Chapter 128 - One Year Together

Fae stared at Ren with rounded eyes for a few moments. 

"Why is your expression like that?" asked Ren. "You don't like my present?"

Fae shook her head. "That's not it..."

"So?"

Fae lowered her head. She felt that the wedding anniversary gift she gave Ren was nothing compared to the gift Ren gave her. Now, hers looked so simple and cheap.

"I can only give you gifts of homemade scarves," said Fae quietly. "You gave me a very expensive gift. What if I make you lose money in the business?"

"Why would you make me lose money?" asked Ren, not understanding.

"If I don't manage it well ... the Magnolia Café will be running at a loss, and you will lose money," said Fae innocently.

Ren only smiled at that. "Uhm .. if you're not good at managing it and Magnolia Cafe loses money, then it's not me who will lose money, but you. Isn't that cafe now yours?"

Fae was stunned at Ren's words. "Oh .. you're right."

"Of course, I'm right. They don't call me a genius for nothing," said Ren with a chuckle. He gave Fae an amused look. "Well ... how, do you want to thank me for my gift? I accept a kiss."

Fae blushed. She hugged Ren's neck and planted a kiss on her husband's lips. Ren welcomed her kiss with a smile. He swiftly embraced the girl's waist and pulled Fae's body into his lap.

They kissed intimately. Ren then lifted Fae's body from his lap and carried her to their bed, facing the large window that provided a view of the valley filled with vineyards, with grapes ready to be picked.

He swiftly slid his hand under Fae's skirt and lifted it, exposing Fae's beautiful and smooth legs. Very gently, he traced her skin from her toe all the way to her inner thighs.

"Ren ..." Fae could only mutter under her breath as she felt her lower body tremble as Ren's hands touched her skin. They had been married for more than a year and had sexual intercourse almost every day, but their intimacy during sex never turned bland nor boring.

She always wanted Ren, and her husband spoiled her sexually whenever they were together. Fae felt very lucky. Each day, their intimate sessions always felt new and exciting.

"Fae ..." Ren pulled down Fae's skirt and then got on top of her. He kissed Fae, starting on her lips, then down to her neck, leaving small bites there, then down to her chest.

Attentively he then unbuttoned Fae's clothes one by one and then took off her blouse. Now, the beautiful girl was wearing only sexy silk underwear.

Fae felt Ren's shoulders with both hands and traced her husband's broad chest. Her face still looked shy, even though they had been married for a year and had countless sex during their marriage. Slowly, Fee unbuttoned Ren's shirt.

"Thank you for sticking with me for the past year..." whispered Ren as he kissed Fae's earlobe. His warm breath and husky voice made the girl shiver with lust. "I hope you will continue to be patient until the time comes when I can announce to the world ... that I am yours."

Fae nodded slowly. She looked into Ren's eyes. His eyes were like light honey, beautiful, and enchanting. She whispered. "Happy anniversary, husband. I love you ..."

Ren smiled and kissed Fae's lips for a long time. "Happy wedding anniversary, Dear Wife."

Fae could only swallow. She smiled faintly and nodded. Her heart was eager to hear Ren say that he loved Fae too, but she knew that could not happen unless Ren deliberately lied to her by saying he loved her.

Ahh ... wouldn't it be better to never hear the words 'I love you' but always be treated well and made you feel loved than to be showered with words of love without the deeds that show it?

Finally, Fae scolded herself for being greedy. She should feel grateful that she had a husband who treated her so well and always tried to make her happy. 

"Fae ... I am very happy to have made the impulsive decision last year by asking you to marry me. I feel happy being with you. I never regret that decision. I feel happy when I wake up in the morning beside you and go to sleep at night to see your face ..." Ren said solemnly. "You also make me so comfortable that I can rest well. I'm so lucky!"

Fae didn't answer. She touched Ren's cheek and rubbed it affectionately. It felt like all the burdens on her head, and her jealousy for Amelia vanished when she heard Ren's words.

She would be patient and wait.

Even though their wedding anniversary was a week ago, today was when they celebrate it formally. Tomorrow, they would return to Almstad and end their anniversary holiday.

Ren made love to Fae all that afternoon. They made love as if there was no tomorrow.

***

They returned to Almstad with a happier feeling. Fae was especially beaming. Two weeks ago, before they went on vacation, she was feeling awful about her canceled promotions coupled with the harassment from Hendrik and his friends.

The two weeks of vacation where they spent alone time in Romania and Italy really lifted her spirits back. Ren hardly ever touched his computer or cell phone during their holiday, and Fae felt all Ren's attention was solely on her.

It made Fae feel really special. Her mood became joyful and she even hummed on the way to their home. Ren only watched Fae humming happily with a faint smile on his lips.

A year had passed and they were still together. Would their marriage last another year? He wondered.

As soon as they returned to Almstad, Ren entered his study and examined various documents that required his attention in his absence. Amelia had sent a recap of the activities he missed and all the plans included in Ren's workload.

Meanwhile, Fae spent a lot of her time in the bedroom with her laptop. She was checking all the data on Magnolia Café. She wanted to know all the detailed information about the small company that Ren had gifted her so that she could take care of it properly.

Indeed, Fae was excited about her new role. She would manage the Magnolia Café as best as she could to bring more profit so that she could make Ren feel proud of her.

***

After returning to Almstad, Fae searched the news on Hendrik Milne's assault case to find out how the police resolved the case. She had learned that Ren had indeed sent Karl and his other men to beat up Hendrik and break his legs.

Fae wanted to know where the police investigation was and if they could relate all the events that took place to Prince Renald Hanenberg.. She also wanted to make sure that no one would suddenly attack her and accuse her of being involved in the assault.