"By the way, how long will it take for you to come back?" She asked, as if the thought had just occurred to her.
"I don't know, but it will surely take a year at least. You know the other islands are far from each other, and it takes a lot of time to travel. But if possible, I will do my best to come back in a short time," Ed thought for a few seconds before replying. His hesitation made the forced smile on Raila's face disappear completely, though she somehow managed to put it back on.
"That is going to be unfortunate. It seems you are going to miss quite a lot of things, then," To make Ed's fun, saying that she moved backwards, lifted her skirt from the front showing her black panties, with a playful smug on her face.
"Yep, I am definitely going ot miss this... Now I am already regretting going away from you," Ed said while moving forward and wanting to hug her, but only to get pushed away.
Helplessly, to divert his attention, he could only focus his attention on the box she gave him and opened it with a curious look on his face. What greeted him was a very beautiful-looking golden ring. It featured a brushed gold finish and a grooved, bevelled design that added a touch of texture and visual interest.
The band was a generous 8mm wide, making it a bold and eye-catching choice. The craftsmanship was excellent, with clean lines and a polished finish. Most importantly, two names were engraved on the inner part of the ring: Raila and Edward.
"Hehehe, you engraved my full name? Don't you like to call me Ed? I think, except for the first time we met, you have never called me Edward again," Ed teased Raila while staring at the ring with a smile.
"I wanted to, but then I thought it would be a pity if the husband's name was shorter than the wife's. I also didn't want the craftsman to have any doubts, so I had him write our full names. Since everyone calls you Ed, hardly anyone remembers your full name now. That old craftsman didn't show any doubt at all," Raila said with a chuckle while taking the ring from Ed and putting it on his right-hand ring finger.
"Now if any woman dares to have evil eyes on you, just show it to them and say that your wife is very ferocious. Let me see if anyone dares to come near you. It really suits you quite a lot," Saying that, she kissed the ring for protection, then looked at Ed and nodded with satisfaction.
"You should have told me about it. I also wanted to have a customized ring made for you. Now you'll have to wait until our wedding before you can see your ring," Ed said with a feigned helpless smile while looking at Raila's right hand ring finger, which had a ring-shaped mark from where she had thrown the ring given by her ex-husband into the sea, along with him.
"No need to hurry, I can wait. And unlike you, I have a more valuable thing to remember you by than just a ring," Raila replied and gave him a knowing wink.
"By the way, where did you get the money to buy it? This ring seems very expensive, right?" Ed suddenly thought of something and asked. He knew Raila's ex-husband had been a poor man who hadn't had a penny to his name before his death, let alone left anything for Raila.
"I had some savings, and I borrowed a little money from Marcy. When I told her I wanted to give you a ring after she found out everything, she gave me the money and said I could return it to her slowly later on," Raila said, very embarrassed, but during their last moments together, she didn't want to hide anything from Ed and told him honestly.
"Hmm, Aunt Marcy would really do that. Even though she said we could pay her back later, believe me, in this life you will never be able to give that money back. She will make all kinds of lame excuses and drive you away. It's probably a small gift from her to us. Sigh, forget it, there's no need to think about it. I will deal with this matter when the time comes."
"By the way, if I'm not wrong, you should have spent all your savings on this ring, right? And probably haven't left anything for yourself and the girls. Let's not even talk about the little one inside you. What do you plan to do next? Life can't go on without money," Ed asked with a playful smile, which Raila missed as she was also deeply troubled by this matter.
"I... I don't know. Maybe I can try to do some extra work. Marcy will surely be able to find something for me, and she is almost like a mother-in-law to me now. There is no shame in asking for help from family members," she said, though her face turned red with embarrassment.
"Oh, so you're telling me that the future richest lady of Golden Wheat Island is going to work for someone else to earn a few copper coins, and that too while she's pregnant? Seriously? Is it really that hard to shamelessly ask your husband for money, compared to all that hustle and bustle?" Ed said while playing with a Golden Sail coin in his hand.
Hearing his voice, Raila looked up and saw him playing with the golden coin. She couldn't help but open her mouth wide in surprise.
"Treasure hunting is a far more profitable job than you can think. Until I come back, I want to see you in much better condition, holding a healthy child, and the same goes for my stepdaughters. If any of you loses a single kilogram, I will find a new wife. I don't want a wife who gives money more importance than her family and her own health, do you understand?"
"Either you enjoy and live a comfortable life with these coins until I come back, or you can find yourself a new husband. I am serious about this matter, got it?" Ed said seriously while putting the Golden Sail into Raila's hand, who had a completely stunned look on her face.
"Remember, no heavy work, no tedious work on the farm. Just enjoy yourself in a good way, be healthy, give birth to a healthy child, and take care of the children happily without any worry until I come back. Got it?"
"I... But don't you need it more than me? You are going out to sea; it's dangerous..."
"Yes, it is dangerous, but it is also a treasure trove. As long as a person has a brain, talent, a system, and a ship, earning money is as easy as walking on the road. And I still have a lot of money," Saying that, Ed took out his remaining few Silver Snakes and a Golden Leaf to show Raila, which made her hesitate before she finally accepted the Golden Sail and put it safely in her pocket.
"By the way, take these as well. Although, because of a shortage of time, I could only write two, they should be enough if you read them slowly with everyone while discussing various topics. Remember to put them in a safe place and don't let outsiders know about them. It is very important work of mine, and I plan to make a fortune with them when I have enough strength and resources in the future," Saying that, Ed took two books from his Inventory behind his shirt and handed them to a confused Raila, who read the cover titles aloud. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets?"
"What are they?"
"They are the first two parts of an eight-part story I spent a lot of time writing. It's about a magical world; you'll understand as you read. But as I said, remember to place them safely, especially away from the girls. Once you start telling them this story, their interest will surely skyrocket, and they will try to steal the books to read them completely in one go."
"There's a possibility that, to show off, they might also give them to someone else who could steal them and make a fortune in our place. So, either you read it slowly during the day and never show them to the girls, or hide them so deeply that they can never find them. Remember, they are the key to our future wealth."
"Now, since almost all matters have been settled, from the wedding ring, to child name planning, to the household's financial condition, and entertainment, what should we do next? There are still seven hours before dusk," Ed said with a playful smile while hugging Raila, moving his naughty hand under her skirt.
"Well, this is indeed a good way to say goodbye, at least until you are able to stay calm without going crazy for seven days, and then you'll have to do what you called mas... mast..."
"Masturbation."
"Yes, that. Well, until you come back, I am also going to rely on it to keep my stamina in shape. Otherwise, when you come back and I find I can't keep up with you, I might not even be able to find a place to hide my face," Raila, who had learned a lot of things from Ed, said while wrapping her arms around his neck and starting to kiss him.
"I can't wait to have you inside me. Let's go to your house quickly. We could easily get disturbed here, or someone might see us. For the next six hours, I want you to stay inside me and f*ck me senseless," Raila said, grabbing Ed's hand and dragging him away at a crazy speed, leaving a trail of dust behind. She seemed even more desperate to have sex than Ed.