Rapheal rushed back into Elsa's room with a glass of water, ibuprofen, and a heating pad.
"Here, take this," he said softly, handing her the medication.
Elsa slowly sat up, wincing in pain, and took the ibuprofen with a sip of water.
Rapheal helped her settle back into bed and placed the heating pad on her stomach.
"Is this okay?" he asked with a concern expression making her surprised.
Elsa nodded, closing her eyes trying to ignore the pain but the cramps continued to wrack her body, making her feel like she was being twisted in two.
"Mmmm..."She winced again.
"Blondie. I wish I could take the pain away,Is it getting better?"
Elsa shook her head, biting her lips hard as another pain hit her.
Rapheal sighed worriedly and he quickly grabbed his phone.
"I'll find something to help," he muttered and went to Google site.
"Okay, it says here that a warm bath, heating pad, and ibuprofen can help" he read out loud.
"We've already done that"He murmured and continued scrolling.
"It also says that...hmm...massages, and...oh Ginger tea or warm soups...such as chicken noodle soup or vegetable soup can help ease the menstrual cramps pain"
He read out loud and then kept scrolling for more but when he found nothing,He dropped the phone and returned his attention back to her.
"I'll run you a warm bath first okay?Then I'll go make the soup"He said softly.
Elsa nodded slightly, still clutching her abdomen. Rapheal gently carried her out of bed and headed towards the bathroom.
They entered the bathroom and Rapheal set Elsa down on the counter, making sure she was stable before letting go.
He then turned to the bathtub and began filling it with warm water, adding an amount of bubble bath to create fragrant foam so she can feel relieved.
The bubbles quickly filled the tub and he dipped his hand in to check if it was too hot or warm.
Elsa watched him, her eyes wide with surprise. She couldn't believe that Rapheal was taking care of her like this.
He seemed genuinely concerned, but a small part of her wondered if it was all just out of pity and another part of her wished he cared about her even if it was a little bit.
Rapheal finally finished preparing the bath, he turned back to Elsa, who was still looking at him in surprise.
"Uh...you should take off your clothes, and I'll help you get into the tub"He said gently.
Elsa's cheeks flushed slightly and she nodded,He turned around, giving her privacy and she slowly began to remove her clothes ignoring the sharp pain she was feeling.
"I'm done"She announced quietly.
He gently turned around and Rapheal gently lifted Elsa off the counter and carried her to the bathtub, trying hard not to stare at her naked body.
Rapheal lowered her into the water, Elsa felt his arms wrap around her, holding her carefully.
She felt so soft, so delicate, in his arms.
Then Rapheal looked away, clearing his throat.
"Is the water okay?,Not too hot?"He asked gruffly.
"It's okay...thank you."Elsa nodded.
The warm water and bubbled covered Elsa's body relaxing her muscles.
She closed her eyes, letting out a sigh of content.
"Just try to relax here and enjoy the bath while I go make the soup to make you feel much better"
"Thank you"She smiled lightly but he didn't return the smile.
He rushed out of the bathroom quickly.
KITCHEN
Rapheal stood in the kitchen, surrounded by pots, pans, and utensils scattered everywhere.
He let out a deep sigh of furstration not knowing what to do anymore.
The first chicken noodle soup he made was too,No words could describe how bad it was.... There was no taste at all so he threw it away.
The second one was too spicy that he almost died when he tasted it so he threw it away.
And now he had no idea how to even do it!
Rapheal had never cooked before in his life, but now he had to cook for his Blondie, who was in her bathroom having a bubble bath to relieve her cramps.
Rapheal couldn't believe that he was cooking... For a girl? The one he disliked so much that was his wife.
He doesn't even cook for himself,he only orders takeouts online or eats what Maria cooks for him. But now he was cooking!
"What do I do now?" he said, staring at the pot of water that was boiling since.
He didn't even know if he should fry the chicken or cook it? or bake it? He looked frustrated, sweat dripping down his forehead and he sighed again.
How do people learn how to cook? It was so damn hard! He tried to learn on YouTube but still he didn't understand anything so he called Liam instead.
Liam was a great cook and he'd definitely help him make the soup.
It rang for a while and then Liam's face popped up in on the screen,It was a video call.
"Jesus Christ"Liam exclaimed, staring at Rapheal.
"Why the hell are you sweating like that?OMG did you and your wife finally had s*x...Jeez I hope the poor girl didn't pass out cuz you look....."
"We didn't have s*x, I'm trying to cook" Rapheal said, sighing again in furstration.
Liam nearly choked on his saliva at rapheal's words and his eyes widened in shock.
"You what? You're trying to cook? Since when did you start cooking? The last time I checked, you couldn't even boil water!" Liam burst out laughing.
Rapheal rolled his eyes.
"Shut up, Liam. I need your help. I'm trying to make chicken soup for Blondie but I have no idea what I'm doing."
"You want to cook for Elsa?"Liam blinked in surprise.
Rapheal stared at him blankly like a moron. He didn't want to repeat himself cuz he was already embarrassed already.
Liam chuckled, looking at his face.
"Okay, okay, I'll help you" He said, laughing again.
"So, you want to make chicken soup. First, grab a large pot and fill it with water."
Rapheal nodded and immediately grabbed a large pot filling it with water,He looked really focused.
"Next, add some chicken breast or thighs to the pot. You can use either one, but make sure you wash it thoroughly first....." Liam continued.
"How the hell do I wash it?"
"Exactly the way you wash yourself in the bathroom"Liam responded sarcastically.
Rapheal rolled his eyes and started washing the chicken with a disgusted look on his face.
"Now, add some vegetables like carrots and onions.Chop them up into small pieces before adding them to the pot and then season with some salt, pepper with thyme then let it boil and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes"Liam instructed with a wide smile.
Rapheal took a deep breath, sweating profusely.
"Hang up the phone so I can focus"
"Not even a thank you?"Liam raised his brows.
"Fuck off"Rapheal said, flipping his middle finger for him.
"I hope you purge after eating that chicken soup"Liam said with an innocent face.
"And I hope you purge after sucking your granny secretary p-ssy"
Liam blinked in shock and his face flushed.
"You mother fuc...."
Rapheal hanged up on him, laughing quietly and continued cooking.
FEW MINUTES LATER
Rapheal let out a sigh of relief as he finally finished cooking the chicken soup.
Cooking was so goddamn hard and stressful and confusing but thankfully he successfully made something nice for her.
He carefully poured the soup into a bowl and placed it on a tray and made his way to her bedroom.
Rapheal walked into Elsa's room, proudly carrying the bowl of soup and gently placed it on the bed side table before heading towards the bathroom.
He was expecting to find Elsa still soaking in the warm bath but instead,Elsa was fast asleep with her face still pale.
Rapheal's face fell, his expression filled with disappointment.
"After all my efforts of trying to cook...and she's just sleeping?!?"He groaned, stepping closer towards her sleepy figure in the tub.
"I almost set the kitchen on fire, and I had to Google on how to boil water...and she....she's sleeping now"
He suddenly felt like crying cuz he had put so much effort in cooking that for her and now she wouldn't be able to taste it.
Rapheal sighed, She was probably worn out cuz of the pain she was feeling and everything.
Rapheal gently lifted Elsa out of the water and he carried her out of the bathroom, Elsa stirred in his arms, mumbling inaudible words.
"Raph...cold..."She mumbled, still sleeping.
His heart skipped a beat when he heard the way she said his name in her soft sweet voice.
He gently carried her to the bed, Elsa's head pressed against his chest, her mumbling growing softer and he placed her on the bed before pulling the blankets over her.
And then he walked out of the room feeling something weird against his chest.