Fate || BENNIFER

Tabloids

Ben's P.O.V

I was in my home office, lost in my thoughts, when I was suddenly interrupted by the ringing of my phone, it was Matt.

"Hey, what's up?" I greeted.

"Congratulations, man." He said enthusiastically.

My brow furrowed in confusion as I tried to find out the reason behind his unexpected congratulations, my mind searching for any recent accomplishments that could warrant Matt's words.

"Did I win another award and forget about it?" I joked, trying to make sense of the situation.

A playful smile tugged at the corners of my lips. I could hear Matt's laughter resonating through the phone.

"You wish." He chuckled, his voice laced with amusement. "Aren't you having another child?"

"If I am, I'm only knowing now." My voice tinged with a mixture of disbelief and amusement.

"Your fiancée has graced the cover of a magazine." He explained. "You need to take a look at it."

I was certain that Jennifer wasn't pregnant, so that news of another child seemed amusingly far-fetched.

"I will." Amusement still evident in my voice.

My ear perked up at the sound of the front door opening.

"She's here." I said. "See ya, man."

"Take care." He said before I hung up.

Seconds later, Jennifer entered the room, her presence filling the space with an undeniable energy. Her eyes sparkled with joy as she greeted me with a radiant smile.

"Hi, baby." She said, her voice filled with warmth and affection.

She walked up to me and playfully settled herself on my lap, her arms wrapping around my neck. Lowering my head, I pressed a tender kiss against her stomach. Jennifer looked at me, a mixture of confusion and amusement dancing in her eyes.

"What was that about?" She asked, a playful tone lacing her words.

"Since the tabloids say we're having a baby, I thought I'd say hi." I replied with a grin. That made her laugh.

"Well, if the tabloids say it, then it must be true." She quipped, leaning in to kiss me.

As we pulled away, I couldn't help but feel a twinge of curiosity.

"So... nothing in the oven?" I asked.

Her eyes softened, a tender smile gracing her lips.

"Nothing, for now." She replied sweetly, her words carrying a promise of possibilities yet to come. "Where's that magazine?"

"Here." I handed her my phone, zooming in on the cover of that tabloid.

"Jennifer Lopez Spotted at Newborn Store, Hints at Exciting News?" She read out loud.

"This definitely caught me off guard." I chuckled.

"I remember that day." She said, her voice barely above a whisper. "It was days after the negative pregnancy test. I was having mixed feelings." She continued. "I walked into the store with newborn items without even thinking. Now the world thinks I'm pregnant."

My heart ached, and I wanted nothing more than to replace her sad expression with a smile. I pressed a soft kiss on her temple, lingering for a moment to savor the warmth of her skin. As I pulled way, my lips brushed against her ear, knowing I would send a shiver down her spine.

"We can make a baby right now, if you want." I whispered.

A surprised giggle escaped her lips, a glimmer of laughter breaking through her sadness.

"Is that a yes?" I asked playfully.

Instead of answering, she leaned in, her lips meeting mine in a passionate kiss. Lost in the moment, my instincts took over. I stood up, still holding Jennifer securely under her thighs while I guided her out of the office.

Jennifer's P.O.V

The air was still thick, as Ben and I remained tangled in bed, the midday sun filtering through the curtains. My voice broke the silence.

"I think we may have found the perfect date for our wedding." I murmured, my fingers gently tracing circles on his chest.

Ben, his eyes fixed on the ceiling, turned his head towards me, curiosity etched across his face.

"Really? And what date would that be?" He asked, his voice filled with a mix of intrigue and genuine interest.

A small smile played at the corners of my lips as I shifted closer to him.

"July 16th." I replied, my voice barely above a whisper.

"In three months?" His eyebrows shot up.

I nodded, my eyes searching his face for a reaction. And then, his lips curled into a tender smile.

"July 16th then." He said, joy filling his voice.

A surge of pure happiness flooded me, and I couldn't help but break into a radiant smile. We had found our date.