Husband With Benefits

Autumn woke up with a grin on her face. It was so good to be back home and at work. The resort’s grand reopening was just around the corner, signaling the start of what promised to be a bustling tourist season. Even more thrilling was the major booking they had secured—a destination wedding to be held shortly after the reopening. Rubbing her hands together in anticipation, Autumn couldn’t wait to dive into the whirlwind of organization and planning that lay ahead. As she walked out of the room, her eyes caught Gabe, who was still working at the table and she shook her head," You are injured. You have no business slogging away in the kitchen, mister."

Gabe spread his arms and she quickly walked into them hugging him close," Arabelle is coming back today. I need to whip up a treat for the little girl or she will start considering Ian her favourite. He’s been spoiling her these days with all sorts of foods."

Autumn giggled," I think the main beneficiary between all you brothers competing is Arabelle. I think she is going to be spoilt rotten."

Gabe smiled,"Of course. She deserves it for being the cutest kid."

Autumn chuckled and shook her head, as she muttered shyly," I shidder to think how you would spoil our future kids."

Gabe stilled then as he looked at her turned back, reminded of what he still hadn’t come clean about...yet.

He placed down the plate in his hand and took a step closer to her and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her into a warm embrace. "You know," he murmured into her hair, "I’ve been thinking about what you said. How many kids do you want in the future?"

Autumn’s cheeks flushed slightly, and she looked up at him with a shy smile. "I don’t really know," she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper. "I suppose I’ve never really thought about it."