Secret Smile

Irene's PoV:

"Did you lift something heavy?"

I nodded my head in left to right and vice versa indicating that I didn't.

"Did you slip somewhere? While trying to use the loo or something?" the Doctor quizzed.

My answer was again, only negative.

"Then why are you having so much backache right now? We have been using the medication, you are on a comfortable bed. There is no chance that you will be prone to these body pains, had you not carried something heavy" the Doctor stated.

A small smile appeared in my heart, even on my face maybe. I have carried not just the most heaviest person I ever know but also an emotional child.

Though I got rid of the heaviness, the numbness of my body not only gave in my weakness but also a sense of awakening new emotions. His emotional talk put me through pain but his soothing snores just put me in solace.

He hugged me as if his life depended on me.

"Miss Warla" Doctor called out Marie.

"Yes Doctor?"

"What did she have yesterday?"

"The diet you have prescribed" answered Marie.

"Then what is with this smell? I can inhale only the aroma of drinks from her, she smells as if she is drunk the whole night" the Doctor hissed.

I just looked at Marie who tapped her lips to make them wet, she looked flushed out just like I was. I was excited to hear what she would say.

After all, she can't say that she caught the Mafia Lord Zach Accardo sleeping over me like a baby.

"Maybe due to the medication, the side effects" Marie answered.

I felt like laughing, but I have concealed it not just due to the secrecy we want to maintain but due to Ayda.

Her eyes peered at me as if I have been hiding things from her. Of course, I am hiding, but there is no rule that I have to trade them with her. I don't even know who she is.

Haa it's different that I don't even know who Zach Accardo is until a few days ago, but I liked the night though my heartbeat raced, though I felt extremely crazy with every touch and stare of his, I like the way we were sleeping yesterday. I wish the night never ended.

"I am giving you the medication, take them. Eat well and get back to health soon" the Doctor said.

What is the matter with him? It's not like I am wantedly falling ill.

"You need to be determined, only then you will heal. I am answerable to the Capo, if you have been succumbing to illness one after another I will be the one facing his wrath" the Doctor spoke.

Don't worry Doctor, he won't say anything now. After all, he is the one who was the main reason behind the body pains right now.

"Doctor Scrochel, I will look after her. You don't have to worry" Marie assured him. She looked so tense and I am so worse for enjoying the situation.

The doctor left my room, not before advising me to eat well.

"Ayda, you may leave the room" Marie ordered.

"But Capo ordered me to be with her always" Ayda spoke.

"I will notify you when you are needed, you may leave. She needs to take bath" Marie added.

Ayda left the room and Marie helped me get up. She slowly made me walk to the restroom.

"I have filled hot water for you, take a bath. A hot shower might soothe you" Marie added her warm smile.

And with the little affectionate gestures she shows, I am already liking her. I think I am the one who is in dire need of some attention. I am so gullible, a little affection and I am already in.

You need to get a hold on yourself Irene, for heaven's sake!

"Irene" Marie called me sweetly, helping me to shed the clothes. I asked her to exit the restroom assuring that I can manage.

"Did you sleep peacefully yesterday?" she asked.

I blinked and nodded in response.

"Did you feel something? Any disturbance or other?" she tried sounding as casual as possible but I understood she wanted to confirm whether I remember anything about my adventures with Zach Accardo.

I laughed internally and nodded. She exit the restroom not before adding, "I will be here around and your clothes will be on the bed. So don't just walk into any other room wrapping yourself in the towel"

I felt embarrassed.

I just shut the door and shed my clothes. I traced my hands over my body, I touched the sides of my waist all those places where his hands danced yesterday. I inhaled my smell, it's shit.

I felt too silly smiling to myself. Maybe this happiness is just for a few days until I go back but I can have them in my head and I am going to smile every time they will be replayed.

Who gets to see the kiddish version of the man who only knows how to rule and how to scare people?

"Irene, do it quick. The doctor has warned you not to spend much time bathing. It might result in cold" hearing Marie I quickly washed my body. Though I didn't want to get rid of his smell, I had no other option but to do so.

Marie left the room as I dressed in a long satin gown. From where did they get all these clothes? All of my perfect size? Only God knows.

I knocked on the door as I was done getting ready and Marie walked inside with a heavy breakfast. She served me sitting beside me.

I moved my hands to ask the question eating em and she rang the intercom.

Ayda walked inside after a few minutes. I communicated with her in sign language.

"She wants to meet our Capo" as soon as Ayda conveyed to Marie what I wanted I saw her eyes going wide.

"Why?? What is the reason?" Marie asked.

I conveyed to Ayda that it's something personal.

"Capo would be busy, he won't be available now," Marie said abruptly.

I quickly communicated to Ayda and she gulped as she spoke to Marie.

"She says she will be taking the medicines only if she gets to talk to Zach"

Marie looked at me shocked, I know this is not me. But now all they want is me to be healthy regaining strength and they will have to do as I say. After all, at least at times, I can have fun.