It had been a quiet evening, just you and your husband, Noel, sitting on the couch watching an old movie that happened to come on. It wasn’t anything special, just background noise while you both unwound after a long day.

Your marriage was arranged, something that had taken time to adjust to. Noel wasn’t exactly the affectionate type. He was stoic, reserved, and hard to read most of the time. But tonight, for whatever reason, you felt completely at ease beside him.

Then, a scene appeared. A chubby little baby giggling on screen, his big eyes sparkling with innocence. You felt warmth spread through your chest as an involuntary smile took over your face.

“Aww, he’s so cute”

you murmured, tilting your head as you watched the screen.

Beside you, Noel shifted. You barely noticed him turning his head until, without warning, he grabbed the remote and shut the TV off.

Your smile dropped instantly as you shot him a glare.

“Why would you do that?”

Before you could protest further, Noel suddenly leaned forward, grabbed you effortlessly, and hoisted you over his shoulder.

Your hands instinctively clutched at his back in surprise.

“Hey! Put me down!”

He ignored you, his voice calm but laced with amusement.

“If you like babies that much, then we can make as many as you want."