Chapter 238 WARMTH
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Keys.
The first thing I notice after entering Tessa's parent's house is the keys on the table. I pick them up, keep them in my pocket and then look around with the help of a flashlight.
It's too dark in here, electricity must be cut off.
I should have kept an eye on this house instead of abandoning it. F**k, Driving my mind away from my self-guilt, I check Tessa's parent's room and find no one there.
"Tessa," I call out, no response.
Well, I just want her to know that I am here or otherwise my sudden appearance will startle her but the silence in the house is making me petrified. The door of the house was unlocked which means she indeed has come to the house but where is she now?
Taking the stairs, I headed towards her room and didn't find her.
Sigh.
Then I check Cyril's room and guess what I find. Tessa was on the floor, curled into a ball, trembling from the cold.
God, this woman.
My heart jumps to my mouth when I see her in this miserable state and rush to her, I hold her and her whole body is freezing, "Tessa…. Tessa…" I pat her cheeks anxiously, no response at all.
She is unconscious.
I immediately take off my coat and wrap it around her, she needs to be warm, then picking her up I take her to my car.
Slamming the door, I then walk back, closing the door of the house and locking it safely, I then drive away back to Denver.
I keep looking at Tessa from the rearview mirror, she didn't move or open her eyes once.
"Tessa, can you hear me? Tessa…?"
I keep calling her until we reach the mansion. Quickly, I take her inside straight into her room praying Ann won't catch us, at this moment, I don't need a new argument. I walk as fast as I could and safely we both reach her room.
It's quiet in the mansion, utterly quiet, everyone has gone to sleep.
Good thing, this way no one would see how much stupid Tessy is.
I put her on the bed, take off her shoes, and then cover her with the blanket. I pace back and forth for a while pondering if I should call a doctor, or ask for someone's help.
What exactly does Tessa need? I look at her, and the way she keeps shivering from the cold she needs warmth.
So, should I put her into a warm water tub? Would that help?
I think, but somehow don't feel fully satisfied with that idea.
Warmth… Warmth…
BANG
Only one thing strikes my mind, looking at Tessa hesitantly, I still keep pondering on the idea of giving her warmth from my body. What if she wakes up suddenly and then starts to fight?
But to make her fight with me, I need to wake her up, first.
The decision is made, I lock the door cautiously first, I don't want anyone to suddenly surprise us and catch us in an embarrassing moment.
I pull away her blanket and then my coat and then hers, she is left in her clothes now. Slowly, and carefully I strip her out of the clothes checking every time if she is awake or somehow her hand would move to slap me across the face but no, I am fully safe, she is still unconscious.
I stand back after getting her naked, F**k, I shouldn't have done that. My eyes lustfully gaze around her whole body and stop at the scar beneath her stomach. Oh, I remember that, that scar she had after giving birth to Aaron and Cyrus through Cesarean.
I lean and touch the scar, God, that must be painful for her.
My lust and arousal change into guilt and sympathy, I quickly strip down my clothes and then crawl into bed beside her. I pull her closer to me, my hand rubbing her back slowly while my chin rests on her head, this is a kind of feeling missing in my life.
I feel so overwhelmed by this closeness, Tessa in my arms, this is such a great feeling, I look down at her whispering my apologies to her.
Maybe in her consciousness, I will never be able to confess my feelings to her, my helplessness in the past but at this moment, at least I could let out what's been surging inside me for years.
She stays quiet, not that she is accepting me, it's because she is deeply asleep, she has stopped shivering and her forehead shows a few beads of sweat. Good, she needs to sweat.
My hand shifts from her back to her hair, caressing it gently and wiping away the sweat on her forehead.
I turn and with my free hand close the lamp and then keeping her face in my chest, I close my eyes to rest. Hopefully, she would be fine and not create an issue about this thing. After all, I am still her legal husband. She can't deny my rights.
I was deeply asleep, lost in my dreams when I feel a hard squeeze at my groin.
"Hiss…"
I open my eyes, breathing heavily, and realize that it was Tessa who had just squeezed my groin unknowingly in her sleep.
God…
My erection starts to hurt and heat rashes all over my body, this isn't fair, if she seduces me like this how am I gonna restrain myself, huh?
Unknowingly my hand starts to move from her back straight towards her breasts, I trace the line of her breasts and it's too arousing, she is asleep she won't find it. My mind tries to manipulate me evilly.
And I am damn close to groping her when suddenly her pathetic state in Cyril's room flashes in my mind reminding me that I only intended to help, not to have some physical pleasure.
Yeah, true.
I agree and then controlling myself I pull my hands back, pulling her closer to me, I kiss her forehead, Ah, this feels soothing, and again with some words of confessions, I am off to sleep.
****
"Hmmm…" I wake up with Tessa murmuring some unintelligible words from her mouth, I give her a second look to confirm if really she's asleep or awake but no, she's asleep and talking nonsense in her sleep.
Her body rubs mine seductively and taking a deep breath, I am finally able to detach my body from hers.
I put on my pants and then shirtless walk back to my room, I change into my running gear. A run is a must today, I need to shed this weird constant heat from my body otherwise I would be forced to jerk myself off in the bathroom like a teenage boy which I hate the most.
I ran for almost an hour, feeling exhausted but the heat thankfully has cooled down now.
I return to my room, take a shower and then change into pajamas. Today, I don't intend to go to the office because we need to fly to San Diego, California. I need to make arrangements for us.
And then my mind goes on Tessa, she must be fine to travel, or not?
I walk back to check on her and then knowing that she is still naked, I decided to cover her with clothes. After all, I don't want the heat to rush back to my system.
I pick a mint green colored nightdress for her, which I have kept since she left us. These nightdresses had seduced me a lot when she was living with me as my obedient and loving wife.
Shaking all those thoughts, I enter her room, putting the nightdress on her. She is comatose and didn't even bother to acknowledge my presence at all, while I could feel each part of her body that rubs my skin.
Sigh…
After being sure, she is fully clothed and asleep, I cover her with the blanket and steal a quick peck on her lips as I make my way towards the door.
I spend my time in my study, arranging for all the things. It would be cold in San Diego, so all three needs warm clothes. I give Ron a list to prepare for the luggage. While for Tessa, I opt for Selina after all it would be embarrassing to ask Ron to buy my wife's undergarments.
Seline would be the best choice.
She, as usual, obeys my all commands with a sweet obedient smile, this woman is too sweet and innocent, I wonder if she will be able to find a good man for herself, who would respect her innocence.
The kids wake up on time but Tessa is still nowhere to be seen. Well, let her rest more. I don't know if she will be able to sleep peacefully after visiting her parents or not.
I and Miss Martha get the kids ready and at the breakfast table, I reveal to them about us flying to their grandparents. Thankfully, today Ann has skipped breakfast, otherwise, she would have choked on her food after listening to my revelation.
Hah…
A deep sigh escapes my lips, I need to handle her too, later.
After breakfast, the kids rush back to their mother excitedly and I let them, Tessa should get up now. It's way too late. While I wait for Seline to show up, and thankfully after a few minutes, she walks from the living room door smiling brightly at me.
"Morning, Sir, the things you have asked." She raises the bags in her hand, Great. Tessa's luggage is done.
"I don't think I have asked for this thing too…" I point at the donut box in her hand and she giggles softly, "Oh, these I have brought for the kids." She explains.
"And what about me?" I complain teasingly and she answers with a shy smile, "Sir, for you too, of course."
"Oh, That's too sweet of you, Selina." I take the box from her hand and we head together to the elevator.
"There is a suitcase in my room, could you please fill these things in?" I request politely.
"Oh yes, why not," Selina replies sweetly and the elevator reaches my floor.
DING
"Uhmm, Selina," I call her from behind, remembering about the trip, "You don't need to come here for two days, The next two days are off," I inform her.
"Two days?" She raises her brows not looking happy from getting off, well, I won't cut her salary for taking two days off.
"Yeah, enjoy your time," I tell her dismissively as I make my way towards Tessa's room, the noises from inside tell me that she is finally awake but I frown in surprise from the kid's question, What the hell are they talking about?
I hear Tessa stutter, I know she won't tell them the truth but what if she reveals the evilness of Ann to the kids to make them distant from her? A layer of fury covers my heart and I step in just on time when she has opened her mouth.
I offer the kids the donuts and immediately their attention gets diverted from Tessa. I glare at her to see if she really intends to reveal the truth to the kids, but she seems to be busy with Aaron and that softens my heart instantly.
Aaron has yearned for his mother's love for four years and now finally he has got back what was truly his. His mother, my Tessy.
