SURGERY 1 SUCCESSFUL…
Klaus couldn’t stop smiling as Morticia chattered animatedly around him. His Bunnie could talk all day, and he loved every moment of it. Her presence was everything.
The first surgery for his mother had been a success, but there were still two more to go. The next surgery was in twelve hours, and Josephine would be unconscious until all three procedures were completed.
Klaus leaned in and placed a swift kiss on Morticia’s lips, playfully silencing her.
“That’s enough,” he whispered, his voice hoarse.
“I… I haven’t told you how he got to won the competition yet!”
“A bonus?”
She gasped. “How did you know?”
“Because we watched the movie together,” he chuckled, and Morticia blinked at him with wide eyes.
“How come you’re telling me this now, just as I’m about to finish telling you about the entire movie?”
“I just love listening to your voice,” he replied softly, capturing her lips in a gentle kiss as she settled on top of him, his fingers caressing her back.
Their lips parted, and they gazed into each other’s eyes for a long moment.
“I can’t believe you’re mine,” Klaus murmured.
Morticia’s lips curled into a wider smile. “Believe me, I’m even more shocked than you are.”
“When did you realize you were falling for me?” Klaus tilted his head, his fingers tracing circles on her skin.
Morticia’s cheeks flushed slightly. “At first, I disliked you, thinking you were the one influencing my brother to drink and all that.”
“We influenced each other,” Klaus retorted playfully.
“Then you started coming around all the time. We fought, played like kids, teased each other, and chatted. But when I turned twelve, I accidentally saw a boy and a girl kissing. Not liking the scene, I rushed home only to find you in the garden… freaking hot and cool.”
Klaus chuckled. “Am I?”
“Yes! I imagined kissing you, and it made my heart race. I let myself fall into that fantasy, and it was amazing-until…” She paused, a flicker of sadness crossing her gaze. “Not until I saw you doing it with another girl.”
Klaus’s smile faded. “I’m sorry. I had no idea.”
“You don’t need to apologize.” She pecked his chest swiftly. “You’re mine now, and I won’t let you go.”
Klaus wrapped his arms around her. “Me too.”
“Do you know you smell like rain?” he asked after a moment of silence.
“I do?” Morticia chuckled softly.
“Yeah. It’s the best scent ever; it keeps me calm. That’s why I love the beach.”
“Should we go there? The beach?” she asked, looking up at him.
“I just want to be by your side. That’s more than enough,” he whispered.
Morticia stared at him for a long while.
“What?” Klaus asked, sensing her gaze.
“I love you,” she whispered.
“I love you more than my existence, Bunnie,” he replied, and she buried her face against his chest. “I missed you so much.”
“I missed you too.”
Klaus recalled that night. “Sorry you had to see that.”
Morticia shook her head. “I’m over it already. That bastard needed to die anyway.” They both snickered.
Suddenly, Klaus’s phone buzzed-it was an alarm. Time for Josephine’s second surgery.
They made their way to the hospital, which was not far from where they were staying. Again, Klaus had to watch as they transferred Josephine to the operating room.
“She is responding well to the treatment. Although we can’t be sure, we are doing our best. She has a purpose to live; I can see she is fighting to survive,” the doctor said after the second surgery was successful. The chances were still fifty-fifty.
“How is he coping?” Ava asked Morticia in a whisper, glancing at Klaus, who stood a few feet away, his eyes fixed on the transparent glass of his mother’s ward.
“He’s good. Just scared,” Morticia replied.
“He said that?”
“Yeah.”
Ava sighed, looking at Klaus again. She hadn’t gotten a good night’s rest in a week. The fifty-percent chance still scared her, and she sensed something terrible might happen.
“Are you okay, Mom?” Morticia asked.
Ava nodded. “I’m good. Just take care of Klaus,” she said before walking away.
“Hey,” Morticia greeted Klaus, standing beside him. “Ice cream?” She held up a small package.
“No, I’m good,” he replied.
“Please?” she pouted, and he relented, unable to resist her cute face. He took the ice cream and stared at it.
His phone rang, and he pulled it out, his expression turning serious as he answered.
“Hey.”
“I’ve got some information about Void. The name has been whispered in the underworld. This person is said to be connected to the Moore family-a notorious name in the Mafia world. Whoever this is… they are dangerous,” a voice said on the other end.
Klaus frowned. “So how are we going to find out who he is?”
“I have an idea. I’ll investigate the Moores; it should lead me to whoever is behind this.”
Klaus nodded. “Thanks, man.” The call ended.
“Is everything alright?” Morticia asked.
“Yeah. Just a crazy hacker of mine is close to uncovering Void’s identity,” Klaus explained.
“Oh, great. I was thinking we could go out to help you clear your head or something.” She bit her lip, wondering if she was making the right offer.
“Sure. I need a distraction because I’m starting to lose my mind,” he said, giving her a warm smile.
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At the Park
“Wow, this place is higher than I expected,” Morticia said, her face contorting in fear as she glanced down from the Ferris wheel.
“You’ve never ridden a Ferris wheel before?” Klaus asked, amusement evident in his voice.
“Not that I remember. My mother mentioned my first ride was with my father when I was four. I really don’t recall it, and it definitely wasn’t this high,” Morticia chuckled awkwardly.
Klaus smirked and gently turned her face to look at him. “Then just focus on me.”
Morticia fell under his charm, slowly feeling her fear fade away.
“Working?” he asked, and she nodded.
He held her close as they took in the breathtaking views of the city. The sunset painted the sky in hues of orange and pink, creating a heartwarming scene perfect for two souls in love.