Don’T Get Caught By Your Husband! [EN]: Chapter 121

#121. And Happily Ever After

Belladonna lay beside Escalio on the bed, her hand resting on his thick forearm.

The mark left by the Pope’s poisoned needle, now swollen, was still visible.

Belladonna gently touched the area around the wound before speaking softly.

“Does it hurt here?”

“It doesn’t bother me anymore.”

Escalio replied, his eyes closed.

Fortunately, or perhaps unfortunately, none of the physicians had detected anything unusual in Escalio’s body.

He hadn’t experienced any particular pain since being struck by the poisoned needle, nor had any of his bodily functions been impaired.

He remained strong and robust.

“Do you think the Pope’s final experiment failed?”

“Perhaps it did, or it might suddenly manifest when we least expect it.”

“Don’t say such unsettling things!”

Belladonna moved her hand from his arm and playfully slapped his firm chest. Escalio recoiled dramatically, letting out a playful groan.

“Bella, that actually feels kind of stimulating.”

“Please stop…”

Belladonna frowned, biting her lower lip, and moved away from him, rolling to the other side of the bed. He always says strange things at every chance he gets!

“You’ll fall off if you go any further.”

Escalio chuckled softly, pressing his warm body against her back as she reached the edge of the bed.

Belladonna reluctantly turned to face him.

“Let’s take walks together inside Griblatta Castle starting tomorrow. How does that sound?”

“Sounds good to me, but what brought this on?”

“I think you’re right, Escalio. My stamina really is weak. I fainted after just climbing a small hill. But since I can’t climb that hill again, I thought I’d start by walking somewhere nearby.”

“It’s admirable that you came up with that idea yourself.”

Escalio said, pulling her closer.

Belladonna snuggled into his arms, feeling the warmth as she pressed even closer to him.

“If I build up my stamina, I won’t feel the cold as much, right?”

“That might be a little disappointing. You won’t need me as much as you do now.”

Escalio said in a serious tone. Belladonna giggled.

“Still, I want to get healthier.”

“Yes, then I can relax a lot more. Right now, I’m constantly worried you might fall or faint again.”

Belladonna wriggled in his arms, finding a more comfortable position.

She nestled her legs between his hard, warm thighs and murmured,

“Father Timothy has decided to undergo formal training to become a cardinal. I received a letter this afternoon.”

“That’s good.”

“I introduced Tina to Fabion. Fabion has the most extensive knowledge about the current Saint, and he saw Saint Belladonna a lot during her childhood, so I thought he would have a lot of experience in various ways.”

“A wise decision. I hope that little one uses her divine power valuably in a good place.”

Belladonna nodded.

“I want to visit Astagna often to see Father Timothy and Tina. And sometimes Fabion too.”

“Go ahead. I was wondering what made you suddenly want to build up your stamina, but it seems you just have more people you want to see?”

“That’s part of it, but…”

Instead of Belladonna finishing her sentence, Escalio spoke this time.

“Scarlett also wants to see you. When I told her you had fainted recently, her face turned pale immediately. I thought she was going to faint instead.”

“Actually, I just fell, so it wasn’t serious… I feel like I’m just causing everyone unnecessary worry.”

“It’s not just Scarlett. Have you noticed any changes in the Griblatta diet these past few days?”

“The diet?”

Did I? Belladonna thought back to the meals she had recently.

Come to think of it, she seemed to have been eating overly nutritious meals lately…

“Recently, Volf even came to me and requested a separate budget for your nutritional supplements. So I told him to do as he pleased.”

“Why would you tell him to do as he pleased? I don’t want to spend the budget on things like that!”

“Everyone is just worried about you, Bella.”

Belladonna sighed softly.

Everyone seemed to know that she had used up a lot of her life force by overusing her divine power in Astagna, so they were paying even more attention to her.

Moreover, after her battle with the Pope and the subsequent trial, it was revealed that Belladonna had been subjected to continuous violence by the Pope, so it was no wonder that those around her were overly concerned.

But ever since she collapsed the other day, she had been feeling more energetic than ever…

After having a dream that she couldn’t quite remember, the slight fatigue that had remained completely disappeared.

She felt energized for some reason, and it felt like her stamina was improving even without doing anything. She even thought that it was a good thing she had collapsed back then.

“I’m grateful to everyone. I need to repay them.”

“Among them, will you especially take good care of your husband, who has become a complete coward?”

Escalio said playfully. Belladonna placed her hand on his cheek and gently stroked it.

“I’ll take responsibility and take care of you! Just trust me.”

At her glib reply, Escalio chuckled softly and buried his face in the pillow.

He closed his eyes tightly, shook his head, and said,

“Ah, I’m so happy. Bella, you have no idea how long I’ve waited for this moment.”

“I’ve waited just as long as you have, Escalio.”

“Really?”

Belladonna nodded. Escalio raised the corners of his lips and let out a happy sigh.

Gathering her courage, Belladonna moved and climbed on top of his torso.

Escalio held her firmly so she wouldn’t fall.

Belladonna, now positioned on top of him, pecked his lips like a baby bird tapping its beak.

Peck. Peck.

The light, cheerful sounds filled the room.

“It tickles. And it’s tantalizing.”

Escalio said with a soft, airy laugh.

“It’s because I love you.”

“That’s the first time I’ve ever heard that. The Griblatta Knights would be shocked if they heard that.”

“Really? Why didn’t anyone know when I’m this lovely?”

Belladonna said with a smile. Even as she spoke, she didn’t stop her light kisses.

She kissed Escalio’s eyelids once and said,

“I love these beautiful golden eyes.”

Then she kissed his nose, cheeks, and lips in turn.

“I love your tall, sharp nose, I love your healthy-looking skin tone, and I love your moderately thick lips.”

Then, as she moved to his shoulder to compliment his muscles, Escalio raised a hand and firmly grabbed the back of Belladonna’s head.

He moved his upper body and devoured her lips in one go, opening his mouth and surging in.

Belladonna felt breathless in an instant and closed her eyes. A dizzying sensation shot to the top of her head.

“Mmm…”

Belladonna moaned softly and twisted her head.

She could feel Escalio’s body beneath her rapidly hardening.

After holding her for a long time, Escalio let out a rough breath and parted his lips.

His golden eyes, now filled with excitement, stared deeply at her.

“Bella, you brought this on yourself. I was really going to hold back today.”

Belladonna swallowed hard and opened her mouth.

“I don’t know if I should say this now… but I’ll say it because I was going to say it today anyway.”

“Hurry up, I’m getting impatient.”

Escalio impatiently slipped his warm hand inside her pajamas and stroked her waist.

At the sudden sensation, Belladonna trembled slightly and shrugged her shoulders.

“Actually, there’s one more reason why I want to build up my stamina.”

“What is it?”

Unable to restrain himself, Escalio nibbled at her chin. Belladonna pushed against his chest and moved her head.

“W-wait a minute… Please listen to what I have to say!”

“Hurry up and say it.”

“Ugh… I want to keep Escalio’s lovely aspects forever.”

“Do as you please. I’m yours forever. Is that all you wanted to say?”

Escalio completely raised his upper body.

Belladonna inadvertently sat on his thighs and looked up at him. The sight of him throwing off the thin shirt he had been wearing was incredibly stimulating.

I don’t think I should say this now…

After hesitating for a moment, Belladonna slowly opened her mouth.

“W-well, what I mean by wanting to keep them… is that I want to create someone who resembles those traits…”

T-this isn’t it!

Perhaps because she was flustered, the words came out in the wrong order.

What am I, a god or something! What do I mean by creating someone! I worded it so strangely!

At her unexpected words, Escalio frowned and asked,

“What does that mean? Create what?”

“To build up my stamina…”

Oh well, whatever!

It seemed like any chance of romantic words had gone out the window. Belladonna closed her eyes tightly and shouted,

“I-I want to have a child who resembles Escalio…! So, now that everything is stable and I’m going to keep living here… Th-the child with those lovely aspects…! So, not creating but—!”

“…”

This is the worst. I messed up my words.

Unable to salvage the situation, she simply closed her mouth, and silence fell in the bedroom.

Belladonna, staring at Escalio’s blank face, felt that her ambitious confession had failed miserably, so she wriggled down from his thighs.

“Shall we go to sleep now?”

“…”

“I’ll turn off the lights. Good night…”

“Where do you think you’re going?”

As she reached out to the lamp to turn it off, Escalio quickly grabbed her hand.

Turning her head, she saw golden eyes filled with an intense heat, glowing dangerously.

He moved his body and climbed on top of Belladonna, whispering softly,

“If that’s what you want so badly, I’ll have to grant it.”

“E-Escalio…”

Belladonna looked up at the dangerous shadow looming over her and swallowed hard.

He was revealing a more threatening presence than usual.

“Feel free to make as much noise as you want.”

Escalio raised the corners of his lips. Belladonna gave an awkward smile and grabbed his thick shoulders.

It was something she had brought on herself, but she couldn’t help but feel nervous.

“Th-that’s…”

But Escalio, who had come closer, buried his lips in her neck and moved very gently, unlike his body, which was displaying tremendous power.

Belladonna giggled at the ticklish sensation.

“It tickles.”

“That’s why I’m doing it.”

After speaking, he grabbed Belladonna’s legs and pulled her to the center of the bed.

Escalio, lightly enveloping her, whispered softly in her ear,

“I love you, Bella.”

“I love you too.”

“I’ll keep making you happy from now on.”

“Me too!”

Belladonna shouted a little more forcefully. Escalio smiled and touched his forehead to hers.

His playful, boyish appearance made her feel fond of him again, and Belladonna burst into laughter.

“Ahaha!”

Her happy laughter soon disappeared into Escalio’s lips.

The couple’s bedroom was soon filled with only happy voices.

The End