The Hate His Touch

Wedding Day

I just stared at Abraham, who seemed calm, sleeping in Albert's arms. No more anxiety. I just stood by the side of the bed with no regard for Albert's gaze waiting for me to join them. I slowly walked to the exit of the room.

"Where are you going?" said it.

"I'm in the next room" I said without looking at Albert.

***

The sunlight came in from the window. I just stared blankly at the sunlight that was shining on me. Since last night I have not slept and spent my time in darkness. I slowly got up to the bathroom to wash my face. I saw my face that looked pale. I closed my eyes while propping my body up in the sink.

"Mom" said Abraham, standing in front of the bathroom.

I slowly opened my eyes and put on my smile for her. He slid into my arms. I carried him who looked sleepy. I peeked at her piercing cheeks and managed to make her growl. I chuckled when I heard her voice that was upset because I was disturbed.

"So sleepy?" my spoken.

Abraham just nodded. I walked towards the bed and started to lie down while hugging her tightly. Abraham and I were shocked when they heard the door slamming. I looked in annoyance at Albert who looked pale. Albert approached me who was still holding Abraham back to sleep. Albert slept next to me while hugging me. I could not refuse because Abraham hugged him.

"I miss you" said Albert.

I just kept quiet with no intention of replying to her words. I slowly patted her hands to calm her down. I felt his body getting closer and hugging me tightly.

I woke up when I felt Abraham was not there. I looked back and did not find Albert. I paused for a moment while closing my eyes. I slowly got out of bed and stared at the clock on the nightstand. It's 12 o'clock by noon. I rubbed my face violently to relieve my drowsiness. I slowly rushed to the bathroom to clean myself up.

***

I walked slowly towards the park when I heard Abraham's giggling. I saw Abraham and Albert playing ball in the park. I sat on a bench in the park while looking at them. They waved their hands at me. I waved at them to make Abraham happy. I saw them smiling as they continued their play with the ball they were playing. I decided to make something refreshing for them. I decided to make carrot juice with a mixture of lemon and Stoberry Abraham's favorite. I sighed as I felt I was exploring the role of a good housewife. No, I can't be Albert's wife when my heart is still on Andrew's side.

I approached those who looked exhausted. I handed over their juice and sat down beside Abraham. I rubbed Abraham's head in the sweat.

"Sorry, sir, Madam .. lunch is ready" said one maid.

"We eat first" said Albert.

Albert grabbed Abraham in his cradle and clasped my hand without asking my permission. I saw them both smiling at me. I realized my favorite smile that Abraham always gave me was the same as Albert's. I smiled faintly as I pinched Abraham's chubby cheeks. Albert and I laughed as Abraham scowled funnyly at my pinch.

***

I stared at the beautifully arranged rose in a vase. I remember a woman who was precious to me. I touched my chest right in the part of my heart that hurt when I remembered her suffering. I'm a mother now, I hope my son won't suffer like I did when mom left. I feel like someone touched my shoulder. I just stared at the rose in front of me.

"Didn't you like that flower?" albert said, hugging me from behind.

"Please promise Al you won't do what my daddy did to his son" I said.

I felt Albert's body stiffen at my request. He buried his face in my neck to breathe my scent.

"I swear by my life and every drop of my blood that flows through my body. I swear I will make you happy. I will end your pain" Albert said confidently.

"If that's the case, I'll do everything I can so you can love me. Let me do it. I'll make you forget it and fill your heart with me" Albert said, hugging it.

"Can't you?" tanyaku.

"Can," he said with complete confidence.

I just stared at the rose in front of me. I turned my body to look at it. The Albert I once knew looked different than he is now. I saw him who looked more human with his gaze and aura. There was no fear or hate when I saw her begging face while looking at me. I saw a very beautiful sincere smile engraved on her face as I touched her cheeks.

"Marry me" he said, looking at me.

I was hypnotized as I looked at her eyes that radiated the hope of love. I stroked her cheek gently and grabbed her closer.

"Yes" I said before his lips.

I kissed her lips that shook my heart. I feel confident in my decision to try to accept it. He returned my kiss. I could feel a great longing from our kisses until I was swept away in her cradle.

I woke up as I felt a soft caress on my cheek. I blinked my eyes and looked at the smiling Albert looking at me who was awake.

"Morning" he said.

I just stared at her beautiful face when I was exposed to the sunlight. Slowly he kissed my forehead and lips. Albert hugged his bow to my innocent body. I did it when I heard Abraham's knocking and whining. I covered my body with a blanket and tried to grab my clothes. I threw Albert's clothes on his face and succeeded in making him giggle. I smiled as I walked to the door and found Abraham crying in the arms of a maid.

He was always spoiled when he woke up and I felt this was normal because he was still a 3-year-old child. I grabbed him in my sling and rubbed his back gently. Albert frowned when he saw Abraham crying.

"What's going on?" said worried.

"This is what happens when he doesn't find me when he wakes up" I said calmly.

Albert grabbed our little whiz in his arms and wiped his tears gently.

"Daddy champ can't cry. Mom and dad won't leave you" said Albert softly.

I smiled happily at Abraham who opened his eyes cutely. I cupped his face and showered him with so many kisses that he laughed. Albert grabbed me into his arms and made us roll around in bed. We laughed while looking up at the sky.

"We took a shower together" said Albert.

"No, you two take a shower first because I'm going to get your clothes ready" said I, who knew what mode Albert had in mind.

I laughed when I saw the sulking faces of Albert and Abraham who were like twin brothers. I just shook my head to see their behavior.

***

Finally our wedding day arrived. I walked towards Albert as he finished chanting the ijab to tie me up as his wife. I accidentally stare at someone I don't want to see. I saw Clara and Andrew side by side.