Unexpected Encounter: A Second Chance at Love

Rachael was waiting for a painful flick but instead she felt a soft pair of lips on her forehead.

She opened her eyes in shock. "Y-You—"

"You told me to be gentle." He tapped the tip of her nose. "Next time think twice before flicking my forehead."

"That's not fair," she complained.

"Oh is it?" He then lowered his head. "Here kiss my forehead, we will be even then." When she tightened her grip on his t-shirt, he smiled. "Come on, don't be shy."

Rachael pursed her lips. Her entire face had turned crimson red because of Andrew's unexpected teasing. Who would have thought that her husband who she thought was a gentleman would turn out to be so mischievous and shameless.

She gently tried to push him away. "Let me go."

"Okay."

When he agreed, she expected him to release her but to her surprise, he tightened his grip around her waist. Letting go off his t-shirt, she placed her hand on his chest. "Andrew, there is so much work."

"Hmm, go do your work," he remarked. "I am not stopping you."

Rachael frowned and slapped his chest. "How am I supposed to do my work when you are holding me like this?" She was trapped in his embrace. She could barely move.

Keeping quiet for sometime, he asked, "Do you want me to let you go?" When she nodded, he said, "Okay, I'll let you go but only in one condition."

Without waiting for her reply, he added, "You have to flick my forehead…..with your lips."

Rachael: " "

She was speechless. How could she shamelessly flick his forehead with her lips? There was no way she could do it.

"A-Are you serious?" When he nodded, she pursed her lips. "I can't do it."

"Okay then let's stay like this for the entire day." Pinching her flushed cheeks, he stated, "I really don't mind."

Seeing how determined he looked, Rachael sighed and helplessly shook her head. "Why are you being like this?" She knew he was very serious and wouldn't let her go until she flicked his forehead with her lips.

"Marriage is all about equality. I flicked you with my fingers first then you did the same, we are equal on that," he stated. "I flicked your forehead with my lips so in order to be equal, you have to do  the same."

"It's okay, I don't mind. I am okay with not being equal."

"But I mind. How can I knowingly be so unfair to my wife?" He raised his brows, trying very hard to maintain his poker face.

"You are being mean to your wife." She frowned and pouted her lips. "Third day of our marriage and you are already teasing me like this."

"Well, teasing is better than accusing your newly wed husband of cheating." Flicking her forehead lightly with his fingers, he remarked, "What makes you think I would take you to my office if I had another woman in there? I will never voluntarily guide the police to the crime scene. I am not so dumb."

Rachael pursed her lips and lowered her head. "I didn't say anything."

"You say many things without saying anything." Andrew knew seeing Carol in his office bothered Rachael alot. Though she didn't say anything openly, he understood how she must have felt. If the situation had reversed and he was in her place, he would never be able to hide his sour emotions like she did.

Keeping quiet for quite some time, she asked, "Do you think I am being unreasonable?"

"I would never think you are unreasonable. Everything you do is reasonable for me," he stated without any hesitation. "Even if you say that the moon is square in shape, I will not say you are being unreasonable. Instead, I will agree with you."

His cute witty reply brought a smile to her face. "And what if people call you stupid and crazy?"

"I don't care, as long as you think I am cute and adorable."

Contemplating for a while, she finally decided to tell him what she was feeling. "I didn't like it. I think you should stay away from that woman."

"You think? Are you telling me or giving me an option?" He asked.

When she did not say anything, he was about to assure her that he had always stayed away from Carol, Rachael looked at him.

"I-I am telling you." Without waiting for his reply, she added, "Stay away from her, okay?"

Rachael didn't know if what she was feeling was unreasonable or if she was just overthinking. She had no idea that given their situation if her feelings were justifiable. But she was uncomfortable and even though she knew he would never do anything inappropriate, she wanted him to maintain his distance with Carol in the future. She clearly didn't wish the scene from this morning to repeat again.

Andrew had never hesitated to express the genuine feelings and intentions he had for their marriage. If he could do it, why couldn't she?

For any relationship to work, effort and honesty is required from both ends. She didn't want him to be the only one being genuine and trying hard to take their relationship forward. She wanted to play a part in it too.

Just like him, she also wanted their relationship to move forward smoothly. And the first step she had taken to help their relationship move forward was by telling him what she was feeling without holding herself back.

Emma and Tina were right, Andrew is her husband. How can she stay quiet and not do anything when a random woman is clearly trying to make a move on him?

Initially Andrew was just teasing her. Of course he would stay away from Carol or any other woman like always without her mentioning it but hearing it from her made him feel so good. A weird sense of satisfaction enveloped his heart and he felt a sudden rush of joy and giddiness.

The woman in his arms had the ability to make him feel this way only by saying a few good words. She definitely had a very strong control over his emotions.

"Hmm, I'll listen to you."

When he agreed without any hesitation, she felt a sense of relief. She knew he would have stayed away from Carol or any other woman even if she hadn't asked him to but an assurance from his side made her feel more secure and satisfied.

The satisfied adorable smile on her face made him smile too. Tucking a strand of hair behind her ears, he finally let her go. He wanted to tease her more but decided not to. Their relationship was moving forward very smoothly, he didn't want to push his luck.

When he let her go, she felt a little disappointed. She kinda missed his warm arms around her. She missed his scent.

'You are crazy Rachael,' she silently cursed herself. She was wishing he would hold her in his arms forever, was she becoming crazy?

"We have an entire day in hand, what do you want to do?" He had taken a few days off to spend time with her, he wouldn't let that go in vain.

Thinking for a while, she suggested, "Let's go to the mall, I have to buy a few things."

"Okay."

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