Karan quickly put on his clothes lazily, forcing himself to go downstairs to eat his dinner. Apparently, Eliza was also not willing to fulfil his wishes at the moment. Karan had to wait, at least until dinner was over.
"Oh come on, why are you looking so gloomy? Smile a little, Karan."
"I'm not really hungry, but you should fill your stomach too. I don't want you to faint again like earlier."
"Calm down, I'm fine. I'll be fine after this, come on down now!"
Eliza pulled Karan's hand after she finished putting on her clothes. Karan followed her from behind. For the sake of the angel he loved, of course he would do anything.
An angel? Is Eliza really the only one Karan loves? Then, who sent such an intimate message to him? Ah, damn. Karan is too nice a guy to be called a jerk. Who would have thought Karan would commit treason. No!
Karan was just about to leave the room when his mobile rang. For once, Karan ignored the ringing. Eliza also signalled Karan to ignore the call. The second ring, Karan wanted to leave. However, Eliza held him back.
"Karan, this is our wedding day. Tonight is the first time we are sitting together at the dinner table as husband and wife. Can you leave your mobile phone for a while? I'm not asking for anything, just want you to accompany me."
"But, El. You know I have a lot of work, it must be from the office or the clan. I'll talk for a while, then I'll catch up."
"No! I'd rather not come down than have you prioritise that call over me. If on the first night you can ignore me, what about the following nights, Karan? Will you always leave me alone? Outrageous!"
"No, El. It's not like that. Okay, let's get down now."
Once again, Karan ignored the call for the third time. He chose to follow Eliza, it was useless if Eliza stayed there. He could not accept the call. It was too confidential, and it didn't seem to be from the clan or work.
Karan and Eliza finally made it downstairs, both of them sitting at the luxurious dining table. Although this was something the two had done many times in expensive restaurants, tonight was different for Eliza. She seemed to really enjoy the dinner dishes accompanied by Karan.
"You really prepared this for me, Karan?"
"Yes, what else can I do? I'm so happy to marry you, I would give anything to make you happy."
"Owh, Karan. You are really sweet, since we are in a relationship you are full of surprises."
Karan just gave Eliza his best smile. This girl is really innocent, Eliza's innocence is actually utilised by Karan.
Both of them seemed to be enjoying the meal, it was clear from Eliza's face that she was very happy. Happy to marry Karan and of course happy with all the surprises Karan had given her. Especially considering that she was very tired today, it felt like this tiredness was paid off by Karan's kindness to her.
"Karan, can I ask you something?"
"Hmm, yes. Whatever you want to ask, I will definitely answer it."
"You don't regret marrying me?"
Karan was stunned, he was instantly speechless with the question Eliza asked him. How could she question something that sounded like a confession. Hadn't their marriage already taken place? Of course regret should not happen.
"We are already married, why are you questioning this silly thing, Eliza?"
"Why do I feel that your love is not for me anymore?"
"What kind of question is that? Is what I'm doing not enough to give you confidence that I really love you?"
Eliza was silent, she did not have an answer to Karan's question. Everything Karan did was very special and beautiful. Of course every woman who gets a surprise like this will feel happy in her life.
Unlike Eliza, her trust in Karan was fading day by day. Especially in the last few days before the wedding, Eliza saw Karan spending more time in the office than with her. It was always Karan's servant who accompanied Eliza.
"Does Ryn really work for you in the office, Karan?"
"Uhuk!" Karan coughed at Eliza's question this time.
"Why are you suddenly asking that? Ryn certainly works for you in the office, what else is there to do?"
"Is it true that she only works with you in the office? Or is she also replacing my position in your life? She not only helps you in the office, but also keeps you company in bed," Eliza mused.
Fuck it. Why would such a question pop into her head? Isn't that a form of distrust? So, what is the meaning of marriage? Isn't marriage based on mutual trust?
It is not impossible for Eliza to have this question in her mind. Given that Karan is quite handsome and the target of every girl. He is financially successful and his business has expanded overseas.
What girl wouldn't be interested? Aren't high-ranking officials getting more and more mistresses? Or maybe it's like the case of the sailor who has a woman at every dock he docks at? Shit. Bastard. If that's the case, he's a real jerk.
"Eliza, where did your daydream come from? I'm asking, why are you silent? What are you thinking about?"
"Nothing, I'm just..."
"Just what?" Karan cut her off.
What was going through Eliza's mind had already been read by Karan. However, the girl would not let her bad thoughts get the better of her. She had to convince herself that Karan was truly faithful. He was not the bastard she thought he was.
"Nothing, I'm done. Can I board early?"
"Where are you going? You still have plenty of food, did you invite me to eat? Why do you suddenly have no appetite?"
"I'm already full."
Eliza tried to push away the bad thoughts about Karan. She just wanted to live a quiet life without suspecting her husband. However, Karan's strange behaviour and preoccupation with his gedget in the last few days made Eliza not stop being suspicious.
Every woman will feel what Eliza feels, especially after marriage. It's not easy for her not to suspect. Moreover, Karan works outside without her, things will just happen. He's a normal guy, it's not impossible to be attracted to other girls.
"Oh come on, El. Get rid of all your bad thoughts. Karan hasn't done anything treacherous, he will always be loyal to you."
Eliza continued to argue with herself. All this time, she had never thought such things about Karan. She always trusted him because he was always with her.
It was different after Karan asked her to take a break before the wedding day, Eliza no longer knew what Karan was doing out there. She only knew that Karan was working, and she didn't know what was happening outside the office.
The lights suddenly went off, after hearing the sound of the bedroom door being locked. I don't know when Karan entered the room, Eliza was too busy in her reverie to notice.
"Karan, why is the light off?"
"Why are you still asking? It's our first night, what if it's not..."
"Karan!!!"