The Cherished Wife

“Don’t worry about it. I’ve got my routine,” Charles said, unfazed. “Grab some cutlery, will you?”

“Alright!” Noelle ran into the kitchen to figure out where to set the bowls and cutlery, with Charles right on her heels. He pointed to a spot. “Just remember, this is where we keep them.”

“Got it!” Noelle grinned, noticing that Charles had every room–from the kitchen to the living room and even the bedroom–arranged in perfect order.

She stole another glance at Charles, puzzled. Who would’ve guessed that a guy like him would be into cooking?

Charles quirked an eyebrow, leaning casually in the kitchen doorway. “Something on your mind?”

Noelle shook her head, a touch of sheepishness in her voice. “I just feel a little silly. I was the one who said I’d cook yesterday!”

Charles flashed a playful smile. “Time to eat!”

After breakfast, Charles flicked a set of keys to Noelle, who caught them with a surprised look. “Why are you giving me these?”

work. We’re far from downtown, and the bus won’t cut. it,” Charles explained, glancing at his watch. Noelle peeked at the time

protest. After all, the Phoenix Tree Residence was quite the trek, from the city center. “What about you?” she blurted out, instantly regretting it. With the kind of

draped over his forearm, caught the question and smirked. “Want to carpool with

implication dawned on her, a

you to work. It would give us more time

eyes made it look like Noelle had stood him up at prom or something. Noelle squirmed. “I… you promised to

turn pink and playfully tousled her hair. “We’d better get a move on, or we’ll be

Charles stride away, Noelle felt her heart do a little somersault. She pressed a hand

was to the south, and his was to the north. Once they reached the city streets, they split

activity, but she was careful, especially since this was her first time behind the wheel. She kept slow and made