Chapter - 26
Nick''s POV
As I kept ying 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 ying 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 nned to go out.
" I got to be at the office today . So I can''te with you guys and I don''t want you to go alone." I
exined.
" 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 being 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 ced two tes of bacon, pancakes and eggs in front of me and Ethan and left to bring
another te 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 smallugh at his words.
" You did ? Aww , thank you baby." Sophia cooed.
" I am not a baby." , Ethan pouted and crossed his arms across his chest.
" Yes , you are my baby." Sophia pulled his cheeks andughed while Ethan looked away huffing. I was
enjoying my breakfast and watching their yful banter.
" Do 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 second before.
" Yes ! And we can have some icecream as well ?" Ethan hopefully looked at her and she nodded .
" Yess!" He pumped his fist in the air and we giggled at his antics.
" Dad are youing with us ?" He asked his smile still intact.
" No honey , I got to be 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." He beamed.
" Oh so now he is the best ? " Sophia faked hurt which had Ethan thinking.
" No , he is the best Dad and you are the best Mom." He came up with an appropriate answer.
" Hmm , you''re such a smart kid." Sophia said and I agree to her. Ethan is really quite smart .
" Wee 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 before leaving.
Sophia''s POV
After Nick left , I sent Ethan to get ready. I changed into a simple sundress and went downstairs.
" Shall we ?" I stretched my hand towards Ethan. He happily nodded and held my hand.
" Good morning Mrs. Carter." Leo greeted as we came to the car.
" Good morning Leo and call me Sophia and no, Nick won''t mind." I said before he could object. He
smiled and nodded.
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I sat at the bench watching Ethan ying with other kids. He is a very outgoing boy and it took him very
less time to bond with these kids.
Leo stood beside me in a alert mode. I asked him to sit but he denied.
Suddenly, I heard 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 had made it clear to him.
" Hi, Brandon." I gave him a tight-lipped smile.
" Sophia , I missed you." He smiled but I chose to ignore his statement.
" Nice to meet you again." He frowned upon my words.
" You know , you don''t need to be so formal with me. We are not strangers." I kept quiet not knowing
what to say .
" Sophia , can we talk ? " He asked.
" I guess we are ?" I raised my eyebrow.
" No I mean privately." He said and looked at Leo.
" I don''t think we have anything private to discuss." I knew it was rude but I didn''t want to talk to him
alone because I was afraid that he would again start on how perfect a couple we were and then I would
have to be eventually rude to him else he won''t stop.
" Sophia please , just five minutes." He pleaded.
" Brand-"
" Please , Sophia." I sighed and reluctantly agreed. I looked at Leo asking him to keep an eye on
Ethan. He nodded understanding my unspoken words.
I walked with him a bit far from where Leo was and waited for him to speak.
" So , you are married." He said looking everywhere else.
" Yes."
" Are you happy ?" I knew what he was trying toe at.
" Yes , I am." I stated .
" Are you sure ? Are you as happy with him as you were with me?" He asked. I rolled my eyes at his
question.
" If we were so happy when we were together, then can you exin our breakup? " I crossed my arms
against my chest.
" Sophia , you could have given us another chance-" I cut him off.
" Please Brandon. We have had this talk over and over again and my answer is still the same. And now
I am happily married. So please just forget it." I was tired of this.
" But Sophi-" Leo''s voice cut him off.
" Ethan wait." I heard Leo shout. I snapped my head towards them and what I saw had my world
crashing down.
I couldn''t bring my legs to move. I was fixed to my spot and it was like everything was happening in a
slow motion. Leo running after Ethan, Ethan stopping in the middle of the road to pick up the ball , a car
rushing towards him, him getting hit by the car and copsing on the road.
" ETHAN!"