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.

.......

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.

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

Aww , thank

baby." , Ethan pouted and

baby." Sophia pulled his cheeks and laughed while Ethan looked

park today ?" Sophia asked. Ethan instantly snapped his head towards Sophia and smiled like he wasn't angry at her a second before.

icecream as well ?" Ethan

fist in the air and we giggled

coming with us ?" He

to make it up to you. We will go shopping tomorrow and buy the game you have been asking for. Okay ?" If possible his smile widened even

You're the

now he is the best ? " Sophia faked hurt which had Ethan

, he is the best Dad and you are the best Mom." He came

smart kid." Sophia said and I agree to her. Ethan is really

from my seat and kissed him

Sophia's POV

get ready. I changed into a simple

I stretched my hand towards Ethan. He happily

Good morning Mrs. Carter." Leo greeted as we came to the

call me Sophia and no, Nick won't mind." I said

.......

with other kids. He is a very outgoing boy and it took him very less

me in a alert mode. I asked

turned to look at Brandon , my ex. As I had said, I had dated a few guys but none of

Brandon." I gave him

missed you." He smiled but I chose

you again."

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

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