“Good morning, Lina. How are you doing today?” Butler Jenkins smiled brightly at Lina the moment he saw her walking down the stairs.
Lina blushed, seeing the knowing look in his eyes. Butler Jenkins seems to know what she and Raymond had done last night. The look in his eyes says it all.
“Don’t be shy Lina. It’s normal for a loving couple to…, you know…” Butler Jenkins trailed off, winking playfully at Lina, who almost wanted to smack the old butler face. How could he be so open minded?
Remembering the vigorous activities that happened between her and Raymond’s yesterday, her legs couldn’t help shaking. She was still sore between her legs, but she couldn’t stay in bed all day. She still had some things to take care of.
“Jenkins, had Raymond gone to the company?” Lina asked, ignoring the old man’s earlier mischief. When she woke up earlier, Raymond wasn’t beside her, and looking at the time made her realize it’s almost noon.
Butler Jenkins sighed, seeing that his young mistress was ignoring him. What a pity? He was the one that suggested that she should go get Raymond from the office yesterday. Now that they have reconciled, Lina didn’t seem to want to talk to him.
“The young master is in the kitchen.” Jayden felt helpless saying this. Lina almost lost her grip on the railing. What was Raymond doing in the kitchen? Wasn’t he supposed to be at his company? It’s Monday morning, and she knew how mondays were always important to businessmen.
Don’t tell me that Raymond is in the kitchen, making breakfast. Lina thought.
“Your guess is right, Lina. The young master is making breakfast.” It was like the butler could read Lina’s mind, but what she didn’t know was that her thoughts were visibly written on her face, making butler Jenkins guess what was running through her mind.
Butler Jenkins couldn’t help remembering how flabbergasted he had been when he saw his young master in the kitchen a few minutes ago. He had persuaded him to leave, but Raymond wouldn’t budge. Since he had started working for the Walton’s, today was the first time he saw Raymond in the kitchen.
Lina nodded her head at the butler, before bypassing him, making her way to the kitchen. The scene Lina saw the moment she reached the kitchen foyer, almost made her jaw drop.
Behind the stove was Raymond, who has a butter color apron wrapped around his muscular body. In his hand was a wooden spatula, which he was using to stir-fry what he was cooking. She could see how his hand muscles were bulging, because he was putting on a short-sleeve T-shirt.
Lina could only see his side profile. From the distance she was standing, she couldn’t see the exact food he was making. However, from the aroma, she had her guess of what it might be.
Lina rested her back against the kitchen door, watching how Raymond’s powerful frame worked behind the stove. Raymond didn’t seem to notice that someone was watching him. All his attention was on the food he was making.
A pair of slender hands wrapped around his slim waist from behind, making his movement purse for a second. Seeing those familiar hands, he raised the corner of his lips in a smirk, loving how Lina’s warm body was resting on his back.
“Why didn’t you sleep in some more? Aren’t you tired?” Raymond asked as he continued stir-frying the veggies he was making, to avoid it getting burnt.
“I’ve slept enough. It’s almost noon. Besides, I have something important to take care of later on today. It’s not the right idea to sleep in.” Lina murmured into his back, her voice muffled by his shirt, but Raymond was able to hear what she said.
Their action feels natural as they behave like some old couples who had been married for years. Lina’s actions didn’t seem awkward at all. It was like after last night, the bond between them became more tighter. Butler Jenkins, who was trailing behind Lina earlier, couldn’t help smiling, seeing how loving they’ve become.
Although it was his first time seeing them being intimate, yet it didn’t seem awkward. He applauded Raymond in his heart for achieving his goal with his actions. He had known that his young master was cooking up something big by not coming home after the scandal was cleared. Seeing the positive result, he was elated.
He took out his phone from his pants pocket and took a picture of them, so he can send it to old master Walton later. “I hope they will always be together.” Butler Jenkins wished, but he knew this journey wouldn’t be easy. Butler Jenkins silently withdraws, leaving the couples, who didn’t seem to detect his presence.
Lina was just in time. The dish Raymond was making was the last one. After turning off the stove, Raymond disentangled Lina’s hands from his waist and turned around. Before Lina could process what was going on, she was lifted off the floor, making her let out a tiny yelp in shock, her hands subconsciously tightening around Raymond’s neck.
“What are you doing?” Lina’s big doe-like eyes were widened as they questioned Raymond, who took a few steps towards the kitchen’s counter, and settled Lina on it.
“I’m about to serve the dishes, and with you holding me like that won’t make it easy, or do you wish to serve me another type of breakfast?” Raymond whispered into Lina’s ear, with his back bent slightly. Although Lina was sitting on the counter, she was still a head shorter than Raymond.
Lina raised an eyebrow in confusion not understanding what Raymond was talking about. The moment what he meant registered into her brain, Lina’s cheeks flushed red in embarrassment.
“Raymond, don’t be so shameless. Serve the food and stop talking. I’m starving.” She nudged him on his chest with her fist, while her stomach grumbled, proving her words, making Lina’s cheek flushed more with embarrassment.
Raymond let out a hearty laughter at her words. The small sound her stomach made, make it even more funny. “Alright, sit here obediently. I will go and serve brunch.” Raymond made his way back to where the dishes he had made earlier were stationed.
Lina’s eyes followed his movements. After he had served and arranged the dishes on the small kitchen dining table, Raymond walked back to Lina, and lifted her off the counter with her butts sitting on his powerful arms, enjoying how the soft flesh of her butts feels in his hands.
Lina buried her head on his shoulder feeling shy. “Put me down Raymond. What are you doing?” She bit his shoulder in protest, making Raymond groan loudly, his left palm lightly smacking her butts.
“Behave, honey. I swear you won’t be able to take it all if I decide to take you right here in the kitchen.” Raymond warned. He knew she was still sore from their last night bedroom activities. He tried to control himself. But his little woman was making it hard for him. Seeing her beautiful face alone turned him on.
Lina immediately went still in his arms, not daring to wake up the sleeping dragon. Raymond walked with Lina in his arms to the dining center, where he had carefully arranged the dishes. He gently placed her down on a chair, helping her to tuck in her loose hair to the back of her left ear, before he walked to a chair opposite her and sat down.
“Wow, these dishes look so good and colorful.” Lina rubbed her palms together happily like a child who just saw her favorite dishes. Seeing how happy she was, Raymond’s lips spread into a doting smile. It was all worth it. He thought. He would do anything to see his woman happy always.
“Raymond, why didn’t you tell me you know how to cook?” Although she was speaking to Raymond, her attention was all on the French toast, omelet, with the yoghurt parfait on the table. She can’t wait to have a taste of them.
“You didn’t ask me.” Raymond refuted her claims.
“Hmm, that’s true. Who knew the young master of the Walton’s family knows how to cook. Tell me,” she raised her head and looked at Raymond, whose eyes were flowing with love for her. Lina almost bit her lips seeing him like that, but she caution herself. Who knew what the horny Raymond would do to her.
“Who teaches you how to cook?” Lina completed her sentences, while her hand grabbed the fork and knife placed beside her plate.
“My dad taught me how to cook. He told me to always cook for my wife when I’m married in the future, to make her fall in love with me. Tell me Mrs. Walton, did you fall in love with me after my thoughtful gesture?” Raymond asked playfully, but Lina knew that he meant his words.
Lina cut some part of the omelet and picked it up with her fork. “Eat and stop spouting nonsense.” She placed her fork on his lips, trying to shut him up. Disappointment flashe in Raymond’s eyes briefly, but Lina still caught it. He opened his thin lips and bit her fork, taking in the piece of omelet.
“How is it?” Lina’s eyes shone like she was the one that made the omelette.
“Taste it yourself and give me your review.” Raymond also picks up his cutlery, joining Lina for brunch.
“Hmm,” Lina nodded before slicing another piece and taking it into her mouth. “Wow, Raymond, this tastes really nice. Who would have thought that CEO Walton can cook. Not only can he cook, the dishes he made taste heavenly.” Lina praised as she took another bite.
Raymond just smiles without replying to her flattery. They both ate their brunch in peaceful silence, savoring each taste of the dishes laid in front of them.
“Today is Monday, Raymond. Why didn’t you go to the office?” Lina asked the moment she dropped her cutlery, rubbing her stomach in satisfaction. The dishes she just ate were very appetizing. She wished that Raymond could be cooking for her everyday, but she didn’t dare to voice out her thoughts.
Raymond also dropped his cutlery. He picked up a napkin to clean his hands. “I was waiting for you to wake up before I left.” Lina smiled happily, her stomach filled with butterflies.
I don’t want it to look like the last time I left immediately after taking advantage of you at the hotel. Raymond didn’t dare to voice out his thoughts. He was still contemplating on the right moment to tell Lina that he was the one who took her virginity that night, but he was scared of the consequences. He doesn’t want her to think all that was happening was his plan all along.
“How silly. You know how busy Mondays are for you, and you still dare to slack off? Tsk.” Lina feigned anger, her arms folded below her breast.
“Alright. Since you don’t want me in the house, I will be leaving then.” Raymond stood up from his chair, planning to go get ready for work.
Lina also stood up to grab his arm, pulling him out of the kitchen, making their way to the direction of their room. Raymond couldn’t help shaking his head at how pretentious she was. She was the one that was sending him away. Why was she still clinging on to him?
“Do you want me to stay with you at home today?” Raymond asked when they reached their room. If she says the word, he didn’t mind sparing a day to keep her company.
“You wish!” Lina immediately pushed him into the washroom. “Go and take your bath and get ready for work. It wouldn’t look good if the CEO of World-Glow enterprise is slacking off work.” Lina shut the door behind Raymond, who laughed out loud inside the washroom.
“I’m happy that Mrs. Walton still cares about my reputation. Help me pick up my attire for the day.” Raymond said behind closed doors, before he went ahead to take a bath.
Lina still had things to take care of. How she wished for Raymond to keep her company today. However, she can’t delay the task in her hands. Lina hurriedly walks to their closet, and helps Raymond pick up a navy blue suit. Looking at the closet which was filled with all shades of dark colors, she murmured to herself.
“It’s time to bring more colors into your life, Raymond.” Although she was talking about his choice of clothes, in a deeper meaning her words meant more than that.