Master’s Untamed Wife

Chapter 196 – Our Secret

Staying true to his words, Shui Xian was rather strict with managing Raelle's health affairs. He first made her eat some light snacks, then offered the blood nourishing drink and watched her drink it all. It was not that she would refuse to drink it but he still couldn't feel reassured unless he saw it with his own eyes. 

"Maybe I should get a hot water bottle for you as well," he was muttering to himself.

Raelle didn't know how to react to this care at all. She knew her husband was a caring person but she didn't realize he wasn't any better than her Opa and Yanyan. If anything, he seemed even more strict than them. 

She didn't mind it at all. But it was strange seeing him taking care of her. 

"Hubby, I really don't need anything," said Raelle honestly. "It's not my first time. And I'm not as fragile as you think I am."

Shui Xian sat beside her on the bed and touched her face, "I don't think you're fragile. I honestly don't. But it's the least I can do for you."

"But I didn't ask you to do any of it."

"And I want you to ask me," he said looking distressed. "I want you to ask anything of me. I'm willing to do it. You're my wife. You're my responsibility. And I'd love to do anything for you."

Raelle placed her hand over his hand that was laying against her cheek, "If I want something, I'll ask you. I'm not someone who will keep things inside of me. So, you don't have to worry about any of that."

"You know, I'm really happy today."

"Oh?" she said meaningfully. "Why is that?"

"Today, I flirted with my wife openly," he told her with a wide grin. "And it felt good."

"It felt good?" she repeated and he nodded his head in response.

"It really felt good." Shui Xian sounded genuinely happy at the moment he told her this. "Especially when I realized that, in that crowd of people, only you and I knew that we are husband and wife. It was like the secret belonged to us. Just you and I. It's our secret."

"Such a simple thing made you feel so happy?" she questioned. "Just how easy it is to keep you happy, Mr. Shui?"

"My Mrs. Shui," he began as he pinched her nose gently. "I've always been this easy. I thought I changed myself. But when you came into my life I realized that not much changed about me. I'm still the same Shui Xian who becomes happy over small things." He shook his head, "I really can't change this habit of mine."

"Then you're like Yanyan," said Raelle. "She also becomes happy over the smallest of matters. Like if her cookies turned out in perfect shape, she'd be beaming for the rest of the day. Opa used to say people like that are rare and most genuine ones. They can find happiness in anything and that's what makes them precious."

Shui Xian listened to her attentively and nodded his head, "Yanyan is my wife's favorite person. So, I should be over the moon knowing that I have something common with Yanyan."

"You're also my person," she said with a straight face making him pause slightly. 

Shui Xian covered his chest with a hand saying, "Wifey, your attacks are lethal! Do you know how hard it was for me to stop myself from kissing you before all those people in that meeting? Your one message made me want to push you down on the table and…"

"And?" she urged him to continue. "Finish it."

Shui Xian cleared his throat, "Didn't I warn you not to tease me tonight?"

"When did I?" she retorted. "I just wanted to know what was going through that head of yours. Besides, I didn't stop you. You could have thrown me down on the table and ravished me."

Shui Xian coughed at her words and gave her forehead a light flick, "As if, we didn't create enough gossip for the day."

"What do you mean?" 

"By now, everyone in the business circle must have known that something is going on between Master Xian and President Raelle. That's not a small matter. Considering your position and mine, people are gonna speculate a lot about us."

"So? They can do whatever they want."

Shui Xian looked into her eyes, "If you don't even care about their words, then why didn't we announce our marriage yet?"

"Didn't I already tell you this?" Raelle put her hand on his leg saying, "I don't want anyone to label our marriage as a business deal. Yes, we did get into an arranged marriage but that doesn't mean people get to talk about it in any way they want. I don't care what they say but my grandfather and Yanyan care. They wanted us to understand each other better before they'd announce to the whole world."

Shui Xian nodded his head, "I also think it's okay. As I said, I have come to like this secret that belongs to us. And since I've already said I'm pursuing President Raelle, people would learn to digest this news sooner or later." He took a deep breath, "Forget about the rest. Now, tell me how are you feeling?"

Raelle looked down from his eyes slowly. Her gaze seemed to be scorching even the clothes that laid against Shui Xian's skin as it moved to the region between his legs as she asked, "I should be asking you, how are you feeling?"

Shui Xian abruptly stood up and took a step away from her, "I'm gonna take a shower now."

"Don't take a cold shower," she said behind him. "I heard it's not good for health."

Shui Xian turned his head when he reached the bathroom door, "Wifey, stop reading unnecessary things."

"How is it unnecessary? I should know how to care about my husband's wellbeing. It's to be on the safe side. It's just not for you, it's for me as well. Since it involves our mutual benefit, I should take it seriously."

*SLAM!*

Shui Xian had already closed the door of the bathroom and now stood leaning against the closed door. He looked down at the bulge in his pants and groaned heavily. 

"Oh my gosh! She really says whatever comes to her mind!" he rubbed his forehead and tried to shake off the words she just said. And as always, it wasn't easy to get Raelle Xiang's words out of one's mind. She just had a way to get under your skin. 

Behind him, Raelle looked at the closed door of the bathroom and mumbled, "But I was really thinking about your wellbeing."

Her phone's ringtone made her take her eyes away from the closed door of the bathroom and shifted towards the phone that laid beside her. Seeing the caller id, she already knew what this call was gonna be about.

"He–"

Raelle's 'Hello' was left in her mouth when Mu Chenyan's voice rang out, "Elle, did you get your periods? I just checked the date. I've asked the chef to make your drink and send it to you. Don't worry, it'll be with you soon. Don't jump around unless it's necessary. And drink hot water. Stay away from cold water as much as possible. I know the weather is changing but it's still cold outside. Add an extra layer of clothing when you go out."

Raelle continued to listen to this lecture that she was so used to now. In fact, nothing Mu Chenyan said that strayed away from what Raelle had been hearing from her all her life. Earlier, she even got to hear a somewhat similar lecture from her husband as well. So, there was nothing new for her here.

As always, Mu Chenyan was even more clear about her monthly date than she was herself. It just showed how much the former was involved in her daily life. 

"Yanyan, will you let me say something?"

Mu Chenyan took a breather and hummed, "Okay. What is it?"

"My husband already made me drink the same blood nourishing tea that you get me every month. He has put me in bed and even strictly prohibited me from taking an extra step. He even told me not to go for my morning run. I even think he plans on following me to my office tomorrow to make sure that I don't take an extra step."

Mu Chenyan didn't have a response after hearing that.

"Your husband is hell-bent on making me feel like a useless old lady," grumbled Mu Chenyan. 

"Even if you become a useless old lady, you'll still be Raelle's, useless old lady."

Mu Chenyan smiled when she heard that. "That makes me feel better."

Raelle heard a sound behind Mu Chenyan and inquired, "What's that sound behind you?"

Mu Chenyan's eyes widened as she hurriedly said, "Oh, it's nothing much. Just some fun activity of mine. Don't worry about me. I'm fine with Yue here. Take care of yourself and sleep early. Bye-bye!"

She didn't even give Raelle a chance to catch on to something. However, Raelle had already caught on to something.