MY LOVELY WIFE

Noah returned later that evening after a long day at work. Just as his new wife has requested in the morning, he made sure to return early from work tonight.

It's not like she was controlling him, he just felt the need to listen to her. He thought to himself.

"Welcome back Master." Lurch welcomed his boss taking his bag and removing his coat. He was as shocked as the others of his boss's early return, but he didn't dare say a word to the man.

"Your grandfather called earlier today, he said he wants to see you." Noah could already tell why his family wanted to see him. If only he was ready to tell them they don't have to worry and that he was already married.

If they ever see Anna, a grand wedding will be in preparations immediately. He can already imagine what his mother would do. He sighed.

"I'll call him myself." He said. "Where's my wife." He peeked around till his eyes fell on the little figure on the couch. She was in a blue dress tonight. He smiled.

Wasn't it too early for her to fall asleep? He had made sure to return as early as he could tonight. He quickly checked the time and it read past 11 at night. The previous night he had returned at 2am. His lips twitched.

Maybe she's stressed after everything that happened today. He tried not to blame himself. He was a married man now, not only did he have responsibility at the office, he also had a responsibility now at home. Maybe tomorrow he'll have to tell Paul to reset his time and make sure he leaves work at 8pm.

He walked up to her steadily. If only she knows he would never let anything happen to her ever again.

He squat to her level on the couch only to notice four empty bottles of vodka dancing around. "She asked for it master." Lurch said and Noah gritted his teeth.

He could only imagine the pain she's been through all these years that resulted in her drinking and getting wasted. And today, today reminded her of the pain she had tried to forget.

He picked her up from the couch, the woman in his arms nuzzled against his chest, inhaling his scent and her eyes opened slightly. "Noah." She called.

"Hmm." He hummed, his grip tightening around her as he carried her up to his room.

Lurch smiled staring at his boss and new madam. It's been years since he had seen his boss this caring. Maybe after so many years, his boss has finally grown a licking towards someone.

Oh, the cold evil man has finally found warmth. This indeed calls for celebration.

Noah laid the woman on his bed and was about to leave when she gripped his shirt pulling him close.

"What is wrong?" His soft voice rang as he pulled her hair from her delicate face. The woman he had married was beautiful.

"Thank you for today." She whispered.

"You're welcome." Her grip on his clothe loosened and she finally let him go. He watched her curl herself into a small ball as she rested the pillow. After a while, her breathing got steady and she slept so peacefully.

Noah drew the sheets to cover her body before exiting the room.

"Mack Yong." He murmured as he walked away.