Love of a Substitute

Will treat the wound

I want to laugh it made, it's really sweet to be able to prank Bang Dev like this. The man who had only one girlfriend in his life, the first love that lasted up to five years but unfortunately ran aground just before the wedding until I was the one who filled their priesthood as his bride.

Bang Dev seemed to let out a long sigh of annoyance, but he could not get angry even more so we spoke in whispers afraid that someone would hear.

"I'm gonna scream, we're gonna get caught in here."

"You're threatening me?" The man's black-eyed bead looked at me with an annoyed look.

I smiled as I blinked one eye teasing her, my finger pointing at the cheek that the husband was ready to catch. Breathing a rough breath Bang Dev seemed to budge, he advanced his lips wanted to kiss my cheek but I took the opportunity until not the cheek but the lips meet the lips.

Cup.

A short, yet meaningful kiss to me that I managed to get a lip kiss by my own husband, I was so happy to want to laugh also in my heart when I glanced at Bang Dev's different-looking face afterwards.

I know, the man was quite surprised to see me being too determined and brave like this.

I immediately came out of the stuffy toilet without looking back.

Luckily it was still quiet, there was no one there.

*****

The days just passed, Bang Dev seemed to dodge since I got his lip kiss on campus the other day.

Tonight at the apartment.

I stared at Bang Dev's desk located in the corner of the mini library. I was reading a book looking for references to my college assignments, I was accidentally interested in approaching my husband's desk where he corrected the assignments of his students.

I had never looked closely, out of curiosity I approached her. I'm sitting in Bang Dev's chair.

Right in front of my eyes, a small figura being a table decorator, I gulped as I realized the image of Nika and Bang Dev embracing each other while revealing their engagement rings.

A photo taken at the moment of their engagement some time ago. Deg, my chest is beating and feeling quite a pain that makes my tears well up.

I should have realized, Bang Dev loves Nika so much. Then why would I bother wishing I knew who my husband's heart belonged to.

I was stunned, silent in the silence of the room so silent. Who am I to love the perfect man in all aspects of life. A handsome man with a brilliant career, coming from a distinguished and wealthy family, the son of a Governor, certainly not just anyone can get this man.

Should I continue my feelings? Questions like this often haunt the last few nights, especially when Bang Dev looks cold and avoids me as if he rejected my feelings.

Krekkk, the door is open. I was wide-eyed when Bang Dev entered speechlessly.

I'll stand up soon.

"I'm sorry Bang Dev, I didn't mean to.." I hung up as Bang Dev pulled my hand away from his desk.

"Sorry, are you angry? I didn't touch anything at all, I just sat there, believe me?" I glazed as I saw the cold expression on his face.

Bang Dev looked at me, for what reason did the man smile despite being thin.

"It's night, sleep."

Bang Dev's voice made me realize how much I fell in love with this man. Really am.

"I'm not sleepy."

"You have a job?"

"It's over, I'm deliberately waiting for you to come home" I replied honestly.

"Don't hurt yourself Kayla, I don't deserve you to wait, I'm waiting for another woman" he said slowly as he stared at the figura containing a photo of Nika.

I bowed listlessly to hear it, I did not immediately reply, I took a deep breath repeatedly to neutralize the pain created.

I grabbed his face, I held his sturdy jaw overgrown with fine feathers with a serious look.

"I love you Bang Dev, you still expect Nika or not, I don't care. You're my husband, before this contract ends you're mine..... We are married legally both religiously and by country, I do not give up. As long as we're married I'll get my husband's heart."

We stared at each other long enough, eyes met eyes. Bang Dev did not dodge at all.

"I love you, you hear that? I will open your heart, I will treat the wounds that Nika created. I'm not a weak woman in hope, you're my husband Bang Dev. There is no contractual term in a marriage that is valid in the eyes of God."

Bang Dev was silent, I pressed my lips against his silent lips without a word. I'm sure, this man has started to be tame, no man is really loyal if faced with a beautiful woman like me.

Evidently, even though I chased after him even though he continued to avoid but one thing if I had kissed, he was silent as well. Not refusing, but not replying.

I rubbed his jaw gently, his eyes not shifting from my face.

"Good night, I'll sleep peacefully because my husband is home. I love you Bang Dev, I hope you will give me a little hope in this love alone."

I grabbed his hand, I kissed the man's palm gently, then I placed it on my cheek spoiled, again Bang Dev fell silent without being able to resist.

"I'm going to go to the room."

The last word I said tonight, leaving Bang Dev standing without me knowing what his heart was right now, was he teasing me? I think he's just embarrassed to admit it.

We are husband and wife, we have one roof. There will always be love in every marriage, I'm sure of that. It's just not time to admit to each other.

"Kayla," called Bang Dev, I was surprised to hear that I was lucky that I had not yet reached the door.

"Yes? You want to say something?" ask me again as I approach.

"Good sleep" he said ambiguously.

I smiled, I kissed her adorable lips again.

"Shame on cats what a shy but willing? Just confess? We're two grown-ups living here for almost a month, don't you want me?" I teased her while biting my lower lip in a fit of anxiety.

Bang Dev looks red.

"Kayla don't joke!"

"Well, if not tonight maybe tomorrow night or the day after tomorrow. I'll wait for your love's answer."

"I'm sorry."

"All right, I'm going out now. It was late at night, and the cold began to say hello. Remember if you need warmth, I'm still faithfully waiting for you in our bedroom bed, don't sleep on the couch and your back can hurt."

I chuckled at the adorable face that was so silent. A faint smile graced his face, I was happy in my heart that I believed Bang Dev would be subject to me as well later.