Resisting Hearts

Chapter 5

Adira's POV:

I stirred a little feeling a soft touch of hands on my face. I smiled with my eyes still closed when I felt him kiss my cheeks lovingly.

"My baby is awake," I opened my eyes and looked at the most beautiful shade of blue orbs. He smiled and kissed my face again.

"Good morning mama!" his eyes were looking at me intently, assessing me. Shoot! Here comes a questioning session.

"Good morning my cutie pie, what did you do after waking up?" I asked gently, trying to divert his attention.

"Mama, your eyes are red." He said flatly. I almost closed my eyes in disappointment.

"Really? Maybe I worked late last night, that's why I was a little tired," I said innocently.

"You cried, mama." It wasn't a question.

"No baby, why would mama cry? I was just working late, that's why my eyes are red. So, what would you like for breakfast? Should I make my baby's favorite pancake?" I sat up and explained before trying to divert his attention once again.

"Your eyes are swollen as well mom, why did you cry? Did someone hurt you? Are you not happy? Who made you cry mom?" He asked with a serious face. I couldn't help but chuckle. He looked extremely cute, disheveled hair, sitting there with serious expression, arms folded on his chest and observing my every expression.

I stretched my hand for him to come closer. He pouted with his chubby cheeks but still took my hand. I sat him on my lap.

"Mama did not cry baby, I am just tired because of work. Besides, can someone even hurt me when you are here protecting me?" His eyes lit up for a moment but he still assessed my face. I kissed his forehead and looked at him with serious eyes. After a little while, he smiled widely and hugged me tightly.

"Yes mom, no one can hurt you because I will protect you, I will grow up quickly and protect you from any harm," I encircled him in my arms and silently sighed in relief.

"Mama?" He said softly. I hummed in response.

"Will you make me chocolate-stuffed pancakes with caramelized bananas?" He asked with dreamy eyes, almost drooling. I laughed and kissed his chubby cheeks.

"Of course I can make it for my foodie baby but.. after this," I paused in suspense before I started tickling him, he wiggled in my arms as our laughs echoed throughout the room. I helped him with his morning routine before I did mine and then made breakfast for us. Logan joined us for breakfast and we ate happily. We were deciding where to go for today when my phone rang, it was from Mr. Knight.

"Good morning sir," I answered the call.

"Morning, Miss Jackson, come to the office." Huh? It's the weekend.

"Is it something urgent, do I necessarily need to be there, sir?" I almost facepalmed myself. I wanted to directly say no because it's the weekend but he wouldn't call if it's not important.

"Of course, it is Miss Jackson, why would I call you otherwise?" He asked in a cold tone. I sighed and looked at the two pairs of eyes who were looking at me curiously.

"Okay, I will be there," He hung up. Jerk!

"It's something urgent at the office, isn't it?" Logan asked sympathetically. I nodded and looked at Atlas.

"When will you come back mom?" He asked sadly. I took him in my arms and kissed him.

"I will be back soon after the important work is done. Then we can go anywhere you want, okay?" I cheered him up. He shook his head.