𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐠𝐞 | 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥

Thirty five

Chapter thirty five:

Melanie POV

"She is so beautiful" I sobbed, stroking her puffed, pink face. Henry wrapped his arm around my shoulders and the same eyes that I held on our beautiful baby was copied from him; utter love. "She truly is, she has your nose" Smiling up at him I pursed my lips together "she has your eyes"

I continued to cuddle her close, allowing for her little body to scrunch up against me, I had never felt this type of feeling before and I truly felt at home; at peace. "Hello my Lily" Henry whispered, planting a soft kiss on top of her head that was covered in soft dark hair. "Our baby" I responded watching as her little mouth twitched from sleeping.

The labour was awful, I genuinely didn't think I would be able to get through it as the pain totally overwhelmed me; but it was all worth it in the end. We were now settled at home with the newest edition. Kal was extremely excitable for us to be home and sniffed Lily's leg to welcome her, I could tell he already loved her. Lily scrunched her face up all of a sudden and began to cry which made Henry freeze "is she okay!?" Chuckling to myself I gave him a reassuring stare "she is hungry, could you make her a bottle please?" Henry dashed to the kitchen without another word, pushing back his dark brunette hair as he prepared Lily's bottle.

Trying to soothe her I began to rock her side to side, watching as she slightly relaxed into me. "Shh it's okay, daddy is coming" Henry outstretched a bottle infront of me which I gladly took, popping it into Lily's mouth. "There we go baby" Henry seated himself next to us on the sofa, watching in adoration. "You're a natural" tapping the bottle against her mouth to encourage her drinking I simply smiled "I'm still learning, but we will be the best for this little girl" Henry placed a secure hand on my shoulder "I will do everything for my family"

Family life was strange at first, I didn't imagine myself to be a mother and especially with a man who was at first a burden to me, but now we sit in bliss with Kal wrapped around Henry's legs and baby Lily suckling on her bottle of milk. The night drew in quickly and the only thing left to do was put Lily in her next to me which is a little bed that places beside our own; I was too nervous to leave her in her own room just yet. I couldn't take my eyes off her, seeing her curled up in a sleeping bag, softly sleeping and making random, cute noises. "You should sleep too" Henry commented with concern, the bags under my eyes were certainly noticeable. I hated the idea of sleeping when I knew my precious girl was asleep next to me- I wanted to take in every second. "I will, I just want to watch her for longer" I mumbled, grazing my finger across her cheek.

Henry smiled pulling me towards him so our body's were now face to face "you need to sleep" frowning I settled my body into him, allowing for the comfort of his body and our duvet to soothe us to sleep. Though nervous thoughts still hammered through my head due to not being awake for Lily. "Henry" I peeped just above a whisper, Henry mumbled back clearly half asleep. "I love you so much"

Henry half opened his eyes groggily, earning me a soft smile "and I love you so much too, very much"

*

The morning light broke through the panelled windows, baby Lily kept us up most of the night waking up for a bottle every hour though I wasn't complaining and neither was Henry, it was just another excuse to spend time with her. Hazily I peeled myself from my bed, seeing Lily stir lightly in her next to me. "Morning baby bear" I hummed, grabbing her slowly and placing her into my arms. "Bear?" Henry mused. Chuckling I quipped a look towards him "yes, my Lily bear" Henry teasingly smirked, staring at the interaction between me and our baby. "Lily bear it is"

Getting up from bed we walked downstairs, letting Kal out into the garden and soaking up the chilly air that pierced our skin. "What a day" I commented, taking in the misty morning view. "Another day to have fun" Henry responded, grabbing a cup of coffee and making Lily's bottle.

Passing me the bottle I began to feed her, her little head rooting for the teat in an instant which made both me and Henry giggle. "Clearly very hungry even after all the milk she had last night"
After Lily was done she opened her beautiful blue eyes, trying to take in her surroundings though at that age they can only see a few inches infront of them. Placing my head closer I saw how her eyes lit up as if to say 'there is my mummy'

Suddenly a knock was heard on the door, with confusion Henry trudged over, opening it swiftly but instantly his demeanour hardened. "What are you doing here?" He growled, clearly not liking the sudden appearance at the door. Turning my head I saw Chloe, she was dressed in black leggings and an oversized t shirt which wasn't her normal attire. Mascara was smeared over her face indicating she had been crying, confused I walked towards her with baby Lily still in my arms. "I-I didn't know who else to go to" Chloe choked, fiddling with her fingers. At this point both myself and Henry grew concerned and decided to let her in, Chloe was shaking like a leaf.

"What's happened?" I asked softly. Chloe snapped her eyes in my direction and then to the baby. "Something really bad happened"
Henry quirked a brow, now almost side by side with her. "What happened Chloe?"
Chloe licked her dried lips, her eyes planted on the floor below. "I-I got into trouble with some bad people. They are threatening to kill me"

"I need s-some money"

Instantly I clenched my jaw, now knowing the reason for her being here. "I'm sorry Chloe but we can't help you" I responded bitterly, Henry shook his head and ruffled up his hair. "Listen, I'm not your bank Chloe"

Chloe stiffened, now insulted by our responses. "Can-I just crash here for a few nights at least? Please I am scared" Henry looked at me intently and I shot him the same look. "Two nights Chloe" I sighed rocking Lily back and forth as she stirred. Chloe smiled weakly "thank you both so much"

Groaning Henry turned on his heel "I'll show you to the spare room"

Chloe began to blush lightly which fumed an anger in me, why was she reacting like that for? "Henry I know the bedrooms in your house.." Henry knitted his eyebrows together as a look of disgust washed over him, I also felt anger boil in my veins and instantly wanted to take back my words with allowing her to stay here. It was highly inappropriate.

Henry scoffed, continuing to take her up the stairs to the room but I couldn't help but feel there was more to this, Chloe was sneaky and so I would have to keep my eyes on her.

Henry POV

"So this is unlike you" I grumbled, opening the spare bedroom door. Chloe played with a strand of her messed up hair. "Well no, I wouldn't imagine to be in this situation either" Chloe was about to walk in but I stopped her which earned her attention. "Is it drugs? Because if it is I can't have that around my daughter" Chloe frowned lowering her gaze "would you tell me to leave if it was?"
Clicking my tongue I felt a wave of guilt wash over me, I knew Chloe had a tough life and so I wanted to help her- after all I did care for her and still do just not in a romantic way. "Just don't get us involved, I mean it" Chloe sniffled back a sob and nodded hastily, walking into the room and plodding herself down on the bed.

"Congratulations by the way" Chloe peeped, smiling warmly at her I nodded "thank you, I feel so lucky" Chloe pursed her lips together, bouncing her knees up and down. "That could of been us... it's strange" raising my eyebrows I let out a light chuckle "Chloe if this is one of your games I'm not-"

Chloe raised her hand up in the air "I don't want to cause any issues, believe me"

"I just ponder on what could of been"