Your Guise Is Slipping, Miss Pearl

The thing she promised the other day? What was it?

To... have a baby?

Suddenly remembering her conversation with him at the hospital, Pearl said tentatively, "I think it's too sudden. Can we delay it and talk about it more?"

She hesitated. She wasn't mentally prepared for such a big decision.

But Richard couldn't wait any longer. He covered her eyes with one hand and pulled her into his arms with the other, planting gentle kisses on her lips.

"Pearl... let's have a baby."

Pearl's heart raced as she moaned softly, succumbing to his touch. He moved on top of her, his gaze intense.

She closed her eyes, lost in the moment, as the thunder roaring outside masked the intimate moment in the room.

*

The next morning, Pearl woke up feeling sore all over.

She silently cursed Richard for his intensity the night before. He had been insatiable, calling out her name repeatedly as if he wanted to drown her thoughts.

As Pearl lay in bed, lost in her thoughts, Richard entered the room carrying a tray of breakfast. On the tray, there was an exquisite sandwich and a glass of warm milk.

"You're awake? Did you sleep well last night?" he asked, trying to gauge her mood.

Pearl shot him a glare, knowing he was well aware of the answer.

Richard didn't say much, knowing he was in the wrong. He climbed into bed and hugged her gently.

Pearl winced. "Don't touch me. It hurts."

Richard felt guilty. "I'll be more gentle next time," he promised softly.

Next time? They're going to do that again?

"I think we should wait at least a month," she suggested, her tone solemn. She wasn't keen on repeating the experience anytime soon.

"A month? Can't we make it shorter?" Richard hugged her from behind, sounding disappointed.

Pearl shook her head. "A month is already pushing it for me. I was thinking more like six months." Owned by NôvelDrama.Org.

She was adamant about giving her body time to recover from the pain. The pain was so intense that she wept, her sobs masked by the thunder. Despite her cries becoming hoarse, Richard showed no mercy.

"Be lenient." Richard nudged her back, his hair tickling her neck.

"Richard, you didn't watch your strength!" Pearl huffed.

"It was my first time. I'll be careful next time," Richard explained gently.

His words caught Pearl off guard. "You're a virgin?"