"I regret nothing. There are so many good men in the world. I'll find another husband one way or another." Daisy raised her eyebrows in defiance. It seemed like she already knew the serious consequences her words would lead to. So she started to run, forgetting that she was wearing a pair of mid-heel shoes that were not suited for running.
Daisy, How can you say that?" Edward asked, making a face at her. He was vexed at what she said. 'How dare you say that and then run away from me. I will teach you a lesson,' he thought.
"Come and catch me, you fool. When you come here, I'll tell you how I dared to say that," Daisy said. She stopped only when she was at a long distance from him. She turned around, looking at him both in defiance and in fear.
"Do you think I'm stupid like others? I know you can outrun me easily. I won't try to beat you at that." Edward was a businessman and knew when he had the upper hand. He wouldn't try to win against a competent and well-trained soldier in a fight or a marathon.
"Fine. But I won't go to you first." Daisy pouted and sat down on a nearby boulder. She gleefully fixed her eyes on her proud husband.
"Then, I have no choice but to chase you." Edward smiled wryly. 'Darling, you started this fight. You have left me with no choice but to retaliate in bed tonight,' Edward thought.
"Stop. Stay put. It is fine. Absence and distance only make the heart grow fonder. I'd better keep you far away from me," Daisy shouted in haste. She was smart. She knew what Edward was capable of if he came over and caught her. He would do unspeakable things to her. She blushed as she thought about it.
"Don't be silly. Men only say that nonsense to fool women. When lovers are apart, other men and women come between them. What good is that for?" Edward stepped forward elegantly, as enchanting as a prince out of a fairy tale.
"Those are unpredictable people, just like you are. Your kind doesn't represent all the lovers in the world." As she watched Edward come closer to her, Daisy stood up and stepped back. She wouldn't be fooled by his broad smiles and sugary words. She knew what he was going to do once he got hold of her.
"What? Are you accusing me of being fickle?" Although Edward forced a smile on his face, he gritted his teeth, his mouth setting in a grim line. It was obvious he was angry at her words.
Aren't you? You used to be awful." Daisy tilted her head. Technically, Edward hadn't been awful. But he still thought and acted lewdly.
"Good Lord, go on! You are accusing me of other charges now? Enlighten me!" Edward walked forward as she stepped back. The distance was maintained between them. As a result, Edward couldn't catch Daisy, but they could talk to each other easily.
You're also an unscrupulous businessman who bullies and cheats the weak," her mouth pursing, Daisy taunted him. The punishments in bed didn't scare her. They weren't anything new to her anyway. Besides, she could take off a day tomorrow to recover. She decided not to surrender.
Hold on! I admit that I'm a ruthless businessman. But I never bully those who are weak or inferior." Edward frowned. He never thought that Daisy despised his work.
Bullshit. Am I not one of the weak ones right now? Aren't you chasing after me? Admit it! I'm right!" Daisy was smiling innocently at first but shot him a scornful look at this.
"Madam, are you sure that you're weak? As far as I'm concerned, you're as bold and rebellious as a brutal bandit." As they walked back and forth, Edward paid attention to the space behind Daisy in case any obstacles might cause her to trip and fall.
Darling, have you ever seen a bandit as beautiful and lovely as I am?" Daisy asked him arrogantly. She seldom boasted about her beauty or thought highly of herself. However, she couldn't help but compliment herself in front of him right now.
That is true, I truly haven't... Hey! Watch out!" Edward was too slow to stop Daisy from tripping. She fell backward and onto the ground. There was nothing he could do as he watched her land with a thump.
As she lay on the ground, Daisy felt extremely embarrassed. Usually, she managed to avoid such accidents easily. However, she was so absorbed in talking to her husband that she had forgotten to glance at the road behind her. The force of the impact knocked the breath out of her.
"I told you to watch out! Does it hurt?" Edward asked her sympathetically. Edward hurried to pull her to her feet, looking her up and down for serious injuries. His fury evaporated.
You didn't mean that. You did this on purpose to embarrass me! You wanted to piss me off, didn't you?" Daisy asked him furiously in a clumsy attempt to cover up her mortification. She thought that it was Edward's fault that she fell so awkwardly. If he had just run after her in the first place, she wouldn't have had to step backward. He kept her busy talking to him too! Otherwise, she wouldn't have fallen so ridiculously.
"Sorry, it was my fault. Now, tell me whether or not you're hurt?" To allay her fury, Edward would admit any mistakes he had supposedly made, even if Daisy accused him of murder. He loved Daisy so much that he would do anything for her. He already regretted having caused her accident. How could he even think of harboring a grudge against his wife?
Yes, it hurts! I feel pain all over my body. You ought to carry me on your back now," Daisy ordered him childishly. Tripping and falling was not new to Daisy. After all, she was a soldier and had completed endless tough trainings and missions. But to make Edward feel guilty, she pretended to be hurt badly so he wouldn't try to punish her later. She inwardly rejoiced at the opportunity to turn the tables on him.
"Yeah, I can do that. But I should examine your injuries first," Edward said gently. Daisy seldom gave people the impression that she was fragile. But when she stared up at him imploringly, he decided to play along and do as he was told.
No, I want you to carry me right now!" Daisy refused to be examined by him. She wasn't injured at all. It would blow up her cover if Edward persisted.
Hah! Daisy, look at yourself. You look like a little girl who asked for candy but was refused. The soldiers would laugh at you if they saw you behave this way." Edward shook his head, saying nothing further. He squatted down, turning his back to Daisy. As a matter of fact, He already knew Daisy's trick. Sometimes, she was like an open book to him. However, Edward still decided to grant her wish. He allowed her to be willful for one day.
"I don't care. Do as you are told." Daisy climbed onto Edward's back as a wry smile appeared at the corners of her mouth. She ignored the curious glances of the passers-by. As long as her husband loved her, she would get what she wanted.
"You're already so stubborn. If I don't stop you from doing certain things, I'm sure that you'll get out of control one day, " Edward said. When he stood up with Daisy over his back, he could feel her slender figure. He didn't know whether to feel satisfied or not. He could hardly handle a womanly, voluptuous Daisy.
"Will you love me forever?" As she rested her head on Edward's broad shoulder, Daisy could feel the rhythms of his breath. A sense of calm happiness swept over her heart. She could stay like this forever.
"Yes. You already know that. That is why you treat me this way, without worrying about the consequences of provoking me, " Edward said. He smiled lopsidedly. It suddenly occurred to him that he had only carried his wife on his back twice. However, it was different this time. Although she didn't weigh much, he felt the responsibilities on his shoulders.