The Emperor who loves me dearly - Chapter 91

The sun blooms on the horizon, golden petals stretching ever outwards into the rich blue. It is the brilliant flower of the sky that warms our days. It is the invitation to a new day, that sunrise so ordinary extraordinary.

“Good morning Angel Face,” his minty breath welcomed me into a new day. My face just below his chin, facing his hard chest.

I can feel my cheeks heating up, he smells so good. Like a mix of the tangy scent of citrus,  soap, leather, and expensive single malt scotch.

He did not get the chance to change into his sleepwear.

Yesterday, it was raining hard, loud sounds of thunders triggered my anxiety, I begged for him to come, and he did. With just one phone call, he hurriedly left all his works to accompany me.

“G-good morning” I responded, turning my body on the other side of the bed. I don’t want him to hear how fast my heart is beating at the moment.

Oh, dear, if only you knew how much you impact my system…

My mind in a spiral as my heart defiantly goes out of rhythm.

He cleared his voice for a moment.

“I see, my cute maiden is shy” his usual playful voice surfaced. It did not help my blushing face.

“Don’t look!” I covered my exposed red skin but I was too late, his big hands already turned me over his side, making us look in each other face to face. He bents down a little to level me.

I can see his gray eyes, they were shining as the warm rays of sun lights up the cream room.

“I already saw it, you are more beautiful when you are crushing on me, Helen” he chuckles a little bit.

His voice reminds me of an ocean breeze, warm and subtle.

I punched him on his chest, hoping that he would stop teasing me already but it seems like my punches were nothing on his six-packs.

Oh, how I love to touch those…

‘Come on, Helen, this is not the time to be hypnotized’

My eyes tried to avert from the temptations his chest are offering. Why would he even unbutton his long sleeve polo?

“Eyes up here my lady”

And with that, I blush even harder.

What did he say earlier?

‘Ah yes, that I am more beautiful when I’m crushing on him’

‘Oh, how I wish it was only a mere crush but I think I’m falling for you deeply’

I shifted the topic, I love it when he teased me like that.

“T-thank you for yesterday,” I said as his right hand landed on my waist. It feels comfortable when he’s here, wrapping me into his broad body.

I inched my face closer, putting it back in its original position, I inhaled more of his scent.

His hands went into my long golden hair, stroking it slowly.

I like the color of my hair because it matches his.

“You are always welcome,” he said, now slightly huskier.

Do I have that effect on you?

If only you can be completely mine…

Thank you for being my sanctuary, Hannibal.