Reborn as a Mind-Reading Empress
Chapter 164: You Can Tell Me Anything [Bonus - ]

Chapter 164: You Can Tell Me Anything [Bonus Chapter]

"Right. My apologies." Ferdinand settled her on the seat and the water was up to her collarbone. He settled himself beside her with just a bit of space in case she got scared again.

Arabella was fine now though since the water would not submerge her even if she rose.

"I’m really sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you," Ferdinand apologized repeatedly for what he did earlier.

Arabella pretended to still be angry until she felt bad and finally accepted his apology.

"I’m sorry for raising my voice earlier. I was in a panic," she also apologized as well.

"It’s alright. I should have been more considerate knowing that you cannot swim," Ferdinand was so forgiving of her. He was rather relieved that she wasn’t angry anymore.

Arabella felt embarrassed when she recalled how childish she had acted earlier. But it was all because she was afraid she would drown.

Ferdinand promised not to laugh at her too. And he didn’t, since he knew she was indeed scared when they were in the deeper part. It was shallow for him but already deep for her.

She was glad he didn’t tease her about it since it was one of her most unreasonable fears. Reason and logic don’t make her stop panicking about it.

"You can stay in the deeper part if you want. I’ll stay here," Arabella said since she felt bad that he wouldn’t be able to enjoy the hot spring.

"No, I want to stay here with you."

Ferdinand chose to stay with her though. He said he had been there a lot of times already. Meanwhile, it was her first so what he wanted was for her to enjoy it.

She didn’t argue since he preferred being close to her.

They finally enjoyed the hot spring and relaxed in the warmth of the water. The natural environment made it all the more refreshing.

After a while, Arabella yawned as she began to feel sleepy. She closed the distance between them and settled her head against Ferdinand’s arm. It was hard but was warm and comfortable nonetheless.

"My Love, no sleeping," Ferdinand reminded her even though he loved that she was cuddling up to him.

’Aww, he’s getting used to calling me My Love now. It sounds better than anything he had called me before.’

[Did she get too relaxed that she’s sleepy now? Is it time to get out of the water?]

"If you want to sleep, I’ll carry you to your room," he kindly offered.

"No. I want to stay in the water some more," Arabella protested.

"Then, no sleeping. Look at me," Ferdinand cupped her face and made her meet his eyes.

[What should I do to keep her awake? I’m glad she was able to relax but she should not sleep while soaked in the water.]

"Oh, right. Earlier, what were you thinking about while we were eating?" Ferdinand decided to distract her. He hadn’t forgotten there was a point when she was lost in thought while they were having lunch.

"I was just wondering what I should give you since you’ve been treating me so well," Arabella beamed.

"!!!"

Ferdinand was speechless and gave her a loving peck on the lips. It felt good.

[I’m so happy she’s also thinking about me now. I thought I was the only one thinking of all sorts of things.]

"Is there anything you want? I still can’t think of what to give you," she decided it was better to ask than make him feel disappointed if she gives him something he doesn’t like.

"I will treasure anything you give me. But right now, there is indeed something I want," Ferdinand looked away.

’Oh, what is it that he’s even embarrassed?’ Arabella perked up with interest. She wondered what would make her husband feel embarrassed and hesitant on asking.

"What is it? You can tell me anything," Arabella encouraged with eyes shining with interest.

"Well... Earlier, you said we could continue here..." Ferdinand looked away.

"Yesterday?" Arabella tilted her head in wonder.

[She said we could continue today. I really want to kiss and embrace her more.]

"Oh! Right. I’m sorry, I almost forgot," Arabella felt bad for not recalling what she promised.

"It’s alright. You don’t have to force yourself just because I want to," Ferdinand said.

But he was clearly disappointed since he had been looking forward to it since dawn and did not even get a wink of sleep due to it.

’Geez, this guy. I shouldn’t have said that if I knew this would happen. He should have gotten some sleep.’

"I’m not forcing myself. And, I did promise that we would continue here," Arabella looped her arms around his neck and Ferdinand tensed at her touch yet again.

"Can we, really?" He was so hopeful that Arabella felt like such a bad girl for making him wait for so long.

"Yes. As long as we just kiss and the like. We won’t go all the way," Arabella reiterated that they were not about to do everything. Ferdinand was too excited after all that they might not be on the same page.

"Yes, of course!"

[Just kissing and embracing her is more than enough for now.]

But he was indeed just looking forward to some kissing without any disturbance.

"Then, can we begin?" Ferdinand cupped her cheeks and caressed her lips.

"Yes."

Ferdinand’s lips instantly came crashing down on hers the instant she gave her approval.

Arabella was overwhelmed that he was so intense right from the start again. She didn’t push him away this time though since they were all alone anyway.

Instead, she looped her arms tighter around his neck, ruffled his hair, and kept up with his kisses.

Ferdinand was elated and didn’t stop until they were both breathless.

’He had gotten good at kissing with just a few tips from last time. He’s still too eager though.’

"Still so eager. I told you last time to begin slowly, right?" she reminded him in case he forgot.

"Right. My apologies. I got too excited to finally have some moment with you like this."

Ferdinand finally began with slow and gentler kisses. It was much more sensual and romantic. Just perfect for the kind of place they were in.

Arabella froze though when Ferdinand tugged at her robe.

"Uhm, Ferdinand?"

"I... I want to see you in your bathing suit. And isn’t it uncomfortable to stay in a robe the whole time?"

’Oh, but would it be alright? Would he be fine?’

But then again, she got a close view of his perfect body. It’s kind of unfair that he was almost naked in front of her while she was fully covered.