Chapter 16
Andre's POV
""You lied that the doctor and nurse's numbers weren't going through whereas you didn't even call them "I said and she looked downwards, probably avoiding my gaze.
Yes, l found out she didn't call the doctor or nurse like she claimed she did. I checked my call logs because l had a feeling she was lying in the first place.
And guess what? She didn't even attempt to call any of them. What if l had died or something bad happened to me? Well, it's a good thing she took good care of me.
"I seriously don't know what you are talking about, Andre "she rasped, sounding so nervous and I laughed.
"You are mistaken, Andre. I called the doctor and nurse like you said l should, but they weren't picking up "she argued, vehemently and l sighed.
"You just exposed yourself. You never said they didn't pick up yesterday, you claimed their numbers weren't going through "I smirked and she palmed her face.
"You see, now? But what if something bad had happened to me? What will you do then? "I jibbed, and she sighed.
"Well, I wouldn't have allowed anything to happen to you. It wasn't entirely my fault though, they are just too busty for my preference. How could l have allowed such ladies to treat you, huh? They could have easily seduced you, and you know no wife wants any lady to have her husband "she went on and on, nonstop and l stared at her the entire time.
"It was for your own good, okay? Besides, I told you not to go to work. It could have been the honeymoon ghost plan of punishing you for abandoning your wife at home "she added, grumpily and I burst into hot laughter, holding my tummy.
"Where did you get that from, Ava? Honeymoon ghost? That's clearly the dumbest word l've heard "I said, amidst laughter and she giggled.
"I thought you'd be silly enough to believe such story "she responded.
I smiled, staring at her and her cheeks reddened as she pulled the strands of hair on her face behind her ear and looked downwards.
Who knew I would get married to a jealous tiger for a wife?
Ava's POV
Why is Andre staring so intently at me? I might explode any moment because his stares are killing me. I can't help but blush and my legs were getting wobbly from the intensity in the aura.
I broke the silence and said, "Umm .. l'm pretty sure Magda is done preparing breakfast. I should go and lend her a hand "I stuttered, nervous and walked way, briskly, not giving him a chance to speak.
I munched on my breakfast in complete relish but stopped when l noticed Andre glaring at me. I kept the cheese sandwich on the plate and faced him.
"Why are you glaring at me? "I asked and he scoffed, crossing his arms.
"Are you seriously asking me such question? Why is there a bowl of broth soup before me and not cheese sandwich and bacon? "He asked.
"You are sick, Andre. You need to have broth soup so you can get better "I insisted.
He huffed and moved the chair backwards, getting up. He headed for the door and I stood up to catch up with him.
"Well, since my wife doesn't want to serve me breakfast, l'm going to eat out at a restaurant "he half yelled and I held his suit.
"You are not going anywhere. Tell me what you want and l will have Magda prepare it for you "I said with a wide grin, rubbing the buttons on his suit and his face lit up.
"That's more like it. Anyways, you don't have to be so possessive but it's great, I found your weakness "he said and walked away to dinning table. I sighed and crossed my arms, watching him. Why do l have to be so possessive?
Am l beginning to like him or what? No, l don't- oh, forget it. I don't know. I might go crazy if I continue thinking about it.
"Are you going come over or stand there like a statue? "He yelled out at me and l jerked.
I faked a smile, "I'm coming! "
BACK IN AMERICA
"It's been so long since Ava left for Paris and she didn't deem it fit to reach out to us "Ava's Mom distorted, sounding worried.
"There's no need to worry, honey. I'm pretty sure they are enjoying themselves over there "Her Dad insisted and she sighed ruefully.
Bryan is sitting on the couch, lost in thoughts. He misses his sister so much, her taunts and everything. He wishes to see her and give her a really tight hug.
"If they are really enjoying themselves, at least, they should have called to announce their safe arrival "she jibbed.
"They are newly wedded and deserve some privacy. You know how your daughter is, l'm sure she's giving him a hard time over there "Her Dad replied, unperturbed.
"You know that their marriage wasn't arranged on love. Besides, they will eventually get along because they ..... "Her voice trailed off as her eyes met with Bryan's.
She wouldn't take the risk of spilling it out in front of Bryan. He's still a kid.
"What if we give them a call? "She diverted the topic and Bryan smiled.
"Yes, mom. Let's call her "Bryan said, brimful of smiles.
"Get the telephone, Bryan "
Just then, a knock came through and Bryan halted and turned to his Mom.
"I'll get the door, Mom. Don't bother getting up "he said and rushed off towards the door.
Ava's POV
"How about you feed me? "He chipped in and I scoffed.
"No way "I bickered. He sighed and took his phone, he dialled a number and placed the phone on his ear.
"Esme, please lodge a room at the most famous hotel in town and .. "I grabbed the phone from his grasp.
"Hey. He doesn't need anything of that, you don't have to lodge a room at the hotel for him "l rasped and hung up.
"Are you crazy? You want to spend the night at a hotel? "
"At least, l would get someone to feed me "he ventured and gruffed. I sighed.
"Whatever! I will do it, alright? "
"Hey, be careful it's gonna spill on my shirt "he half yelled and l chuckled.
"If you don't keep mute, I will spill it on your outfit "l said, jocularly.
The ringing phone interrupted and we stared at it as the phone rang to an end. We burst into laughter as soon as it ended.