Fall'n For The New Guy | | Harrison Reid

Chapter 134

Once I'm out of the washroom, my laughter dying down a bit, I see Harrison's face frozen in disbelief. A mixture of shock and confusion is written all over him. His arms are crossed, his jaw tight, and his eyes flicker between me and the door, where the therapist just exited.

I can't help but laugh again at his expression, knowing he's still processing everything that just happened with the therapist.

"Are you serious?" he says, his voice low and full of disbelief.

I barely manage to stop laughing, still trying to catch my breath. "Yeah, I—" I start, but I can't keep a straight face. "I think he likes you."

Harrison's brows furrow, and he looks at me like I've lost my mind. "What? No. Seriously, what are you talking about?"

"He slipped me his number." I say with a playful smirk. "Said if you were too much of a hassle, he'd take care of you instead."

Harrison's face goes from confused to a mix of irritation and disbelief. "You're telling me that guy—" He stops himself and shakes his head, clearly trying to process what just happened. "He was hitting on me?"

I nod, unable to hold back my laughter now. "Yeah, babe, he was. Every time he leaned in, he was whispering stuff about you. You've got a fan."

I can't stop laughing at the absurdity of it all, especially with how ridiculous he looks standing there, trying to make sense of it. "It's just a little harmless fun, babe," I tease, still giggling.

He gives me an exaggerated sigh, shaking his head. "I don't know whether to be flattered or freaked out," he says, rubbing the back of his neck.

I pint to the card that I gave him with a wide grin. "Well, now you have his number. You can always call him if you need a break from me."

His eyes widen for a second, then narrow in playful annoyance. "I swear, Tessa, I was about to make him regret that number slip and that massage." He laughs.

I snicker, nudging him playfully. "You got so jealous over someone who was all about you."

Harrison groans, rolling his eyes. "It doesn't help that my masseur was going at me like a jackhammer. I wasn't having it especially with him whispering in your ear the whole time."

I laugh, grabbing hold of his hand as we walk. "It was a little sexy seeing you so protective over me."

He pulls me in close, his hand settling low on my back. "I always be, Mrs. Reid." He presses a quick peck to my lips, but I can't help leaning into him, catching his lips before he pulls away.

I hum in bliss as I pull back. "I'd never let anyone flirt with me like that."

"Good. Unless they wanna taste the dirt on the ground," he jokes, grinning, and I chuckle softly.

~

After the spa, we decide to take full advantage of the perfect weather. Harrison leads the way to the beach, our sandals in hand, and I can already feel the cool breeze from the ocean as we approach the shoreline.

"You good to hang out here for a while?" Harrison asks, his eyes scanning the horizon as the waves crash against the shore.

"Totally," I reply, kicking off my sandals and feeling the soft sand beneath my feet. "This is exactly what I need."

We wander along the water, the surf lapping at our feet, and I can't help but smile at how simple and easy it is with him. The world seems quieter out here like it's just us, the sand, and the ocean. It's like everything slows down.

Harrison stops and pulls me into a slow twirl, making me laugh. "You look way too good for the beach," he teases, his eyes lingering on me.

"Stop it," I say, laughing as I swat his arm. "You're the one who brought me here. I was just going to nap, remember?"

He grins and tugs me closer. "Don't you dare nap, not on my watch. You've got to soak up the good vibes while we're here. It's the law."

I laugh again, feeling lighter with every passing second. We find a spot on the beach and settle down, laying out towels. He leans back, his hands behind his head as he stares up at the sky, looking completely relaxed.

I sit up and watch the people around us a few families, a couple of surfers catching some waves but all I really care about right now is the warmth of the sun, the soft rhythm of the waves, and the way Harrison looks at peace next to me.

"What are you thinking about?" he asks, propping himself up on his elbows.

"Nothing," I say, shaking my head. "Just taking it all in. This is... perfect."

Harrison smiles and pulls me back to him, his lips brushing against my forehead. "I think this is the best vacation/honeymoon ever."

We both settle into the quiet, with only the sound of the water breaking the silence. There's no rush, no deadlines, just us and this beautiful, peaceful moment. I can feel the baby kicking lightly, and it makes me smile. It's like everything is in its right place.

Eventually, I roll onto my side and prop myself up on my elbow, gazing out at the ocean. "Hey," I say, nudging Harrison's arm. "What do you think about naming the baby after a place we love?"

He laughs, clearly intrigued. "Oh? And what place are we talking about?"

I bite my lip, teasing him. "How about something exotic? Like Fiji?"

He raises an eyebrow. "Fiji? For a name?" he laughs. "Alright, alright, but only if we can nickname them 'Fiji' when they're old enough."

I burst out laughing. "Deal!"

Our laughter fades, and I glance at him. "So, what do you want to do for the gender reveal? A private moment, or maybe a party?"

He pauses for a moment, clearly thinking it over. "A party could be fun. But honestly, whatever feels right for you. I'm good with a quiet letter, too, if that's what you want."

I nod and think about it for the rest of the honeymoon.