" What's the report." Leonardo asked Andrew as they were both sitting in the study room in the ground floor.

Leonardo called him to the house as soon as Andrew informed he got the reports of the drug and the accident that happened.

" You were injected by Paraloxin drug. Its a drug use to paralyze people and their consciousness too." Andrew reported of what he heard from Maya in her lab.

" The effects starts to take after a minute or two but these drugs was banned within the country. It takes a minimum 24 hours for the drugs to be out of the system. Though it depends at the amount." He continued and was glad his cousin overcome it.

"A reasonable explanation would be; it either was brought illegally or the bastard is influenced enough to buy it from someone. " He added while crossing his leg with a frown on his face.

" The truck driver who crushed against your car did suicide and we are at a dead end." Andrew sighed irritated as he found no clue who gave the orders for the accident.

"Mmm. Stay off from this for now. What about John Michael  ?" Leonardo asked and a triumphant smile appeared on Andrew's pleased face .

"He agreed and wants to have a meeting with you." He reported propitiously with a glint of satisfaction in his eyes.

" Arrange the meeting after two days. Same time, and install a hidden recorder." Andrew noted his boss' commands as he obliged with a nod with no further question.

"Oh right, did you get the mail from your PA? There is a shareholders meeting in two days." Andrew reminded getting a hum from his cousin in response.

" With the amount of "inconvenient" incidents involved, those fart old guys are pushing it's not suitable for the company's image." He added with a scoff at the thought of bullshits he has been hearing from the company.

"Bastards will even suggest to change the CEO at this point." Andrew concluded as he rolled his eyes at the future drama that will be happening in the company.

"Seems I need to remind them of their place." Leonardo voiced as his expression turned dark of maliciousness.

Michelle and Fiona came to visit along with Andrew. The ladies were having their time in the open kitchen while sipping the exquisite chai made by Noor while having a conversation.

" So Leo did not actually lost his memories and it was just you?" Michelle questioned in disbelief at her mother who was enjoying the tea.

" I can't believe you actually lied in that crucial period! And I almost believe it!." She exclaimed as if she was betrayed.

" But it got them together didn't it?" Fiona stated with a proud smile on her while Michelle rolled her eyes.

" I thought with the honeymoon trip to Bali, you kids will be close to one another but the result was disappointing when you returned." She sighed as she shook her head in displeasure at the not expected result.

" It wasn't a honeymoon!" Noor exclaimed surprised at the description Fiona used for the trip.

" What are you saying? It was obviously your honeymoon. " Michelle stated with her brows raised in a profound manner.

" Obviously something happened from the trip and the little lie I said at the hospital was the last push to help you kids get together." Fiona interrupted the two as she raised her cup and sipped on her flavorful tea.

Michelle couldn't help but chuckle at her mother's smart tactic and strong observation skills.

" But still you shouldn't have lied, you could've say something else! You made us worried there!" Michelle argued, disliked that she fell for her own mother's trick too.

"That's the plan." Fiona chuckled.

" Wait a minute!" Noor pondered as she tried to take in everything the mother daughter duo are talking about.

" The trip... it was a honeymoon? and you lied about the memory loss to make us worry?" She summarized as her mind processed the whole revelation and the two ladies nodded in sync.

"I am sorry I lied dear but you kids were keeping each other at arm's length everyday that I have to do something and that good for nothing nephew of mine is a little dense regarding this field so I figured I would give him one last help." Fiona rationalized with a flat sigh.

"And Noor, you were just too ignorant to realize yourself that you care for him too ." She informed with a warm smile on her face as she remembered  worriedness would glint in those platinum orbs for Leonardo to which Noor was oblivious.

" I w-was not-" Noor tried to deny but she herself knows Fiona's words were somehow true. She can't deny Leonardo would sometimes worry her if he come home late at night.

Like the time at the Bali when he returned drunk and the time when she realized Leonardo was barely returning home since they had a fight and ignored her whole existence until the recent accident.

"You don't have to be shy. A wife has the right to be worried for her husband even if they are fighting." Fiona continued to sip on her tea while Michelle whistled in tease as Noor profoundly blushed at the words.

"Oh hello ladies. What are you gossiping about?" Andrew emerged with Leonardo behind him as they entered the kitchen joining the ladies.

"Oh- Mom was just giving some tips for being a good housewife." Michelle snickered making Noor agape at her lies as she felt a pair of two eyes on her.

"W-would you like some chai Andrew?" Noor offered trying to change the subject while ignoring the all familiar pair of stares on her.

"Oh yes please!." Andrew replied with enthusiasm hearing her flavorful drink as he sat down beside his sister.

"Won't you offer your husband?" Noor heard her husband's orotund voice as her eyes caught his onyx orbs that lit in mischievousness.

"Yeah Noor... Won't you offer your dear husband if he would like a cup of chai?" Michelle teased with her playful tone making Noor shy away her gaze from her husband while Fiona chuckles seeing her face turning red.

Moisturizing her dried up lips with her tongue as she pulled them between her teeth, she sucked in her shyness as she lifted her gaze up to his hearty ones " W-would you like some too?"

" Sure~" he replied and Noor could sense the change in his tone and gaze that turned a bit dark than earlier.

Pouring the warm brown drink onto new cups, she served it to the two men that joined the ladies.

"Say Noor, aren't you lonely staying all by yourself in this house, want me to chip in with you?" Michelle suggested and Noor peaked her ears at it.

She wouldn't mind honestly, and she did realize the house has no one but her and Leonardo staying, a friend as a housemate does sound nice.

"She is not living alone. Did you forget her husband also lives with her." Leonardo glared at his considerate little cousin at the idea she proposed.

"You are not going to live in my house." He added with firmness but Michelle brushed his words heedlessly.

"I don't think I asked you" She told him with a lot of sass in her tone which irritated him.

Seeing the two that were going to start a fight, Fiona intervened as she sighed a breath.

"Quite you two. Andrew let's go, I have an appointment at the parlor and Michelle don't be a third wheel for the newly weds." She glanced at her daughter as she stood from her seat.

"I am sure they have a lot to do." Fiona smiled as she peaked at Noor who was having confusion written on her.

Michelle was going to say something but Fiona pulled her ears making her stand from her seat as she dragged her with her and Andrew followed by.

" Come on you little minx, you still got to complete the task I assigned you." She reminded her daughter of the emails she has to write and send to all the clients her mother has given the list of.

The mother and daughter duo walked away with petty arguments as they left the house.

" Fiore," Leonardo called his wife who was lost in thoughts of Fiona's words as he gestured her to walk to him.

" Do we have things to do?" Noor asked out of pure curiosity as she took in her husband's hand that he forwarded for her.

With a slight pull, Noor landed on his lap as the surprised expression took over her feature.

" I wonder too~" He said pretending to be clueless of his aunt's words.

"You are injured! be careful!" she reminded him as her gaze went to his compressed hand he did this morning after coming out from the shower.

Noor was really worried when she saw him with his injuries left untreated because he had taken a bath; removing the bandages he had letting his wounds be exposed to air.

"Are you still upset?" he asked remembering how angry she was because of his carelessness and even scolded him for doing such reckless move when he just got discharged from the hospital.

" You really enjoy making me worry for you." She glared at him as he chuckled giving both her cheeks a peck as shyness invaded her senses at his action.

If only she knows why he showered.

Noor felt his hand roam around her lower abdomen as he looked in her eyes glistening with glee while his fingers were playing with the fabric of her cloths.

" Newly weds.. what do you think they do?" he whispered while admiring her beauty, and desire was seen in his raven orbs as her platinum gaze drowns in them.

Leonardo leaned as he captured her lips that was left hanging open in confusion, trespassing her personal space.

Noor gasped at the sudden intrusion as she felt her tongue colliding with the intruder as her hand clenched his shirt in surprise.

The kiss was filled with thirst and burning passion of his hidden love he had for her, Noor could sense the impatient in his action as his brows were pulled into a frown while his chest rumbled with his groan.

Leonardo pulled away taking a peak at his beautiful wife, a panting mess, the change in her eyes did not go amiss to him as he devoured her again," Breath through your nose fiore~"

Their body flushed together closing anymore distance and he sensed her body slowly relaxing as her hand travelled around his neck while her lips followed his rhythm, responding to his kiss.

Leonardo can't help but vibrate a chuckle at his wife's poor kissing skills that were like kitten's lick but he doesn't complain. They have all the time in the world to practice.

If Noor were in her senses, she would instantly pull away out of shame and shyness realizing they are kissing in the open to which anyone could come any moment; but her senses were already captured like a helpless maiden.

Covertly, his fingers slowly were pulling her fabric with long strides while Noor was lost in the kiss.

Pulling her lower lips, a moan escaped from her mouth as Leonardo continued to kiss her filling the open space with their smooches and muffled sounds.

Noor cold feel the eccentric tingles again, sensing the clenching and unclenching of her nether region that were not under her control.

Her body was reacting like never before and she was nervous at the urge that was building up from deep inside her.

The pressure she sensed from her thigh brought her to her senses as she felt the air brushing against her exposed skin.

Noor gasped as she pulled away, breaking their kiss and noticed her dress was pulled revealing her naked thigh.

Her eyes widened in realization at the open place they are as she quickly pulled down her clothes and tried to get off his lap but Leonardo pinned her down.

" L-leave me- " she requested with her tone filled with embarrassment at the action they shamelessly did openly.

" I don't want to." He stated with a playful smirk dancing in his pleased face while enjoying his wife's self-consciousness.

" We are a-at the kitchen!" She whispered telling him of where they are as if he doesn't know.

" So?" He teased as he brought his hand to her red face caressing her swollen lips.

" Anyone can c-come any moment!" She whined pleading him to let her go and Leonardo can't help but peck at her little nose.

Honestly she felt as if it was not her a few moments ago because if he takes her right then and there she would probably not mind because her senses would be out of control as if she was casted a spell.

But her morals were more strong than those shameless thoughts that randomly popped in her wandering mind.

It's morally unethical to be doing it in the kitchen and Noor has never thought they would ever do it in the kitchen.

" No one will come unless I let them. Why do you think there are no men or guards around the house?" He questioned her to which was similar of what Michelle said a while earlier.

" Why?"

"So you don't have to cover up too much. You are free to do whatever you choose." He responded with his eyes brimming with admiration for her.

Noor had not anticipated such a reaction. He remembered everything she said about the male and female in her religion.

He did it for her benefit.

Something she had not expected.

"And I am the only one who can see and admire everything you have." With a spark of possessiveness in his undertone, he said.

Noor could tell he was possessive of her, but who are we kidding, she wouldn't like it if another girl stared at her husband.

And she realized how much he adores her. Perhaps even more than she loves him.

"I was... scared." Leonardo overheard her hushed tone as he saw his worried wife gaze down, avoiding eye contact.

" I was scared to tell you... my feelings at first. I didn't want to be hurt and be a-alone again." She continued recalling those negative feelings she always had.

" My parents... I remember they would always say they love me and I would reply it back too but then... they died in a car accident. " She told him as the day everyone was crying at the hospital flashed infront of her. She was only 8 and couldn't understand why everyone was crying.

" My uncle... I always look at to him like he was my father. I loved him and respected him with all my heart but... he abandoned me." Noor rested her head on his shoulder as she remembers her uncle.

"And then Jack... everyone I come to care with they-..." She trailed as she bite her quivering lips and Leonardo understood what she was trying to say.

" I didn't want anything to h-happen to you. I w-was scared that you will also-"

"Hey hey relax. Breathe.. take deep breaths." Leonardo cupped her face as he instructed her to do what he said when he sensed her body trembling and fear was noticeable in her tone.

"Nothing is going to happen to me alright? I am not going anywhere." He assured her, his tone gentle to ease her from getting panicked as he placed his lips on her forehead, giving her a sense of comfort.

Leonardo engulfed her in a warm hug and Noor did not complain as she buried herself in his chest feeling her worry fade away.

Leonardo never thought she had separation anxiety. He really thought she simply hates him to the core that she was adamant to even give their marriage a chance.

"Fiore..." he called her out and Noor reluctantly break the hug as she look him in the eyes.

" Do you want to meet with your aunt?" He asked and Noor was surprised at the question.

Leonardo knows her uncle is a selfish person, so letting her meet with that old man was out of the question.

But he figured she might want to meet with her aunt and cousin.

" You can go and visit them if you like." He said giving her the permission incase she wants to meet them.

Noor simply just nodded her head in response. She didn't thought of visiting them until he said just now.

The words her uncle told her the last time they met was still fresh in her mind but she didn't dare to recall those moment and kept it at the back of her mind.

Leonardo leaned himself for another kiss but Noor stopped him and he looked at her with a frown.

" We are n-not going to do in the kitchen !-" she sucked in a breath explaining him she dislikes doing it in the open.

" But there's no one around" he replied a response while pecking her palm every now and then that was covering his mouth.

" T-that's not the point!" Her cheeks bloomed red with color as she stood away from him letting out a breather.

"No doing in the kitchen!!" She repeated once again before scurrying off, embarrassed at her shameless husband who chuckled seeing her running away figure.

I can't promise that.

Parking the car infront of the building, a person came out as he locked his car and walked towards the door, the writing " Neon Club" was lit over its main entrance, blinking with green neon lights at the cursive words.

Entering the building, a young man, similar his age walked up to him with a smug smile on his face.

" Where is she?" The guy asked as the man nodded gesturing to follow him.

They soon entered a dark room, music boomed from every corner as the wide space was filled with crowd making it look like the room is small with people grinding, dancing and drinking like there's no tomorrow.

Even though it was not even evening yet yet there are a lot of people as if its night .

The guy felt his shoulder tapped as he looked at the man he followed and he pointed at the bar to a girl, wearing a hot red that was tightly hugging her body as her bare back was out in display.

The guy nodded and took out a brown envelope passing it to the guy as he snatched it from him and opened revealing a stack of cash and his eyes lit in greed.

" Nice doing business with you Mr. Adam" the man smirked at the satisfaction of the stack of cash he got and walked away.

Adam made his way to the bar towards the girl who was indulging herself in multiple shots.

"Suzy Gilberto." He called out getting her attention as she snapped his way and a frown made its way on her face.

"Who the fuck are you?" Suzy frowned at the person infront of her.

As the day draws to a close and the sun begins its descent below the horizon, the world seemed to slow its pace as it bathed in a rich, golden hue welcoming the golden hour.

The workers began to wrap up their work for the day getting themselves ready to return to their home and loved ones after a long day of tireless work .

Entertainment places were getting their arena ready for the crowd to fill and help them in their sales as part-timers change their shifts with the other workers.

As the sun dips itself at the edge of the horizon peaking one last time at the world it lit the whole day and with its final rays it retires for the day leaving behind a twilight sky painted in shades of lavender and indigo.

The first stars began to twinkle with growing confidence as the sky darkened. The world took on a different character, one of mystery and quiet serenity.

The transition from day to night was complete, as the stars emerged beautifying the dark sky with it's celestial magic.

Switching the kitchen lights off, Noor retreats to her bedroom as a slip of tiredness escaped from her.

She wasn't sure what productive thing she did the whole day but she do remember she took care of her husband.

Opening the door, she finds the room empty as her gaze scanned around searching for a specific figure.

Where is he?

She made her way to the closet where both of their clothes were kept. The walk-in closet was itself like another room, a mini room and she was yet to try all of the clothes she had in it.

Taking a towel with her and choosing a set of clothes for the night, she walked out of the closet as at the same time Leonardo entered their room.

" I was searching for you." He said as they walked towards one another.

" Did you need something?" Noor asked as Leonardo looked at the things she was holding.

" Are you going to take a shower?" He questioned and she hummed in response while nodding her head.

Leonardo snatched the clothes she was holding as a frown settled on her face at his action.

" What's wrong? I have to take a bath" she told trying to guess what he is up to.

Leonardo walked to the closet and chose another set of dress before returning and passing it to her.

" Wear this tonight. You don't have to force yourself though, but it'd be a waste if it left untouched." He said making her look at him with confusion from his words.

Noor looked at the fabric he gave her, it looked like a simple clothes though, so she didn't bother saying anything and simply gave a confused okay before going to the bathroom.

Leonardo made his way to the bed as a book caught his attention that was placed on the mini table from Noor's side.

He picked it up as he sat on the bed observing the item in his hold. It had a dark green covering and designed with golden inks.

The book was thick and at the center a weird writing was seen. Leonardo couldn't decipher what it says because it wasn't written in English and it seemed like it was written in calligraphy too.

It was beautiful.

His curiosity increased as he opened the first page. There were two writings. One, which was the same as the cover and two, probably it's English meaning.

In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Reading the first line, he understood the book must belong to his wife. And it must be a Holy Book of her religion.

But netheirless he continued to read. Leonardo was fascinated at the content of the book.

He felt over all goosebumps occasionally when he sensed the contents relatable with the real world.

" Indeed Allah, does not burden a soul more than it can bear " He read out feeling the warmth in his chest from reading it.

Leonardo suddenly became wary... he felt strange comfort from reading the book and the more he continues to read, the more he felt at ease... as if... everything was fine.

The sound of the notification from his phone interrupted his thoughts.

He placed the book down as he looked at his phone and a message from Michelle popped.

Michelle: I am going to take Noor out tomorrow with me!

*Ting*

Michelle: You have enough of her for the day!.

" What the fuck? She is my fucking wife." He mumbled under his breath and was going to reply to the messages when he heard the creak of the bathroom door open, catching his attention.

The thick warm air slowly break into the room and there she was. Noor stepped out, enveloped in a haze of steam, with a purple satin robe covering her as she clenched it.

The robe was long enough to reach her mid-thigh, teasingly revealing her smooth legs. The fabric was loose as if it will fall if she doesn't hold onto it.

The satin robe clung to her body perfectly revealing her hidden curves that were yet to be admired by any.

Her wet tousled hair was wrapped with a towel preventing the droplets from making a wet mess on the tiled floor.

"You did not give me a dress!" Noor complained, her tone a whine as she felt herself exposed even though she is wearing a robe that covers till her knees.

Her face was flushed from the hot water she used in shower but Leonardo doubts its not only from that.

" I believe I did though." He said while he glances taking in her form permanently in his mind as he walked towards her with calculated steps spotting his prey.

Shyness was clearly written on her as she avoided her gaze from his heated ones, her clench tightened feeling the clothes was being ripped off her.

" Or else you would've come out naked." He teased as his height towered over her petite form and redness travelled all over her face till her ears at his words making her face redder if it were possible.

"Though I wouldn't mind that either." He whispered as he leaned himself inhaling her soap scent and he promptly pulled down the towel that was hiding her lustrous hair.

Her jet black locks swayed as it got released from the towel, a light fresh floral scent hit his nostril as his hand brushed against the cool damped hair.

"Your hair... is really beautiful." he complimented while playing with its end curls.

Noor's hand went up to his solid chest, stopping him from doing anything else as she nervously muttered his name "L-Leonardo-"

Due to the lack of friction, the silky robe gradually slipped over her shoulder, displaying her smooth skin while the chilly air from the AC made her feel cool, yet the close proximity made her feel hot.

Leonardo shifted his attention from her hair to her naked shoulders. Noor pushed him and took advantage of the opportunity to flee the caged up area.

Leonardo, of course, was not going to let her off the hook so easy. He grasped her hand, and feeling his grip, she twisted herself to escape being held hostage, but her robe had come off her in the moment, and she gasped, stuck in place.

There she was in sensual lingerie, the back slit was wide and long, revealing her sacral dimples as her bare back was revealed before his eyes.

His black pupils tilted at the sight, and his voice scratchy as he called to his wife, "Fiore, turn around."

Noor hesitated to obey his commands, bringing her hands up to her chest in an attempt to cover herself. She gulped a lump and shook her head negatively in response.

Taking a deep breath as to not loose himself from punishing his disobedient wife, he again called to her but this time, his tone was strict and cold " Noor."

She was caught aback by him calling out her name instead of the nick name he would use.

She didn't want to risk enraging him, so she cautiously turned around, a nervous shiver running down her spine.

Leonardo let out a breath he hadn't realized he'd been holding as he finally got a glimpse of his wife.

Though getting her to wear the outfit was a horrible idea, because he would undoubtedly have a bad night tonight.

The purple satin fabric was ideal for her. In that delicate fabric, she appeared to be a naughty angel to the eyes.

Noor was awkwardly pulling the garment, which barely covered her thighs and exposed her creamy legs.

Leonardo lightly approached her, and before she knew it, he was again next to her, his gaze unable to leave her. 

He took her hand in his as he gave a kiss on her forhead. It was gentle and warm but her gaze showed the burning desire he has for her.

" I know you aren't ready, that's why I won't do anything yet" He briefed, looking straight in her eyes, the nervousness slowly fading from her.

"I 'll give you time till my injuries heal" He informed, impatient clearly audible to her as he tucked her hair behind her ear.

"And then, I won't be stopping once I start. " He added in a whispered tone while he can only imagine how much he wants to fuck her.

" But I won't force you either, Dont worry." He assured her, passing a warm smile as Noor stares at him.

She knows consummating the marriage is one of the important factors .

She knows what a couple does to consummate their marriage, but nobody ever told her how it will be. Will she feel pain? Will it hurt?

She was nervous at the thought but at the same time she was anticipating for it.

"If I had the choice, I would strip you off these fabrics and have my way with you. Fottutamente crudo (fucking raw)." Noor felt her body shuddered in excietment at his words, his native accent messing with her senses, as the last words left her with pondering  curiousity.

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