371 Guests from Idaho 1 (1/2)
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.