“You will have to come with us, Mr. Blackwell.” The man said and Axel nodded.
“Five minutes.” He said and turned to Lily.
“You are getting arrested?” Lily asked with a worried expression.
“Yes, but it’s nothing.” Axel replied and held her arms, he creased them and Lily moved closer to him.
“I will go with you then.”
“Of course not.”
“But… ”
“It’s nothing Lilyana. I will just sign a few papers, settle some bills and I will be back by morning.”
“Are you sure?” She asked.
“By the time you wake up in the morning, you will see me next to you.”
“You promise?”
“Hmm.” Axel replied and nodded.
“And don’t be worried about me, I will be fine.” He assured her again and hugged her. He pulled away from her and rubbed her arms.
“Make sure you sleep, okay?”
“I will.” Lily replied and he stared at her one last time before turning to the cops.
Lily watched as he was escorted into one of their cars. She wrapped her arms around herself and sighed.
She watched him as he got in and the cars drove out. She headed back in and she couldn’t help but worry.
Although he told her not to worry but she was. She made her way back into her room and lay on the bed as she got in.
She kept thinking about Axel and she slowly let out a smile when she recalled how he hugged her. She has missed him so much and she was glad she saw him.
She decided to get some sleep and not think too much, he already promised her he would be next to her when she woke up.
She believed him, she believed anything he said.
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THE NEXT DAY
MORNING
It was morning again, it wasn’t just like every other morning. Lily was excited to wake up, she couldn’t wait to see her husband.
She slowly opened her eyes, expecting to see Axel but she didn’t. She felt disappointed and sad.
He didn’t keep to his promise. She sighed and slowly turned, her face suddenly lit up when she saw him sleeping next to her.
She was surprised she didn’t notice, probably because she was expecting him to be awake and sitting close to the bed.
Lily smiled happily and watched him, she could hear his soft snores. He must have been really exhausted to still be asleep. Axel never wakes up
late unless he intentionally wants to.
She decided not to wake him up, he needed the rest, he had been busy all week.
Lily walked into the bathroom to get ready for the day, she was finally done after spending a long time in the shower. She walked into her closet and walked out dressed.
Axel was still asleep, she slowly got on the bed and moved closer to him.
She decided to wake him up so she tapped his cheeks softly and he slowly opened his eyes.
His hair was messy and a little part of it fell on his face.
“Hey.” Lily called and moved his hair from his face, he looked at her with drowsy eyes and she smiled at him.
“Are you okay? How did it go with the cops?” She asked and he sighed. He closed his eyes for a few seconds before opening them again.
“I’m sorry I woke you up, I didn’t know you were so tired.” Lily apologised. He was looking really exhausted.
Axel slowly sat up and sighed, he stared at Lily who now had a worried expression. He held her hand and smiled at her a little, just to assure her that he was fine.
“Have you had breakfast?” He asked and she shook her head.
“You can rest a little bit more.” Lily said and he shook his head in response.
“No, I’m fine. And it went well with the cops, I told you not to be worried.” He said and she nodded with a smile.
“I will join you down in a few minutes. You can go ahead.”
“Okay.” Lily replied and smiled at him before walking out of her room.
Minutes later, Axel joined her in the dining room. He took a seat next to her and she turned to him.
“Always slow down when eating, what if you choke?” Axel said as she chewed with her mouthful.
She chuckled and he poked her cheek before turning away from her.
After they had breakfast, they both decided to watch a movie. Lily was glad Axel was spending the weekend with her, she had him all to herself.
They both watched a movie of Lily’s choice, after that, Axel got a call and left her to his study. Lily waited for him for a while and when she noticed he wasn’t back yet, she went to his study.
She got there and found out that he was still on a call, he looked up at her as he leaned on his table.
She slowly walked to him and wrapped her arms around him as she got to him.
Axel held her waist with his free hand and she placed her head on his chest. She wondered who he was talking to that made him so engrossed in the conversation.
“I can’t take a job that doesn’t benefit me.” She heard him say. After a minute, he ended the call and Lily sighed in relief.
“Are you taking any more calls?” Lily asked tiredly as she looked at him. He shook his head in response and kissed her.
Lily sighed and placed her head on his chest.
“Everything is so perfect now.” Lily said.
“Yeah.” Axel muttered in response.
Lily smiled and closed her eyes, is this really what she has wanted all along? A peaceful life, a wealthy one.
She has a loving husband, a really expensive car, and a good friend. What more could she ask for? Will everything continue being peaceful this way? Or there is more drama to come?