Chapter-50

ɪ'ᴍ ʙᴇɢɢɪɴɢ ꜰᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛᴏ ᴛᴀᴋᴇ ᴍʏ ʜᴀɴᴅ

ᴡʀᴇᴄᴋ ᴍʏ ᴘʟᴀɴꜱ

ᴛʜᴀᴛ'ꜱ ᴍʏ ᴍᴀɴ

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"Marieee." I called lazily. She was supposed to leave 15 minutes ago, I'm trying to check if somehow I am lucky enough that she hasn't left yet.

We came back from Santorini yesterday, today was supposed to be our resting day but when is Chase not working?

"Picooo." I turned my head towards Pico who was playing with Chase's knitted teddy bear that got lost a few days ago. I swear this cat keeps testing the waters. "Give that back, I don't want you to be homeless." I sighed.

He heard me calling him and jumped on the bed. I snatched the bear from his mouth, he almost scratched me to get it back.

"You want to go out or not?" I managed to ask with all the coughing. I think I am sick.

Pico jumped down from the bed and came back with his leash two minutes later.

"Do I look okay?" I asked. He gagged. He fucking gagged. I won't change now, let him get embarassed, moreover my outfit wasn't even bad. I'm wearing Chase's hoodie with black leggings.

"Come here." I bent down, putting on his leash. "You won't scratch any kid this time okay?" I asked. "No chasing dogs." He looked up at me. "Good, let's go."

I got up, I need some cough syrup and maybe some Vicks for the blocked nose I have. Never going on any vacation again.

I left a note for Chase in case he came back earlier that we went out before leaving. I wasn't in the mood to drive so we walked to the medical store.

"Can I have those candies too?" I asked the cashier, looking at the candies behind her.

"How many?" She asked.

"Five." She added them to my bill before handing me the medicines. I thanked her before leaving.

"You think we should go to the mall or something?" I asked Pico. Now that we've come out of the house already, why not take some advantage? I took some syrup to help with my cough as we walked to the mall.

"I'm sorry ma'am, animals are not allowed inside." The guard said.

"Why not? I swear he's disciplined." I told him at the same time Pico slapped the little kid's hand who was trying to touch him. The guard shrugged. "Fine." I didn't have the energy to argue with him. It's better to go home.

I looked inside the mall one last time before starting to walk away. I felt my phone buzz as I was squinting my eyes to see if I was actually seeing a dog inside or not. I was about to start arguing but the buzzing phone took my attention.

"Hi." I said, answering the call.

"Are you okay?" Chase asked from the other side.

"Yep. Just a lil blocked nose, when will you be back?" I asked.

"Just there, you want me to get something for you?" He asked.

"No, can you pick us up?" I ask, telling him our location. "I'll be there in a few minutes." He told me before hanging up.

"We don't have to walk back." I informed Pico who was looking at a dog passing by with his owner. Not again. I picked him up in my arms before he runs away.

"I'm never going to bring you anywhere with me again." I tell him, shaking my head. He tries to get on my head, I already can't breathe, what does he want?

"Stop it Pico." I pulled him away. He tried to claw my face again in a matter of an hour.

Someone took him away from my hands. Oh no, is my cat going to get kidnapped? He's still a virgin, I can't let this happen to him. "Told you he's an asshole." Oh. It's Chase.

"Hii."

"You don't look fine, you should be resting at home." He frowned, touching my forehead with the back of his hand. "God, you're burning."

"This is the first time you're calling me hot!" I exclaimed.

"Why are you so stupid?" He asked. I looked at Pico who was happy in his arms. I bet he's in love with my boyfriend. He settled Pico inside the car before turning to me. "We're going to the doctor." He told me as he started driving.

"No we aren't, it's just cold."

"This is why you should listen." He said, keeping his hand on my back and opening the car's door. I know I should've listened to him when I and Caden were playing at the beach. In my defense, he said I can't win from him. I did..but at what cost?

"I bought medicines already." I told him as he joined me inside the car. It's warm in here. "And candies." I gave him one from the paper bag I was carrying.

Meow. I ignored Pico. He was being mean to me for no reason at all.

"How do I sound like?" I asked.

"Like Caden." He replied. Really? I sniffed deeply, hoping that my blocked nose would let me breathe but I ended up coughing. He looked at me then picked up his phone.

"Who are you calling?" I asked.

"The doctor."

"I don't need a doctor! They'll use injections and I just need to have one tablet and boom. I'll be fine." Does he know how hard it is for me to speak?

"I'll ask her not to use any injection, she'll give you the correct medicines." He told me. It's really distracting, he looks hot while driving. Wait, she?

"She? Did you say she? Is she hot?" I ask him. Please tell me she's hot.

"She's 40." He rolled his eyes.

"Oooo..milf?" I ask.

"Shut up." He said, parking the car. We weren't that far away from home when Chase called but how can I give up an opportunity to not walk?

"Pico slept." He told me, looking at the backseat. Wasn't he meowing like..a minute ago?

He picked up Pico in his arms as we walked towards the elevator. I don't think I'll ever use to stairs, who lives so high up there?

"Is the hot doctor still coming?" I asked.

"No." He replied.

"Jesus..what am I gonna do with this jealous man?" I looked at the ceiling of the elevator. He's just jealous that the doctor will find me hotter than him, I know.

"Do you think we should get another place?" He asked out of nowhere, stepping out of the elevator.

"Why? No, this place is gorgeous." I replied, he hummed. Walking inside our room, he placed Pico in his bed and went to get changed and freshen up. I laid down on the bed, it feels so good lying on my stomach.

I was drifting off to sleep when he opened the bathroom door, making me wake up. He has changed into his sweats. "I'll be back." He told me before he walked out. Even humming in reply felt so hard so I just closed my eyes again.

I don't know for how long I was asleep this time but I woke up with him running his fingers through my hair.

"Is it morning yet?" I asked as he helped me sit up, I looked around. The curtains were closed.

"Only 30 minutes have passed Love, here. I made you some peppermint tea. You can have the pasta later." He said, pouring the tea in a cup. I was about to lift up the pasta's lid but he stopped me.

"Tea first." He handed me the cup.

"I don't want tea at this time." I scrunched up my useless nose.

"It's good for you. Quick." He commanded. Okay sir.

The tea was actually good, I quickly finished it because I can't let my pasta wait for long. He'll feel bad. He lifted up the lid of pasta, it looked delicious. Everything he makes is delicious, except for coffee. He can't make coffee to save his life.

"Slowly." He said, feeding me another bite.

"Have you eaten?" I asked.

"I am eating with you, now stop talking while eating." He said, scooping up some more pasta.

I finished dinner in silence except for some remarks here and there. I leaned in to kiss him but he backed up. Ouch.

He saw my expression change as he sighed and kissed my forehead. "I don't want to get sick, who'll take care of you?" He asked, picking up the medicine from the nightstand. "Here." He handed me a glass of water and the tablet. Five minutes later he gave me the syrup and left to keep the dirty plates in the kitchen.

"We can cuddle right?" I asked when he came back.

"Umhmm." He picked up the pack of vicks from the nightstand, applying it to my nose, chest and throat.

"Thanks darlin'." I said before closing my eyes again. I think this syrup is making me sleepy. "I love you." I told him. I'm not sure if he understood because my voice was muffled because of the blanket.

"I love you more." He kissed my forehead before turning the lamp off.

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