Tears Of A Wife novel Chapter 45

I looked at the flower that Atlas gave me and smiled. It's a bouquet of sunflowers. It's my favourite, actually. Mommy always gave me this and I placed it on my ear. My mom is a frustrated photographer and I'm always her subject. Every corner of the house, as long as the angle is good, I have pictures.

"You don't need to do this," I whispered. I took the bouquet and smelled it. It was fragrant, like what I prefer.

I asked myself how Atlas knew my favourite. I never told him or anyone. Even Dad doesn't know about it.

When I got tired from smelling it, I decided to stand up. It was difficult to move because of my tummy's weight but I managed. I walked slowly and carefully. I just realized that pregnancy Is tough, especially for a fragile pregnancy like me.

Wearing my usual floral maternity dress and slippers, I walked out of the house. I even passed by Jenny who's carrying something inside the house. My forehead creased. I stopped and waited for them. I caressed my tummy because my baby suddenly kicked.

"What's that?" I asked. They stopped and looked at me. The guard scratched his head while Jenny smiled.

"It's from Sir Atlas, Miss Olive. It's a crib for your babu," she answered.

I nodded and scanned the wood they're carrying. It was fully furnished because of the varnish. It's a foldable type of crib so I didn't notice it at first glance. It was big and it seemed heavy because two guards had to team up just to carry it.

"Put it inside the baby's room and fix it, Jen. I'll go ahead," I said. I turned my back on them and walked towards the gate. I greeted the guard before I finally opened the gate.

Atlas' car greeted me. He was leaning against the car's hood. His eyes are clubcard while looking up the sky. He was in a polo shirt and faded blue jeans. The only accessory in his body was his Rolex watch. While walking closer, he came clearer into view. His stubble was longer but it complimented his aristocratic nose. He became tanned that fitted his rugged physique. He's still handsome in every angle.

"Ahemm!" I cleared my throat exaggeratedly.

AtIas instantly opened his eyes. He was just a meter away from me. His eyes beamed instantly. He looked at me from my head and stopped at my belly. He has the kind of stare that I can't contain. I felt awkward but I needed to act normal. Atlas and I are like this now. This is our new normal.

I lowered my head to remove the lump building up my throat. I sighed heavily and looked at Atlas, again. He was still staring at me deeply. At that moment, I raised my brows to push whatever embarrassment I'm feeling.

"The doctor is waiting. I don't want to get scolded," I said in a low volume.

"Good morning," he said instead.

I nodded. "I need to hurry. My schedule for my check-up is about to come." I looked at my wristwatch and pouted. "Thirty minutes left," I added before looking at Atlas.

"Oww!" She nodded and called someone through the telephone. After a few moments, she dropped the phone and smiled at me. "The doctor will come out any moment, Miss Olive."

"Thank you," I said while smiling.

"Have a seat, first."

"No, thank you!" I said.

I felt Atlas wrapped his arms on my waist. I was stunned, turning to his side slightly. His face was just serious as he guided me towards somewhere so my forehead creased. I couldn't utter a word for a moment and when the words slipped, I scolded myself. I stuttered even if it was only a few letters, which caused Atlas to chuckle.

"You're annoying!" I said in embarrassment.

"I still have an effect on you. You're still mine, Olive. Even if you stop yourself, you're still mine." Atlas put me down and made me sit on the visitor's chair. "Body can't lie, Olive."