Loving Madeline

Madeline's POV

The moment Hunter returned to his office from his meeting, I felt so enthusiastic to see him again, and it feels like I go back on the very first day that I saw him at the Divenson mansion. I can't stop my heart from hammering so fast, and I felt so restless. But when he sat beside me, and he put his strong arm around my waist, I felt I am finally home. It was a wonderful feeling to be back in his arms again, even if I was trying to take it slow; I think I can't do it since every time my husband is around, it feels so good.

I was disappointed when Hunter told us he couldn't have dinner with us since he needs to be with his new clients, and I understand my husband's nature of work. That is why the Divenson mining company became number one because of his hard work and dedication, and most of all, his flexibility with dealing with different clients. Since he couldn't join us, he asked his pilot to send us home, and Hunter sends us to the helipad.

"Bye, Madeline. See you later, and I love you." Hunter declared, and I felt my heart leaped with happiness. He took me into his arms and gave me a long passionate kiss before he helped me climbed into the chopper. I can still feel the trembling of my knees as I settled myself inside the helicopter because of the kiss that we shared. He moved away when we took off, but he didn't leave the helipad until I couldn't see him anymore. I was smiling when I found Lily staring at my face.

"What?" I asked her while I am still grinning.

"Nothing, I am just happy that you are still looking at my brother the same way you used to look at him. So full of love and affection. I know Hunter hurt you, but it didn't stop you from loving him. Thank you, Madeline." She said, and I could no longer see the little girl who used to snuggle in my lap, and what I see now is a beautiful young woman smiling at me. Lily will turn sixteen soon, and I realized time passes too quickly.

"Of course, my love for your brother was never gone. And even if I was hurt, I couldn't stop myself from loving your brother, especially when I learned the truth. I know he has his shortcomings being my husband, but as his wife, I should be there and give him full support." I said.

"Yeah, I know, but my brother can't blame you. You were in pain because of him, and I hope this time he will never keep secrets from you." Lily said, and I smiled as I nodded my head.

"Me too," I replied.

"But there is one thing I am sure, Madeline, and Hunter needs you because he loves you. I have seen how he struggled to face his everyday life without you by his side. He is in love with you, Maddie. So, I think you should come home since we all miss you." Lily said.

"Even Cerila misses you." She added, and I smiled at her.

"I know, Lily. I need to talk with your brother first." I said.

"There is no need to talk about it, Madeline, you are both in love with each other, and I think being in love with your partner is the most important thing in your marriage life." She said, and I felt guilty since, at first, for Hunter, our relationship was only for a show, and it was only because of my aunt's debts. And I never expected to fall in love with him on the first night that we met. And most of all, I never thought he would love me back in the end, and it made me feel so happy even if what I had been through was hard, especially the time I found out Rebecca was alive.

"Yeah, but there are also things that we need to consider, Lily," I replied, and she laughed.

"I remember the same thing that Hunter told me when you first left the Divenson mansion when you ran away into Magnolia Village. Well, I guess you will find your way back to each other, I can't wait to be an aunt, and mom is excited to have her first grandchild." Lily added, and I can't stop myself from blushing.

We arrived at my place, and Lily was in awe, and I can't stop myself from smiling looking at her exploring my house.

"Wow! I love your house, Maddie, and it is so lovely." She said.

"Thank you, Lily. I am glad that you like my place knowing you grew up in a mansion." I said.

"Are you kidding me? I love this, and I wish I can have my place now, but I know Hunter and mom will never allow it, but I hope when I will turn eighteen, I can have my own home. I also want to be independent as you, Maddie." She said, and I want to tell her I don't have a choice since I don't have a family except for my aunt, who felt so guilty that she made a deal with Hunter without my knowledge. Still, I am so grateful that my mom's sister did it without me knowing, or else I will run away from her home before I have the chance to meet Hunter, and I know that incident was a blessing in disguise. And right now, I don't have regrets that I met Hunter in my life.

I cooked Lily's favorite food, I know she loves eating fried chicken with French fries, and I also grilled patties for our homemade burgers. We eat our dinner while talking about trivial things, and I realized how much I miss talking with Lily. We played chess, and I couldn't believe she turned out to be so good that I couldn't beat her no matter how many games we had. And I can tell I am disturbed because I can't stop myself from thinking about my husband. I am excited to have him again in my house.

After playing chess, we decided to shower, and then we watched a comedy movie in our pajamas. We were laughing almost the entire duration of the film. 

"I miss this, Maddie." She said after we watched the movie as I turned off the television.

"Me too, Lily, and I am sorry if I ran off again," I replied.

"It is okay, and I know you avoided calling me after you left your home because you will remember my brother every time you will talk with me." She said, and I felt so guilty because she was right.

"I am sorry, again, little sister, don't worry, I will make it up to you," I said.

"Are you sure? So, you will go shopping with me?" She asked, and I nodded my head as I smiled at her.

"Yehey, we will go shopping tomorrow, and I will ask Hunter to come with us." She said, and I hate myself for feeling so excited about it the moment I heard Hunter's name, he is already my husband, and I wonder why I still felt like a teenager every time I imagine being close with him.

"I think I should go to my room now, Madeline, I felt sleepy, and I know you will be waiting for my brother to come home, but I think you should sleep and let him knock on your door. And don't open it immediately as punishment for getting so late." She said, and I laughed.

"Good night, Lily," I said.

"Good night, Maddie, and sweet dreams." She said as she got up from the sofa, and she goes to the guest's room. I waited for Hunter to come, but I felt so sleepy that I didn't realize I dozed off, and I got up to my feet disoriented when I heard a series of knocks on my door and when I look at the clock on the wall, I realized it is already one o'clock in the morning.

"Madeline!" I heard Hunter's voice, and I can't stop myself from smiling. And I walked to the door immediately, and I am shocked when I found him carrying an overnight bag in his hand.

"Hey, good morning, Madeline, and I am sorry if I came home so late; I can't leave our clients since they asked Cal and me to go with them and have some drinks since they will be going back tomorrow, but don't worry, my sweet, I am still sober." He said as he walked closer to me, and his masculine scent and the smell of alcohol made me feel so thrilled. And I couldn't even speak and move my legs as I looked at his intense gaze.

"I know you are shocked that I bring an overnight suitcase, but I want you to know I am not staying away from you, Maddie. I want to be with you even if you will push me away. I will never make the same mistake again. I want to beg you to come home with me to our house, but I understand you still have your doubts, and that is why I am doing this to make you know I want you back in my life, as my wife, my lover, and as my friend. I know my dad threatened you, but I promise you, Madeline, I will never allow my father to hurt you." He said while he put his luggage on the floor, Hunter put his hands around my waist, and he dragged me closer to him.

"I love you, Mrs. Madeline Divenson, and I hope you will tell me the same thing soon, but I know I deserve all this since I hurt you so much, and allow me to take away your pain and heartaches." He added, and I closed my eyes as I felt my husband's mouth brushing my lips with urgency, and I realized I want to touch him this close to me. And there is no place I want to be but at my husband's side, and I let him guide me into the sofa without breaking our kiss. And I realized only Hunter could make me feel this kind of happiness and satisfaction as I kissed him back with total abandon to let him know I love him too, and it made me realized this is what I want.