Chapter 16

"Papa scolded me." Gerald smiled dismissively. 
"What you did was ridiculous! You should have thought about the consequences of your actions!" Max's jaw seemed to harden. 
"I just wanted to fulfill the revenge of the murdered Liam! Do you accept your biological brother's son dying at the dirty hands of a lowly mafia like them?" Gerald looked furious. 

Max rubbed his face. "I know you're emotional. I don't accept it either. I want to finish them all off, but let's not be rash. We have to strategize. Otherwise, our family will be threatened. Especially for you, what you're doing is really dangerous. They'll find out you're alive and come after you!" 

"I don't care if they attack me. I'll take them all out. Our mafia family is the strongest. We will win." Gerald felt confident. 
"Even though we are the strongest, Papa doesn't want many casualties. Remember, the mafia is cunning and sadistic. We can't rely on strength or skill with a gun, but brains." Max pointed to his head. Gerald was silent, confirming Max's words. 
"I hope you're okay after this." Max's words sounded soft. 

Unbeknownst to them, someone had overheard the conversation and was peeping at them. The door was not closed tightly. Seeing Max, who seemed to want to leave the room, the person just left. 

"What are you doing here?" Max asked when he saw Kamila not far from Gerald's room.
"Uhm, I'm going to my room. Did you just finish talking to Gerald?" Kamila asked. 

Kamila's nervousness made Max suspicious. However, he ignored it. "That's all right. You can come in." Max then left. 

Kamila entered the room. On the bed, she saw Gerald, who was already asleep. Kamila slowly climbed up so as not to wake Gerald. Kamila looked at her husband's face, which looked very handsome. However, if Kamila imagined how scary Gerald was when he was killed,. 

Kamila adjusted Gerald's blanket. The man looked sound asleep. It's a good thing Gerald didn't wake up; Kamila would have been embarrassed if she had seen Gerald all that time. Kamila began to feel sleepy. Gradually, she fell asleep. 

***
Gerald woke up first. The most beautiful morning sight for Gerald was seeing Kamila's face very close while sleeping. Smiling widely, Gerald stared at Kamila as if he didn't know the word boredom. 

"Why didn't I realize she was this beautiful before?" As far as Gerald remembered, she was ordinary. 

However, what Gerald knew was that his wife was named Vira. He did not know that his wife was not Vira. Although the two had similarities, Kamila was much more beautiful. Her face was calm and gentle, while Vira looked more sullen. 

Gerald's hand slowly rubbed Kamila's face. Starting from the forehead, eyebrows, and eyes, it stopped at the natural red lips. Gerald's actions made Kamila moan, waking up. Kamila screamed suddenly. Making Gerald cover his ears. 

"It's like you're seeing a ghost!" 

Kamila caught her breath. I was shocked that Gerald was so close to her. "Sorry." 

"No apologies accepted. Unless...." Gerald stopped his sentence. 
"Unless?" Kamila was curious. 
"Unless you give me a bath this morning." 
"What?" 

Bathing Gerald while he was conscious? How would Kamila do that? She would definitely see Gerald naked. 

"It looks like you can already bathe yourself." 
"If you don't want to, I'll lock you up in the dungeon." Gerald threatened. 

Kamila swallowed. Always so threatening. Making her afraid. Kamila was forced to obey. I got up first and helped Gerald up. Gerald still had difficulty walking. Kamila tried to carry him with her little body and strength to the bathroom. 

"Fill the bathtub with warm water." 

Kamila was confused as she stared at a large tub. "That means I have to boil the water first." 
Gerald sighed. "No need. You just press this and adjust the heat level." Gerald pressed the buttons on the bathtub. 

Kamila scratched her head. She did not understand sophisticated things. After that, Kamila did what Gerald told her to do, like pouring soap. 

"Take off my clothes!" 

Kamila was trembling. She couldn't, because she was embarrassed. When she saw Gerald's piercing gaze, she finally undid the buttons of Gerald's nightgown one by one.

Her husband's abdominal muscles were visible. Kamila was honest; it was very beautiful. Kamila squatted down to pull down Gerald's pants. Kamila's face was red, and she closed her eyes as she did so. Gerald had been watching. Kamila's behavior amused him. 

Gerald wasn't wearing anything at all. Kamila tried to keep her eyes from looking at the sensitive area. Gerald got into the bathtub. It felt very fresh. 

Suddenly, Gerald pulled Kamila's hand into the bathtub. Kamila screamed. Her clothes were already wet. Wearing a white and thin nightgown, Kamila's underwear became visible. 

Gerald swallowed, seeing the beautiful scene before his eyes. Trying to restrain himself. Kamila, who realized the direction of Gerald's eyes, immediately covered her chest with both hands.
 
Gerald splashed water on Kamila many times. Kamila also reciprocated. Water play action ensued, accompanied by their laughter. Kamila was mesmerized the first time she saw Gerald laugh out loud. The two of them stared at each other for a few minutes. 

Gerald turned around. "Hurry up and rub my back!" If he kept looking at Kamila, Gerald couldn't guarantee that he could keep from making love to his wife. 

After the shower, Gerald got up and put on a bathrobe. "You wear that too." Gerald pointed to the other bathrobe. 

"I'm going out first." Gerald left Kamila.

Kamila was relieved. This was the first time Gerald didn't bother her. So she didn't have to be embarrassed about changing clothes. Once outside, Kamila saw Gerald drying his hair. 

"Let me pick out some clothes for you." Kamila's initiative immediately opened the closet and took Gerald's clothes. 

Gerald immediately took it from Kamila's hand. Slowly, he put on his own clothes. Kamila was surprised, not expecting Gerald to wear his own. 

"Why are you looking at me like that?" asked Gerald. 
"It's okay." Kamila was nervous. 
"Hurry up and get dressed and get breakfast!"

Kamila nodded. Hurrying to find her clothes. 

Meanwhile, Gerald walked slowly to a window, staring at the grassy view outside. Kamila was still confused by her husband's behavior. Going to the bathroom to change clothes. Kamila did not know that Gerald was currently trying to dampen his desire.
 
"Wait a minute; I'll get some food for you." After coming out of the bathroom, Kamila saw Gerald playing with his cell phone. There was no response from Gerald, and Kamila left the room. Not long after, she came back with a few sandwiches and a glass of milk.

"Why did you bring milk?" 
"I thought you'd like it. Besides, the doctor told me to give you this," Kamila replied. 
"I don't like milk," said Gerald. 
"You have to drink it to get better," Kamila replied. 
"I don't like milk, except for that one." Gerald looked at Kamila's chest.

Kamila immediately misbehaved. Gerald felt happy to have been nosy with his wife. Gerald finally ate the breakfast that Kamila fed him. Kamila hoped that Gerald wouldn't really ask for "milk.".

***
Kamila is in the kitchen, putting away dirty plates and glasses. Kamila met Alvero, who was holding a toy.
 
"Mama, how is Papa?" Alvero looked at Kamila. 
"Your Papa is better." Kamila stroked Alvero's hair. 
"Can I play with Papa already?" 

Kamila smiled. "Let Papa rest first. You play with Mommy. Okay?"

Alvero nodded enthusiastically. Kamila grasped his tiny hand. As they walked to the playroom, they passed a man. 

He stares at Alvero for a moment, but stares at Kamila for a long time. This was not the first time Kamila had seen him. A man with no expression and a cold stare. 

"Who is that person?" she asked after he left. 
"Papa's younger brother. His name is Uncle Sean. He was the one who helped Mama when Mama drowned." 

Kamila's previous question was answered. No wonder he had a similar face; it turned out to be Gerald's younger brother. 

"Honey, you play by yourself for a while. Mama has something to do. Do you understand?" 
Alvero nodded. He ran a little. 

Kamila wanted to see Sean. She wanted to thank him for helping her. Kamila was tired of wandering around the mansion just to find Sean.

Finally, she met the tall man in a park. 

"I want to thank you for helping me." Kamila stood not far from Sean. Kamila looked at Sean's flat face. Honestly, Kamila didn't like it. However, she had good intentions. 
"You came looking for me just to say something insignificant?" Sean gave Kamila a sharp look. 

Kamila exhaled. "I feel like you saved my life. To me, that's very important. 
Sean smiled wryly. He got up from the chair and walked over to Kamila. Kamila reflexively stepped back. 
"What does Sean want to do?"