Chapter 40 Silent Consent
Watching the two of them falling asleep with satisfaction, I couldn't quite describe the feeling in my heart. There was excitement, but also a hint of bitterness. Maybe I wasn't as calm as I imagined. Do I still have a way out? Isn't this what I've been longing for? I lit a cigarette to push away the troubling thoughts. I pondered on the next plan. Nathan's unexpected injury provided an opportunity for the two of them to get closer. During this time, I didn't deliberately push or implement any plans, everything just naturally progressed between them. Besides my subtle influence, it also seemed like fate had a hand in it.
After finishing the cigarette, I shut down my computer and prepared to sleep. However, lying in bed, I tossed and turned, unable to shake off the image of Katniss and Nathan's intimacy from my mind. Eventually, I ended up sleepless.
The next morning, I woke up early and started getting ready, feeling the effects of a restless night. After washing my face and seeing my dark circles in the mirror, I couldn't help but chuckle. While Nathan and Katniss had a satisfying night's sleep, I had spent the night tossing and turning.
After breakfast, on my way to the headquarters' electronic classroom, I found myself secretly hoping that Katniss would call me. Has Katniss forgotten about me, her true husband? Just as I started feeling bitter, Katniss's call came through.
"Honey, have you had breakfast?" Katniss's lazy voice came through the phone as soon as I answered. It was already past 7:40, and Katniss usually woke up before 6:30. It seemed like her intimate encounter with Nathan had left her exhausted.
"Yes, dear. Are you still in bed?" I tried to keep my voice calm and normal.
"Yeah, honey. Dad got injured, so I took care of him all day yesterday and I'm exhausted." Katniss's tone was calm, lacking the usual panic, but still lazy.
"Just normal care?" I thought to myself, but I couldn't say it directly.
"Thank you, honey. It's what I should do. Take care of yourself out there. Let's not chat for now, honey. I need to get up and cook for Nathan." Katniss's lazy voice gradually returned to normal as I heard her putting on her shoes. In my mind, I pictured Katniss in that sexy lingerie, putting on her shoes to cook for Nathan. The thought made my penis start to stir.
"Okay, honey. Love you." After blowing a kiss into the phone, Katniss hung up.
Receiving Katniss's call brought a hint of warmth and comfort to my heart. Katniss still loved me. Despite her intimate contact with Nathan, as long as her heart was still with me, it was enough.
Due to the sleepless night before, I spent the day in a daze during training, not retaining much of the content. When the training ended in the evening, I declined my colleagues' invitation to dinner again, using the excuse of needing rest. In reality, I wanted to go back and monitor every move of Katniss and Nathan. On the way back, I spent a long time on the phone with Katniss, only hanging up when Nathan called for her help.
Back at the hotel, I placed the takeout on the bed, eagerly opened my laptop, waiting for the remote monitoring connection while eating.
As I opened the monitoring feed, I saw Katniss and Nathan having dinner, sitting on the couch, eating and watching TV. After Katniss took a bite, she fed Nathan with another spoon, showing her gentle and caring side. Watching Katniss feed Nathan, I couldn't help but feel sorry for myself. I had stooped to eating takeout just to watch Katniss and Nathan.
It seemed like they had completely opened up to each other, with no awkwardness in their conversations or eye contact. After two days of care, everything had become natural and effortless. The laughter between Katniss and Nathan had increased, and it had been a while since I had seen Nathan smile so much.
Since nothing significant happened during their dinner, I took the opportunity to review the day's surveillance footage. I noticed that there was no intimate contact between Nathan and Katniss, except for Katniss helping Nathan to the bathroom, which seemed more natural than the day before. Every time Katniss wiped Nathan's penis, it would still get erect, but this time Katniss had already put Nathan in loose pajamas in the morning, so she easily tucked his erect penis back in without needing to help him ejaculate like the previous night.
In the evening, as they prepared to rest, Katniss was tidying up in the living room and bedroom, while Nathan sat on the couch watching TV, but he seemed distracted. Occasionally, he would gaze at Katniss's busy figure with desire, hesitating to speak. Finally, when Katniss finished, she helped Nathan up and slowly led him to his bedroom.
At that moment, sitting in front of the computer, I suddenly became alert, staring at the screen intently, anticipating the passionate scene that was about to unfold.
"Dad, go to bed early and let your hand recover quickly." After helping Nathan into bed, Katniss, in her nightgown, spoke gently to him. She then tucked him in, adjusted the pillows, and helped him lie down.
During this process, Nathan's eyes were filled with desire as if his sexual desire had surged again. But when he heard Katniss telling him to sleep, disappointment and urgency flashed in his eyes. I, too, felt disappointed. Had Katniss still not been able to let go and be intimate with Nathan after last night? Were we back to square one?
After settling Nathan in bed, Katniss looked into his eyes and understood something. She then glanced at Nathan's lower body and noticed the tent under his pajamas. Blushing slightly, Katniss covered her mouth and chuckled. Nathan blushed at Katniss's laughter and quickly turned his head away in embarrassment.
"Dad, let's hold off tonight. You're getting older, and such vigorous activity isn't good for your health. How about tomorrow night?" Katniss gently pushed Nathan's shoulder with her hand, speaking softly, as if coaxing a child.
Upon hearing Katniss's words, Nathan's eyes showed a hint of surprise. He seemed taken aback that Katniss could sense his inner desires and was thrilled that she agreed to be intimate with him the next night and possibly help him satisfy his desires for a long time to come. He also understood the logic behind Katniss's words; after all, a man's semen is as important as his blood, and losing too much of it can be harmful to the body. For some reason, upon hearing Katniss's response to Nathan, I also felt a sense of relief.
Satisfied, Nathan closed his eyes, and Katniss gently tucked him in before turning off the light and returning to her room. The doors of their rooms remained open, and this time, Katniss lay down in her nightgown and fell asleep.
Sitting in front of the computer, I felt a bit disappointed for not witnessing an intimate moment between Nathan and Katniss that night. However, I also felt a tinge of excitement because their emotional barriers had been broken, and they had silently agreed to non-penetrative intimacy. This was a significant step forward in my plan. It seemed like both of them wanted to maintain their relationship of non-penetrative intimacy, but little did they know that this self-deception could be fatal.