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 gave a small laugh

You did ? Aww , thank you

baby." , Ethan pouted

Sophia pulled his cheeks and laughed while Ethan looked away huffing. I was

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

as well ?"

He pumped his fist in the air and we giggled

with us ?"

be at office for something important but I promise to make it up to you. We will go shopping tomorrow and buy the game you have been asking for. Okay ?" If possible

You're the best."

? " Sophia faked hurt which had Ethan

you are the best Mom." He came

and I agree to her. Ethan is really

seat

Sophia's POV

ready.

my hand towards Ethan. He happily nodded and held my

Carter." Leo greeted as we came to

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

.......

the bench watching Ethan playing with other kids. He is a very outgoing boy and it took him very less time to bond with these

a alert mode. I asked

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

Hi, Brandon." I gave him

smiled but I

you again." He frowned

with me. We are not

can we talk ? " He