Fiancées *Leonetta story*

Chapter Two ~ After Skyler Turns One ~

León (narrating):

Yesterday we celebrated Skyler's first birthday. It still amazes me how many people love her — how many people she's brought into our lives. This morning, I woke up to the sound of soft singing coming from her room.

I follow the voice and lean against the doorframe.

Violetta is standing by the window, gently rocking Skyler while feeding her a bottle. Her hair is messy, her voice is soft, and she looks like the most beautiful thing I've ever seen.

I walk up behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. She jumps slightly.

León: *kissing her cheek* Good morning, my two beautiful girls.

Violetta: Good morning, handsome fiancé.

León: Did you sleep well, my love?

Violetta: Yes... Why?

I grin, teasing.

León: No reason. I just heard my name a lot last night. Thought maybe you were dreaming about me.

She rolls her eyes and gently places Skyler back in her crib.

Violetta: What? No. I don't know what you're talking about.

León: Oh, you don't remember? You were practically glued to me.

She starts walking toward the door.

Violetta: León, you're being ridiculous.

I catch her gently by the waist — not to stop her, just to get her attention.

León: Okay, okay. I'll behave. Not exactly a conversation for Skyler's room anyway.

She gives me a look that says exactly.

León: I'm meeting Federico at the gym. I'll be back before lunch.

I grab my vest from the bannister.

Violetta: Okay. Don't overdo it. I'm having breakfast with the girls, so I'll drop Skyler at Dad and Angie's and pick her up later.

I kiss her forehead.

León: I love you, beautiful. Enjoy breakfast.

As I headed toward the gym, I spotted Alex and Tomás standing outside, talking in low voices. The two of them together were strange enough, but the way they both stopped and looked at me made it even weirder.

Tomás: Ah, León. Long time no see. It's been a while, my friend.

León: Since when do you call me a friend? You barely talk to me.

Tomás: I consider you a friend. Don't you consider me one?

León: Not really. Especially since you've spent years trying to steal my fiancée.

He smirks like he's been waiting for that.

Tomás: Relax. I have a girlfriend now. Lara. Have you heard of her?

Leon: Lara? Seriously?

León: ¿Lara? What does she see in you?

Tomás: She loves me more than she ever loved you.

León: How do you sleep at night?

Tomás: Ask Lara. She's the one next to me. How do you sleep, León?

León: With cuddles from my daughter and kisses from Violetta.

Alex steps between us before it escalates.

Alex: Okay, are you two done competing over everything?

I look at him.

León: So you and Tomás are best friends now?