371 Guests from Idaho 1

January 15, Wednesday

3:47 PM

In Sabrina's and Ashton's apartment…

Ashton returned from work and placed his bag at the entrance while noticing the silence.

He checked the living room and then he glanced in the study before entering the master bedroom. Sabrina was not in sight, and he panicked slightly when he saw that the bathroom door is open with lights off. Where is she?

"Rina? Rina!?"

"Over here…", she responded from one of the guest bedrooms.

Ashton exhaled in relief. She is six months pregnant and he worries that she might slip or fall or bump into things, and she does not want to hire anyone to stay with her. Every day when he goes to the University, he has additional stress of worrying about Sabrina.

Ashton peeked into the first guest bedroom and observed that Sabrina is not there. From the door of the second guest bedroom, Ashton saw her straightening the decorative pillows on the bed and he rushed to her side.

"Why are you doing these things? Didn't we set up the bed this morning?", Ashton protested while pulling Sabrina away from the bed.

"I wanted it to be perfect. Our guests will be here shortly.", Sabrina responded while leaning into his embrace.

Ashton's oldest brother Adam and his wife Cynthia decided to come to Seattle in order to get tested for fertility problems. They are married for more than five years and not successful in conceiving a child. When Ashton and Sabrina visited his family, Sabrina recommended them to get medical assistance and Adam was reluctant at first, but now he accepted. Other than Adam and Cynthia, Ashton's sister Angela will come as well. She always wanted to visit Seattle, and this was her big chance.

Adam and Cynthia wanted to get their testing done in a hospital in Boise,    because Seattle is in the state of Washington,    while they live in Idaho,   but Sabrina insisted that they come and stay with them. After all,  Boise is not a driving distance from the Grant farm, and they would end up staying in a hotel. Sabrina convinced them with an argument that by coming to Seattle, they will get to spend more time together and get to know each other better. Ashton added the information that Sabrina is mostly at home (bored) because she cut her work hours due to her pregnancy, and Adam and Cynthia agreed.

Sabrina has a neutral opinion of Adam but she knows that Ashton has a good relationship with his oldest brother. Sabrina is excited that Cynthia and Angela will come, she likes those two ladies and hopes to leave a good impression.

Back to the present…

"How was your day?", Sabrina asked Ashton as they made their way to the living room.

Sabrina giggled. "I double-checked that all the toiletries and towels are in place,  and you found me straightening the comforter and fluffing a pillow. Don't treat me like I was lifting weights. I am already working for only half a day,  and I come home after lunch. It gets boring at home,  I need to do something, and I am sick of television and playing games on my phone."

Ashton crooked an eyebrow. "You want to do something?"

Sabrina was not sure what is on his mind, but she nodded in response.

Ashton got his phone and called Adam. A minute later, he informed Sabrina: "They are more than one hour away, so… come and help me change."

Sabrina wanted to ask, since when he needs help changing clothes? But then she saw Ashton's sly smile and she knew that he is up to mischief.

Ashton took Sabrina's hand into his and led the way into the master bedroom and Sabrina followed obediently.

Sometime later…

Ashton is cradling Sabrina in his arms. They are in the bed, under the cover, facing each other, naked and slightly out of breath.

"Thank you for helping me undress…", Ashton said with a straight face and kissed Sabrina's exposed shoulder.

Sabrina grinned. "Anytime…"

He drew invisible patterns with his index finger over her back and she looked up at him.

"Ash?"

"Hmm?"

"You make me happy."

He smiled. "That is all I want to do, my queen."

Sabrina buried her face in Ashton's chest and took a deep breath, allowing his scent to fill her lungs.

She can't believe that so many things happened in six months. From a loveless contract-relationship with Jackson, Sabrina ended up falling in love, pregnant, and married (in that order), and she is still falling in love with Ashton, every day. He is kind and gentle and romantic and protective and smart and strong and more than she thought a real man can be. And this hunk is hers.

Sabrina's lovey-dovey thoughts were interrupted by the sound of a doorbell.

"Who could it be?", Sabrina mumbled while looking at the time. "Didn't you say that we have more than one hour?"

Ashton pecked her lips and dashed out of the bed. "Maybe they arrived early."

Ashton didn't want to admit that his estimate of one hour included an assumption that their guests will be delayed by the afternoon traffic.

Sabrina started to panic. These are the first guests that are coming for a sleepover to her (now their) apartment, and they are Ashton's family, and instead of making sure that everything is perfect, she is naked in the bed? This won't do! She is a bad hostess! Ah, the doorbell is sounding again!

"I will open…", Ashton said when he got out of the closet while pulling his jeans up. A light-gray t-shirt was draped over his shoulder. "Get ready slowly, OK? Don't rush."

Sabrina scooted out of the bed and the voices from the hallway reminded her that the guest are here! She needs to cover up and welcome them!

…

Sabrina found her guests in the living room with Ashton. 

"You are glowing!", Cynthia said with a big smile on her face while wrapping her arms around Sabrina. "Thank you for having us."

Adam gave her a big hug as well, and Angela was last.

Angela and Cynthia rubbed Sabrina's protruding belly and Sabrina did her best not to slap their hands away.

"How was your trip? Do you want something to eat or drink, or would you rather freshen up first? Or do you want to rest?", Sabrina took her role as a host seriously.

"Our trip was fine.", Angela responded and added teasingly: "Adam was a bit grumpy, but he is always like that… I would love to see my room and freshen up before dinner."

"This way…", Sabrina gestured and halted her steps when Ashton put his hand on her shoulder.

Ashton moved behind Sabrina, and she felt the zipper of her dress closing at her back. Sabrina glanced at Ashton and he gave her an assuring smile that had a hint of mischief.

Sabrina looked at the backs of three people who were moving down the hallway where she gestured to previously, and she was not sure if they didn't notice her open zipper or they just pretended that everything is fine, in order not to embarrass her.

Sabrina is grateful that Ashton subtly helped her with the wardrobe malfunction, but if not for him, she would not rush to dress up… however, she would not want it any other way. She remembered the steamy session from earlier that afternoon and her cheeks heated.

Sabrina wrapped her arms around Ashton and gave him a light kiss on the lips.

"Thank you…", she whispered, unsure if she is thanking him for zipping her dress or for their lovemaking session. Probably for both.

"Always…", Ashton spoke against Sabrina's lips and then he kissed her again.

"Aww… how sweet…", Cynthia cooed.

"When I find a guy, who makes me forget about others in the room, I will marry him.", Angela teased.

Sabrina leaned on Ashton and spoke to Angela. "It's not just the people in the vicinity. Your brother cast a magic on me that makes me forget about everyone in the world, except for him."

Ashton's eyebrows shoot up. It's not the first time for Sabrina to say sweet things, but it was usually in private. On a few rare occasions, her bothers (Liz and Mia included) witnessed her public display of affections and this… was unexpected.

"I love you too…", Ashton murmured and kissed Sabrina again, and again.

"Hey, if this will take a while, maybe we should go back on the sofa…", Adam grumbled, making Cynthia elbow him in the ribs, and Angela burst into a laugh.

"Sorry, I forgot you are there…", Sabrina said cheekily and walked down the hallway with Ashton's hand in hers.

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