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.

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

? Aww , thank you baby." Sophia

I am not a baby." , Ethan pouted and

while Ethan looked away huffing. I

you want to go to the park today ?" Sophia asked. Ethan instantly snapped his head towards Sophia and smiled like he wasn't angry at her a

can have some icecream as well ?" Ethan hopefully looked

the air and we

you coming with us ?"

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 his smile widened even more .

Thank you Dad. You're the best."

now he is the best ? " Sophia

best Dad and you are the best Mom." He

Hmm , you're such a smart kid." Sophia said and I agree to

my seat and kissed

Sophia's POV

, I sent Ethan to get ready. I changed

stretched my hand towards Ethan. He happily nodded and

Mrs. Carter." Leo greeted as we came

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

.......

very outgoing boy and it took him very less time to bond with

I asked him

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

Hi, Brandon." I gave him

He smiled but I chose

again." He

with me. We are not strangers." I kept quiet not

we talk