It had been a year since Duke and Ella had gotten married, and Ella could not be happier. It was like she had gotten her fairytale ending, but, only years later than when she originally wanted. “Mom!” Bentley called from down the hall.
“Yes, Ben?” Ella asked, walking down the hall to her son’s room.
“Can you help me with this math problem?” Bentley asked, frowning at his homework.
“Of course baby.” Ella smiled, kneeling down to his desk. She looked over the math problem and looked back to Bentley. “Honey, we’ve done this one before. Don’t you remember the rhyme daddy and I taught you?”
“Uhm... 6 times 4 is....” Bentley furrowed his brow, trying to figure out the next part. “Twenty-four!” he grinned.
“Good job baby!” Ella smiled, kissing the top of his head. “Now, I’m going to go start dinner before daddy gets home.” she said, getting up. “If you wanna come do your homework in the kitchen, I will let you. Just this once.” she said.
“Really, mama?!” Bentley asked, eyes lighting up.
“Yes, baby.” she smiled. She had been in a rather good mood today, not that she wasn’t always happy, but, she was extra chipper today because she had some news for Duke. Well, and for Bentley, but that was going to have to wait.
“Yay! I’ll race you there!” Bentley said, grabbing his papers and dashing out of his room.
“Bentley Jackson Braxton! Slow down!” Ella shouted after her son, lightly running after him. When she reached the kitchen, she looked at Bentley. “Bentley. When I tell you to slow down, you slow down.” she said sternly.
“Sorry mama.” Bentley said, looking down.
“I forgive you, but, next time. Please listen to mommy, okay?”
“Yes Mama.” Bentley said, turning back to his homework. Soon enough, dinner was made and Duke was home.
“Hello my love.” Duke smiled, giving Ella a quick peck on the lips. “Hey buddy.” he smiled at Bentley. “Did mama say it was okay for you to do your homework out here?” he rose an eyebrow.
“Yes, mama said it was okay.” Ella laughed, patting his chest. “I have some news for you later.” she whispered in his ear.
“Good news?” Duke asked in a hushed tone.
Ella nodded and grabbed plates from the cupboard, beginning to serve the dinner. “Thank you mommy.” Bentley said as she cleared his homework from the table and gave him his dinner.
“You’re welcome.” she smiled as she gave Duke his plate and gave herself a plate. Dinner had its usually chatter, Duke asking Bentley how his day went, telling Ella that she did a really good job on dinner, the like. He usually asked Ella how her day went when they would lay in bed at night.
After dinner, Ella looked at Bentley. “Alright Bentley, time to go take a bath and get ready for bed. You have school tomorrow.” she said as Bentley nodded and excused himself from the table and headed to the bathroom. “I hope he stays that good mannered the rest of his life.” she sighed as she cleaned up after dinner, beginning to rinse off the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Duke came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist and placed a kiss on her neck. “I’m sure he will. He’s being raised by one of the best women I know.” he said, running his hands up her front.
“Duke! Bentley’s in the bathroom.” she blushed, turning around in his arms. Even after all these years, he still knew how to make her blush.
“But i don’t wanna wait.” he pouted.
“Too bad. Plus, I’m going to make you wait until after my news anyway.” she smirked.
“Well, I was going to wait til Bentley was in bed, but I’ve been excited all day about it.” Ella said.
“Duke, I’m pregnant. We’re going to have a baby!” she grinned.
“Really?!” Duke asked, his eyes lighting up.
“Yes! I went to the doctor to confirm it today! I’m six weeks along.” Ella smiled, putting her hands on her stomach. The last time she had told Duke she was pregnant was shortly after Bentley’s second birthday, but, they had lost that baby.
“Oh my God, babe.” Duke chuckled and smiled, kissing her. “I’m so happy.” he muttered against her lips.
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