C3 Unexpected Surprise Part 2

I was shocked when I felt a supple, wet, and warm object touch my lips in the middle of a deep sleep. I quickly opened my eyes, frowning in confusion, when Rafael's face was right before mine. He just kissed me.

"Happy birthday darling," Rafael said as he pulled my hand to get me up from my lying position.

I haven't regained consciousness yet. I was still shocked by Rafael's actions, which woke me from my deep sleep, and I wordlessly followed Rafael, who was still pulling my hand to follow him out of the room.

Rafael took me slowly down the stairs. I was still silent, following wherever he went. When we arrived at the dining room, my eyes widened in surprise. On the dining table was a medium-sized black forest cake with candles forming the number 36 stuck on the surface. The candles were lit. My favorite seafood, fried squid and spicy shrimp, are also served on the table. It looked so tempting that I unconsciously swallowed saliva.

"Happy 36th birthday, darling. Wish you all the best," said Rafael as he kissed my lips gently.

How could I forget this important day? That's right, today is my birthday. I am 36 years old, just like Rafael, who had a birthday five months ago.

When I glanced at the clock on the wall, it was 00.12, exactly midnight. I was touched. I never thought that Rafael would prepare such a beautiful surprise for me.

"Come on, blow out the candles," said Rafael. I didn't refuse. I rushed to blow out the candle.

I cut the cake and gave Rafael the first bite. We laughed together when the piece of cake I was feeding him accidentally fell and stained Rafael's white t-shirt.

He wasn't angry because of my carelessness. He held my hand when he intended to wipe the dirty stain on his t-shirt with a tissue, then gently kissed the back of my hand. Have I mentioned that Rafael is very romantic?

He often does intimate actions, such as gently kissing the back of the hand. I wasn't surprised to see him, even though a blush always appeared on my cheeks whenever he treated me this sweetly.

"Let's eat," he said. He pulled out the chair I was going to sit in.

"You cook?" I asked curiously.

Rafael nodded. I believe his confession. I know how smart my husband is when it comes to cooking.

"What about this cake?" I asked again.

"I ordered online earlier," he answered.

I tried to think positively. This may be what Rafael did when I saw him busy playing with his cell phone, ordering cakes online. Hopefully, this is why he ignores the film being played and prefers to focus on the cell phone screen.

After that, we ate our food with gusto. We have a lot in common, including our favorite types of food, any food as long as it is made from seafood.

"I didn't expect you to remember my birthday?" I asked this in between our eating activities.

"Have I ever forgotten your birthday?" he asked back.

I tried to remember, then shook my head when I realized he had never forgotten my birthday. When I think about it, I'm the one who often almost forgets his birthday.

"Thanks for the surprise."

"You like?"

"Very," I answered honestly.

We went back to eating our food in peace.

"Honey, can I ask you something?"

Something is bothering me. I want to ask Rafael right now.

"What?" he answered. He was looking at me.

"Aside from me, is there any woman you like?"

Rafael frowned for a few seconds before he returned to his normal facial expression.

"Nothing, just you," he answered, still focused on my face.

"Really? Have you never seen a beautiful woman, and then you are attracted to her?"

"Never."

"Hmm, I see," I muttered. Rafael lowered his head, continuing his eating activities.

"Aren't you bored with me? We've been together for a long time, right?"

He looked up again as soon as the question left my mouth.

"Bored? Impossible."

"You don't love me anymore?"

I could swear he was shocked when he heard my question.

"Of course love."

"Is it true you love me?" I asked, once again making sure.

"Yes, very much in love."

"How long will you love me?"

I heard Rafael snort at my question this time before he chuckled and shook his head slowly.

"Until whenever. Forever." That's the answer.

"If I go. If I'm no longer beside you. Don't you think you're sad?"

The umpteenth question I asked him.

"Of course, it's very sad. Why do you ask that?" This time, Rafael asked back, one eyebrow raised, probably surprised because I don't usually ask questions like this.

"Just for fun," I answered. Of course, I was lying. I seriously asked all this.

"Okay, don't keep asking strange questions. I have a gift for you."

After saying that, I saw him take something out from under the table. A paper bag decorated with a ribbon on the front. He gave me the paper bag, which I immediately accepted without hesitation.

I opened the paper bag, impatient to see what was inside. Deep down, I hoped the paper bag contained the necklace I found in Rafael's briefcase. Even though that hope seems impossible, it could happen. Indeed, my hopes didn't come true when I discovered that what was inside the paper bag was a new luxury cell phone, which must have been very expensive.

"How? You like?" Rafael asked enthusiastically.

I was stunned momentarily, looking at the cell phone, before finally nodding while smiling broadly. It looks like I'm really happy, but my heart is very disappointed.

"Thank you, darling." I sincerely say this. He grinned at that, causing a surprised frown on my forehead.

When he suddenly grabbed my hand, then pulled it forcefully until I stood up from sitting and ended up falling on his lap, I knew there was hidden intention behind his annoying grin.

"You only said thank you? Do you think that's enough?" he asked while winking, teasing me.

"In what way do you want me to thank you?"

"Serious, you ask?"

I nodded, although I could guess what was happening in his head.

"Alright, I'll tell you."

As soon as he finished saying that, he passionately kissed my lips. Then stood up, carrying me like my body was as light as cotton. He had no trouble walking up the stairs to our room while I was on his lap. Our lips were still lapping at each other. Neither Rafael nor I had any intention of letting go.

Trust in my husband was slowly disappearing. There was no other way but to investigate the necklace's owner myself. Because asking Rafael seemed unlikely to tell him honestly, if I saw from his answers earlier, it's as if there are no other women in his life besides me. I will investigate until I find out who the woman with the initial name ZK is. But for now, I have no choice but to fulfill my duty as a wife who must serve my husband's biological needs.

Let Rafael bear the sin if he has an affair behind me. I will still carry out my obligations as a wife even though remembering the possibility of Rafael having an affair makes me lose interest in making love with him.