Husband With Benefits-Chapter 529: Arabelle?

However, the amusement was short-lived because a few steps later, the little girl turned around and said shyly," But I think you are a good one, Mister Gabriel. So, I’ll tell you my name. I am Arabelle."

Gabe’s complexion drained of color upon hearing the name, his heart sinking like a stone. Jack, who had been silently observing, nearly choked on his juice. He shot a glance at Gabe’s pallid face and muttered under his breath. "Damn it! What cruel twist of fate is this?" ƒreewebɳovel.com

The little girl, noticing their reactions but not understanding them, puckered her lips and fixed her gaze on Gabe. "Aren’t you going to say I have a pretty name? Everyone always says that."

Jack exchanged a quick glance with Gabe, then cleared his throat, attempting to diffuse the tension. "Well, Arabelle, it’s a lovely name, no doubt about that. Now, why don’t I take you back to where you cam from before those pancakes go bad? I am Jack by the way."

The little girl looked at him with a frown but nodded," Hi Jack. I am Arabelle."

"Yes yes. You told me. Lets go now." Jack tried to usher the little girl away.

He’d almost succeeded when they heard Gabe’s slightly scratchy voice," Arabelle."

The little girl turned around and looked at him expectantly. He paused and gave her a smile, "Your name is as pretty as you, Arabelle."

The girl beamed at him for the compliment before waving at him and walking away. Gabe watched the little girl leave and smiled, a bittersweet taste in his mouth. It had been a long time since the name had brought a smile to his face.

Shaking his head to push away the memories, he looked at the table full of dishes and frowned. He wasn’t hungry anymore. Soon, Jack returned to the table with a slightly worried look on his face.

"You okay?"

"Yes, my worried Lily. I am perfectly fine. Do you really think I would be bothered by a name?" Gabe replied ruefully, before standing up," Now, you finish your breakfast and then we have a lot of work to do. I want to take a tour of the entire town and meanwhile you can set up a metting with the entire staff for tomorrow. After that, you can come to the town and look for some space. I am not living out of the hotel for the next year."

Jack nodded and was already making notes on his phone when his head snapped up,"Next year? I thought this was only a few months."

Gabe gave a thin smile at that and crossed his arms in front of him," You struck a deal with the demon? You think you sold me? Demon is not one to settle happily for one thing..."

Jack gulped and immediately realized his mistake as he thought back to the conversation. He had been cheated! Demetri Frost had never mentioned any specific period of time. In fact, he’d been careful to not reveal anything. He’d let him assume and made him think the entire thing was his own idea.

As he looked at the betrayed look on Jack’s face, Gabriel could only grin," Now you know how much more you have to learn in this world."

Jack cursed under his breath as he pushed away his empty plate, muttering under his breath about how well deserved Demetri Frost’s moniker Demon was.

With a smirk Gabe returned to his room, whistling a happy tune. See, he was getting over Ara.. his past. Even that name had not ruined his mood. B- town was a good palce to be.

Quickly, he showered and changed into a tank top, grabbed his phone and was ready to explore the town.

***

A few hours later, as Gabe strolled through the town, he couldn’t help but admire the charming houses lining the streets. It looked so old world and undisturbed by the modern trappings. He eventually found himself at the doorstep of a local estate agent’s office,where a friendly woman greeted him with a warm smile.

"Good morning, sir! My name is Bianca. How can I assist you today?" she asked, before continuing excitedly," Are you new here? I hope you don’t mind but I know everyone in this town, so I know you are not from here."

Gabe smiled. Well, it seemed, the small town nosiness and curiosity were not myths or exaggerated rumours but the truth. "Yes. I am the new manager in the big resort there. I am looking for a home."

Bianca’s eyes lit up," You’re Gabriel Frost! I guessed correctly. You are as handsome as everyone is saying."

Gabe laughed at that, "There are already people discussing me?"

"Uh huh! A few of the people noticed your arrival last night. And your good looks left an impression on them."

Gabe smiled at that and brought the topic back to the one that he needed to focus on." I am looking for a house with some character. Something small and homely. Do you have any listings that fit that description?"

Bianca’s eyes lit up with enthusiasm. "Oh, we have plenty of homes like that around here. Could you please wait a moment here. I’ll go get the files. We actually have a lot of homes around here. The younger people have all moved towards the cities so the house are kind of abandoned so they might need a little work."

"Thats okay. Just show them to me. I’ll sit here and wait."

Bianca nodded and quickly hurried into the back room, fanning herself on the inside." Woah. What a hottie!!"

Outside, as he walked around the place, a sudden collision knocked him off balance, and before he knew it, he found himself catching a young woman who had just raced inside. His arms instinctively wrapped around her waist and he looked into the most beautiful pair of eyes.. that he had seen just this morning. Even as her nails dug into his arms, he helped her straighten up, "Are you alright, Miss Autumn?"