Husband With Benefits
Chapter 190: I’m Seeing Things

Chapter 190: I’m Seeing Things

Nora sat cross legged as she munched on sunflower seeds, surfing the television as she spoke to Demetri who was busy on his laptop.

"It’s already been a week you know."

"Hmm?"

Nora rolled her eyes at his standard non-answer and glared at him playfully, " One would think that you are not interested in your wife anymore and that is why are avoiding sleeping with her."

Her answer was another humming sound from him.

"My Mr. husband! It’s been a week since you are here, I’ve practically abandoned the dorm room and am living with you here, I’m this room . We’ve explored the entire city and then some but we are still sleeping separately! Have we had a fight that I am not aware of? Do I need to throw you into the doghouse?"

As Nora stabbed the remote control in frustration, Demetri finally turned to her and spoke, "One might think that you only want me for my body..."

Nora widened her eyes in innocence and replied, "Of course I want your body. Why else would I drool over an old man like you?"

Demetri paused and threw a look at her, " are you sure you want to call me that? Have you forgotten last time?"

Nora blushed at the thought of the previous time she had called him old and shuddered. She did not like not being able to sit comfortably. So she gave her most clueless reaction ever and pointed at herself, " Me? What did I say?"

Demetri shook his head in exasperation and said, "You are lucky that I have this urgent work."

" Well, at least I should know why you are avoiding me like I am the pla...did you sleep with someone else and have now contracted some dirty disease? Is that why you are not coming close to me..."

Shaking his head, Demetri walked up to her and kissed her mouth before she could utter something dramatic again.

Finally, when he was sure that her mind was not running haywire, he moved back and spoke, "Be good. You’ll get your wish soon."

"How soon?"

Demetri shook his head and moved back to the laptop as his phone rang.

With a dramatic sigh, Nora slumped back on to the sofa and continued to surf the channels. These seven days had been the best ever and the most frustrating ever!

Finally, she stopped on a news channel and closed her eyes. Since there was nothing interesting to see, she might as well listen to the news...She’d almost fallen asleep when a few words caught her attention, "We are now in a live chat with the CEO of Frost Industries to discuss the future markets for the finance and hospitality sector..."

Nora opened one eye and watched as Demetri appeared on television and soon started answering questions posed by the news anchor... Her eyes widened and she sat up straight as she turned to stare at Demetri and then spoke up," Demetri! I think these sunflower seeds are spiked with some drug. I’m seeing things in two..."

Demetri sent an ironic glance her way and shook his head," You are only seeing me in twos. Nothing else."

Nora pouted. "Fine fine. Would you care to tell me why Erasmi is pretending to be you?"

"He’s been doing that since I came here. With all the work obligations, it would have been impossible for me to have any free time so Erasmi’s taken my place."

"You’ve given a new meaning to cloning. I can’t believe you would do that to Erasmi..." Nora accused dramatically.

"Would you rather that I be there instead of being here with you."

"Hey! I did not say that..."

"Good then. Now, I think you need to go out and check the few dresses that have been sent for you... Tomorrow is my final night here and then I am going back, so we are going to spend tonight and the rest of the day tomorrow..."

"I want to come with you, Demetri. At least tell me why I can’t come. I know you’ve been hiding something from me. And I know it has something to do with me..."

Demetri sighed," I’ll tell you everything tomorrow. Nora, do you know what day it is tomorrow?"

"What kind of a pathetic attempt is that to change the subject? Of course, it is Sunday..."

While Nora looked at Demetri smugly, he spoke with disappointment, "And then people accuse of men forgetting birthdays and anniversaries..."

Nora’s mouth felt open as she realized what he’d said... It was their wedding anniversary tomorrow. How could that have slipped her mind... But she knew how, of course. She’d never even paid attention to the date before...

"Who said I’ve forgotten? You only asked me what day it is. How was I to know that you were referring to our anniversary? You should’ve asked me what special day it is today and I would have told you!"

Demetri nodded his head, his expression clearly telling her how much he did not believe her attempt at covering herself.

"What? Do you not believe me? You tell me then; how can I forget the day when I became Mrs. Old man at a tender young age? Tell me, is it not our anniversary tomorrow?"

"Alright, I believe you. Now go and check out those dresses. We are staying out tonight and your wish will be fulfilled."

As Demetri threw a heated glance her way, Nora quickly jumped off the couch and would have raced out to check the dresses, when Demetri called out, "Kitten, you do know I am good at keeping accounts, don’t you?"

"Huh?"

Seeing her confused look, Demetri gave her a smile that made her shiver in fear and thrill," I’m keeping a tab. I’ll have you pay me back for every time you call me an old man..."

Nora stomped her feet and moaned," This is not fair! You are not allowed to be so petty. Demetri Frost! Just wait..."

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