at him. He was pressing his lips and looking at her as he was in deep thoughts.

"You don't trust me? There's Charlie and-"

"No, that's not it..." he shook his head. "I know you can handle it better than me, but I am a little... sad to leave you with the burden," he met with her eyes the whole time and he had to speak the truth.

Her eyes have magic!

"Yeah, it is going to be tough," Jerlina was honest too. "But I am glad I get to do it. So don't feel bad, alright?" she poked his cheek and he smiled. "Won't you do the same for me? Will you think of taking care of me as a burden?" She asked.

"No..." he thought about it. He would like to do everything for her and won't complain about anything.

So she wants to do the same?

"Alright, I won't feel bad," he understood her.

He knew it is going to be hard for him too to watch her running around while he couldn't be of help.

But yeah, he's going to get healed faster and be of help to her.

Also, I can sit and watch her work... That's going to be awesome!

"Good," she poked his nose. "Get better soon so that we can..." she bit her lips and looked at him.

She felt guilty for thinking about "that" now, but she couldn't help it. Maybe after going through a traumatic incident, she just realized that life is too short to wait around and wanted to consummate their love as soon as they can.

Plus, it's been a while since she has done it and after the tease the other day, she wanted more of him; more of the real thing.

Jeremy couldn't hold back his smile looking at her. her head was a little tilted and as she looked at him, her eyes that had an allure he saw on her that night on the bed. His heart started to race and he clenched his jaws.

Is this the notorious bedroom eyes that make men crazy?

Gosh! She's... sexy.

God! I want her!

Jerlina saw one of the figures in the monitor soaring at a fast rate.

Is that his heartbeat rate?

"We can what?" he asked.

Jerlina shook her head and sat up.

This is dangerous! I cannot do this to him. It can't be good for him.

"Tell me, Jeryl... We can do what?" he held her hand.

Jerlina saw the blue eyes focused on her and her heart started to race too.

"We can..." she bowed her head as her face burned. "go on our third date," she said biting the corner of her lips and bowed her head hiding her embarrassment.

"Third date?" Jeremy's lips curved up remembering his promise that they can do "it" the traditional way after their third date.

So that is exactly what she meant!

We can consummate our love; we can consummate our marriage!

And now I want to get healed soon.

"Yes," She took in a deep breath keeping "that" thoughts in the backburner.

Now that he got an incentive, he'd focus more on his healing that wallowing in negative thoughts.

She looked at him and with a silly grin, he tried to get up and she pressed his shoulders on the pillow.

"To get healed soon, you need to rest more. It's science!" she said in a strict tone. "And don't panic if I am not around. I'll be taking care of something closer by. I'll be here when you call for me, alright?"

"But I-"

Jerlina pressed her lips on his lips. "Hush!"

"But, Jeryl! Let's talk more about our third-"

Jerlina with a smile placed her index finger on his lips. He tried to shake it off but she raised her eyebrows and played with his hair with her other hand.

"Hush little baby don't say a word... Mama's gonna buy you a mockingbird..."

Jerlina started singing a lullaby.

"Oh, come on! Jeryl... Do you think this will work on me?"

"And if that mockingbird don't sing...Mama's gonna buy you a diamond ring..." Jerlina continued singing.

"I am not a baby..!" he pouted.

She didn't stop singing and he just watched her face. Her fingers caressing his hair were gentle and her voice was like that of an angel. And the song was nostalgic.

"You're not my..." he knew he is drifting to sleep and he was ashamed of himself. "...mother... I won't fall..."

...asleep...

Damn! It should be the medications!

"If that dog called Rover don't bark..."

Jerlina saw Jeremy's eyes closing and smiled. She slowly toned down her voice.

"...You'll still be the sweetest baby in town..."

By now he has gone deep asleep and her lips curved up.

What a baby!

She placed a kiss on his forehead and stood up.

Rest well, my love. I really don't want to leave your side. But I have to handle some things first. I'll be back soon.

After instructing the nurse to call for her once he wakes up, she walked towards the gazebo.

Let's handle that old foggy now!