Just Friends? by Marinette Hart (great books to read txt) 📕

“Ivan I’m hungry,” I said looking at his face. “Aww my little baby,” he teased. “What do you want to eat?” he asked. “I want to eat fried chicken,” I said, still processing my hunger. “I’ll go downstairs and tell the cook to cook some for you,” he said. “Meanwhile, let’s finalise our wedding venue and honeymoon place,” he suggested. We walked out the bathroom and sat on the couch. Ivan took his laptop out and opened some wedding venues. We looked at many indoor and outdoor venues. But the most ones that caught my attention were indoor ones. For the honeymoon we searched places like Switzerland, Australia, Japan and so on. Paris was a beautiful place so I wanted to see a country that was different. We finalised on Japan after a long conversation. Just in time, Harry brought the food up. The smell of the fried chicken amazed me. I couldn’t wait to eat it.

I quickly set my plate up and started eating. Ugh! It was so good. “Slowly Crys. Take smaller bites,” Ivan scolded. “But it’s so good,” I mummbled. He handed me the glass of water in between my meal which I drank. After we finished eaiting we sat down on our bed for a movie. The movie was about babies. He put it on to help me better understand of what I needed to take care of during my pregnancy and after I gave birth. It was kind of really bring since there was only talking. I could feel my eyelids shutting on my eyes.

Ivan’s POV:

We were watching an informative guide on pregnancy. I didn’t want anything to happen to the baby and worser to Crystal. They both were important parts of my life. I carefully listened because I knew Crystal would need help. She’s been pretty nervous and low since she’s got pregnant. She fears a lot. I felt her head bump into my shoulder. I turned my head to see and she had fallen asleep. Poor thing. I closed the tv and gently pulled her head off my shoulder. Moving her down, I softly placed her on the bed. I gave the blanket on her body and brushed her hair out of her face.

I headed downstairs with the dishes that needed to be washed and made a few calls to book the wedding venue. Then I brought our honeymoon tickets online. Leaning back on the bed I felt relieved. All the work was done. Now we just had to get married.

 *a few days later*

Today was the day. The day where Crystal’s and my soul would be one. Forever. I had waited for this moment impatiently. Alina took Crystal to her house whilst my friends helped me get ready at my house. Many of them teased me aorund with excitement. I was dressed in a black formal suit with a white shirt underneath. The guys kept on changing my hair styles. In the end my hair was gelled back. I put on my black wedding shoes and garbbed my phone. “Just a few more moments bro,” my friend said. The others laughed. God that was embarassing. “Let’s go,” I wined. But my friends wouldn’t move. I begged them until they got up and drove me to the venue.

It was so beautiful. Decorated with white flowers and musk coloured ribbons. The hall was filled with guests. I walked down to the fornt as I waited for my bride to enter. It was a long wait. I stared at the enterance as I saw a glance of Crystal. The dress fell off her shoulders and to her feet. Her viel not covering her beautiful face. Her hands holding a boquet of red roses as she waked down the aisle with my dad. My ears were starting to tear up. She is the most beautiful woman I have ever met. She reached to me and stood face to face with me. I grabbed her hands as I looked into her eyes. Tears started falling out. “You look so beautiful,” I said. She plastered a nervous smile on her face trying to hold her tears back.

Everyone quietened down as the priest began reading the wedding vow. “In the name of God, I, Ivan Noir, take you, Crystal Gates, to be my wife, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death. This is my solemn vow,” I said. “In the name of God, I, Crystal Gates, take you, Ivan Noir, to be my Husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until parted by death. This is my solemn vow,” She vowed. “Ivan Noir, do you take Crystal Gates as your lawfully wedded wife?” the priest asked. “I do,” I said. “Crystal Gates, do you take Ivan Noir as your lawfully wedded husband?” the priest asked. “I do,” she said. “I now pronounce you, husband and wife,” the priest finished. I grabbed her waist and kissed her lips. Not wanting to let go.

She was mine. Finally. Everyone congratulated us. Crystal grabbed the microphone as she pulled me with her. “We have an important announcement to make,” she started. The hall quietened down as they patiently waited for the news. “We’re pregnant,” she announced. The whole crowd ran up to us one by one with excitement and questions about the baby. It was the best day of my life. Soon we moved towards our wedding photoshoot which took place near the Eiffle tower. It was Crystal’s favourite place.

*at home*

All the guests had finally gone. I could have some time with my wife alone now. I walked up to my room and saw her sitting on the bed with her wedding gown around her. I leaned on the door as it closed and locked it. “Finally,” Crystal gasped under her breath. I sat on the bed next to her as I stared at her beauty. “You’re finally mine,” I said. “And you’re mine,” she said. I took out her gift from the pocket of my jacket. She opened it and her mouth dropped. “It’s gorgeous,” she exclaimed. “Not more than you,” I rejected. She placed the gift on the side table and cuffed my face. She brought her lips to mine and kissed then viciously, like she had been hungry for them.

“You need to rest now,” I said breaking the kiss. It had been a tiring day. Her hands played with my hair as she complained that she wasn’t tired. “Come on babe, you and my little baby needs rest,” I insisted. “Ivan,” she wined as I got up to go and change. She carried her gown after me and snatched the hsirt I had chosen to change into out of my hands. “Hey that’s mine,” I argued. “Mine now,” she said as she locked the bathroom door. I grabbed a pair of sweatpants and changed in my wardrobe. I came out ot find Crystal still in the bathroom. “Babe is everything okay?” I asked with curiosity. “Yeah, I’ll be out in a few minutes,” she replied. I laid on the bed as I heard her struggle out of the gown. I couldn’t help but giggle. She came out and laid into my arms. I stared at her beautiful face with her eyes closed. “I know i’m beautiful,” she said. “Aren’t you asleep yet?” I asked. “Your warm breath is spraying across my face,” she complained. “Ugh! Okay,” I said turning my head. She grabbed me by the neck and turned it back to her face. “I didn’t say I didn’t like it,” she smiled. I kissed her forehead as she closed her eyes again.

We were leaving for our honeymoon tomorrow morning and had not had any bags packed yet. I waited for Crystal to fall asleep so I could do the packing. We wre going to leave in our private jet to Tokyo. Harry and the female maid stayed over as they helped me pack the essentials for Crystal and the baby. I needed to make sure she had a comfortable flight with the baby. I packed cold and warm clothes with a few sneakers for each of us. The packing took hours worth of time but it was all done by morning. I woke Crystal up at 5am after preparing breakfast.

 *in the plane*

I was really exhausted and Crsytal was tired too. We spent half the time sleeping on the plane. We had out own cabin. I was sleeping peacefully until Crystal woke me up. “Babe,” she whispered. I slowly opened my eyes to her face below mine staring at me. “What’s wrong babe?” I asked in a worry. Her blank face plastered with a smile as she said  “I love you.” I giggled and said I love you back. She placed her head on my chest as she threw her arm around me like a seat belt. I closed my eyes again.

I felt her fingers crawl up to my left nipple as she caressed it and played with it. I let out a small giggle to let her know I was still awake. “I’m hungry,” she sighed. Oh no. Please tell me this isn’t a craving. I got up and asked her what she wanted to eat. She sat there blank for a while as I waited for her answer but she couldn’t decide.

I pressed the bell to call one of the workers. They came in and I told them to bring a few plates of different food. They came back with spaghetti, pasta, toasties and fries. Crystal chose the plate of toasties. They left the room as I layed back again, wanting to sleep. Normally I would hear Crystal munching and gulping her food but it was silent. I saw her fidling with food as she stared at it blank. “Babe is the trip too uncomfortable?” I asked. “No,” she said. “Then what’s wrong? Why aren’t you eating?” I asked.

“You haven’t ate anything either,” she said looking at me. God this girl. “I picked up