Hubby

Penelope had spent the whole morning in her study writing her new novel, she loved working from home, she could wear comfortable clothes, drink her favorite coffee in her favorite mug, and her breaks included a make-out session with her boyfriend.

She and Colin had been a couple for 2 years, a year and a half living together and many more of knowing each other. They had been friends since they were children and after several twists and turns they managed to confess their love, and she could say without mistake that s he was in the best stage of her life. She had the best boyfriend in the world, she worked at what she had always been passionate about, her best friend was now also her sister-in-law, and even her mom was nicer when she visited.

She glanced at the clock on her computer and realized that it was almost lunchtime and Colin would soon be walking into her study to ask if they were cooking or ordering. Suddenly she remembered a TikTok Kate sent her the other day, where a girl called her boyfriend "Husband" and they saw his reaction, she laughed to herself, it was a good time to try it.

Penelope knew Colin was the person she wanted to spend the rest of her life with and he said the same thing about her , but they hadn't gotten to the marriage part, not because they didn't love each other , they were just enjoying the road they were traveling together.

She heard his footsteps approach her study and braced herself.

"Hello precious" he approached to give her a kiss and sat in the chair in front of her.

"Ready for lunch?" she asked.

" Starving. "

"That's nothing new" she smiled at his face of indignation "What would you think if we order from the Chinese restaurant that you like?"

" Yes! Ask for two number 3's this time. "

She nodded as he picked up his phone and dialed the restaurant, which didn't take long to answer.

"Hello...I'm talking from Bloomsbury...yes, Colin Bridgerton...yes, I want a number 5, two number 2s, a number 7 and my husband wants two number 3s this time, please. "

Colin's eyes widened, he began to mutter 'husband' with a smile and pointing to himself excitedly. Penelope acted as if she didn't notice as she listened to her attendant.

" I don't know, I'm going to ask my husband... do you want dessert? " She turned to see him trying to suppress a smile.

" Yes, YOUR HUSBAND wants dessert. "

"Well... please send me 3... yes, that would be all.... Ok, we'll wait, thanks." She hung up the phone "they'll arrive in 20 minutes."

Colin got up from his chair to pick her up, take her in his arms and kiss her. Penelope let herself be carried away by his kisses and was totally at his mercy until he pulled away from her and looked at her with his eyes shining.

" So I'm your husband? "

"Don't you like me to call you that?" She smiled at him in an angelic way.

" I love it... but I really want to be. "

" Colin... "

" Soon, very soon, you will be MY WIFE, only mine. "

He kissed her again with all the love and passion he felt for her. From that day on, Colin did not stop calling her his wife, until a month later, taking her completely by surprise, he gave her the ring that would unite them forever.