Husband With Benefits-Chapter 587: Demetri

Gabe sighed as he washed the dishes and heard Arabelle prattle on about Demetri. Autumn had already left for work, and since Arabelle was with him, she’d been talking continuously about Demetri...much to his exasperation. While he was amused that his brother had left such an impression on Arabelle, he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of jealousy. It reminded of the time ’that’ Arabelle had talked about Demetri nonstop as well. It had bothered him then but he’d been confident that he could handle it.

But this little Arabelle. Like hell he was going to lose this little sister to that Demon. Drying his hands on a dish towel, he placed them on his hips and turned to Arabelle, teasing, "Demetri this, Demetri that. You know, Miss Arabelle, there are other interesting people in this house too."

Arabelle giggled, her eyes twinkling with merriment. "Oh, Mr Gabriel, don’t be jealous. Demetri just has so many fascinating stories. But you will always be my favourite... Even though you did get lost in your own neighborhood once..."

Gabe stopped and stared at the little girl.. That backstabber Demon! He had many fascinating stories to tell about him!

"Did Demon tell you that?" ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

Arabelle nodded," Yes! He said you got lost because you were being chased by a little dog and trying to escape."

Gabe frowned," Little dog! Did that Demon tell you how pointy the little dog’s teeth were? And that my brothers and him and put the little dog’s favourite treat in my pocket?"

Arabelle’s eyes widened with surprise, and she burst into laughter. "No way! He didn’t tell me that part!"

Gabe crossed his arms and leaned against the counter, a playful smirk on his face. "Of course he didn’t. He conveniently left out the part where he and the others brothers set me up. They thought it would be hilarious to watch me run around with that tiny terror nipping at my heels."

Arabelle’s laughter turned into giggles as she pictured the scene, before hopping out from her chair and quickly hugging his legs, surprising him," That must have been so scary for you."

Gabe felt his heart melt. There were so many times he’d told this story, much to everyone’s amusement but this little girl had laughed and yet had the big heart to worry about him. Children loved too purely.

He shrugged, feeling oddly touched and trying to feign nonchalance. "It was... character building. Taught me to always check my pockets before trusting my brothers. And I got my revenge a few weeks later."

Arabelle pulled back slightly and looked up at him, her eyes wide with curiosity. "Revenge? What did you do?"

"You see, all us boys, we used to sleep together in a big room with bunk beds. And I was on one of the lower beds... So... one night, when they were all sleeping, I might have placed some slime on the floor, and the ladders... and used a few hairy spider toys that looked too real..."

Arabelle gasped, her hands covering her mouth. "What happened then?"

"Then they woke up... and screamed the house down.. Should’ve seen them jumping and falling about...."

Arabelle clutched her stomach as she laughed loudly, imaginging a small Gabe and the others, falling all over like bowling pins.

"All of you were so naughty."

Gabe smiled," That we were. Our grandfather claimed that we were the ones responsible for his hair turning grey too soon."

"Really?"

"Nah! I think he was just lying to us, since his hair was greying even before we were born. He just wanted to blame us."

Arabelle giggled at that while Gabe picked her up, quickly carrying her upstairs," And now, Miss Arabelle, it is time to sleep."

Arabelle hugged his neck as she laughed and Gabe quickly placed her on the bed, tucking her in," Come, Princess. Into bed with you..."

As Arabelle held her blanket, she stared up at him and pouted," Are you trying to get out of telling me a story?"

"How could this servant dare to do that! So, what story would the princess like to hear today? About the brave young princess who fought a lion? Or the one who fought dragons?"

"The one who fought bad men! Like Autumn."

As Gabe settled into the chair next to Arabelle’s bed, he began weaving the story with a gentle, soothing voice.

"So, this little princess named Summer was just as brave and kind-hearted as your sister."

Arabelle giggled. "Even her name is a season... like Autumn’s..."

Gabe widened his eyes..." You are right about that! I hadn’t even caught onto this! So, On a magical but scary night, the kingdom was in danger. Bad men, who wanted to steal the kingdom’s treasure, had sneaked into the castle. They’d put everyone in the castle to sleep with a special medicine. But little Summer had not eaten her vegetables that night so she was saved from falling under."

Arabelle nodded," Yes! Vegetables are so boring! She was so smart."

Gabe rolled his eyes," Well you cannot escape the veggies, Arabelle. But lets get back to Summer for now... Summer, with her sharp mind and fearless heart, decided she wouldn’t let the thieves win."

Arabelle’s eyes widened with excitement, her grip on the blanket tightening. "What did she do?"

"She thought hard and fast. She was only one girl. How was she supposed to fight the bad people and win? And then she remembered... she had a special weapon that her aunt had left her. That could help her win..."

"Just like our Aunt left a weapon for Autumn to fight bad people?"

Gabe’s paused at that. "A weapon for Autumn? Your Aunt left something for Autumn?"

Arabelle frowned and nodded," Yes. Autumn’s weapon. That Aunt J left for her when she moved to that far away place... But Gabe what happened next?"

Aunt J had left for Autumn? Aunt J had to be Mrs Jenkins...But why did Autumn not know this? He pushed the thought aside for now, focusing back on the story. He’d ask Autumn about it when she returned. "Yes, just like that. So, Summer’s special weapon was a magical amulet that could summon the spirits of the ancient guardians of the kingdom."