The Arranged Bride

Nick's POV

I was going down for breakfast but stopped as I heard Ethan and Sophia talking.

" Honey , me and your Dad need time to adjust to each other . So we had decided to sleep separately." , I heard Sophia say .

" Does that mean you don't love Dad? Is he mean to you?" , Ethan asked.

Now what is she going to say ? That not just mean , his father had been an absolute jerk to her? I wonder what will Ethan think of me considering he has gotten so close to her.

" No baby , your Dad is not mean to me. It's our joint decision. It's just that we want to first know each other well . When we do , we will sleep in the same room . " She said and I was really relieved. I surely did misjudge her. While I had insulted her at every instant, she had saved my image in front of my son. I was really feeling guilty of how bad I had treated her.

Ethan nodded and they both sat up.

" Sweetheart, this sleeping thing stays between us three , ok ? I can make you understand this because you are a smart kid but others are not as smart as you. So it's our tiny miny secret , okay ?" She convinced him and I was thankful because it wasn't the best of ideas to let our parents know about how we sleep or else they would surely come to stay with us .

" Yes Mom." He said.

" Mom , grandma says that family outings are the best way to bond with each other .So why don't we go out , just me , Dad and you ?" He asked . For a 5 year kid he was smart to find a way for his parents to bond.

" Baby , I don't think that's a good idea . Dad maybe busy ." She said. Did she not want to go out with me ? Well I didn't give her a reason to look forward to spend time with me.

" I think that's a very nice idea. And no, I am not busy."I said. She heard me but didn't turn around . Maybe she was uncomfortable after that kiss.

" Really Dad ? " , Ethan asked.

" Why not ? " , I replied. I wanted to think differently of Sophia and for that I needed to spend time with her. I needed the outing .

" But Dad , why were you listening to us ? We were talking and it's bad habit to listen like that ." Ethan said and I didn't see this coming. This kid !

" Uhh sorry ?" I said like a question.

"Yes , should be." Ethan said while nodding seriously. I was amused yet dumbfounded at this. Is he really 5? Sophia burst out laughing.

" Oh my God ! Ethan are you really 5 or what ? " Sophia asked mirroring my thoughts.

Ethan grinned and then joined her in laughing. I was feeling really embarassed

" If you're done laughing can we decide where to go?" I asked in an embarassed tone.

she slowly

she was lost in staring at me or more specifically my body. I stood there without moving, looking

of her trance, she looked at us. I was smiling mischievously at her and Ethan was doing the same.

being caught

Calm down

ready" she blurted and ran into the

her antics while

come lets go for breakfast."

should we go Dad ?" , Ethan

Movies ?" I

we went for movie yesterday. Shopping done . Then ?"

as usual sat down beside Ethan. She was wearing a white top and a denim shorts which was greatly displaying her long legs. I

one but I have heard that it's a

? Why but your father must have been there right

my answer. I was never

an amusement park. But it's okay , better late than never. We will go today and

Will we

Of course we

we go to restuarant

like I have lost

like the food doesn't affect your taste buds and smile sophisticatedly while making small talks over expensive wine ? Sorry but that is not where you can bond. I have been there only to get tired without even

at me after her rant and I just stared at her with an

"What ?" She said.

and shook

, amusement park it is."

Ethan clapped

breakfast Amy came and took Ethan to help him dress

I will go and get ready." I said standing

Nick" ,

turned to look at her.

Thank you for coming with us. I know you're doing it for your

. I felt like she still

Anything else ?"

, can you come wearing casuals to the amusement park today ? " , She said. Ofcourse she had not seen me in anything other than