Flash Marriage: Shrewd Wife, Devious Husband
Chapter 84: A Day Out

Chapter 84: A Day Out

Tony woke up not feeling her fingers on his head. This was the first time she was feeling this peaceful. The wife’s lap is the most peaceful place on planet Earth; he can say with utmost certainty.

Seeing her sleeping peacefully, a smile bloomed on his face. He sat up and watched her sleeping face for some time. Her eyebrows were furrowed and he gently rubbed them. She mumbled something in displeasure.

Are you having bad dreams, Birdie?

He picked her up and walked to the bedroom. He had loads of work left. But he decided to stay with her for some time. Hugging her, he lay beside her. Watching her peaceful sleeping face, he almost fell asleep. But he got up to finish up his work. He wanted to spend the entire Sunday with her and the baby.

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Marcella woke up feeling stuffy in her chest. The siren sound in the distance and the cooing of pigeons was what she got used to living in the city. But the heaviness in his chest and the tingling feeling in her neck...?

Rubbing her eyes, she opened her eyes to a thick tuft of hair in her view. She smiled seeing Tony lying on her chest with his hands wrapped around her waist as if she was a hug pillow.

This is nice...

She hugged him to feel the curly hair on his back. She loved that feeling. He was lying like a dead weight on top of her but she didn’t mind it as she enjoyed the feeling of his back.

She did feel the scars and got reminded of the "assignment". She couldn’t think of any situation where he would have gotten those scars. Who would have belted him? Was it his father?

After carrying him on her chest for some time, she couldn’t breathe anymore. She could see the baby trying to wake up. It won’t be long before he starts to cry.

She tried to gently make Tony get down from her. But he only held onto her tightly. She struggled her way out of his grasp and let out a sigh of relief.

Wiping her forehead, she looked at Tony. As his hands were empty, he pulled her pillow and ended up hugging it. She almost laughed out loud.

Is this why he wanted the baby out of the way?

She walked to the crib and picked up the baby. "Look how silly your uncle is..." she whispered to the baby. The baby just awake, looked at her with a confused stare.

"You’re adorable," she kissed the baby and walked to the kitchen. He didn’t seem hungry and she took him for a simple stroll outside to get some sun.

When she returned, the phone rang. She answered the call. It was Gloria. She asked her for brunch. Marcella was not very keen on going to brunches, but Gloria was persuasive.

She bathed and changed the baby. After feeding and burping him, she changed the sheets of the crib. She looked around the house. The laundry was done and the kitchen was clean. The living room might need a little dusting but she decided to do it after the brunch.

Putting Joey to sleep, she got ready quickly. She was in a dilemma about whether to awaken Tony or not. If it was just him, she would have left home leaving a note. But she didn’t want to leave the baby alone. Tony is a heavy sleeper and he won’t wake up to the sound of the baby crying.

Without knowing she started to stare at Tony. He was not hugging the pillow anymore maybe because he realized it was not her.

Aww... he’s so adorable when he sleeps...

As she stood staring, Tony opened his eyes.

"I thought I smelled something good," he mumbled and held out his hand. "And ended up seeing an angel!"

Marcella stepped forward and placed her hand over his. He held her hand and pulled her toward him.

"Careful," she hissed so as not to wake up the sleeping baby. She put him to bed just now. He might wake up to noises.

"Going somewhere?" Tony asked seeing her dressed up.

"Brunch, with the ladies," Marcella winked. But her heart was racing wondering if Tony would find it repulsive that she wants to go out without informing first.

"Ooooh," Tony sat up and rubbed his face. He was disappointed at first because he wanted to spend the entire day with her. But if she’s going out with her friend, she must. It’s rare she gets to spend time with her pals.

"Lady, I suppose? Mrs. Butler ditched her husband today?" he asked in a mocking tone.

"Ladies," she corrected him. "Gloria has many friends and they are my friends too. It’s just that...since I was unmarried, they didn’t invite me to their brunches. Now that I’m married, I am one of them," she said with a proud smile.

"That’s..." Tony pressed his lips swallowing his words.

To not invite a friend because they are unmarried is a bit... What kind of topics do they talk about if unmarried women aren’t welcomed to their brunches? Will she be okay there?

"Well, congratulations then," he leaned forward and kissed her lips. "Have a good time."

She should enjoy being included in those women’s spaces. It will do her good. She looks so happy to be included. Adorable...

"I bathed Joey and he ate just some time ago. I have prepared toast and eggs for you. Heat it up when you eat. Please, throw the trash out. If you have to go out, I can~"

"I can take care of him fine. I can hold the fort for a day. And I have no business outside. If I am going out, I will arrange for someone to look after him," Tony kissed her again. "Don’t think about us. Enjoy your day."

Marcella nodded. She was a little skeptical about the brunch because she thought Tony might have other plans. Aiden hated it if she made plans without asking him first.

Tony is different. He looks happy.

"I’ll be back as soon as possible. If anything, call me. I’ll be at the Beverly’s," she said and kissed him.

"Okay, now go," Tony pushed her and got down from the bed. "You might want to retouch your lipstick," he reminded her.

Marcella saw the red on his lips and covered her mouth. She went to the bathroom and touched up her makeup before leaving. Tony slapped her butt hard as she walked out. She yelped holding her backside and looking around in the hallway.

"Tony!"

What if someone saw?

Tony chuckled as if she saw something amusing. "Bye, Birdie," he sent a flying kiss.

Marcella walked down the stairs with a blooming smile. She loved her life.

When she reached the restaurant, she was welcomed by some eager women. Marcella got a bit scared seeing the glint in their eyes. They looked like they would swallow her whole. Their eyes looked hungry for something.

Thankfully, Gloria pushed them all away and took her to her wings. "Leave her be," she warned them. They all dispersed with a little grumble.

Marcella was wrong to think that the ladies gathered there to eat and maybe have some lovely conversation about the weather or their local community or whatever.

She didn’t expect them to be there to gossip and trash talk about their husbands and in-laws.

Wow!

Marcella felt a shiver pass through her spine hearing those ladies openly discussing sex and other "adult" topics. She was told that men think about sex all the time. Those who told that her mustn’t have listened to ladies eating brunch.

They wanted to know about her sex life because she was just married. She was feeling hungry at first but within an hour she wanted to be left alone.

What can she say? She’s married but her sex-life is non-existent. For her to reach the level those ladies talked about will take her a decade. How could they talk about this and that so frankly?

After some time, the topic did change about their children and pregnancy. That was a change. She learned a lot about child-rearing. They also taught her some of the home remedies for the baby’s ailments. She was glad she came to the brunch.

These ladies are kind...

Gloria and Marcella decided to take a walk in the streets for some time. It was then Marcella remembered the most important thing.

"Wedding gown! Gloria, please help me choose a wedding gown. We are arranging a party," she held her hand. "You are invited, by the way. We are printing the invitations and I will~"

"I can help with that. But answer me this first," Gloria pulled her to the side.

"What?" Marcella furrowed her brows. By Gloria’s look, she had no hopes it is going to be anyting good.

"You haven’t slept with your husband yet, have you?" she asked.

Wow! She asked point-blank!

Marcella gulped.