Was it just for that?
Before I could gather my thoughts, he had already carried me out of the reception room.
âThe flowers are for sale! The ones I picked this morning are really beautiful!â
âFresh fruit! Guaranteed pesticide-free.
Come and try!â
The street was bustling with activity, and vendor calls filled the air.
As the bright sunlight bathed everything, it added a radiant warmth to the hustle and bustle.
I struggled slightly and whispered, âCaleb, put me down.
Itâs embarrassing to be seen like this by others!â
âNolâ
Caleb was determined and disregarded my protest, carrying me out of the room.
Naturally, we drew a lot of attention along the way.
Some onlookers were amused, others envious, and some simply speculated.
The many eyes on me made me feel self-conscious, so I covered my eyes with my hands.
It was unusual for Caleb and me to display such public affection.
I felt both uneasy and embarrassed.
âItâs all your fault.
â When nobody was paying close attention, I gave Calebâs waist a discreet pinch.
âPut me down, now!â
Yet, Caleb remained unperturbed.
He walked on, ignoring the stares from passers-by, carrying me steadily through the crowd.
Left with no other option, I continued to pat his chest and said anxiously, âCaleb, please put me down.
Iâm just feeling weak, Iâm not incapacitated.
Everyone is looking at us!â
âIf they want to look, let them have their fill.
Itâs not costing us anything,â Caleb replied with composure.
Ignoring my objections, he carried me all the way back to our house without once glancing around.
When he finally set me on the bed, I attempted to rise.
âStay put.
â Caleb gently but firmly pushed me back down onto the bed.
âHoney, you need to rest now.
No more stubbornness.
â
He caressed my face, his eyes soft with affection.
âBesides, even if you wonât think of yourself, think of our baby.
â
I was torn between laughter and tears by Calebâs domineering yet caring attitude.
But he was right; the hectic days recently had indeed taken their toll on me.
âAlright.
â
I resigned myself to lying down obediently.
As my head hit the pillow, sleepiness enveloped me.
I was dizzy and unaware of the moment I drifted off to sleep.