Husband With Benefits-Chapter 522: Who Did That?

On the way back home, Seb was lost in his thoughts. He’d never been shy of being selfish in the past. Of putting himself first. He simply called it self love and self protection. Then why was he hesitating this time? Was it because of what had transpired between Emma and Olivia because of him that had caused her to suffer so much or was it his own fear of Olivia looking at him the way she had in the past when she had rejected his confession. Look at him without love?

That was the shocking realisation he had yesterday, which had shaken him to the core. Was he fooling himself and being selfish again masking it as his love for her.. He was fearing that she might hate him for making her suffer so he was running away? It was a sobering thought to have about himself. He’d accused her of always running away and he’d been about to do the same...

As he glanced at her resting face, he felt his heart beat faster. He wanted to hold her hand. And keep it in his forever. Instead of fearing the future, he might as well make his confession and get too wooing her.

He felt a smile on his face when he thought of what she had said in the hospital. His ears had definitely not deceived him. No! She did say that she had to love him. So, he would. He needed to start making plans... Before he could think further, they’d reached home.

As they stepped into the house, however, Seb’s eyes widened in astonishment. The entire living room was adorned with balloons and flowers, and a huge "Welcome Back" banner hung in bold letters. He glanced at Olivia, whose expression mirrored his.

"Wow," Olivia exclaimed, her voice filled with delight as she turned to Seb, wrapping her arms around him in a tight hug. "You didn’t have to go all out like this, Seb. I mean, I appreciate the effort, but you really didn’t need to. My gosh, Sebby! There’s jealousy and then there is this! I didn’t know you were so envious that you would over do it! But I love it."

Ignoring his stupefied expression, Olivia walked inside with a happy grin. Seb looked at the display and gulped. What was he supposed to do about this? Was it one of his brothers who had done this? He had not thought of such a surprise at all. Was he the most unromantic man to walk on earth? Now he would have to confess that he had not done this.. Would she feel even more disappointed in him?

Surreptitiously, he pulled out his phone. He needed to ask which one of his brothers lent a ’helping hand’ to him. Before he could click the picture, however, Olivia let out a little delighted scream as a shower of flower petals happened over her. And then the lights were dimmed and a slow song came on...

Holy shi*! This was a proposal. He watched Olivia walk stop for a moment and brush off the flowers and turn to him with a soft smile. His heart would definitely jump out of his chest any moment now. One of these fools had planned an entire proposal or a love confession on his behalf! Were they crazy?

This had to be Ian. That control freak! Was he trying to take revenge on him? That Ian! He will hang him upside down and send him into a bat cave to go hang there! How dare he!

He stirred from his murderous thoughts when Olivia called his name, looking at him expectantly. He looked into her shining eyes and felt himself break out into a cold sweat. What was he going to do? What was he going to say? He had not even practiced saying the words in his heart out loud!! How was he supposed to be so spontaneous?

Before he could muster a single word, she enveloped him in a warm embrace, her arms wrapping around him, while her head settled against his chest.

He opened his mouth to confess that he had not done this when she leaned back to look up at him. In a voice that could melt the hardest of hears, she raised her chin and spoke huskily,"Kiss me, Seb."

The world fell away in that moment. He really didn’t care which of his brothers had done this. He was just glad to have this moment with her. Trembling, he leaned in, and gently pressed his lips against hers. The kiss soon deepened, and Seb pulled her closer. He would tell her today that he loved her. To heck with all his confusion!

As their lips parted, he stared into her twinkling eyes, mesmerized. She cupped his face and he jolted.

Olivia smiled. " I never thought you would look so cute with that confunded expression. Seastian Frost, prepare your heart."

Seb’s heart stilled. Olivia had done all this. He could feel his eyes widen and his lips parted in shock. He even missed the click of the camera that captured his comical expression and could only look at Olivia. frёeweɓηovel.coɱ

"Sebastian Frost. I love you with all my heart. I have always loved you and I don’t think I know how to stop. So, can you let me love you forever and forever?"

The grin on Seb’s face almsot blinded Olivia as he quickle caught her hand and kissed her hard. "Olivia Brown Frost! You can love me forever and forever only if... you let me love you forever and forever too!"

Olivia nodded," I won’t stop you."

"Good. Thats good! So we have a deal. I am going to love you and you are going to love me..." Seb started

"Forever and forever." they finished together, laughing and sealing their promise with another kiss.

It was almost a long time later that Seb moved back and shook his head," I can’t believe that I received such a fancy confession... You’re too romantic, Livia."

"Come on, let’s have lunch. At least I asked Mari to prepare your favourite food."

Olivia grinned and as they walked to the beautifully lit table, she grinned," Sorry. Todays the day for my surprises, Sebby. Its all your favourite food." Seb could only shake his head speechlessly, feeling too overwhelmed with emotions to say anything...