Husband With Benefits
Chapter 693: Happy

Chapter 693: Happy

Soon after the toast, Gabe was pushed out of the room by Nora," Alright, Gabe Frost, you’ve had your fun. Out you go now.!"

Ava chimed in, "Shoo! This is a ladies-only zone now. We need to get the bride her trial and then prep for the rehearsal dinner tonight. Come on, out you go."

"But," Even as Gabe tried to protest the rest of the girls joined in, playfully pushing him towards the door. He chuckled, holding his hands up in mock surrender. "Alright, alright, I’m going! Gosh, you girls are worse than a mafia gang."

Once the door was closed, Nora turned to Autumn and grinned," Okay girl. You can have your breakdown now."

The words were like a release valve for the emotions that had been building inside her. Autumn felt her legs give way as she dropped into the nearest chair. The flute of champagne in her hand trembled, and her vision blurred as tears welled up in her eyes even as laughter escaped her.

"I... I don’t even know what to say," Autumn whispered, her voice cracking. "This is all so... overwhelming. I... this is my wedding dress." Autumn waved her hand in the direction of the screen and then her other hand flailed as it pointed towards the window," That beautifully decorated garden with all its flowers and everything... is MY wedding venue..."

As she said the words ’my’, she almost smacked herself in the head with her glass. Hurriedly, Isabella took the glass from her hand while they quickly handed her the tissues," Here..."

Finally, the dam seemed to let loose and she started to cry," "I thought I was planning someone else’s wedding, and all this time it was mine... I can’t believe he did all this for me"

While Ava knelt beside Autumn, rubbing her back gently as she wept and Evana mutered,"Well, technically, Gabe did make you do all the work. I mean, you planned your own wedding without even knowing it. Don’t you think it was quite sneaky of him?"

Autumn let out a watery chuckle, nodding her head as she wiped her eyes with the tissue. "Yeah, he did, didn’t he?" She laughed through her tears, the absurdity of the situation dawning on her. "He made me plan every little detail... I even stressed over the timings and everything which I would have anyway but this... Do you know how many times I went after Jacks? Almost threatening him if he didn’t reveal the couple...I was so envious of the bride...Oh! I was envious of myself..."

The girls all laughed at that and finally the mood was lightened so Isabella said," Okay, that is enough chit chat. Come on girl, wipe those tears, time for you to try on the wedding dress. I just hope it looks as perfect on you as it is supposed to be!"

Finally, having accepted the reality, Autumn squealed happily," I can’t believe I’m getting married to Gabe again."

"Well,do you want to change the groom?" Nora asked with a grin as Autumn sent a horrified glance her way and shook her head repeatedly," All I want is Gabe."

"Then get to it, Autumn! Come on! We’ve got a rehearsal dinner to attend, and I’m pretty sure you’ll want to dazzle everyone tonight." Evana added as she pushed her towards the screen.

As Ava stepped behind the screen and changed, Nora spoke up," By the way, did you know this dress originally had buttons and not a zipper? Gabe had them changed."

The girls all oohed at that while Autumn blushed and heard them teasing," Well, that was smart of him...after all, she can get out of the dress faster."

Autumn ignored them and for a moment, could only stare in the mirror. She already looked like a blushing bride with her red cheeks. And the dress... her eyes widened when she saw the small design that had been embroidered into the sleeve...It was their names together...

Isabella peeped around the screen and smiled," This was also his idea... come on out now."

With Isabella’s help, Autimn stepped out and smiled as the room fell silent before everybody let out a collective sigh and moved to shower her with compliments. "Oh, Autumn... you look stunning."

"Oh... this dress is perfect for you!!"

The way it flowed around her as she moved made her want to twirl like a little girl, but instead, she found herself tearing up again.

Isabella wagged a finger at her. "Now, now, no more crying! You’ll make your eyes swell before the rehearsal dinner and then end up looking like a panda!"

Autumn chuckled through her tears, dabbing at her eyes with a tissue. "I can’t help it. This is all just... so perfect. I never imagined it would be like this."

Evana, standing beside her, grinned mischievously. "With the way you’re behaving, Autumn, all these mood swings and water works, one might as well be planning a baby shower instead of a wedding!"

The room erupted in playful laughter, but Autumn’s eyes widened at the suggestion, her hand instinctively moving to her stomach. The girls noticed the subtle reaction and exchanged knowing glances.

Nora raised an eyebrow, her grin widening. "Wait a minute... Are you?"

Autumn quickly shook her head, though her cheeks flushed a deep pink. "No, no... I mean, I’m not sure yet. I haven’t taken a test or anything, so it’s just... not confirmed."

"Really? Yay!" Nora then exchanged a glance with Isabelle as she mouthed the words," It seems your kid is going to have playmate."

Isabella glared at Nora for her teasing and quickly diverted the attention,"Well, if you are, it’s a good thing you’re getting married now! Otherwise, you might not have fit into that dress!"

"This is so good! Gabe has a surprise for Autumn and Autumn has a surprise for Gabe.. Hey! We are going to have to be flies on walls when you tell him! He is going to be so happy."

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