The Arranged Bride

Sophia's POV

Bright sunrays falling on my face caused me to wake up. While I tried to stretch my body , I felt a heavy arm on my waist, Nick. I remembered how we slept last which made me smile.

I was unable to move because of the weight on my waist and my legs being tangled with his. I wiggled and finally was able to turn towards him.

Even in his sleep he managed to look gorgeous. His mouth was a bit parted and his hair messy. He looked cute , unlike his usual intimidating look.

I couldn't control the urge to run my hands through his hair. All of a sudden I was pulled even closer to him by my waist. He was now looking at me and his lips were slightly raised at the corners.

" Good morning , Sophia." , His morning voice was so hot , God!

" Good morning ." I smiled and turned my head to look at the clock. It was already 8 and my eyes widened.

" Nick we are going to be late . Get up ! " He still didn't leave me.

" Oh God,Nick ! I know you don't have to be on time but I do ." Instead of moving he had an amused smile on his face.

" Nick ? Are you even - " He cut me off.

" It's Sunday ." He spoke and then I remembered.

I was too embarassed to speak.

"Yeah .. right." , I said looking down at his chest.

" So , now can I hold you ?" He asked . His words sent such a warm feeling to my heart. I quietly nodded.

Some more minutes were spent in the comfortable silence before someone knocked on the door.

"Come in ." Nick said.

The door opened and Ethan poked his head in searching for something. When his eyes landed on me, he grinned and let himself properly in.

" I was looking for you ." He said to me.

here "

space for Ethan between us where he

to sleep before you came home , so I went to see you in your room but you were not there. So

see you coming to me every morning ." Nick faked hurt to which Ethan grinned. Then

Will you and Mom be sleeping together

Yes , sweetheart."

each other now ?" Ethan asked, this time looking at me. I couldn't say yes to him. I

we should do today ?" Nick diverted the topic and it worked. I smiled

don't know. Mom can decide." Ethan looked at me with hopeful

boy ." Nick muttered and Ethan looked offended by it as he pouted. It's quite usual that boys don't

thought of asking for suggestion from the smarter parent." I playfully

Ethan chirped and we high-fived giggling,

could spend the day baking some cookies and having a movie marathon . Just us three at

looked pleased with

stay at home and have a lot of fun."

smiled mischievously at Nick and he understood

tickling him

said between his laughs but we continued our torture. The only sound in the room, was of our laughter. After he struggled a lot , we

at Nick to see him

Nick's POV

glad that she agreed to move in although I treated her so poorly but I promise to make up

was baking cookies while Ethan tried

seem how great of a help he was

Seeing this , brought back memories from today morning. I don't remember the last time I was so relaxed. I had no worries , no pressure , no bitterness . The sound of our laughter was filling the room . I was spending time with my family, my family! I

strolled into

cookies . " I

blueberry muffins." Sophia said with a smile while she kept folding the

cookie from the tray and tasted it. I almost moaned at the

You're really good at it." I

." She smiled,

....

being so close to her , her rose fragrance hitting my nostrils. The blueberry