Husband With Benefits
Chapter 653: Take Care

Chapter 653: Take Care

"So, are you completely prepared for the wedding postponement?" Erasmi inquired as Autumn finally emerged from the hospital. It had been quite the ordeal convincing her to step away and take a much-needed break, but Erasmi had succeeded in persuading her. Given the circumstances, it was essential to discuss their plans in detail, after all, it was a surprise wedding.

Gabe nodded," Yep. Its not like I can marry her when on a wheelchair. I’ll have to plan the surprise for some other day."

Erasmi sighed and nodded," Of course. And I think it might actually be better this way..."

"Why?"

"I think you need to confess a lot of things to Autumn before you marry her again."

Gabe frowned,’ Like?"

"Are you really trying to act smart Gabe Frost? Everyone but Autumn knows that you are in love with her. And the only reason she doesn’t know this is because you have not confessed to her. So, I suggest, before you show your love to her and bury her in your affections, letting her know would be a good start."

Gabe chuckled at that, not bothering to argue. It was humbling, even a bit disheartening, to realize how blind he had been to his own feelings. But he had come to understand that the worry and care he felt for Autumn, the deep sense of calm he experienced when he was with her, and the restless yearning when she wasn’t around were all signs of genuine love. It was different from what he had felt for Arabelle—this love was richer, more intense, and undeniably more powerful. It was a revelation that had taken him some time to accept, but now it was as clear as day.

"You might be right." He acknowledged, already thinking on how he was going to tell her. Now that he had accepted it, he wanted her to know as soon as possible. There was no reason to let her keep thinking that her love was unrequited.

"I’m always right, Gabe. So, you work on your confession and also a few other things..."

"Hmm. I’ll do that. Eras, can you do something for me?"

"Of course, tell me." Erasmi answered.

"Take care of that diary for me."

Erasmi cast a look at the diary on the bedside table and then back at Gabe," You read the diary?"

Gabe frowned," No. I don’t want to."

"Why?"

"You know why, Erasmi! I’ve already mentioned I am long over her. I really have no interest in knowing what she had to say anymore. And I love Autumn, so why would I worry about what Arabelle had to say?"

"That is really a good thing. Gabe, there is something else you need to tell her as well."

"I’m having the procedure reversed. I already spoke to the doctor." Gabe answered before Erasmi could continue.

"And what about the success rate? Its been almost two years now since you had the vasectomy done..."

"The doctor can’t guarantee everything. But he said its only been a few years so, the chances of it being a success are good."

Erasmi nodded. Satisified with his brother and they soon continued to talk about other things. It was only after Autumn returned a few hours later, that Erasmi said goodbye to Gabe.

As she came back, she immediately noticed that the diary was missing from the bedside table. She paused and looked at Gabe, a questioning expression on her face.

"Oh, Erasmi took it," Gabe explained. " I asked him to take care of it."

"Why?" Autumn asked sharply. Gabe looked at her carefully then. There was something off about her..."Did you read the diary, Autumn?"

"Yes." Even though she felt guilty, she raised her chin and stared at him, daring him to...

However, instead of getting angry or offended, she was surprised as Gabe shook his head and apologized," I am sorry that you had to read whatever nonsense she had written."

"It wasn’t nonsense. She said she loved you." Autumn answered, carefully searching Gabe’s face for any sign of what he was thinking. After almost losing him, Autumn had come to learn one thing about herself. She wasn’t okay with just loving him. She wanted him to love her back.

Gabe didn’t react to this revelation. Instead, he leaned back and gazed out the window, his expression contemplative. "I love Autumn," he said softly, almost as if speaking to himself.

That made Autumn look up at him in shock. What did he say? Did she mishear? But then she realized he wasn’t talking about her. His gaze remained fixed on the outside world. "There’s something about autumn," Gabe said quietly, his voice thoughtful. "It’s a season of change, of letting go. The leaves fall, making way for new growth that will come with spring. It’s fascinating, isn’t it, how soon the weather turns?"

"Yes," Autumn replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Gabe turned to face her, a gentle smile playing on his lips. "You look exceptionally beautiful today, Autumn. I want to kiss you. But I’m scared."

"Scared?"

Gabe chuckled and extended his hand to her, which she took without hesitation as he pulled her close," Hmm. Autumn, do you still love me?"

Autumn looked into his eyes and nodded. She loved him. More than anything else.

Gabe smiled then," Good. That is good."

Autumn frowned, " What do you mean? That is good?"

He looked into her eyes with a mix of tenderness and playful mischief. "Well, if you’re sure about that, then I can say what is on my mind. I love Autumn, you know that right? I just said so."

Autumn nodded and Gabe continued," But, here’s the thing, I love Autumn even more when she is with Frost..."

Autumn widened her eyes as she tried to understand the meaning implied...as Gabe continued," Autumn Frost, will you do me the honour of accepting my love?"

Before Autumn could react, Gabe’s lips gently met hers, the kiss tender and full of promise. And it was only as Gabe broke the kiss that Autumn, still in disbelief, repeated," You love Autumn?"

Gabe smiled and nodded," hmm.. I love you, Autumn Frost. More than anything. More than myself."

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