People said that one should love their partner seventy percent and leave the remaining thirty to themself as a ‘safety precaution; it would not cut that deep if they were abandoned one day. However, she thought otherwise and was not afraid to give all of her to Richard, for she knew that her man would not let her lose in love.
It was then she heard a noise outside and turned around to see the incoming man at the entrance. With a smile, Angela took over his shirt, but before she could hang it, he gave her a big hug.
She initially thought she was the only one awfully missing him during the short separation. Yet, she now knew that Richard equally missed her judging from how tight and domineering the embrace was.
He trailed her forehead to her lips with kisses, leaving her no time to hang up his clothes. “You should take a shower.” She pushed
him away. “It’s late.”
“Hmm. I wanted to come back early, but I had dinner with Grandpa.”
“I’m not blaming you. I’m not worried one bit.” Angela smiled. “What did you have for dinner?” Richard inquired caringly.
“Hmm, I’ve asked my assistant to send over some cereal. I’m on a diet,” she answered naturally.
As soon as she finished her words, he held her waist to measure it by spanning his hands. “You don’t need a diet. You’re perfect as you are! Just quit it. I like you even if you’re ten pounds heavier.”
Angela burst into laughter. “I don’t wanna be ten pounds heavier. I mainly want to look good in the wedding dress, so I’m on a diet as early as possible. I wanna look the way I want on one of the most important days of my life.”
“It is still a ‘no. To me, you look great regardless. Richard princess-carried her with ease. “I like it when you’re fit and healthy.”
Angela wrapped her arms around his neck and pecked his cheek. “Roger that honey.”
He put aside his jacket before taking a shower. She failed to finish her work due to her absent mind, but since he had returned home, she could focus on the documents.
While she was busy perusing them, a phone rang. She took a glimpse at hers, which did not buzz a sound. The ringing sound could be trailed from the jacket, so she reached out to take Richard’s phone.
Looking at the caller ID, she realized that it was his grandfather calling and became slightly jittery. “Hello, Grandpa.”
“Oh, Angela! Is Richard there with you?”
“He’s home not long ago. He’s in the shower right now. Is there anything urgent?” she asked.
“Nothing,” Phillip responded before heaving a sigh. “Angela, I’ve talked to him about something earlier, but he disagrees with my idea. So, I wanna speak with you.”
“Sure, you may go on.”
“Considering Richard’s career, I wish the wedding to be a simple one with a gathering between the two families instead of a public ceremony. Richard doesn’t see eye to eye with it because he wants to hold an ordinary wedding for you; that’s why our ideas clashed.”
Angela stunned for a moment before comforting, “Grandpa, I’m okay without a wedding. You don’t have to stress about this. I’ll speak to him about it, so please don’t worry.”
“Angela, I hope that you’ll understand. I’m worried about his safety. He’s working for the military and there’s many factors that can put his life in danger. I’ve lost my son and I can’t afford to lose my grandson anymore.” He could feel the lump in his throat while recounting. Obviously, he was upset by the dispute he had with his grandson.
