Unexpected

• Chapter Fifty-Three •

"I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you." ~ Roy Croft

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Once we're both done getting ready, we decide to make the most of the day by taking Nolan out with Tristan and Tatiana.

All three of them have been complaining that they don't get to play together anymore. That's mainly because Abel and I weren't exactly talking and that just made it awkward.

We've decided to make it up to them by taking them to this indoor activity centre about an hour away. It's filled with things like varying slides, ball pits, mazes and other little activities that children enjoy.

It's a place I used to go to when I was younger along with Marcel since we're only a year apart.

This thought reminds me that Marcel is leaving for university next year and although we argue a lot, I know for sure that I'll miss him so so much. We've practically done almost everything together for a long time so it'll be strange not having him around like usual.

I sigh internally and keep on directing Abel to the right place.

I sometimes forget that he hasn't lived here all his life like I have; he just fits in seamlessly. I think it's because of his charming and vibrant personality. You can't help but draw near to him no matter what. It's definitely one of the many things I love about him.

Wait. Love? Since when did like turn into love?

Surely it's too soon for that. Right?

I think about the way that Abel constantly makes me feel and start to consider the possibility that maybe I am in love with him. Maybe I have been for a while but never acknowledged it.

I glance at Abel from the corner of my eye but when he catches me, he grabs my hand and places a kiss on my knuckles before intertwining then together.

I'm falling hard and fast and it's confusing me so much.

What do I even do now? Do I tell him? What if he doesn't feel the same way?

I barely stop myself from groaning out loud and instead rub my hands over my face. This is just something else I'm going to have to figure out.

A few minutes later, we arrive at the centre and help the little ones out before guiding them towards the entrance.

"Keziah, what is this place?" Tatiana looks up at me curiously with her big brown eyes.

"It's an activity centre. I used to come here all the time when I was your age. You'll like it I promise." I respond.

Tatiana is obviously satisfied with my response and skips ahead to where Nolan and Tristan are talking to each other.

"Isn't it adorable how close all three of them are?" I look towards Abel with a soft smile on my face.

"Yeah it is. I wonder how it'll be when they get older you know? Especially with Tati being the only girl." Abel chuckles and wraps his arm around my waist before pulling me close.

"I think she'll be fine. It'll be like having two overprotective brothers. I wouldn't mind that for my child."

"How many kids do you want?"

I look up at him, surprised that he's asking me that question. But then again, from what I've seen he's amazing with children and has told me how he likes having a big family.

"Honestly? At least 4. If I have more then that then it's a blessing."

Abel whistles lowly, "That's a lot of responsibility. Luckily for you, I'll be there every step of the way. After all, I'm gonna be the one giving you those kids."