"Honey, I love you," said Daisy. She looked at Edward and locked her beautiful eyes on him with great admiration and love. At this wonderful moment, she didn't want to spoil any of this happiness. She didn't want to ask for too much. All she wished for was simply to be with him, to be with the man that she loved so deeply. And she did hope that from now on, they could go through all the hardships and difficulties together, and they would never have to be separated again. She was grateful to him, for the thoughtfulness and gentleness that he had kept even when he was drugged, for the care and respect he had given to her even when his mind was controlled by such a strong drug. She would love to thank him with her love for the rest of her life.
"Sweetie, I always know that," said Edward. Sometimes, when love reached a certain state, they felt like they were becoming immortal celestial beings who lived in heaven. Their love for each other was so deep and great that they wished this perfect moment would never pass, and their minds and feelings had come to a level beyond perfection.
The night was long, but not as deep as their love. After experiencing all these hardships, they finally earned their precious love and happiness. They cuddled with each other and fell into a good night's deep sleep underneath the night's beautiful sky where stars were shining and reflecting each other.
When the first morning sunlight came through the curtain and shone on this happy couple, Daisy didn't wake up as usual. She was still sleeping sweetly, snuggling in Edward's arms, like a lazy kitten, so petite and so cute. Perhaps for every man on Earth, sex with their loved ones could never be too much, and their bodies would never be too fatigued to have more. So just as every time before, Edward was still the one that woke up first after their love making. He opened his deep and intoxicating eyes, and what he saw first was his petite wife who slept like a cute baby, which had made up such an enjoyable scene that he felt a very profound peacefulness coming from his heart.
Probably he had asked for too much from her body time after time last night, so she was too tired to wake up. Daisy was still sleeping quietly, and wasn't even slightly affected by her biological clock that usually woke her up early in the morning. For Edward, it was quite unusual to be with his petite wife that was not as cold and aloof as she had always been. So when her warm and soft body fell into his arms, being close to his own, he found it too cruel to disturb her. But still, knowing that she would have to leave for her work anyway, his heart ached. Then he thought of Yakira, and his eyes narrowed, his gaze indicating some seriously dangerous thoughts. 'Yakira, you had once used that liitle stupid trick on Leo, but how dare you use it on me again! If you succeeded this time, what would you want?
Would you try to threaten me with it?' Edward's lips moved a little and he gave out a cold sneer. The very person that could stay clear of his punishment after provoking him had not been born yet! Since Yakira had stepped over the line first, he would never let her get out of this easily this time. The mere mention of her divorce from Leo could make her react so strongly. What would happen if he handed Leo the evidence he collected? It would definitely be much more serious than a divorce!
He kissed Daisy on her forehead affectionately, then went naked into the bathroom to take a bath. When Edward finally got his entire body immersed in the warm water, he felt comfortable and his mind eased. The tension was driven away. Then he picked up his water-proof cellphone beside the tub, and dialed a number. The called was connected and Mark's lively voice came on.
"Hello! Who is it?" Mark answered the phone feeling a little uncertain. He tilted his head and thought to himself, 'It's an unfamiliar number. Who could that be so early in the morning?' After all, he spent almost the entire night in the police station last night because of what Yakira and her daughter had done. And since the Colonel wasn't there, it would have been impolite to leave there before the the chief of the police station left. He was still a little pissed now!
"Mark, it's me. Does your Colonel have any important things to attend to today according to her schedule?" Edward was a man who always kept his promises. So from the moment he promised Daisy, he had been doing his best not to interfere with her work by his personal issues. He had promised so, and he had done so as well. Because from his perspective, it was the bottom line that he kept his commitment to his loved one.
"Mr. Mu, it's you!" said Mark. "Colonel doesn't have any important things to attend to this morning, but she will have to attend a meeting this afternoon. But why would you ask me about her schedule? Isn't she with you right now?" Mark was feeling more confused now. He was such an innocent boy that he would never think about the intimate behavior conducted by Edward and Daisy last night. No wonder he didn't understand why Edward would ask him instead of Colonel about her own schedule.
Right!" answered Edward. "She's with me right now. If there isn't anything important for her to deal with in the army base, please ask for some time off for her this morning. She will attend the meeting this afternoon on time. And do NOT ask me for any explanations!" Edward said this quickly. Sometimes he thought Mark might be too innocent and it was impossible for him to explain the real reason to Mark. Besides, by comparison with Mark, Edward would look like an evil man who had too much erotic passion.
Yes, I know," said Mark. Then he looked at the cellphone that he had just been talking on. Mr. Mu had already hung up. He wondered confusingly, 'What's going on with that guy? Why did he call me so early in the morning for such weird questions? Is this the capricious Mr. Mu that Colonel has always talked about? And why did he get so angry in just a second?' But after he complained about Mr. Mu's weird behavior, Mark still had to obey his order. He called the army base and asked for leave for Colonel. Otherwise, if Commander couldn't find the Colonel, he might make a series of desperate phone calls, which would definitely get everyone into trouble.
After taking the cozy warm bath, Edward went out the bathroom feeling totally relaxed, without the tension and fatigue that had covered him since he woke up. He was completely refreshed now, even his mood got better. He took a look at the beauty on the bed, who was still in her sweet sleep, and he knew he did lavish love and affection on her, because he just couldn't help smiling when seeing her.
He opened the wardrobe, looking at all the clothes of different styles. He thought for a moment, and then decided to put on a casual looking off-white suit. It was his habit that every hotel under FX International Group would reserve a suit for him, and there would always be all kinds of clothing for various occasions in his suite,which would be much more convenient for him. But unfortunately, he forgot to ask his staff to get some clothing for Daisy in the wardrobe. It was his fault this time. Because after his reunion with her, he had never thought of spending a night with her in a hotel of this city. After all, their home was always much cozier and more comfortable than a hotel room. Even if this was his hotel, it still couldn't compare to their home, where he could feel the warmth of love.