Chapter 81: Taking care of her

Marcus woke up that morning to a fussing Elena. “I am hot, get off,” she said and he let go of her. When he saw he struggling to stand, he got up and brought closer her wheelchair. “Let me help you,” he said but she protested. “I am going to take a bath, you can’t help me there,” she said indignantly. “Not that I am offering, but I could still do that,” he teased, “I just wanted to help you to the chair.” When she realized she had misunderstood him, she blushed a light pink. The look of her flushed cheeks filled him with the sudden urge to kiss her. But, he held himself back. He helped her unto the chair and she wheeled herself away. He did not leave while she showered as he was worried she would need help. And just as he thought, he heard her yelp and hurried into the bathroom. She was stuck in an uncomfortable position mid standing the shower. When he set eyes on her, his eyes darkened as blood rushed to his head. “What are you doing here?” she screamed in panic and rushed to c