Wanting to be Praised

Nivinee sighed as she curled up in Marius' comfortable armchair, pulling the legrest up as she turned on the TV. She pulled her fuzzy blanket around her shoulders, pulling the bowl of warm soup closer toward her, resting it on her pregnant belly. It was nice to be back in this apartment, she couldn't deny that. But at the same time it made her uneasy. She couldn't help but worry that Marius would walk through the door and tell her that he was leaving her again.

She sighed deeply, rolling her eyes as she took a spoonful of the soup, moaning at the taste. She didn't know why it was hard to keep herself distant with Marius. He just looked at her the right way and she tripped over herself to make him happy. That was all she wanted, was to make him proud of her. She couldn't help but want him to look at her and tell her that she was doing a good job.

She sighed, setting her bowl aside as she finished, turning her eyes to the door. He should be home soon.