Husband With Benefits
Chapter 456: Camaradarie

Chapter 456: Camaradarie

Seb grinned, nodding as he plopped down onto the couch beside her. "Yep, you! And me too, of course. But you’re not allowed to jusge me!," he added with a playful wink, grabbing a handful of chips from the tray.

Olivia shook her head. It was his obsession with eating that had first pushed her to try new recipes and on the go snacks. His Seb’s love for snacks had left an impression on her; it was the way he savored each bite with such unabashed enthusiasm, as if every morsel held a world of flavor waiting to be discovered. Even until the time she sold off her cafe, some of his favourite snacks had been sold there but of course, he had never come to taste them.

"So, what are you watching?" Seb asked, breaking the silence as he reached for the remote.

Olivia glanced at the TV screen, pondering her options. "Hmm, I was thinking of starting a new series," she replied, her voice soft.

Seb nodded in understanding, his gaze lingering on her thoughtfully for a moment before he stood up again. Olivia felt a pang of disappointment at the thought of him leaving, but before she could voice her protest, Seb surprised her by gently lifting her ankles and extending the couch.

"Are you leaving?" she asked, her brow furrowing in confusion as she watched him rearrange the furniture.

Seb shook his head, a warm smile gracing his features. "Not at all. I just thought you might be more comfortable this way," he explained, as he settled the couch’s footrest and turned it into a bed so that she could sit with her legs extended comfortably.

"Ohh. This is nice." Olivia sighed as she wiggled her toes. She really did get tired when she had to sit with her feet down for long.

"This works?", Seb asked as he turned on the latest mystery series for her and she nodded. She loved mysteries.

However, as they delved into the first episode, Olivia found herself shifting uncomfortably as she tried to adjust the cushions. The backrest of the couch, with its curved design, wasn’t providing the support she needed. With each movement, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of discomfort, her lower back was already starting to protest and ache.

She grimaced. Why did no one warn her of such side effects of pregnancy. Darn it! She couldn’t even sit!

Seb noticed her fidgeting out of the corner of his eye, paused the series with a sigh. "Why are you moving around like you’ve got ants in your pants?" he asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"Oh please! This couch of yours is horrible! I can’t sit comfortably. What is the point of having it turn into a bed if it cannot even support my back! Its only useful for fuc*ing women when you’re in a hurry and can’t wait to get to the bedroom!"

As she finished her angry tirade, her eyes widened in realization of what she had said! She frowned. Where did that come from? She had not even been thinking such things... Or had she? Was that why she was so uncomfortable? Thinking of all the women that he had probably fu*ked on this couch.

Seb stared at Olivia and then the couch. He was not going to touch that comment with a ten-foot pole even as he made a mental note to get a new couch or some additional cushions to make her more comfortable in the future. But for now, he had to find a quick solution to ease her discomfort. "Why don’t you scoot forward?"

Assailed with guilt for her comment, Olivia looked away and scooted forward slowly until she was almost halfway forward. Maybe he could arrange some cushions for her or she would simply endure through the first long episode and then escape from here citing tiredness.

She felt Seb move in behind her, and before she could react, he gently guided her back until she was leaning against his chest. She tensed at the unexpected closeness, reminded of their wedding night and her mind raced with a flurry of conflicting emotions.

But as Seb wrapped his arms around her waist in a comforting gesture, she found herself relaxing against him, his warmth seeping into her skin and soothing her frazzled nerves. She felt the need to protest this position, but before she could utter a word, Seb placed a finger against her lips, shushing her gently.

She stared at him wide eyed and he nodded towards the television, turning on the series again, silently asking her to concentrate on the show.

Surprisingly, Olivia found herself complying, the familiar sound of Seb’s heartbeat against her back creating a sense of security she hadn’t realized she needed. However, any thoughts she had of watching the series were gone. Even as the show continued, she was often distracted by the lazy way his arm stayed on her stomach while he helped himself to the many snacks with his other hand, even ocassionally feeding her chips and so.

Soon, she found herself sinking deeper into his embrace, her eyelids growing heavy with fatigue. As the minutes ticked by, her breathing gradually slowed, her body relaxing against Seb’s. Eventually, the rhythmic sound of his heartbeat coupled with the soft glow of the television lulled her into a peaceful slumber.

Seb knew the exact moment that she had fallen asleep and quickly lowered the volume of the television. Grabbing a tissue, he wiped his hands cafrefully, before lacing his fingers with hers, the way they used to. Then, he settled back against the couch, content to watch over her as she slept, his heart filled with a warmth and happiness he couldn’t quite explain.

With his other hand, he gently caressed her stomach, still marvelling at the fact that they’d made a baby. Soon, he would be able to hold their little one in his arms, a living testament to their love.

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