Rodney's POV

"Wait!" I said before she went away really far.

"What?" She turned toward me and I walked over to her.

"Remember you told me you had a daughter?" I asked.

"Yeah? What about it?" She asked folding her arms.

"Um...I've been wondering...who's the father?" I asked gulping. Her mood changed. She sighed heavily and slowly walked towards me.

"Ever since I was born, I've slept with only one man in my life and that guy happens to be the one who left me to go after my sister. Leaving me dry and pregnant. Any guess who that guy is?" She asked and I gulped.

I realised this topic might cause an argument but it was also difficult to change or divert it.

"Really? We have a daughter together?" I gushed. She scoffed and turned to leave while I chuckled.

***
Two weeks later.

The ceremony started like thirty minutes ago and I had been standing though waiting for the bride.

I was tired and anxious at the same time. And yes, it was my first time in wearing a suit in the past four years.

Fewer guests and family were invited since I told my parents I wanted the wedding to be lowkey.

Finally,  we heard the screeching of tyres and I sighed relieved. She had arrived.

I saw at a distance on the aisle, with her arm interlocked in her dad's while they approached us.

The bridesmaid arrived too, with a little bride among them. My heart skipped a bit because she looked familiar.

Verena Finally stood before me and the priest began.

"...what God has put together, let no man separate. And I presume no one has an objection to this marriage."

We exchanged rings and my heart skipped a beat and my favourite moment was approaching.

"I announce you  husband and wife. You may now-" he paused and cleared his throat.

"Kiss the bride." He said.

I passed Verena a smirk while she rolled her eyes and I slowly unveiled her. She was trying so hard not to smile but she failed.

I wrapped my hands around her neck, leaned in and pressed my lips on hers. Our sweet kiss was short because she pushed me back slightly with her finger on my lips and I frowned lightly.

"Aww she's shy." A woman cooed.

"Meanie." I muttered at her and she just smiled while I stood upright

***
People cheered as we cut the cake together, and we were ushered to our swing. Adults came and greeted us, offering pieces of advices.

Some even requested for extra grandchildren. Once were had no more, I leaned into Verena's ear.

"Where's she?" I asked. Then image of the little bride flashed in my mind was again.

"Relax." She replied and continued fanning herself. The place dimmed and was followed by a soft beat of music.

My eyes fell on the stage where it stood the little bride and a few of her friends and in sync with the music beat, they started to sing.

I stared closely at her and that feeling of familiarity kept on flicking in my head.

"It's her, Isn't it?" I asked staring at Verena. She nodded and a grin spread across my face making her roll her eyes as we continued to watch the performance.

When they finished, the little bride looked in our direction and Verena motioned her to come over.

"Did you like it Mommy?" She inquired glancing at me.

"Oh yes, it was awesome, and by the way, meet your dad." She said holding her wrist and gently dragging her to me.

"Hi." She beamed at me.

"Hi."I beamed back, admiring her confidence.

"Where have you been, dad?" She asked and of course I couldn't tell her I was in jail.

"I had travelled." I answered.

"So are you gonna go back?" She asked looking sad.

"Oh no, I'm not." I assured. "I came to take you and your mom with me and she grinned.

"Can I have your phone?"  She requested and I glanced at Verena who was smiling at us.

"Oh sure." I agreed taking it out for her. I shifted and she sat in between us.

"Cuál es su nombre?" I asked Verena.

"Preguntarle?" She shrugged.

"Ella se preguntaría por qué no sé su nombre." I reasoned.

"Bien, ella es Esmeralda." She replied.

"Thats a precious name. Who chose it?" He asked.

"I did." She shrugged.

"Cool. So next time, I'll name our second child, then you can name the third, I can name the fourth, you'll name the sixth, I'll name the seventh-"

"Are you freaking for real?" She squealed widening her eyes at me and I chuckled.

"Or you want nine kids instead.." I asked and she pressed her lips into a thin line.

"Mommy look at you." Esmeralda said showing my wallpaper to her. It was a picture I  took of her while she was eating. She didn't look like she was in a good mood but all the same, the picture was nice.

She glared at me and I grinned. Esme swiped the screen and saw another picture of Verena and showed it to her.

"You're a creep you know." She eyed me.

"Do you want a flute?" I asked and the look she gave me was questioning my sanity.

"I'll take that as a yes."I said standing up. I met with some guests and also ended up chatting with them.

They were two young women.

"I really envy your wife, she's basically blessed with you." One of them said.

"Aww really? But don't envy her, God has someone for you as well and you." I informed them.

"In fact-" I was cut off  by a grip on a portion of my bicep.

"Ow." I wince because her nails were biting me.

"Why is your gallery full of my pictures?" She asked glaring at me.

"I- ouch, Verena-" I groaned

"Oh hello," she greeted the women.

"Hi." Theu responded casually. 

"Please I need my husband urgently." She requested and started to drag me while I winced along.

***

Verena's POV

It was the eve of our departure. Flight arranged had already been made and the packing was almost done.

That explained why I was in Rodney's room, folding his stuff while he lay on his bed, as usual, annoying me.

"It's our wedding night. Aren't supposed to wear something sexy and seduce me?" He asked.

"Why are you so annoying?" I sighed asking.

"I am? Wow." He responded and I just inhaled to calm myself down as I continued folding his clothes.

"What you are wearing is not prescribed for a wedding night." He tsked staring me from toe to top.

I was in a pair of shorts and a black slightly
perforated top. An idea just popped into my head and caused me to smirk a little.

"I can still seduce you in this, don't you think?" I stated walking towards his as slowly as possible.

I saw his Adam's apple move when I got to him and settled myself gently on this lap with  my arms around his neck.

I trailed my finger on his jaw and shifted closer to him making him groan a little. I stared deep into his mesmerising eyes and he stared back.

I've never had this chance before because back then it those days, he wouldn't stare at me for more that three minutes.

But now was when he was staring deep into my eyes with his pupil dilating.

I trailed my hand on the upper side of his chest and stood up, leaving him flustered while I went back to his clothes.

I winked at him and passed him a smile while he sat there, as if he was frozen.

"Meanie." He groaned.

"What did I do this time?"I yawned softly.

"You really like to tease."  He muttered and I just smiled. Done folding, I closed the suit case and zipped it up. He rather stood up and came to tower over me.

"Okay..so I'm done." I sighed placing my hands on my waist, looking up at him. He simply nodded.

"Is there something you need or Goodnight?" I asked.

"Aren't you supposed to spend the night here? On my bed, in my arms?" He said lowly making my heart rise.

Is it me or he just got extra romantic with words?

"Wouldn't you like that?" I sighed folding my arms and he smirked down at me.

"Wouldn't you too?" He stated the obvious and my cheeks flushed.

"Goodnight." I rolled my eyes and was about to leave.

"Wait-" he spoke satisfying the little part of me which was expecting him to stop me from leaving.

"Yes?"

"I want a goodnight kiss."

"What if I don't give you one?" I asked.

"Then I won't let you leave my room moreover my bed." He stated and I raised my brow at him again.

I sighed and neared him, holding his face with my hands and I went on my toes. He gulped when I pressed my lips on his cheeks. He embraced me and I thoughtlessly rested my head on his chest listening to his heartbeat.

I gently but deeply inhaled his cologne and I shivered when his arms trailed over my back.

I moved my arms to wrap around his neck and that made me go on my toes. It was a really warm hug. I don't know how long we stood like that but I was getting sleepy.

"Rodney, you're making me sleepy." I muttered drawing circles on the nape of his neck. He just groaned in response and after a while I pushed him back and turned to leave.

But then I was held back and twirled towards him. He leaned in and pecked my neck.

"Goodnight, Sweetheart." He whispered in my ear and my heart just skipped a beat. Or two.
After the release I went  ask to my room, closed the door and laid on my bed, with my hand on my chest, thumping louder and louder.

Rodney what are you doing to me?