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 .