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.

even told my friends that my Mom is the best

Aww , thank you baby." Sophia

Ethan pouted and

are my baby." Sophia pulled his cheeks and laughed while Ethan looked away huffing. I was enjoying my

Sophia asked. Ethan instantly snapped his head towards Sophia and smiled

And we can have some icecream as well ?" Ethan hopefully looked

pumped his fist in the air and we giggled at his antics.

coming with us ?" He asked

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

Dad. You're the best."

best ? " Sophia

the best Dad and you are the

and I agree to her.

seat and kissed

Sophia's POV

to get ready. I changed

I stretched my hand towards

morning Mrs. Carter." Leo greeted as

no, Nick won't mind."

.......

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

mode. I asked him to sit

a very familiar voice call me. I turned to look at Brandon , my 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

Brandon." I gave him

I missed you." He smiled but I chose to ignore his

again." He frowned upon my

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

Sophia , can we