The Arranged Bride novel Chapter 21

Sophia's POV

Bright sunrays falling on my face caused me to wake up. While I tried to stretch my body , I felt a heavy arm on my waist, Nick. I remembered how we slept last which made me smile.

I was unable to move because of the weight on my waist and my legs being tangled with his. I wiggled and finally was able to turn towards him.

Even in his sleep he managed to look gorgeous. His mouth was a bit parted and his hair messy. He looked cute , unlike his usual intimidating look.

I couldn't control the urge to run my hands through his hair. All of a sudden I was pulled even closer to him by my waist. He was now looking at me and his lips were slightly raised at the corners.

" Good morning , Sophia." , His morning voice was so hot , God!

" Good morning ." I smiled and turned my head to look at the clock. It was already 8 and my eyes widened.

" Nick we are going to be late . Get up ! " He still didn't leave me.

" Oh God,Nick ! I know you don't have to be on time but I do ." Instead of moving he had an amused smile on his face.

" Nick ? Are you even - " He cut me off.

" It's Sunday ." He spoke and then I remembered.

I was too embarassed to speak.

"Yeah .. right." , I said looking down at his chest.

" So , now can I hold you ?" He asked . His words sent such a warm feeling to my heart. I quietly nodded.

Some more minutes were spent in the comfortable silence before someone knocked on the door.

"Come in ." Nick said.

The door opened and Ethan poked his head in searching for something. When his eyes landed on me, he grinned and let himself properly in.

" I was looking for you ." He said to me.

" Aww , come here " , I called him.

Moving away from Nick ,I made space for Ethan between us where he came and sat down.

" Yesterday I went to sleep before you came home , so I went to see you in your room but you were not there. So I came here. " Ethan's words made me feel so good. I loved it that every morning he likes to see me first.

" So now the first thing you do these days is look for your Mom ? I don't see you coming to me every morning ." Nick faked hurt to which Ethan grinned. Then all of a sudden he remembered something.

" Will you and Mom be sleeping together from now on ?" Ethan asked Nick.

" Yes , sweetheart." Nick replied.

" That means you two love each other now ?" Ethan asked, this time looking at me. I couldn't say yes to him. I didn't wanna lie as well.

" Ethan , it's Sunday , so what do you think we should do today ?" Nick diverted the topic and it worked. I smiled thankfully at him.

" I don't know. Mom can decide." Ethan looked at me with hopeful eyes.

" Mumma's boy ." Nick muttered and Ethan looked offended by it as he pouted. It's quite usual that boys don't like this compliment.

" Oh , you are plain and simple jealous because Ethan just thought of asking for suggestion from the smarter parent." I playfully raised my brows .

" Yes Dad is jealous ." Ethan chirped and we high-fived giggling, to which Nick playfully rolled his eyes.

" We could spend the day baking some cookies and having a movie marathon . Just us three at our home ." I suggested.

Ethan looked pleased with my idea.

" Yes , we will stay at home and have a lot of fun." He raised his hands to show how much fun we were going to have.

" A lot of fun you say ?" I smiled mischievously at Nick and he understood what I was thinking as he returned the smile.

Ethan looked confused just before we started tickling him . He fell back on the bed laughing .

" St-stop .. don't." He said between his laughs but we continued our torture. The only sound in the room, was of our laughter. After he struggled a lot , we finally stopped.

He was catching his breath and I bent down to kiss him on his nose. I looked at Nick to see him stare at us with adoration in his eyes. Even I felt contended with such a beautiful morning.

Nick's POV

I had Sophia's things moved into my room by our maids. I was glad that she agreed to move in although I treated her so poorly but I promise to make up for everything.

Currently she was baking cookies while Ethan tried helping her .

She was encouraging his efforts by making it seem how great of a help he was to her.

She really knew how to treat a child . Seeing this , brought back memories from today morning. I don't remember the last time I was so relaxed. I had no worries , no pressure , no bitterness . The sound of our laughter was filling the room . I was spending time with my family, my family! I felt so complete.

I strolled into the kitchen.

" Chocolate cookies . " I stated, inhaling the delicious smell .

" And blueberry muffins." Sophia said with a smile while she kept folding the ingredients for the muffins.

I took one cookie from the tray and tasted it. I almost moaned at the taste.

" This is so good. You're really good at it." I complimented.

"Thanks ." She smiled, satisfied.

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We were currently sitting on the sofa and watching the second movie. Ethan was leaning on Sophia while I had my arms around her. I liked being so close to her , her rose fragrance hitting my nostrils. The blueberry muffins were keeping us company and I must add they were equally delicious. I wonder if she even cooks this well.

After we had completed another movie , they were searching for the third one . I wasn't really enjoying the movie , but I wanted to be there and spend time with them.

I heard the doorbell ring.

" I guess it's the delivery guy. I will get it." I said getting up and Sophia nodded. She had insisted on cooking but she had already done baking and I didn't want to tire herself out in the kitchen. I could cook but sitting here definitely seemed a better option. So I had ordered pizza for us.

As I approached the living room , Sophia's head instantly snapped towards me. She widely grinned on seeing the box in my hand. I took it to the kitchen and after a few minutes the maids brought in the pizza, served in plates.

She and Ethan instantly dug in like they didn't have the muffins a while ago. But not more than a few bites and Sophia was full.

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I was watching them as Sophia and Ethan kept putting the spoon filled with ice-cream in their mouth keeping their eyes on the screen.

I wonder how she could love calories so much yet manage to maintain her frame. It was already 10 and past Ethan's bed time.

I went up and switched off the tv.

" Why would you do that ?" Sophia asked with creased eyebrows.

" We have watched enough. It's late and we should sleep." I said sternly.

" Let us complete that one atleast." Sophia said.

"Please Dad ." Ethan joined her.

" No ." I announced.

" Please ." They whined together with a sad pout on both of their faces. I found it cute but I couldn't say that. I couldn't believe that Sophia was behaving just like Ethan. Guess I got to deal with two whiny children.

"No." I crossed my arms against my chest.

Both of them huffed at the same time and got up.

"Goodnight Mom ." He kissed Sophia's cheek and she returned the gesture.

" Goodnight Dad ."I wished back. He waved and waddled back to his room.

We walked up to our room. It didn't take her long to fall asleep as we cuddled under the cover. I smiled at the feeling of having her so close .

I was starting to really love the idea of a family.