The Royal Contract-Chapter 1308: The future

"Are you sure you want to come?" Marcus looked at his wife, who was busy packing her suitcase.

He was going on a business trip, and his wife insisted to come along with him. Of course, he would love to have his wife with him. They could always make the purpose of the trip both business and pleasure.

However, his biggest concern was her pregnancy. They had already lost a baby. They could not afford to lose another one.

"Yeah, for the hundredth time, I am coming." Jacky stubbornly answered, pouting her lips to show she did not like that he kept questioning her decision.

Although the doctors assured him that Jacky was healthy and safe to travel, he still could not stop worrying about her.

He did not want her to go through another traumatic experience of losing another child. He was afraid that the next time, she would not make it.

"Ok. I am just making sure." He guessed he had to learn to trust his wife again.

Besides, the doctors said they should try to return to their routine so that she could move on with the loss. Maybe taking her on this trip would be good not only for her but for both of them.

He could bring back the spark of their relationship, not that they lost it. They just put it aside. But now that things were returning to normal, he wanted what they had. He wanted the old Jacky back.

"Stop worrying about me," Jacky confidently said, acting like she knew what was best for her. "And don't worry about our baby. I am being careful this time."

She walked toward him, putting her fingers on his face while staring at him. He could see the fear and pain in her eyes, but he could only assume she was trying to be strong for them.

He believed she was still fighting the demons inside her that tried to overwhelm her. But still, he knew she was doing everything to bring back the woman he once loved.

"You can't blame me. It is my job to worry about you and our baby." Marcus also touched her face, letting his fingers glide across her chin.

As much as he wanted to stay in this position forever, they could not. They had a flight to catch and a destination to go to.

"And it is my job to worry about you." She responded, touching her finger on the tip of his nose. "So, I am coming to guarantee that you are ok."

She tiptoed to reach his face and kissed him deeply on his lips before she pulled away. She walked back to the bed and sat on the edge.

"Then, you will look after me and the baby to ensure our safety." She added as she touched her belly that was carrying their child.

He guessed she had a point. Their relationship should be based not just on love. But it also needed trust, respect, and teamwork.

He finished packing his things, needing only one suitcase, unlike his wife, who still had a few things lying around that had to go into her bag.

"Aren't you done packing yet?" He asked, seeing that her last luggage was still open.

He still could not fathom how many clothes a woman had to bring in a five days trip. He only needed one while his wife already packed five suitcases.

"I don't know. I feel like I am missing something." She said as she tapped her fingers on her chin, trying to determine what else she might have forgotten.

But despite this unusual habit, he never stopped appreciating why his wife had to go through all this trouble. It was simple.

She only wanted to look her best for him. She wished to be the most beautiful woman in the room, only for him.

"Let me just buy you whatever it is you need. I am sure there are many various stores on the island that we can go to." He suggested, hoping that would resolve the situation.

He did not want to be late for his meeting, although he knew his business partners would understand his tardiness.

Nevertheless, he had always practiced good business, which included preparing diligently for every client and showing up on time.

"Maybe I am just being forgetful, but I think I have everything in the bag." She assured him, closing the lid of her last bag.

However, he knew that she did not like buying things impulsively. She hated wasting his money. Truthfully, she barely touched their savings.

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He understood her concern since she lived in an impoverished childhood. She had to work hard for every penny she earned to survive.

"If you say so." And one thing he learned about her. Never try to contradict her. It would be much easier if he would agree with her as long as it was reasonable.

Fortunately, Jacky was a rational thinker. Therefore, it was not hard for him to conform or create a compromise with her.

However, he knew she was a fighter. She was not afraid to insist on what she believed in. And that was what he loved about her.

"Shall we? We don't want to be late." He assisted his wife to their waiting car.

He knew that his wife would know more about the value of time. She had worked hard to get to her position. For her, every minute counted.

An hour later, they were seated comfortably in his private plane, climbing to a higher altitude, flying within the clouds.

"Are you ok?" He asked his wife, who would not even look at him. She had her eyes closed since the plane took off the tarmac.

He always thought she would get used to flying, but he guessed she needed more time. Still, he believed she had improved compared to their previous flight.

"Yeah! I think I am much better." She finally opened her eyes and turned to the window to look at the view. "I am glad the sky is clear." She observed, probably feeling much relieved.

He had already checked the weather. So far, the forecast was clear sky, with no forming storms or abnormal weather anomalies.

"It is beautiful." She commented as they passed a few thin white clouds.

He doubted if there would be rain from miles away, seeing the blueness of the horizon. The sun was up, and there would be nothing but sunshine at their destination.

"Yeah. It is. Wait till you see where we are going." Marcus said excitedly.

He had seen the place. It was still ongoing construction, but half of the project would have its soft opening soon.

He would go there to facilitate the negotiations between the new owner and the investors. Yes! Alex bought it as a new venture of their growing enterprise.

"I can't wait to get there." Jacky also expressed her excitement. It was also the reason why she wished to go with him. She wanted to see the place.

But, of course, he believed that was just one reason. They had other motivations for taking on this project. He could conclude this was not just business and pleasure but more.

"Why don't you rest? It is still a long flight." He guided her to the small private area of the plane where she could lie down and sleep.

It would be better for her to relax than be anxious during the trip. Although the doctors assured him she was safe on the airplane, he could not be too careful.

"I am feeling sleepy. What about you? Aren't you going to take a short nap?" She asked when he did not make a move of lying down beside her.

He knew he would not sleep a wink. But he supposed it would be better to accompany his wife, at least just until she dozed off.

He wrapped her in his arms, closing his eyes. He could feel her body molding against him, probably finding that comfortable spot.

He pretended to sleep as he steadied his breathing, hoping it would help her relax. In a few minutes, he felt her heart slowing down. She was succumbing to a deep slumber.

"I love you, Jacky." He whispered to the sleeping form of his wife.

Then, he found himself staring into the small window beside him. He could see the few clouds floating in the heavens.

He thought it would give him peace. But instead, he could feel his heart in turmoil. His mind was nowhere from slowing down as hundred of thoughts swirled in his consciousness.

"How could he protect the people he loved?" That was the thought that bothered him the most.

How could he fight an enemy he did not know existed until recently?

How could he put him behind bars if he was his father?

He had always hated him because he was a despicable man. That was the truth. But he never thought in his wildest dream that his father was the devil himself.

He had hidden his true nature well, pretending to be a good man. However, he did not expect that he was worse than Gerald.

"Haley!" He knew he had to protect his sister. But he had never imagined he would keep her safe against their father.

And what about his wife and his unborn child? He stared at her, looking peaceful as she slept. She was still recovering. He barely had her back.

And what about his son? He could only hope for his safe delivery to this world. To him, he was the future. He was the one that would change their lives forever.