Chapter 40 - Plant a seed

At first Lisa was deep in her thought. So she didn't realize when Ruhan came close to her.

Ruhan slowly approached her and touched her hair gently. Her hair was silky and straight. It felt really good to touch.

'Which shampoo does she use?' he thought to himself.

He got closer and took whiff of her hair. The scent was really nice.

If it had been any other time, he would have asked her which brand it was. But he didn't want to spoil the mood now by asking irrelevant question.

'Later I should steal some of her shampoo,' he decided. When it came to hair care, Ruhan always wanted the best for him. Apart from Mr. Ahmed, most of the men of his family turn bald at middle age. This genetic trait really bothers him.

He hesitated and slowly wrapped his hand around her waist. His experience told him that most of the girls like when men surrounded them like that.

But one thing Ruhan didn't know about Lisa.

That was...Lisa was extremely ticklish. Specially around her waist. She would move her limbs violently whenever anyone tried to tickle her.

So when Ruhan so skillfully wrapped his hands around her waist, her reflex kicked in. And she viciously her leg which coincidentally hit Ruhan at his weakest point.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh..."

A heart wrenching scream resonated in the house which nearly gave everyone a heart attack.

Lisa was also startled. She turned around and looked at Ruhan who was now rolling on the ground, making painful noises.

Lisa was about to pick him up when Mrs. Ahmed anxiously knocked the door.

"Ruhan..what happened dear? Did you get injured?"

Ruhan wanted to reply but Lisa blocked his mouth. If he was allowed to talk who knew what nonsense he would sprout!!!

"N....nothing aunty, Ruhan fell down in the bathroom. " she randomly made a most

believable excuse.

Meanwhile, Ruhan was shooting daggers at her. Why did she have to give this embarrassing excuse? She must have been deliberate.

Lisa shot a warning glance at him that said, 'If you dare to rat me out, I would cut of your family jewel.'

Ruhan laid on the floor and tried to endure his pain.

Lisa glanced at him and opened the door. But she didn't let Mrs. Ahmed in.

"Lisa...how did he fall? Is it serious? Did he hit his head?" she asked anxiously.

"The bathroom was slippery aunty so he lost his balance and received a fright. But he didn't hurt much." Lisa gave an embarrassed smile.

Meanwhile on the floor...Ruhan rolled his eyes. Didn't hurt much? The paim was comparable to childbirth. ok?

As a wife can't you Show little bit compassion?

Mrs. Ahmed didn't probe further and told them to be more careful. Then she left.

Ruhan felt really wronged.

She left!!! Just like that!!!

If it had been before, she would have never left like this knowing that he was hurt!!!

He felt that his position as the favourite son was threatened after marriage.

He must have a good talk with his mother about life!

After she left, Lisa also took a good look at her husband who was still rolling on the ground and raised his eyebrows.

"Dear husband, what are you planning to do now? Spill the bean...or else..."

Ruhan gulped. He knew that the real difficult moment has come right now.

If he had performed well, Lisa would eventually fall for him and believe him.

He was not stupid. He knew that he wouldn't be able to erase their grudge only with mere flower and flowery speech.

He just wanted to plant a seed of trust and affection.

And for his own happiness and future, he would do his best to succeed.

He had to!!!