The two looked at one another with love filled soft gazes as Leonardo smiled at her and confessed.

" I love you."

" I love you too." She shyly replied with her burning cheeks.

" Wa- Your memories!" Noor exclaimed while touching his face and looking for anywhere he might be hurt.

" I didn't lose my memories... relax" he assured while showering her face with kisses and as much as Noor likes it she needs answers first!.

" S-stop-" she grabbed his face stopping his action and he looked at her like a whining kid.

" Your aunt said you lost memories. Should I call the doctor? Are you really alright?" She inquired like a police officer with non stop questions with her worried tone.

" I am alright. There was just a cut on my head so the doctor had to stitch it up otherwise am really okay." Leonardo smiled seeing her worried for him.

" Then why did your aunt say you lost your memory?" She questioned confused while Leonardo just shrugged as he plays with her hand.

" Maybe to make you confess your feelings?" He pondered though he wasn't sure why his aunt did so either.

" Leonardo!" She whined seeing him not taking her serious as he chuckled and attacked her lips once again.

Noor internally sighed but didn't pushed him either. She could feel her body releasing its tension as she moaned for her lips being bitten and sucked out as she clenched on his shirt feeling out of air.

She still wasn't sure how to respond to a kiss and she was taken off guard when she felt Leonardo pushing his tongue in familiarizing every crevice of her mouth.

Only Leonardo knows how much he is holding right now from attacking her defenseless body but he has to be carful of his injuries too.

Reluctantly parting their lips, he kissed her forehead as his attention were on those swollen petals he just ravished, but not to his satisfaction yet might I add.

" My name sounds so sexy when you say it. But I prefer if you call me something else~" he breathed while caressing her full lips and the tingles erupted yet once again from within her.

" Like?" She whispered with curiosity dancing in her doe orbs that were looking at his dim ones.

" Like..." Leonardo pondered as the air was becoming tense with arousal but the next word Noor said made him grumble in upset.

" Lily." She chuckled and then laughed seeing her dear husband's reaction at the name she just called out .

" Don't you call me that." He narrowed his eyes specifically showing the dislike she calls him by the name as he sighed flopping his head on her shoulder.

" That's a cute name though. Lily." Noor complimented but Leonardo doesn't know if he should be glad or upset about it.

" It's not. And stop calling me that." He sulked like a grumpy kid and Noor couldn't help but pinch his cheeks as she giggled.

Noor felt as if she had everything she ever want. Her marriage was not breaking down, and she was happy for it.

" Leonardo... can you tell me what happened? Did you really got into an accident?" Noor inquired her tone serious with determination to get an answer out of him.

A sigh slipped from him as he hugs her. Everything has already been told to her, so it's useless hiding anything from her.

" Yeah. I got shot by a drug when I was starting the car and the huge hit from behind my car was the last thing I remembered and the next thing I found myself in the hospital." He explained.

" What drug? Who did it?" Noor questioned with a frown and hurt in her heart imaging the accident.

" Not sure yet, Andrew is still finding out about it." He replied with a smile seeing her caring for him.

Noor nodded in acknowledgement as she fiddled in nervousness for the next question she was about to ask. She has to do it.

"Why didn't you tell me ... our marriage... was for my safety?" She inquired, her eyes flashed hurt and disappointment remembering the early days of their marriage that were full of fights and misunderstanding.

" I didn't want to worry you. I know you aren't comfortable with violence and I can't assure you will be safe if I let you go . I didn't want you in any kind of danger. Marriage was the only thing suitable at the time." Leonardo replied and Noor could tell he is being honest because that's what Michelle told her too.

"I am sorry." He whispered, resting his forehead against her.

Noor wasn't sure if she heard right. Did Leonardo just apologized to her? She didn't expect he would apologize.

" I am sorry for everything. I am sorry for forcing you into this marriage, I am sorry for treating you with disrespect but I swear I didn't mean any of it. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings, I didn't mean to label you anyt-"

" Shh~ It's ok... it's ok, I understand. You didn't mean any of those I get it." Noor cupped his face with her slender hands as she shushed him up.

She understands that the circumstance made him to treat her harshly, and she can't deny it did hurt her but if he is apologizing she would no doubt forgive him as she also has done the same to him.

" I forgive you but I can't say your actions didn't hurt me Leonardo." Noor informed and hearing her, he could feel his heart twist in agony at her expression.

" I know and I am sorry mi fiore, I want us to start anew. Can you give me a chance?" Nervousness would be an understatement right now he is feeling as that question left is mouth.

He never felt such anxiousness in a very long time. Heck! He doesn't understand why he is so fucking nervous for her reply!.

" Do you promise to not lie to me." Noor pointed out and right now, Leonardo wouldn't mind even if she asked him to change his jobs.

He nodded without hesitation " Yes."

" Do you promise to share with me everything. Be it good or bad." She continued and once again he nodded in agreement " Yes."

" Do you promise not to leave me." Leonardo chuckled as he leaned himself against her forehead.
" Till death do us apart."

Noor smiled at his words and she kissed his forehead warmly.

" You break any of the promises, you are dead." She glared at him and he nodded while softly laughing as he hugged her " As you wish mi amore."

Meanwhile, Richard was calmly sitting in his study room while signing off some documents.

The door opened opened wide and Gwen walked in with a furious face.

"Richard! What the hell did you do!!" She asked with an annoying tone and anger dripping in it.

"What did I do?" Richard innocently asked as if not knowing what his aunt is asking about, but Gwen knows he was no innocent.

"Did you organized that accident Leonardo had today?" She rephrased her question and Richard's mouth formed an O in realization.

"That. Yes, yes I did. Did he die yet?" He asked while focusing back at the documents infront of him.

" You-!" Gwen hold her anger in not, feeling her blood pressure hitting its peak as she groaned

" You know we have a meeting with him tomorrow! " She reminded.

"Oh- right... I will be late for it... or might not attend yet. I have something else to do." Richard informed nonchalantly unknown that he was getting in his aunt's nerves.

"Richard! You aren't taking the company serious! What are you really planning!" She scowled demanding an explanation of his plan.

Gwen knows he would not reject the company but she also knows that nephew of hers has something else planned.

"Is that all. Let's talk later, I have to finish this documents by today evening, help yourself out please." He said while ignoring her questions and Gwen could do nothing but stomp away.

Richard took out his phone once Gwen was out of sight and dialed an unsaved number from his phone.

"What's the report." He asked as he leaned on the chair while listening to the other end.

"What the fuck did you mean he survived? Didn't you fucking shot him with the drug?!" He slammed on the table as the sound echoed in the room.

" Fucking hell!!" Richard ended the call and wiped everything off of the table frustratingly hearing the plan failed.

" You seemed to be lucky every time death knocks on your door." He clenched his fist in anger , irritated that Leonardo has always survived all the attacks and accidents he did to him.

" You won't be so much lucky next time. And you won't be able to survive either. I'll make sure of that." He promised himself and he must do it before taking over the Haider Finance .

" Be careful and tell me if you feel uncomfortable anywhere." Noor informed while supporting him as they walk to their bedroom.

Leonardo was good to discharge and even though Noor felt like he should stay in the hospital for a little longer, he wasn't interested on having a sleep over at the hospital.

Thus, they returned home with Alec while Andrew takes care of the discharge procedures.

Leonardo pulled her closer by her waist as she flicked her tongue in annoyance for his carless movement while being careful of his wounds
" be careful of your wounds!"

" It doesn't hurt much anymore, relax~" he assured and since Noor knew he wasn't the type to listen, she purposely poked at his wound with little force and it was enough to make him wince in pain.

" Ouch-! That hurt!" He complained while touching the throbbing area as he groaned in pain.

" That's why you should listen!" Noor rolled her eyes and made him seat on the bed as she kneeled on her knees and inspects his wound.

" Does it hurt a lot?" She asked feeling guilty of her action, but he forced her to do it!.

" Yeah, I think the wound reopened, I feel the blood soaking the bandage."

Noor began to panic at his words
" Oh my God!! Why didn't you say anything!! Does it hurt? Should I call Maya?"

" Hey hey relax I was just kidding." He laughed enjoying her reaction but it wasn't funny for Noor and her expression scrunched into anger as she hit his chest and this time it really hit him.

"That wasn't funny!!" she exclaimed while he groaned painfully from the hit and Noor walked out of the room.

Few minutes later she returned with a tray of hot soup and found Leonardo sitting on the bed with his shirt unbuttoned all the way giving her a peek of his masculine abs.

" Thought you will never come." He smirked teasingly and Noor knows that smile can never be good for her.

" And what if I didn't ?" She scrutinized at him upon seeing his smug face as she placed the tray on the mini table near the bed .

" I'd go all the way till I find you." Noor heard him as she felt a close presence and found Leonardo standing behind and she gasped in surprise.

"Aren't I a reliable husband you got." He whispered leaning himself at her height as his gaze were filled with playfulness and Noor could feel the butterflies coming out from its cage making her giddy at his words.

Noor placed her hand on his chest stopping him from leaning any further, " D-did you need something?"

" I want to bath but it'll be difficult with a bandaged hand. Help me shower? " He said and Noor was hesitant to answer as she looked at him agape.

"Your wounds are fresh and you just came from the hospital. Why do you want to take a bath?" She asked, worried of his wound.

"Hospital scent." He pointed as his face slightly scrunched in dislike at the scent he is covered with now.

"You- ahh-!" Noor sighed helplessly at his unreasonable reason .

Noor would like to advice him to avoid bathing for a day or two due to his wounds but she knows there is no stopping this man.

"Um... what is this?" Leonardo asked seeing her putting a bucket of steaming water and a towel with her while he sat on the bed as instructed by his wife.

"You aren't going to touch water, so if you want to take a bath you are only to wipe yourself down." She instructed with seriousness.

" Are you going to do it for me?" He asked with a tilted head like an innocent child and Noor flushed red as she stuttered, " W-why would I?!"

" Well first... I am a patient with injured hand and second the wounds might reopen if I move a lot." He explained while Noor gave a 'are you serious look'

"And who was it that wanted to be discharged early despite advising you must stay in the hospital for at least a day." Noor scowled in displeasure and looked away as she huffed in anger.

"Oh Come on." He pulled her by her hand getting her attention as he snaked one arm around her slender waist and flushed himself on her soft body.

A small gasp escaped from her lips, being startled by his action as she could feel her body began to heat due to the close contact with tingles shivering at the edge of her skin.

His face was burried inches away from her bossom and the thought made her breath rigidly.

" I have a wife. Why would I need other woman to look after me?" He raised his head, smiling at her as he said it innocently like a kid.

"Y-you-" she stuttered to form words but her mind was going blank feeling the heat rising from her body because of the position she is in.

"O-okay so c-can you leave me." Noor tried to move from him but his grip was pulling her closer flushing him further to her body.

Leonardo obediently obliged because he really want to be washed off from the hospital smell as Noor sighed a relief without much thought.

He waited as she brings the wide bucket closer and sat on the bed as they face each other.

Sucking up her courage she helped him unbutton his shirt all the while avoiding his piercing gaze.

As much as his body is appealing to the eyes she is way too shy to compliment him for it .

She can't focus doing her task right now especially with his heated gaze on her.

But she shouldn't feel shy, he is her husband and she accepts it so what is there to shy about?.

The dried up marks on him from the accident were seen as she gently rubs over them.

" Did it hurt?" she spoke her thoughts out loud as her fingers traced the newly markings on his body.

A smile lingered on Leonardo as Noor looked at her husband with distress marrying her frown.

" It doesn't. Such incidents are predicted and I have gotten used to it." He said while caressing her baby cheeks.

" Though I was caught inattentive this time resulting for such consequences." He added and Noor was not glad hearing it.

" Don't say it so casually! If it were normal for you, why were you unwary?! What were you thinking that you slipped off while not being alert for your surroundings!" She panted while almost in the verge of crying thinking of the accident.

" D-did you know I f-felt? It was a-as if my heart w-was ripped from my chest when I saw you laying on that bed unconsious. " Noor expressed of her aching feeling upon entering the ward room.

" The b-burden of not being able to tell y-you my feelings and t-the fear that you w-wont wake up.." she pressed her lips, gulping her sobs painfully down her throat as her agonizing orbs spilled tears.

" Hey hey shh- I am sorry I am sorry I am sorry." Leonardo pulled her into a hug while apologizing over again and again, counseling her as she silently cries on his shoulder.

" I- didn't know it would... worry you to this extent. You were adamnt to not give this marriage a chance and I don't want to fight with you over it all the time." Leonardo narrated with his thumbs moving up and down in a soothing manner.

" So I stayed at the company, but I made sure to check on you every night when you are asleep." He added as he remebered himself picking her up from the couch and made her sleep on the bed.

" At the time of the accident... I was thinking of you. " He replied the question she asked and Leonardo felt her body went still.

" But it was my fault for not being aware." He sighed at his careless mistake and he didn't want his wife to blame herself for the accident.

" My mentor always told me... never lose your guards anywhere, instincts is crucial in this field work." He added remembering those words from the person he looked up the most.

Noor pulled herself as she looked at him with pure curiosity to know more about her husband.

" Who was your mentor?." She asked with her pink face due to crying as her doe eyes were slightly puffy and wet.

" Do you want to know?" He smiled while wiping the wetness from her cheeks and relief that she calmed down.

" You don't have to if you don't want." She said conveying he does not need to force himself to tell her anything.

" Why wouldn't I want?" He tilted his face in confusion at her while Noor was silent not knowing what to say.

"I thought.. you wouldn't want to... share your past ..yet." She whispered to which Leonardo heard clearly and he chuckled.

" Mi fiore.. you are my wife and you have every rights to ask me anything." he said while cupping her face making her look into his soft orbs as he kissed on her forehead, a gesture Noor have taken a liking to.

She felt .... loved.

"My dad. He was my mentor when I started training at the age of 12" he replied and Noor was surprised because this is the first time she is hearing something about his parents.

Will this be the turning point of their relation? She hopes the future that waits for them is bright in which they both could go through it together .

Will it? 

Noor could tell he isn't ready to tell everything yet, so she changed the topic as she stood while taking the bucket with her, "It's getting late. You still did not take your medicine so go fresh up while I heat up the soup again and let's sleep."

" Can't wait to sleep with me?" He smirked as he leaned himself back show-offing his body.

Noor processed his words and by the time she understood what he meant, her blood rushed all the way to her face and she threw the wet napkin at his face, " Pervert!!"

The ray of the sun indicating the next day disturbed Leonardo's sleep as his hand stretched to the other side as if searching for someone.

Feeling it empty, his eyes opened with sleepiness still drowning in his drowsy eyes as the the gentle hum of the blow dryer coming from the bathroom his attention.

A smile played at the corners of his lips as he realized, Noor was up and awake for the day.

Last night sure was eventful in convincing Noor to sleep in the room because she didn't want to afflict his wounds but Leonardo was stubborn enough to vanish that thought off her mind.

As he sat up and rubbed the sleep from his eyes, Leonardo noticed the bathroom door was slightly ajar, allowing a ray of light to spill into the bedroom.

Curiosity piqued as he couldn't resist the urge to steal a glance at his beloved wife. Quietly, he pushed the covers aside and padded over to the bathroom door, careful not to make a sound.

What he saw made him hold his breath and felt as if the time went still.

Wrapped in a pristine white garment that clung to her body like a gentle embrace, Noor stood before the mirror, her lustrous hair unhidden from eyesight as the blow dryer she hold was gently coaxing her wet locks into silky perfection.

Leonardo could not take his eyes off the celestial beauty infront of him. His heart swelled in admiration as he struggled to find words upon seeing her for the first time with open hair.

He couldn't decipher whether he was dreaming or if it's actually real. Maybe he is dreaming? He just woke up from sleep so its most likely that this is a dream.

As Noor finally switched off the blow dryer and turned to leave the bathroom, she noticed Leonardo standing there, his eyes filled with awe and love.

" You are awake..." She said but it sounded as if she was telling it to herself.

Leonardo slowly made his way into the bathroom without taking his eyes off of the beauty and in seconds they both stood close as Noor shifted away from his intense gaze.

"You... removed your scarf." He finally whispered, his voice a reverent breath as his Italian accent took course.

Nervousness was filling her system at the thought of knowing his reaction. She never thought she would one day show her hair to him.

"You look... beautiful." he complimented as he slide back the strands of hair behind her ear as he continued to look at her with adoration.

With her lustrous hair in sight, Leonardo felt himself spellbound by her. He touched her silky hair, twirling the ends of her lock as he walked closer while Noor was blocked by the bathroom sink.

He caught the sight of her porcelain neck, slender and captivating for his eyes. Her deep clavicle exposed to be tainted by the seen and she could feel his heated gaze on her bare skin.

" L-leo-" the words got stuck in her throat when she felt a wetness on her neck and she gasped when she deciphered that he was sucking and kissing her exposed skin..

She gripped his shoulder as she try to form words to make him stop but her mind was not cooperating with her having its all focus at the wavery sensation she is feeling.

He pulled her closer by her waist as the kiss became aggressive and she could feel her legs going jelly.

Her thighs automatically tried to close its gaps feeling the strange tickle from her nether region but Leonardo's leg blocked it from doing so as his knees grind against it.

"W-wai-- ahh~hnm~" she moaned at the impact she was feeling as the air was getting tensed with arousal.

Swiftly she was placed on top of the sink counter as his hand fiddled with the buttons of her cloth while his lips still latched against her soft skin sucking it out like a lollipop .

The room was filled with the sucking and whimpering noises from the two as the silence of the space made it sound clearer for the ears to shamelessly hear .

The way her body is trembling with pleasure because of him makes him want to continue as he groped one of her breasts and yet again she moaned.

Noor doesn't know she could even make such sound. It felt... embarrassing but her mind was too occupied with the emerging feelings to care to stop it.

She must stop him. His injuries are still fresh but at the same time she doesn't want him to stop. Her body wants to be touched.

Is it bad?? She never felt such urge. What was happening to her body.

" Y-your i-injury!!-" she finally breathed out the words and stopped him from eating her neck. 

A slight whimper vibrated within Leonardo as her flushed face was astound by it. He looked at her with a sulky frown and dislike was clearly written on him for being interrupted. 

" My injuries are fine! Let me d-" he leaned himself again but Noor placed her hand on his lips and he sighed while looking at her.

"N-not now. A-after your injuries!." She pleaded with her voice a shaky breath as her pupils glistered in anxiousness . 

Leonardo understood her distress. He lost control seeing her in different light. She was too alluring to not get a taste and before he knew it he was sucking and kissing her slender neck.

Noor felt his lips kissing her palm and she abruptly pulled her hand away as a playful smirk stretched across his face. 

His gaze landed at the love bite. His thumb brushed at the reddish pink spot on her neck.

The result of his handiwork he did earlier. A master piece he won't be tired of for doing it over again and again  

"My mark.. looks so good on you" he whispered with desire to cover all her body with as many hickeys as possible. A territory he wants to mark and claim while Noor felt shivers from his words.

"You don't know how much effect you have on me mi fiore" His voice uttered in full passion as his nose snuzzle against her bruised neck and gave one last wet kiss before he took a few steps back while locked at her disheveled form. 

Oh how he wish to see her under him moaning his name out.

Leonardo could feel himself getting hard but he closed his eyes controlling his lust and whispered for her to leave the bathroom, "Go."

With no hesitation she moved from her spot but before she exits the door, hesitantly she gave a quick peck on his cheek and his eyes snapped open.

But before he could catch her, she escaped out of the room as he groan at the small action she just did and looked down at his throbbing little member.

"Fuck." he cussed as he thought of the need of cold shower . NOW.

It sure wasn't a dream.

The blush dancing on her fair cheeks were stubborn to leave and she found herself smiling widely with relief and glee.

Yesterday, everything that has been disturbing her peace and confusing her has been cleared and today marks the start of their new relationship.

Last night Leonardo shared something about himself and its only fair she does the same too. It requires two to make the marriage work. 

Thus she decided to show her hair. It took a lot of courage because she was nervous of his reaction but she didn't expect for it to go well.

Her eyes caught the hickey on her neck. She traced it as her breathed hitched remembering the intimate moment she had earlier .

It went too well.

She noticed how Leonardo held himself back. She was grateful for it but she knows sooner or later they are going to do it.

She isn't a child, she knows to what other things it might lead has he not stopped.

But... is she ready for it?

Consummating their marriage.

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