Chapter 134 - 134: Fluffy Moment in the Hospital

Elle woke up due to the ringing of her alarm. She did not know why but she really had a good sleep last night.

A rare smile of joy and satisfaction lit up her lovely face as she reminisced everything that transpired between her and Erick.

As if she felt that a huge weight has been lifted off her shoulders. when she confessed her feelings to Erick. 

She did not remember the last time she was happy. She had been a prisoner of her own dark world - home to her anger, fears, and ghosts from the past.

But it seemed like everything had changed when she met Erick. He gave light and color to her dark world.

"I want to make good use of the time. I want to make beautiful memories with him starting today." Elle mumbled to herself, feeling determined.

For now, she wanted to feel relaxed as she has relieved herself of a burden... well not totally since there are still things that she has to worry about: 

Her missing letter, the Assassin's Guild and Black Shadow.

She did not want to think about her enemies. She did not want to worry about anything else. 

Today, all she wanted to do was to be with Erick, take good care of him and act as his loving girlfriend.

As promised by Elle, she went back to the hospital as early in the morning. This time she did not bring her motorcycle nor her car.

When she arrived at the hospital, Erick was still sleeping. After getting severely injured, his body needed more time to rest and heal.

"Dear. how are you? Did you sleep well?" Sarah pulled her into a hug as she greeted Elle.

She smiled at her before she replied: "Yes Mom, how about you and Dad?"

"We are just fine. But there is one person who was not okay last night." Sarah let out a soft chuckle.

"Erick wanted to call you because he misses you but we did not allow him to do that. Besides, the doctor also forbid him from using any gadgets for now."

"Hmm... I told him to behave and be patient." Elle shook her head as her eyes wandered and surveyed the handsome feature of her man who was sound asleep.

"Pfft... I told him that last night. When I mentioned about rewards, he became excited, wishing that it was already morning for him to see you."

Elle could not help but giggle. She could imagine how Erick looked like when Sarah told him that.

"By the way dear, have you eaten your breakfast?" 

"Yes, Mom. How about you?"

"Not yet. Since you are here, I will leave you for a while because I think Raymond is already waiting at me in the lobby."

"Erick requested some food last night so we plan to buy him a breakfast outside. Can you watch over him for us dear while we are out?" Sarah softly requested her.

"No worries, that is why I am here. I will take care of him."

Sarah kissed her on the cheek as she bade her goodbye. She was glad that Elle was here. It seemed like Elle was Erick's strength.

Elle sat down on the vacant seat beside Erick's hospital bed. She just sat there quietly, not wanting to disturb Erick's peaceful sleep.

However, just minutes later, Erick woke up as if he sensed the familiar presence beside him.

Elle's beautiful face came first into his view. They made eye contact and no one dared to look away first.

That sweet chocolate gaze softened and a smile touched the corners of his mouth.

"Good morning Mr. Detective!" Elle greeted him.

Erick slightly frowned when he heard her greetings. 

"No. Don't call me that. You should have called me Love, Honey Bunch, Hubby." Erick said to her.

He sounded a little bit demanding and he was pleading at the same time. Elle rolled her eyes in exasperation because of his antics.

'It seems like this guy's shamelessness is leveling up each day.' 

"Hmm, why are you not responding? Greet me again, properly. I have waited for you since last night. I was lonely without you." Erick pouted, trying to look cute.

Erick sat up while convincing Elle to do his request. Elle could not believe to see his child-like behavior early this morning.

'Did I spoil him a lot yesterday because of that sweet punishment I gave him.' Elle thought to herself.

In the end, Elle decided to play along with this patient. 

"Good morning Love, my honey bunch... my dearest hubby," Elle muttered using her sweetest voice.

Erick chuckled in satisfaction. 'My love is so cute... Elle is so sweet.'

"Where is my reward now? I behaved well last night." Erick did not waste more time asking her for his reward.

'He is really taking advantage of his situation now.' Elle thought as she sighed in defeat.

Elle leaned over and gave him a peck on the lip. Elle could not resist his charm anyway so why not savor this moment.

Erick gave her a cheeky smile after that. Elle could not help but smile back at him because it was a cute sweet smile coming from her man.

His bright smile was like a warm ray of sunshine on cold winter's day truly one of a kind.

"Where are Mom and Dad?" Erick asked her as soon as he noticed that his parents were not there.

"They just go out to buy you breakfast," Elle said and Erick just nodded.

Then seconds later, a mischievous smile appeared on Erick's face once again. Elle raised her brow when she saw it.

'What is he planning to do right now.'

"Come here, lie beside me." Erick made another request as he moved on the side, making space for Elle.

Elle just stood there with an indescribable expression on her face. Erick used again his charm to convince Elle.

"Please, I miss you so much. Lie beside me while we are waiting for Mom and Dad to return."

In the end, Elle conceded again with his request and she lay beside him. Erick was so happy. Elle made his morning complete.

"Sleep... you need to have more sleep so that your body can recover fast," Elle said to him softly as she wrapped him using her right arm. Elle was careful not to touch his injury.

"Now I can sleep well since you are beside me. Are you staying until tonight?" Erick was hopeful.

"Yes, don't worry. I will watch over you for the whole day and I will stay beside you. So focus on your recovery. Get well soon my love."

"I will... so that we can go out for a date soon. Hmm, Where do you want to go? Tell me." 

They were having this couple conversation, planning for their date when the nurse entered the room.

The nurse knitted her brows as soon as she saw Elle and Erick lying on the hospital bed together while hugging each other.

She approached them immediately with her angry expression.

"What do you think are you two doing?! The bed is exclusively for the patient only. Get up from there right now." the nurse commanded Elle that surprised both Erick and Elle.

"This is not a hotel room. This is a hospital. Have you not read the hospital rule?!" She continued to rant at them.

Elle frowned but she immediately stood up. Erick looked displeased as their conversation was interrupted by this nagging nurse.

"Miss... did you not see that the patient has a severe injury? What if his wound would open up? He underwent a critical operation just two nights ago."

"And you... do you want to recover faster or not?" She turned to Erick.

The couple was dumbfounded. They did not know how to retort her arguments. It was really written in the hospital rule.

Poor couple, they were scolded by the nurse for not obeying hospital rule.

Elle did not know whether she would get angry or embarrassed because of that situation.

All they could do was to apologize for their wrongdoings. After the nurse left, Elle complained to Erick.

"It's your fault. See... we got scolded early this morning." She scowled at him. 

"I think I should ask request for transfer to Dr. Gomez's hospital. We can do anything we want there." Erick suggested as he smiled at her apologetically.

"Yeah... Let us tell Mom and Dad about your plan later. And don't ever mention to them what happened here. It is so embarrassing!" Elle's face reddened because of embarrassment.

Erick burst into peals of laughter seeing her blush like that. 'Elle is too cute and adorable when blushing.'

"Hmm, so can we continue now and talk about our plan for our date?" Erick's voice was filled with excitement.

"No. Maybe next time. I am not in the mood now." Elle pretended that she was upset.

"Argh! I hate staying here anymore. The atmosphere and the mood are now ruined. We should have locked the door!" Erick said with his exaggerated voice.

Elle could not contain her laughter. She giggled because of Erick's cute reaction just a while ago.

Her laughter was very infectious that's why Erick joined her and he started to laugh with her because of their bloopers for today.

They were still laughing when Erick noticed Elle's right arm which was covered by a bandage.

He stopped laughing and asked her immediately. "What happened to your arm?"

Elle followed Erick's line of sight. He was looking at her injured arm.

"Oh, this?! It's nothing, just a small scratch."

"Come closer I want to look at it." 

'D*mn... I should have worn a long-sleeve.' Elle silently cursed herself.