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.

told my friends that my Mom is the best cook." Sophia gave a small laugh at

, thank you baby." Sophia

Ethan pouted and crossed his

while Ethan looked away huffing. I was enjoying my breakfast and watching

want to go to the park today ?" Sophia asked. Ethan instantly snapped

some icecream as well ?"

He pumped his fist in the air and we giggled at

coming with us

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

you Dad. You're the best."

now he is the best ?

you are the best Mom." He came up with an appropriate

such a smart kid." Sophia said and I

son. I have to leave now." I said getting up from my seat and kissed him on the forehead. I did the same with

Sophia's POV

Ethan to get ready. I changed into a simple

my hand towards Ethan. He happily nodded and held

Carter." Leo greeted as we

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

.......

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

I asked him to sit but

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 had made it clear to him.

Hi, Brandon." I gave him a tight-lipped

missed you." He smiled but I chose

meet you again."

so formal with me. We are not strangers." I kept quiet not knowing what

, can we talk ?