7. First night with him

Daisy POV:

I felt relieved when I heard him behind us. He was just right on time. Otherwise, I would be doomed as to which wife doesn't have her husband's phone number. He joined us soon and put his hand behind my back.

" Are you enjoying the evening baby??" He asked me sweetly. I know I have to act upon his acting skills. Not bad Mr Benjamin Harrison, you gots skills at acting.

"Of course Ben. Mom was showing me the fabulous garden you have, especially your favourite daisies..." I replied him with a warm smile.

"But you're the most favourite Daisy in my life..." he said with a flirting tone while giving me an amazing smile. Wow, He looks so handsome when he smiles. I was looking at him in amazement when I hear his mom say, 

"Enough lovebirds, let's get inside. It's already dinner time."

We followed Mom and Aunt. And went to the dining room where Grandpa, a middle-aged man with judgemental eyes and a young lady was already there. I know her by the file. Amanda, Ben's cousin sister. She was scanning me and my movements. I could feel her eyes from the second I got into the dining room. And the middle-aged man must be Uncle Tom, Amanda's dad.

I smiled at Grandpa and sat beside Ben. Just briefly smiled at the others.

"So, by this time everyone might have known the news, that we have got one more addition to our family. Benjamin's beloved wife Daisy Harrison." he pointed the attention towards me and continued.

"Daisy, I am sure you have met with Aunt Amelia already. So I will introduce the rest of the family to you. This is Tom, Uncle Tom for you and this is his daughter Amanda, Ben's cousin."

As he was introducing them I just formally smiled and said hello to them. They were reasonably answering me back, and that's it. I know those fake smiles which indicating that they didnt like me at all.

"On behalf of the Harrison family, let's give a toast to the newly wedded couple for their happiness and long life together..." Grandpa raised a toast and everyone joined with smiles.

And we started digging into the delicious meal served. I was starving, and concentrate only on my food.

"So Daisy you are from..." Uncle Tom started questioning my background and I was getting nervous inside. Before i could look at Uncle, i heard Ben's words.

"She is from the same place where my new business is located. As she has left her family for me, that subject is a bit touchy for her now. So, please..." Ben interfered and made a retreat for me.

After Ben's declaration, nobody came to scoop about my past. And when the dinner was done, Ben excused me for them by saying that we were tired due to the long travel. He took me back to his room. And I started to get concerned. I saw him walk to the bed and sit there. But I was standing near the door like a statue not knowing what to do.

"You can take a shower if you wish. " I heard him say. What..!! Why is he mentioning it...!!

Does he have other ideas?? 

As if he read my mind, he continued, 

"Daisy, Open the carton on that corner.."

Which carton ?? then only I noticed it. it must have come along with my dresses.

When I opened it, I was amazed to see a foldable single bed was inside. It was not too fancy or heavy. But it was fluffy enough for me. I released the breath which I didn't have the idea that I was holding. And looked at him with relief.

He was looking at me as if reading my face. There was a silence between us. Like we were silent, but talking through the eyes. I was grateful for his thoughtfulness. I took a quick shower and changed into pyjamas, and started drying my wet hair. Then I noticed him, turning and twisting in bed as if he could not sleep. Then he woke up and went to take a shower.

I was so utterly exhausted that by the time I touched the fluffy bed, I slept like a dead man. The next day, I woke up late. Damn, I cursed. It was normal for me to wake up late in my home. But, I woke up late for the first day in this home. I looked at the bed. But he was nowhere to be seen. I opened the windows, there I saw him doing yoga and some martial arts kind of things. Uff, this must be the secret of his amazing hunk body.

I didn't realize that I was gawking until his eyes met mine.. oh shit... I moved away from the window in the next second. Then freshened up soon.  By the time I was ready, he came back all wet in sweat.

"Good morning Sir..." I wished him formally. I know I have to go step by step to make him friends with me.

" Good Morning... Today we are going somewhere else after breakfast, okay.."

I wanted to ask where we were going. But, I couldn't as his tone wasn't that friendly. Sometimes he acts like an emotionless robot. And his mom wants me to befriend him. I know it's not that easy.

"Okay, Sir.." I replied formally.

"Can you help me pick a dress while I shower? Because you will have to perform all the duties of the wife well except... " he did not complete and looked at me as if I knew what he meant. No...No...I just wanted to escape from his intimidating eyes.

"Okay sir, I will try..." I said quickly and he went to bathe. I sat there thinking about what is happening to me when I am in such proximity to him.. His intimidating behaviour makes me confused. 

How can I befriend him, when I can't even take his presence properly...!!