The Arranged Bride

Nick's POV

As I kept playing with Sophia's hair , she slept peacefully with her lips parted. I had shared my story with Sophia yesterday and honestly I had felt better after talking to her. I want to trust her , I want to be with her and maybe someday fall in love with her. I don't know if I am going to be left with a broken heart once again but still I want to take this risk.

I was so focused on my thoughts that I didn't realise when she woke up. I looked into her grey eyes which were staring back. Her beautiful grey eyes were the first thing that I had noticed when I saw er in the office for the first time and they have never failed to captivate me. A soft smile was playing on her face which automatically had my lips curved up in a smile.

" Good morning." She said, stretching her hands and yawning.

" Good morning ." I smiled .

" Nick , I was thinking of going to the park today with Ethan. " Sophia excitedly said.

" No." My response was quick.

" No ?" She looked confused. It was Saturday and she had obviously planned to go out.

" I got to be at the office today . So I can't come with you guys and I don't want you to go alone." I explained.

" Nick , I am not a baby . I can take care of myself and Ethan. Not that we are going for a battle." Sophia pleaded with her puppy eyes. I sighed in defeat.

" Fine , but Leo will be coming with you." I spoke in a no-argument-tone and she nodded.

"Okay , now let's have breakfast. I will make it. " She spoke and I nodded.

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Sophia placed two plates of bacon, pancakes and eggs in front of me and Ethan and left to bring another plate for her.

" Mmm this is so tasty . Isn't it Dad? " Ethan looked at me.

" It is." I smiled.

" You like it ?" Sophia asked smiling to which Ethan nodded his head eagerly.

even told my friends that my Mom is the best cook." Sophia gave a

? Aww , thank you baby."

am not a baby." , Ethan pouted and crossed his arms

Yes , you are my baby." Sophia pulled his cheeks and laughed while Ethan looked away huffing.

snapped his head towards Sophia and smiled like he wasn't angry at her a second before.

can have some icecream as well ?" Ethan hopefully looked

his fist in the air and we giggled at

Dad are you coming with us ?" He

be at office for something important but I promise to make it up to you. We will go shopping tomorrow

you Dad. You're the best."

? " Sophia faked hurt which had

best Dad and you are

and I agree to her. Ethan is really

leave now." I said getting up from my seat and kissed him

Sophia's POV

left , I sent Ethan to get ready. I

Shall we ?" I stretched my hand towards Ethan. He happily nodded

Good morning Mrs. Carter." Leo greeted as we

call me Sophia and no, Nick won't mind." I said before he could object. He smiled and

.......

with other kids. He is a very outgoing boy and it took him very less time to bond with these kids.

stood beside me in a alert mode. I asked him to sit

ex. As I had said, I had dated a few guys but none of those had worked out. But Brandon was never over the idea of 'us' no matter how many times I had made it

gave him a tight-lipped

He smiled but I

again." He frowned upon

, you don't need to be so formal with me. We are not strangers." I kept quiet not

Sophia , can we talk ? "