Worth 1000 Words.

Chapter Nine

As I leaned over the stove I could feel Sierra's eyes watching my every move and after stirring the boiling pasta I turned around and looked at her with a smile, she smiled back. I was making her favorite food since I heard her stomach growl. I mixed the sauce with the gound beef and sausages, added a pinch of cheese and black pepper.

"I'm making your favorite Sierra." I said while looking over my shoulder,

She tilted her head.

"Come on Sierra, don't tell me you forgot my famous pasta that I always make for you on our anniversary."

Sierra looked puzzled.

I sighed. It's useless to force her to remember.

"Come here Sierra, come help me cook dinner."

I watched as Sierra stood and walked over to me, I moved over a little so she could stand in the front, as I handed her the spoon she gave me a look of worry. I smiled at her showing her that nothing bad is going to happen while I'm here. I gently held her hand in mine as we stirred the sauce together, I looked up at her and saw a huge smile upon her face which made me smile too. I decided to let go of her hand and let her stirr on her own. I checked the pasta; it was done.

"Keep stirring that meat sauce Sierra while I drain this pasta." I said while taking the pot of pasta over to the sink and draining the water out.

After I finished I asked Sierra to set the table but she did was sit on the floor in the same spot where was, I didn't mind. I placed some pasta on two plates and poured sauce over top of it along with sprinkling some cheese on top. I sat down on the floor in front of Sierra and set our plates down, she looked at me with a confused face.

"Go aead Sierra, try some." I encouraged her.

I watched her pick up her fork and cover it in pasta soon after she placed it in her mouth, chewing slowly than swallowing. Seconds later a smile appeared across her face and she started to devour her pasta like there was no tomorrow. By the time she was done I was barely half way done with mine, I decided to slide the rest of my pasta towards her and she chomped that down too. I laughed a little when she smiled at me with pasta sauce all over her face, she's so cute.

"You're so beautiful. I love you so much." I spoke under my breathe.

She looked away as her smile faded which broke my heart a little.

"Come on Sierra, lets go get you cleaned up." I said while helping her up the stairs and towards the bathroom. I turned the water on warm and switched it to shower mode, as I looked back at Sierra she had her arms crossed against her chest with an annoyed look on her face. I laughed.

"What?" I questioned.

She pointed toward the door.

"Awe come on Sierra, can't I watch?"

She shook her head and pointed at the door again.

"Okay I'm going." I said while placing her towel on the rack before closing the door behind me.

I stood there and listened, I heard the shower curtain being pulled back, then seconds later I heard it close back. Ever since Sierra came home I've stopped working and decided to stay home and care for my baby. I usually stand outside the door when she is showering because I don't want her to get hurt in there, plus she doesn't allow me to stay in the bathroom with her. As I stood outside the door I could hear Sierra humming quietly to herself, maybe I could leave her this time while I clean the kitchen; she has yet to have an accident so I'm sure she'll be fine.

Sierra

The warm water patted against my skin as I washed off the soap that covered my body and made me smell good. I pulled the curtain back and grabbed my soft towel, wrapping it around me; it's so warm. I stood in front of the mirror and wiped off the steam to see myself.

And Ray standing behind me..

"Who said you could come in here?" She said.

"Since when did I need permission to see you naked?" He questioned while getting closer.

"I'm not naked." She smirked.

"Not yet." He wrapped his arms around her from behind and kissed her neck.

I blinked multiple times as I stepped back from the mirror. What's wrong with me!?As I walked backwards I slipped on the water covering the floor and fell hard, I didn't know how to turn off the stupid shower.

Ray

As I was cleaning the last few dishes in the kitchen I heard a loud thump from upstairs, I dropped the plate in the sink and ran up the stairs toward the bathroom. When I opened the door I saw Sierra lying on the ground by the tub while the shower water was still going. I hurried over to her and fell to my knees while pulling her into my chest. She tried to push me away but I wasn't letting her go, she stopped trying to attack me and just laid in my arms whimpering. I cooed her so she could calm down, when she was calm enough I wrapped her body back in her towel and lead her to our room. I made sure to turn off the shower water and dry the floor before making my way to the bedroom. I handed Sierra one of her favorite pairs of panties .. well one of my favorite ones and gave her one of my white tees to put on. After she was dress she laid across the bed and stared at the ceiling while touching her throat.

"Sierra?" I asked while sitting on the bed.

She looked at me.

"Does your throat hurt?"

She nodded.

"How's your head?"

She looked away.

"I'll be right back, don't you move an inch."

I rushed downstairs to the kitchen and grabbed a bottle of water, I also grabbed a cold compress out the freezer and headed back up the stairs. I came back and Sierra was still laid motionless on the bed. I grabbed her throat pain killers and took one out for her to take.

"Here Sierra, take this." I said while sitting on the bed.

She sat up and drank some water as she swallowed the pill with it. She glanced at me and smiled weakly, she looks so tired. I understood why. She did see a lot of people early today, it must of wore her out. She laid back down but her head rested upon my lap which made me smile; I grabbed the water bottle from her and placed it on the night stand next to our bed. I grabbed the compress that was beside us and placed it on Sierra's head and we sat there in silence and soon Sierra was asleep.

I leaned in and kiss her cheek.

"I love you baby, you're my everything and I can't lose you."