“Hmmmmm” Lyn moaned before changing her position. There is a heavy thing in her waist that prevents her to do so. She lifts the blanket and there she sees the hand of Axiel hugging her waist.
“Hubby, wake up” her voice is hoarse because she just woke up. With all her strength and slowness, she faces him without waking him up.
Why does this man maintain his handsomeness even if sleeping?
He is the exact meaning of handsome and only for her, his wife and soon-to-be mother of their child.
“My wife is eye-raping me huh? Am I that handsome to you Wife?” Axiel said it even though his eyes are closed. His sense is strong to determine that his wife is staring at him starting earlier.
“Yes Hubby and only for me hihihi,” she answered before pinching his cheek that leaves a mark on it.
“Ouch Wife, you pinch me hard,” Axiel complain and held his cheek where she pinch. It is not that painful but he acts like one to see what would she do and there, Lyn holds his hand that is covering it and kissed where she pinches.
“Sorry, Hubby. Is that okay for compensation?” Lyn said with a teary eye. Her pregnancy hormones are causing her moods to change every time. Now she is on the good side of her mood swings.
Axiel puffed his cheeks and said, “Another kiss would heal it Wifey, believe me.” he tease her that she believed and kiss him more. He smiles and thanks her.
“We're hungry baby” she pouted with puppy eyes. Axiel laughed at her sudden mood change and mess up with her hair. She pouted more because of it.
“Come and let's go downstairs to eat. What do you want then?” he came down in the bed and pick her indoor slipper and bring it to her after wearing his.
“I want big shrimps Hubby, buttered shrimps with bagoong and calamansi as sauce, also calamares too. I'm drooling now just thinking of it.” Lyn requested and came down in the bed before putting into her indoor slippers.
“I will tell the kitchen to prepare it for you then. Let's go downstairs, you want to walk or-”
“Carry me, Hubby. I don't want to walk.” she cut him. Axiel nodded and carry her before walking downstairs.
“Good afternoon Lady Lyn and Master Axiel. Do you want to eat? We can prepare something for you to eat.” Manang Abyy greet them when they enter the dining area.
“She wants big shrimps, calamares, and bagoong with calamansi as a sauce. For me is sinigang na bangus.” Axiel
said to Manang Abby. She nodded and go to the kitchen. Axiel helps Lyn to sit down while waiting for their food. Just a minute after, Manang Abby came back with a strawberry cake in her hands. Lyn's eyes enlightened after seeing her favorite cake.
“Here is your favorite cake Lady Lyn, you can eat it while waiting for your food. Can I get something for you Master Axiel?” Manang Abby place the cake in front of them and ask.
“A black coffee can do Manang. I'll just share with Lyn in the cake.” Axiel said respectively with a genuine smile.
“Okay, I will be back in a minute,” she said and leave again. Lyn cut the cake and start eating it.
“Slowdown Wife, I will not get it to you. Just a slice will do.” he reminds her. Lyn stare at him and pouted, “I'm hungry and it's my favorite. Get yours and don't bother me, hmmpp.”
Axiel laughed and surrendered, “Okay, chill Wife, don't be angry, okay.”
Manang Abby came and place the black coffee Axiel and a plate together with a spoon.
“Thank you, Manang” Axiel thank her.
“Where are Mom, Dad, and the others Manang?” Lyn ask.
“They are sleeping Lady Lyn and rest assured they eat before taking a rest.” Manang Abby assured her knowing that she will ask about that. She knows her well. Lyn nodded and continue to devour her cake.
Not a lot of time the food is served. Lyn's eyes glimmer while eyeing her cravings on the table. “Wow, I want to eat them all,” she said childishly while clapping her hands. Axiel let out a smile.
“Let's eat Hubby because I want to visit my strawberries and the farm also. Let's pick some fruits together.”
“Sure Wife, I want to see what my Wife lives on.” Axiel agreed to her and eat. After eating and resting a bit to digest, Lyn walks happily toward her strawberry gardens. There, you can see fresh ripe strawberries but not all. Some are small and others are next to be ripened.
“Hi guys, I'm home!” Lyn shouted to the workers with a big smile on her lips. They wave back to her and said, “Welcome home Lady Lyn and Master Axiel!” and bowed.
Lyn checks her favorite fruit and picks some to bring it home. After that, they visit the other fruits and also the vegetables they have on the farm. This land is big to be called a hacienda.
“You grow so fast, Lady Lyn and now you're having a baby. Congratulations to you two.” an old age woman said. They sit in one of the cottages there because Lyn gets tired of walking.
“Thank you, aunt. How are the fruits and vegetables here? I leave before and we didn't have a plantation of vegetables but now we have. I'm glad to see an improvement here.” Lyn asks because she notices the change in the hacienda.
“Ma'am Mary suggested adding some vegetables that's why. The Cruz Hacienda is now in the process to be the extension of your hacienda Lady Lyn. They will migrate abroad so they decide to sell it to your parents. Maybe before this month's end, the titles will be approved.” the woman explained which shocked Lyn. Cruz Hacienda is one of the successful plantations of Mango and other fruits in their province.
“Mom didn't tell me about it, but it's okay so that we can help more workers.”
“I invite you all to come to the mansion for a simple occasion for my return. You can bring your family.” Lyn added. It is not new to them to be invited to the mansion. When there is a celebration, all of them are invited whether it is a simple or big occasion.
“We are blessed to have an employer like your family Lady Lyn. You help us a lot and we are willing to work here until we can. A family like yours is one in a million so we are blessed. Thank you for the big help to our family.” they thank her and it was awkward for her. They are working for their salary so why they are thanking her?
“We are blessed to have hardworking workers like you guys. You help us so we are giving back what you guys give us. I am thankful that in terms of the failure we gratitude to them. You are lucky to have such kind of workers, so treasure them not taking advantage of their need for money. Not all may be paid off by money, like this kind of respect, teamwork, and bondness.
“Okay, stop that already. My Wife needs to rest for a while for the celebration tonight. We will leave first and you can go home after your work to prepare for tonight's welcome party.” Axiel cut the conversation because Lyn's eyes are closing, a tendency that her want to sleep so Axiel makes an excuse.
“Okay then. I will let the boys carry the fruits you pick into the mansion. Take care” the woman finally said. Leaving without excusing yourself in a conversation is rude and a form of disrespect.
Axiel carries Lyn because she is sleepy and not sure if she could walk until they reach the mansion. Two men in the middle ages hold the baskets of fruits they picked. Upon arriving, the guard gets the baskets in the two men and carried them inside. Lyn is sleeping in Axiel's arms when they reach the living room. There, the parents of Lyn and the others are enjoying their cookies, coffee, and juices for the afternoon snacks.
Axiel goes upstairs and brings Lyn to their room so she could sleep comfortably. After tucking her and making sure she is comfortable, he goes downstairs and joins them. He sits on a single sofa. A maid brings a cup of coffee for him.

“Kuya, can we have a tour of the hacienda? Joanine and I want to see what fruits and vegetables are here.” Naomi asks their brother.
“Yes but tomorrow. The workers go home and no one will tour the two of you around. There is a welcome party here for Lyn.” Axiel agreed.
“The party is not just for Lyn, it is for all of you guys. The event planner and its company are setting the decorations, tables, and others for tonight's celebration.” Mary said to rephrase what Axiel's said not to embarrass Naomi. It is the truth because they planned it without telling them.
“Thank you for that tita. Can I ask if there is a mall here in your province that is near also hehe?” Joanine thanks her and shyly asks which makes them all laugh. Knowing that Axiel's sisters can't leave without their luxurious life.
“We have malls here but in the next city. You need to travel for an hour to go there.” Mateo answers the question. Joanine's face become gloomy hearing it because she can't go shopping.
“We can go to market one day this week for you two to experience buying things in the market. Rest assured, they sell cheapest than malls but are worth it for us. You can enjoy it.” Mary suggests an activity for them to do this week. This vacation wouldn't be completed if they didn't visit a market. These two must know the reality of life without a luxurious life.
“I think it would be fun tita. I'm excited about it hehe.” Joanine giggled not knowing what would she experience when she is in the market. Maybe she wouldn't do it again.
“Let's finish this snack and get ready for tonight's celebration. Surely, a lot of people would come after knowing the second billionaire is here. Maybe some political officials can come also.” Mateo seems to be in a bad mood.
“Are you okay Darling? You seem to be bothered today.” Mary asks him with a worried face. She didn't know what is going on. Starting when they arrived at the mansion, he seems to be bothered.
“Nothing Darling, just lack of sleep,” he answered not making his wife worried.
”Okay, we will go back to our room first if you don't mind guys.” Ezekiel said in between their conversation.
“We also, I and Naomi will go upstairs. Thank you for the snack.” Naomi said too and Axiel said to go with them and check on his wife.
“Okay, I will let the maids tell you if the party is starting.” Mary nodded to them. They all go upstairs leaving Mary and her husband in the living room. She hugs her husband and said, “You okay Darling? I know you are not. You can tell me what's wrong so we could talk about it.”
Mateo faces her and stares at her face before saying, “I lost something, I thought I close the deal but I didn't. That was your dream location for your future business. The seller called me a while ago and said that someone buy it at a higher price than what I offered. I want to give it as a gift to you on our 25th anniversary but I didn't get it, Darling. Sorry,” he finally tells her about it. He planned it for about a year and want to surprise her with it but he fail.
“It's okay Darling, we can go and see another location. I appreciate it even though you didn't get it. I didn't expect you to do such efforts for me. You are much more perfect for me Darling. You don't need to do it because every time you are on my side when I'm down, or even when I'm happy. That is enough for me.” Mary tried to comfort him and say her appreciation for what he did. Mateo leans on her and hugs her back. They match each other and their destiny to be together.
“Forget it already because we can see a location that is much better on that. I love you, Darling.” Mary added and kiss her on the cheeks.
“I love you too Darling. I'm very sorry because my surprise failed. I will make it up to you.” Mateo responded while leaning at her.
“Just forget it or I will get mad at you. Come and let's go upstairs and get ready. We need to welcome our visitors later.” Mary end the conversation not to be deepened. She knows that if she didn't stop him, he will not stop saying sorry even if she told him that it is okay.
“Okay, Darling,” he responded and get up.
Axiel signed some contracts that are sent to his emails. He needs to read and sign some contracts that need his signature. Lyn is sleeping beside him like a baby.
‘This moody preggy’ Axiel thought of himself while staring at her.
“Hmmmm” Lyn moaned and stretch her arms before hugging him.
“Hungry Hubby,” she said with closed eyes and even pouted her kissable lips.
“Okay, let's grab some snacks downstairs before preparing for the welcome party tonight.” Axiel agreed to her and stop what he is doing. His wife's need is more important than this email because ‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ is like others always say.
Lyn opens her eyes slowly and stares at him. “Your handsome Hubby, I love you” and hug him right. These kinds of simple gestures of love were heartwarming.
“You're beautiful to Wife, I love you too my dear preggy Wifey. Get up now and let's see what you could eat in the kitchen. It's already five in the afternoon and the party would start at seven.” he said and kiss her forehead.