Forced to Marry a Vegetative Man
chapter 16

#16_Last Response

Raiden was lying next to Abigail with eyes so deep that he remembered her attitude as long as she was in a vegetative state. Raiden gently stroked Abigail's hair, slowly so that the owner would not wake up.

Abigail's admirable attitude towards Raiden, managed to make the man interested in getting to know more about who his wife is. Looking at Abigail who was sleeping so soundly, Raiden wanted to do the same as when she was still helplessly lying on the bed.

“You are an amazing woman, Abigail. I'm glad I could get a woman like you. You are strong, beautiful, so considerate of me. This time, let me do it for you. Guarding and protecting you.”

There was no answer, it seemed like Abigail was asleep, Raiden thought.

In the dim lighting, the faint face of Abigail looked so dazzling. It was like a drug that interested Raiden to keep staring at him.

“Hey, Pretty. Let me stay awake just to enjoy this beauty of yours. You are so alluring, Abigail. Forgive me for being late at that.”

Raiden still faithfully rubbed Abigail's hair gently. The man was positioned closer so that he could feel the warmth and comfort between the skin touches of their body.

“I remember, you loved reading me a story. You also told me all about you. This time, let me do it. You also need to know who I am and how the story of the days I went through before meeting you.”

Raiden was silent for a moment, making sure that Abigail was completely asleep. Then, not long after, Raiden began to move his lips to give the story of his life to his wife.

“I was born into a rich family and was also full of challenges. You can see it some time, right? So many dangers I've encountered all along. My grandfather and parents' business competitors are indeed very many, not even a few of them who want to drop in a dirty way, as did Aunt Yudith and Uncle Laos. I know, they're still one family, only they're too greedy with the treasures grandfather has. The peak when the company fell into my hands, meanwhile Evan did not get anything. You must have known what happened to me and yesterday's condition was the worst as long as I got into trouble. I lost two of my loyal bodyguards. They ended tragically while trying to protect me from that deadly accident.”

Suddenly Raiden's face showed that he was reminded of the terrible events of that time. Raiden was silent for a while, his eyes fixed in the other direction.

Suddenly Abigail moved and changed her position. It resuscitated Raiden and came back to speak.

“Honey, I hope after this we can always be together. I want to spend time with you after my business is done. Lately work has kept me from leaving early. Are you lonely as long as I'm not around?” Raiden asked without getting an answer because Abigail still faithfully closed her eyes.

On the other hand, without Raiden knowing. Abigail had not really fallen asleep. He just pretended that there was no need to answer Raiden's questions as long as the man told him and asked.

While listening to Raiden, Abigail's mind was filled with guilt. In fact, he felt it was inappropriate to be there to stay with Raiden. The body had been touched by another man, an abuse so heartbreaking that Abigail felt her body was always dirty.

I don't deserve your love, Raiden. I don't deserve. Inner Abigail.

Every sentence heard from the lips of the handsome man made Abigail even more late. Like a woman who gets compliments and is proud of her husband. Yes, Abigail feels Raiden is too good and perfect to have.

Several times Abigail apologized to Raiden, but not all of the apologies were made directly. Abigail chose to say it in her heart. Trying hard to hold back the tears from falling and making Raiden suspicious.

“Honey, can you open your eyes for a moment? You made me miss that togetherness. Really, I missed you.”

Raiden's words were like a knife piercing Abigail's heart. Getting so much love is the dream of every woman. However, when Abigail got it, her condition was terrible.

Raiden, stop giving those beautiful words. I can't accept any of this. Inner Abigail.

Abigail was a little distracted by the touch Raiden gave her. It felt like Abigail's hand grabbed Raiden's fingers and said don't do it again.

Raiden, stop. I beg you, I cannot do it, Abigail said in her heart.

Upon hearing her husband's story, Abigail felt pity but her life was far more dire. Only, stepmother and sister did not intend to kill him. Abigail could feel what Raiden had been through all this time. One by one the story makes Abigail as if drifting in it.

Abigail is a good listener, without commenting and just listening. Just because she did not want to interact with her husband, Abigail managed to pretend to stay asleep. The more stories and attention Raiden gives, the more guilt and insecurity Abigail's mind.

The woman felt that her body was very dirty, even though at that time Evan had not penetrated her crown. Still in Abigail's mind it was all a despicable act. Abigail moved, but did not open her eyes, as if she were involuntary. This time, he chose to turn his back on Raiden. Abigail felt embarrassed as she showed her unattractive face as she closed her eyes. Abigail could hear Raiden grumbling when she saw his wife turn her back on him.

“Honey, can't you turn around?” asked Raiden in a whisper.

Honey, Abigail still doesn't want to respond and wishes Raiden a quick nap after this. Sure enough, not long after, Raiden no longer moved nor let out a sound. The silence of the night made Abigail open her eyes slowly.

The woman looked sad when she saw the reality in front of her. The figure of a man who was so warm and attentive, made Abigail seem to be a lucky woman. Only, Abigail did not want to take that luck, she felt all this would be bad luck for Raiden if it continued. Abigail chose to keep everything until she felt better.

I'm sorry, Raiden. I can't take care of my body for you. This body does not deserve your touch, even I feel like skinning every inch that the man touches. My body feels so dirty that I can't clean it all the time. Forgive me, Raiden, Abigail's inner self by holding back tears so as not to fall and disturb Raiden's sleep.

Abigail went on to sleep in silence and cold tonight with her husband.