Chapter 264 - Rubber

"When exactly did we talk about taking pills?" Andrea asked. She folded her arms across her chest and tried to dig through her recent memory, but she was sure they never covered it. 

When they made loved, it never crossed her mind either. Besides, they were married. At the heat of the moment, it did not matter to her, and she was certain it was the same for her husband. 

"Babe, calm down. It's absolutely fine. Don't panic," Lu Fang said as he took heavy breaths while stroking his hair with one hand.  He realized it was before Andrea went missing that he handed her daily pill.

He was putting words into his wife's mouth at that point, making Andrea sneer. She objected saying, "I'm panicking? It looks to me like you are the one panicking?" 

When Lu Fang recognized he was alarming his wife with his reaction, he took a deep breath and replied, "I'm sorry, babe. It's fine. Let's schedule a check-up with your doctor tomorrow."

"Right and although we have agreed not to have another babe soon. When it happens, let's just hire another help," recommended Andrea. "For now, let's just hold off to having sex until we speak with my doctor."

The man's eyes squinted at the thought of holding himself back. Not that he hadn't had enough. He had been very satisfied in the past few days. Reluctantly, he agreed, saying, "Okay, but let's make sure to have your appointment tomorrow."

"Not that the results would matter, babe," he added as they walked outside the room. 

"I don't think we will have sex tonight anyway, babe. You realize the twins are sleeping with us," Andrea said, amused at her husband's opinion. 

The couple settled the twins in the extended crib beside their bed and Andrea happily hummed a tune for the babies. It made the man chuckle. His wife still could not sing a tune. Regardless, he let her be and laid down next to her. 

Snuggling into her husband's firm chest, she asked, "Why were you so worried I'd get pregnant again? Aside from managing the kids, I felt like there was more to it."

"Hmmm. Babe, you may not remember, but, you did not make it easy for me during your pregnancy," he replied and then narrated the turn of events following the start of her second month carrying the twins. From the vomiting, the sleepless nights, the carvings and the lack of sensual act.

"Wow," Andrea said. 

"Yup. That doesn't even cover the nights of taking care of the twins…. but you did most of the sacrifices after that," he said while pulling her closer to him. He gave her a peck on the forehead before explaining himself, "I want to have many more babies with you, babe, but for now, I wanted to spend time with you."

"But if you become pregnant, we'll still be happy either way… The more you are not getting away from me."

She grinned at his words and said, "I'm not going anywhere. I thought we are past that stage already. I love you."

"I'm sorry. I know. I love you too."

The next day, the appointment with Dr. Qi was set after lunch and coming from the office, Lu Fang fetched his wife from the penthouse. They went straight to the doctor's clinic afterward. 

Dr. Qi was given a briefing of what had happened to Andrea. They did not necessarily tell her the entire truth, but just that she had met an accident and had lost parts of her memories. 

After checking Andrea thoroughly, the couple sat back in front of the doctor's desk, awaiting the findings. 

"Andrea is not pregnant. When was the last time you had intercourse?" asked Dr. Qi. 

"The other night," replied the man. 

"I see. Then it's still possible for her to get pregnant. Let's just wait and see for now. If you take birth control pills today, it would disrupt your current cycle. I suggest that you use a condom for the time being and take the pills after your next mensuration."

Andrea nodded while the man pursed his lips, making the doctor curious. She asked, "Anything wrong with what I said, Lu Fang?"

"Nothing, doc. It's just that my wife doesn't like condoms… Any other recommendations?"

"I see. Well, I'm not of the same generation as you youngsters but my patients share a thing or two."

Andrea and Lu Fang carefully followed Doctor Qi's face, wondering where her words were leading to. 

"There is a known sex shop just around the block. A few of my patients say all necessities addressing any concerns to a healthy sexual relationship are there - Don't ask me the details because I don't know myself."

The couple was with Hanxi and one other bodyguard during their visit, they could find not find the heart to drop by the sex shop so they dismissed the idea. 

That night the couple tried it with a condom. Andrea did not like it at all. She complained saying, "It doesn't feel right."

They ended up doing it without the rubber and the man took it out when the time came. 

The following night, Lu Fang brought three kinds of condoms. Still, Andrea did not like it. The man admitted that it also did not feel the same for him, but he did not mind the use of it. His wife, however, absolutely condemned it saying, "It makes me too dry… are you sure these are the best kinds?"

"En... Those are a bit pricy, babe. I bought them from the mall on the way home," replied the man. 

When Andrea had had enough testing the condoms her husband bought, the next day, after Karen's arrival, she left the twins in Aunt Rosa and the caregiver's care. She did not want to bring Hanxi with her so she snuck out with Arti instead. 

After arriving at their destination, Andrea put on a hat and sunglasses. She also gave the same to Arti, getting ready to step outside. 

Arti had her mouth hung open, looking at the store where they had parked the car. She turned to her boss asking, "Mrs. Lu? What are we doing in a sex shop?"

"Oh, Arti. Actually, I am thinking of opening a similar shop on all Andres Islands. You know, most of our guests are honeymooners… I think this would really help our sales."

Andrea was determined to get her rubber dealt with. Even if she had to lie to Arti, then so be it.