𝐃𝐈𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐔𝐋𝐓 || 𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐍

𝟎𝟏 || 𝐓𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝

AMELIA'S JOURNAL NOTE: PRESENT

Dear Journal,

Lately, life has presented me with numerous challenges. Richarlison's tendency to get upset over trivial matters has become increasingly difficult to handle. His anger issues both annoy and exhaust me. Despite this, I remain committed to loving and supporting him through all the ups and downs. It's not easy, especially considering we now have an 11-month-old daughter. My worries only grow as she recently developed a fever, which has me deeply concerned.

Nevertheless, I hold onto hope that things will improve soon. I remain optimistic and believe that with time, patience, and understanding, we can overcome these obstacles. After all, love and resilience are powerful forces.

Amelia placed the pen down after she finished writing in her journal. When things aren't going well, which they certainly aren't right now, writing in her journal is practically a frequent thing for her to do.

Amelia glanced at her watch and thought perhaps she should get some rest immediately. Going to bed now, at 23:17, won't harm her. Thankfully, Amelia has taken the day off from work tomorrow because Joana is sick and Amelia wouldn't really dare to let her parents watch over Joana because she is afraid that her parents would also catch a cold.

The fact that Joana was peacefully sleeping when Amelia glanced at the baby phone next to her made her glad. Amelia hopes Joana won't wake up in the middle of the night, but it likely will happen.

Standing up from her desk and taking the baby phone with her, Amelia made her way to the bedroom. On her way to the bedroom, she passed by Joana's room and also opened the door to see if Joana was sleeping. Getting back on the track to the bedroom, she finally arrived in front of the room and slowly pushed the doorknob down and pushed the door open with her right shoulder.

As she sneaked toward the bed, she noticed a tall man holding her pillow in his arm as if it was a real person

"Idiot" thought Amelia and climbed into bed and laid the baby phone on the bedside table. She carefully removed the pillow from him and positioned it back to the right place. Amelia kissed Richarlison forehead and said, "Good night, Richy." before settling back and closing her eyes and finally falling asleep.

Heaven unfolds like a breathtaking morning, where the world awakens to a stunning scenery, and the sight of your beloved husband fills your heart with joy. As Richarlison opened his eyes, he turned to face Amelia's side, gently pressing his lips against hers and whispered, "Good morning, my love," in his soothing morning voice.

Amelia's eyes fluttered open, greeted by the tenderness of Richarlison's kiss. She reciprocated with a sweet kiss, her hands caressing the back of his head. With a loving smile, she replied, "Good morning to you too," her gaze captivated by the beauty of his eyes. Amelia couldn't help but think that anyone who caught a glimpse of his eyes would be irresistibly drawn into their depths.

In the embrace of their affection, Richarlison shared, "By the way, I just checked on Joana and took her temperature. It seems a bit lower, indicating her fever might soon subside." He gently pulled Amelia closer until she lay on his chest, his hand resting softly on her hip. Amelia wrapped her arms around his neck and drew nearer to his face.

"That's wonderful news!" Amelia expressed her gratitude before planting a kiss of appreciation on Richarlison's lips.

Amelia couldn't help but reflect on how fortunate she was to have a partner like Richarlison, who genuinely cared for their child. She knew that some couples had fathers who neglected their responsibilities, but Amelia found solace in the fact that she had a man who wholeheartedly embraced his role as a caring father.

As their kiss deepened, Richarlison's hands began to wander towards Amelia's lower back. However, as soon as she realized his intentions, she gently broke the kiss and whispered, "Not now, it's only eight in the morning." She attempted to get out of bed, but something held her back, causing her to fall back into its inviting embrace. In response, Richarlison took hold of her wrist and playfully swung her back onto the bed, with Amelia now on top of him.

"Stay in bed with me," Richarlison pleaded, clutching her hands and appealing for a moment of shared intimacy and playful connection. Amelia couldn't help but notice that Richarlison seemed momentarily unaware of their 11-month-old daughter in the adjacent room, who might be tempted to explore something unsuitable.

"Richy, I need to feed Joana, and you have training today. Perhaps another time, but not now," Amelia playfully kissed Richarlison on the nose, gracefully rose from the bed, and left the room.

As Amelia closed the door behind her, she made her way to Joana's room to see if she was awake and ready for breakfast. To her delight, Joana was already awake, eagerly trying to leave her crib as Amelia entered the room.

Amelia walked over to the baby's crib, pulled Joana out, and took her in her arms. "Look, who is already awake," said Amelia in a sweet voice.

"Hello, my sweetheart! I hope you slept well." Amelia kissed Joana on the nose and gave her a gentle hug.

Joana will turn one year old in three months, Amelia realized as she went through Joana's morning routine. The awareness that Joana was aging and how quickly time had passed made Amelia feel a little sad.

"You are growing up so fast, my dear." Amelia murmured in a little depressed tone but still offering her child a cheerful smile.

Amelia carried Joana as she made her way to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She seated Joana at the kitchen table so that she could see everything she was preparing for her. Fruit were sliced and put on a little plate by Amelia. She added a cup of water to Joana's baby bottle as well, although Amelia will later feed Joana breast milk as well.

Amelia picked up everything from the kitchen table, including Joana, and went to the dining room table to set it all down and letting Joana sit on her chair. However, she felt a hand on her hip and turned to see her husband kissing Joana on the check and greeting her good morning.

"Are you on your way to training?" Amelia questioned the taller, Richarlison simply nodded, snatched a piece of fruit off Joana's plate, and hurriedly walked out of the house before Amelia could say something about him
taking a piece of fruit from Joana's plate.

- hope y'all enjoyed the first chapter!! let me know you guys got opinions in the comments 🫶🏾💗