AN UNEXPECTED GROOM

It was raining and raging outside, but it was quiet in the room.

Roxane sat on the bed to dry her hair after taking a shower. She could hear the sound of running water from the bathroom; Sebastien was taking a shower.

When he came out of the bathroom, Roxane’s hair was already half-dry.

He was shirtless. A towel was wrapped around his waist, revealing his abs and graceful neck.

Roxane looked at him and asked:

-Why aren’t you wearing your pajamas?

He approached saying:

– For what? I’m going to have to take them off anyway. Why bother?

Roxane’s face turned red. She pouted and said:

-You are truly shameless.

He didn’t refute it. He placed his large hand on her head before sliding it down to her neck.

The rough touch of his fingertips made Roxane tremble. Then she thought of something and quickly changed the subject.

– That’s right! I haven’t opened Jessi’s gift yet.

Sebastian frowned. Before he could speak, she got out of bed and ran to the closet to pull out Jessica’s gift. Then, she ran back and sat cross-legged on the bed.

– Do you want to guess what Jessi gave me? She asked.

Sebastien had no interest in Jessica’s gift. He stared at her without blinking.

Roxane sniffed.

– Forget. I’ll see for myself.

She untied the ribbon before eagerly tearing off the pink wrapping paper. However, her expression immediately froze when she saw the gift.

Sebastien, who was originally not interested, saw the expression on Roxane’s face, and his interest was piqued immediately.

Before he could look, she hurriedly tried to hide the box and said:

– You can’t look!

However, he was faster than her. He grabbed the box and saw the clothes inside the box.

The clothes didn’t have much weight. It was made of sheer pink lace.

Roxane’s face was so red that it looked like blood was going to flow at any moment. She was so embarrassed that she wished the ground would open up and swallow her whole. She stammered:

– I, I don’t know why Jessi gave it to me… I’m going to, I’m going to throw it away!

The frown on Sebastian’s face eased when he saw the thing in her hand. He said:

– Put it on.

-…

“No! I should have known you would be like that!”

Roxane wouldn’t wear such a shameful thing even if she was beaten to death. However, Sebastien was too authoritarian. If she didn’t wear it, she knew he would personally help her wear it.

She covered her face in embarrassment, unable to show her face as she asked:

-What’s the point of wearing that? You’re going to take it off in the end anyway!

Sebastien was very interested in his new clothes. He lowered his head, studying it before saying:

“That… I don’t think I’ll need to take it off.

Roxane:!!!

Sebastien really liked the gift that Jessica gave Roxane. He lowered his head and whispered:

– What haven’t we tried from your comics?

-…

“I’m going to destroy them! I’m tired!”

The heavy rain outside seemed to wash away the dirt from the city as the room was filled with the spring breeze. The gurgling water of the stream seemed to turn into waves that crashed against the shore.

…

In the hospital department.

Mathis refused to leave so Enzo was only allowed to sleep on the couch after ordering takeout for him. After that, he covered him with his cloak. All the while, he ignored Fernand, who was still leaning against the window.

Deborah still showed no signs of waking up.

Enzo looked at the man in front of him and asked mockingly:

-Why aren’t you leaving yet? Do you expect her to hug you and cry when she wakes up? Do you think you can reconnect with her?

Fernand didn’t move. He looked at Enzo and said in a clear and indifferent voice:

– Although you are Sebastien’s friend, I must still remind you that the person lying there is my wife, the mother of my child.

In other words, Enzo should be the one to leave.

– Whore ! I have never met such a brazen man! Enzo cursed under his breath.

Fernand’s fingers gently caressed the Buddhist beads around her wrist. Deborah had given it to him in the past. At that time she said:

– It’s an amulet that my grandmother gave me. I will give it to you. I hope this blesses you, brings you peace, and protects you.

It was as if the Buddhist pearl had blessed her, but in giving it, she fell prey to illness.

Finally, he lowered his hands and said:

– I’ll take care of her.

Enzo sneered.

– Take care of her ? Rather make her angry to death!

The man Deborah loved had faked his death and hid, ignoring her and her son. Now he suddenly appeared again and said he would take care of them. If Enzo were in his place, he would have stabbed Fernand and died with him.

Fernand’s expression didn’t change when Enzo made fun of him. Instead he said:

– It’s our business. What does this have to do with you?

Enzo choked on his words. When he was about to retort, there was finally movement from Deborah who was lying on the bed.

She slowly opened her eyes before reaching out to try to remove the oxygen mask from her face.

Enzo rushed to the bedside and held her hand, saying:Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.

– You’re awake. Do not move.

Deborah’s eyelids were very heavy. It was a chore trying to keep my eyes open. She could barely raise her hand as well as she weakly gestured towards Enzo.

He seemed to understand her.

– Do you want to remove the oxygen mask?

She blinked very slowly.

He carefully removed the oxygen mask for her before adjusting the bed higher to make her feel more comfortable.

– Mumu… she cried weakly.

“He’s sleeping on the couch,” Enzo said.

Deborah was relieved. She turned to look at the other man in the room. A cold expression appeared on his pale face. Her lips trembled before she said:

– Go away.

She didn’t want to see the man.

Fernand was not surprised by his attitude. He straightened his back, saying in a warmer voice than before:

– Rest well. I will visit you tomorrow.

After that, he walked towards the door.

“I don’t want to see you,” Deborah said with steely determination and a hoarse voice. Her eyes were wet with tears as she continued to say:

-I never want to see you again.

Fernand briefly stopped in his tracks. After three seconds, he continued walking and left the room.

Deborah’s tears finally fell uncontrollably from her eyes. They ran down his face to the corners of his lips. She turned to the side, not wanting anyone to see her cry.

Enzo took a piece of cloth and helped her wipe her tears.

– Why are you crying? Does this animal deserve your tears?

Deborah sniffed. She looked at him before lowering her head and saying:

– THANKS.

– You’re welcome, said Enzo, pouring his glass of water,

– I always liked helping people.

She more or less knew what kind of person Enzo was now. She only pursed her lips and said nothing.

Enzo changed the subject and asked:

– Do you want to eat something ? I’ll buy something for you.

There was a 24-hour restaurant nearby where he could buy food.

Deborah, who had no appetite, shook her head.

“Then lie down and rest,” Enzo said. He removed the glass before adjusting the bed for her again.

She looked at Enzo’s handsome face and hesitated for a moment before saying in a low voice:

-You should go back and rest. You don’t need to stay here.

After all, they weren’t related and had no relationship. He didn’t need to stay here and be dragged down.

Enzo looked at her with his charming eyes shining with impatience as he said:

“I told you to rest, so why are you talking so much?” If you say one more word, I’ll tell the doctor to sew your mouth shut.

She no longer spoke. She closed her eyes and rested; she was very tired. After all these years, she was very, very tired.

Enzo sat by the bed and looked at her thin face in silence.