Chapter 23

Isabella's POV
Finally made up with Ethan. The atmosphere at home began to be harmonious as before. I did not dare to provoke him to get angry again. I think he also wants to forget the incident and discussion yesterday. I also found him fast asleep on my lap. I began to feel afraid again if I had to lose him someday. I stroked his face, he was still fast asleep. I even felt sorry for him because I had hidden something from him. Feeling guilty and feeling mixed feelings now.
I also began to look away from his face which was still closed. I began to get up from my current position. Then took a towel and prepared the clothes I would wear today. I entered the bathroom and started taking a shower. A moment after I finished taking a shower I still found Ethan asleep. I thought he had woken up but it turned out he was still sleeping. I immediately rushed to the kitchen to prepare a delicious breakfast for my husband.
Maybe I would not be caught up by Ethan who could suddenly wake up. I had to finish my cooking as soon as possible. Before my husband woke up in the end. I was in a hurry to cook so that my cooking would be finished quickly. But I'm still careful in cooking so that the taste and aroma of the food are not damaged and fail. The results are still delicious and fragrant even though I do it in a hurry.
"What are you cooking today honey?" Ethan's voice was heard right behind me.
Suddenly I was a little surprised, especially when he suddenly put his arm around my waist.
"You're awake, I wonder."
"Yeah, I smelled the aroma of food that seemed delicious so I woke up."
“Em, there's always something."
"What are you cooking today honey?"
"You can see it!"
"Of course."
I just kept quiet when he was still hugging me from behind. Even though he knew I was cooking, his arms were not released from my waist. Still wrapped around me, hugging me warmly.
"Wow, this is my favorite food, did you force it on me today?"
"What do you think?"
"Yeah, I think so."
"Emm."
"Oh yeah, will the food be cooked soon?"
"Soon, I think."
"Um, I'm really hungry and want to eat your delicious food right away."
"You can find it cooked a few minutes later. So it seems like it would be better for you to take a shower first or at least wash your face so that you're a bit fresh and you can eat more freely later."
"Um, what do you mean?"
"Yes, eating food when you're clean will be more comfortable, right?"
"Of course."
"So now you better do it!"
"Do what?"
"Take a shower and clean yourself first."
"Okay, I'll do it and I'll be back when the food is served on the dining table."
"Yes, go!"
Ethan left me and went to the bathroom to do some cleaning activities first. I started to feel strange and think far away. Why did Ethan suddenly seem to forget everything? All the events that happened yesterday. I don't think he really forgot it. Maybe he'll discuss it later when he's at the dining table. That could happen but I hope it doesn't. I would really be at a loss to answer all the questions Ethan would ask me about Lucas later.
I really couldn't face it if it really happened. I didn't want any more fights between me and Ethan. Because I was sure that Ethan definitely wouldn't like it if I secretly met Lucas yesterday. A few moments later, when my mind was running wild exploring the possibilities of what could happen between me and Ethan next. Suddenly Ethan came back here after I was almost ready to serve all my cooking on the dining table. He came with a cheerful and happy face. I didn't find any signs that he would discuss yesterday's problem. I wouldn't let his mood down. I would pretend to forget just like him.
“Tara... The food is ready."
"Wow, it smells so good; I really can't wait to taste it. From the bathroom, I've been imagining and tasting the taste of this dish."
"Hmm, too much."
"That's true."
"Hmm, never mind, please taste it first."
I offered some food for him to taste. I offered it one by one and he took it with a spoon then poured it onto his plate. Then I poured water into a glass to be his drink. He was still tasting the taste of my dishes one by one. I started to hope he would say something that would make me relieved. But instead, he teased me and delayed his assessment of the taste of the food I had cooked. I was a little annoyed with his attitude like that.
It made me impatient to receive praise from my husband. But he didn't seem to be very sensitive to my feelings right now. I almost got emotional and wanted to leave him alone at the dining table. But he held my hand so that I could accompany him to finish the food at the dining table. I gave in and resigned myself to following him back to sit down and continue eating.
We ate heartily. Without any pauses in our discussions. I saw and noticed Ethan was really devouring the food I had served. He even added more to his plate. Finally, we started to feel full and had enough. The atmosphere was quiet after eating. Suddenly Ethan started a conversation that made me stay silent without being able to answer a single word.
"I know yesterday you met Lucas in the Shadow Fang Pack area. Because I caught you two there."
Hearing the sentence that came out of Ethan's mouth made me immediately freeze and not be able to do anything. I really felt like I was struck by lightning in broad daylight. My eyes widened in shock when I heard it. I thought he didn't see me and Lucas being alone yesterday. No wonder he immediately got angry and showed his jealous expression. I was really made to be helpless by him.
I swallowed my saliva deeply and it seemed like he was hearing it.
"Forget about that!" Suddenly, Ethan said something again, but it was very contradictory.
I was still frozen, unable to answer him.
"You can meet Lucas again, even stay for a while in the Shadow Fang Pack area if needed."
Hearing that, I felt a deep hurt. Was Ethan going to kick me out of his life? I felt unable to hold back my tears after I argued with him by questioning his intentions and goals in talking like that. Was it true that Ethan didn't want me in his life anymore? I really felt broken now. My tears overflowed and wet my cheeks.