Chapter 2. First Night

"Aarrrgghhh..." Aryan grunted loudly as his body shivered, still unaware that he hadn't slept alone last night.

"Come on, Aryan, it's morning already," Laura said while pulling the blanket covering Aryan's body. Laura chuckled when she saw Aryan's irritated face beneath his baby-faced appearance. Laura had gotten to know Aryan's character and habits a bit during the month before their wedding. Aryan and Laura had spent a lot of time together preparing for the wedding, thanks to Arabella and his mother-in-law's efforts to make them spend time together.

"Later, Ma," Aryan replied, still with his eyes closed. He reached for the blanket that had slipped off his body and covered himself with it. Laura furrowed her brow upon hearing Aryan's response.

"Aryan dear, I'm your wife, Laura, not Mama Liana," Laura whispered into Aryan's ear.

"Laura!" Aryan yelled, causing him to sit up abruptly. He rubbed his face and stared at Laura from head to toe, his hands folded ove