Chapter 28: Chapter 28

I ran to the car and Wade was following me. He was walking slow so I cane back and pulled him.

"Hey, why are you acting so excited? We're just going to the mall." He said and laughed.

"Well, I haven't been to a mall in quite a while now. What do you expect?" I said.

"Alright, calm down. Jeez, you're pulling me too hard. Hey," He kept on ranting but I didn't listen to him. We reached his car and I thanked God for that. He took his keys from his pockets and opened the door.

"Aren't we bringing Logan and others with us?" I asked curiously.

"Yeah, they'll follow us." He said as he opened the car door for me. "Get in."

I did as he said and put on my seatbelt as well. He went around and entered in the driver's seat. He started the car and drove to the nearest mall. He even asked me if I have a particular mall that I would like to visit but I said I'm fine with wherever so he decided to went to the nearest one.

"Anyway, how about Mr. Yakumo? Have you heard any news from him? Is he still after me?" I asked.

"He's been lying low for now. Why?" He said.

"Nothing, I was just curious, that's all." I said.

"You don't have to worry about him anymore especially now that we are officially together, I won't let him get to you." He said.

"Well, that's a relief since I am planning to talk to my old handler. I wanted to get back to modelling soon." I said.

"Do you still want to do that?" He said.

"Yes, you said that I can, remember? Wait, don't tell me you changed your mind?" I said.

"That was before I admitted that I love you." He said and it sounded like music to my ears. "Now, I don't know if I can handle seeing you on magazines and being fantasized by men."

"So, you're not letting me do it?" I said.

"I don't but the decision is entirely up to you. I am not forcing you into doing anything that you don't want to do." He said. He was still focused on driving even if we were discussing a serious matter.

"Will you support me if I do?" I said. Modelling has been a big part of me and it will always be a part of me but if he don't support me then I don't see any reason why I should pursue it.

He sighed and looked at me briefly. "I'll support you in whatever it is that would make you happy." He said sincerely.

"Then, I'll do it." I said. "You can send Logan with me wherever I go, I won't mind."

"Alright, but if there are chances, can you please take a schedule on weekends? I want to go with you and watch you work." He said.

"Well, that could be arranged. I'll talk to my handler." I said.

I saw the mall that not far from us. We're almost there. My excitement has got to me again. I have a lot of things in my mind that I needed to buy today. Wade entered the parking lot and saw a spot for us. He easily parked it the space in between two cars. I unbuckle d my seatbelt and didn't wait for him to open the door for me. I opened it myself. We went out at the same time and not far from us, I saw Logan's car. They did follow us.

I walked towards Wade and he pulled me closer to him. "You're wearing something that catches the eyes. Stay close to me."

I was puzzled by what he said. I was wearing a summer halter romper and I didn't see why he said that. Well, it might be just his imagination. We entered the mall and his arm was around my waist keeping me beside him. I liked it so I let it be and walked normally.

"So, where do you want to go first?" He said.

"Do you think you can keep up with me? Shopping is my thing! I think you'll get bored sooner and demand for us to go home." I said. I know that men don't like shopping that much and I would understand if he'd totally bail on this.

"Try me," He said.

"Alright then," I said. "I need to buy clothes, shoes and other bathroom necessities."

"Alright, let's get all of that." He said. "Did you notice that men here are looking at you even if I got my arm around you?"

"What?" I said innocently. "No, they're not. You are just imagining things."

"Yeah, because you are so naïve." I heard him murmured.

"What did you say?" I said.

"Nothing," I said. "Come on, let's get everything you need."

Wade called Logan and they talked. We were in front of a boutique and I find their dresses beautiful. I told Wade to follow me inside and he nodded. He was still talking to Logan. I entered the boutique and was greeted by a young woman who was probably on her early twenties. I smiled at her and she smiled back. She guided me to where their newly releases were located and suggested some designs for me. I tried a few clothes on and they fit me perfectly. I told her that I would get them and I'll pay at the cashier. She took the items and brought them to the cashier as I followed her. I took my card and was about to gave it when I saw a gold card above mine. I looked up and saw Wade beside me. I creased my forehead and shook my head.

"What are you doing?" I said as I put my card above his.

"Let me pay for it." He said as if it was nothing. Well, it probably is nothing to him but I wanted to pay for it myself.

"No, I can pay for it. I have my own money, you know." I said.

"I know," He said. "But as your husband, it is my duty to provide you with anything you need."

I noticed how the other customers and the staff looked at us, as if they were looking at a drama on TV, I felt shy so I just took my card and let him do what he wanted.

"Here Miss, take this," wade said and handed his card.

"Alright sir," She said and started swiping his card. I stayed silent the whole time.

When she was done packing my items, she handed it to me. I immediately took it and went out of the shop. I walked without looking if Wade was following or not.

"Hey, wait up," He called. So he was following me. "Hey,"

He caught me and held my arm. "What's wrong?"

I faced him and put my hands on my hips. I was still holding the paper bags from the shop.

"You know that I can pay for my things, right?" I said.

"Yes, I know but-"

"Then let me pay for it." I said. I wasn't mad. I was talking to him calmly.

"Cam, look, we are married and it's my responsibility to provide you the things that you need. Besides, money should never be an issue to us, I can give you anything. I am not in any way degrading you or anything. I just wanted to do my duties as your husband. So please, can we not fight over this?" He said. Well, he has a point. Why would I make such a big fuss if he paid for my things? After all, he is my husband and whatever we have is conjugal.

"Alright," I sighed. "But I am paying for dinner, okay?"

"What? No way! I'll never let a woman more so my wife pay dinner for me. It's on me, okay? Everything for today will be on my tab." He said.

"Alright, then I guess, we won't have dinner together." I said.

"What? Jeez, you're a hard headed woman, really." He said.

"Then take my offer. Let me pay for our dinner." I said.

"Alright, fine. You won, okay? You'll pay for dinner. I can't believe I am letting a woman pay for me." He said.

"Well, there is always a first time for everything." I said and winked at him.

"You are a wicked woman." He said.

"I know," I said and we both laughed at that.

We were walking when I pulled him inside a shoe store. I was planning on getting some heels and shoes today since I am planning on going back to the runway, I must dress accordingly. I tried on some boots and heels in front of Wade. He was very attentive the whole time. He gave his opinions and I was surprised that he knows a thing or two about women's fashion.

"Let me guess, you have done this before, right?" I said.

"Done what?" He said.

"This, shopping with women," I said.

"Correction, woman. I am shopping with you alone. And to answer your question, no, I haven't shop with a woman before. It's not really my thing." He said.

"Then why do you look so cool with all of these?" I said. "I mean, you're not even whining about this whole shopping thing which makes me think that you've might have done this before."

"Do you want to know the truth?" He said.

"Yeah?" I said confused. "What's the truth?"

"I am not whining or complaining because I am with you." He said and kissed my cheeks.

"Hey," I said in a small voice. "There are people around." I looked around and luckily, people were busy with whatever they were doing.

"Let's pay for that," He said. "That looked good on you. Honestly, everything looked good when you wear it. What doesn't suit you anyway?"

"Well, I am a model so I guess nothing would look bad on me." I said jokingly. "Kidding! I know you're just messing with me. I don't like this one. This makes my feet look huge and yet you're saying that I should buy all of these."

"Alright," He said and put his hands up as if he was surrendering to me. "Buy only those that you like."

I laughed at his behavior but I agreed with him. I bought everything that I liked.

We passed by the grocery section after I bought more clothes and shoes as well as my bath essentials. I thought of doing groceries with him. That would be romantic. Couples figuring out what their home needs most especially their kitchen.

"Can we get groceries?" I said to him. He looked to where I was looking and nodded. I was glad that he was still game up until now. We have been to a lot of shops and he bought everything that I tried on even if I said that I didn't like them that much. That's the perk of having a CEO husband. Am I lucky? I guess, luck wouldn't cover all of it.

We entered the grocery section and I took a cart. I pushed it forward but Wade took it from me.

"Let me push this," He said. "Go and get whatever we may need."

"Okay," I said. "Let's go first to the vegetable section. I want to get some potatoes and cucumber."

He didn't complain or anything. He was up for whatever I wanted to do or wherever I wanted to go.

"Why are you taking so many cucumbers? Not that I am complaining but that is a lot." He said when I filled our cart with cucumbers and potatoes.

"Well, I will use them to my face. You know, it lessens the dark circles under our eyes." I said.

"Really?" He said as if he didn't believe me.

"Yes, I read that online." I said. "Do you want to add anything here?"

"No, I'll eat whatever you put in there." He said nonchalantly.

"I don't need more vegetables, I don't like them that much. Let's go and get some fruits." I said.

We passed by a couple who were way older than us and they whispered how cute we look together while picking the groceries. I know, right? It's romantic as I said.

"Why are you smiling?" Wade asked me. I didn't notice that I was smiling the whole time. Jeez, I might look weird to him.

"Nothing, I just remembered something." I said and took a basket of fresh apples. "You like apples, right?"

"Yeah," He said. "Can you take some oranges too?"

"Sure, which one do you like, the big ones or the small ones?" I said as I pointed at the varieties of oranges in front of me.

"I like the big ones, they're juicy and sweet." He said.

"Alright, I'll get them." I said. How I wish time would stop at this moment. We were just having a normal day and it was a memorable one.