Fate || BENNIFER

Our Precious Angel

Jennifer's P.O.V

I blinked slowly, my vision blurred as I struggled to awaken from my deep nap. The most precious view caught my eye, and I couldn't help but smile. Ben was pacing back and forth, our newborn daughter cradled safely in his arms as he rocked her around the room. I marveled at the sight, the perfect scene unfolding in front of me. I was captivated by the tenderness of the moment. Her tiny head rested softly against his chest, and despite her fragility, she looked so comfortable and peaceful in his strong arms. She was protected.

The room was filled with a sense of peacefulness and calm, and the curtains were drawn, casting a soft filter. I was exhausted, but I felt a sense of contentment that I hadn't felt in a long time. I wanted to stand up, but my body protested with aches from the previous night's delivery, so I just sat up slowly.

"My sweet little girl." I heard him whisper.

I couldn't help but notice how much she resembled him at the moment, with the same nose and eyes.

"She's already a daddy's girl." I said in a low voice.

"Hey." He looked up at the sound of my voice. "Mommy's awake."

He smiled, his eyes going back to the baby and fixing on her while he surrounded the bed. He passed her over to me very carefully. I cradled her little head and supported her body with gentleness. She was swaddled in a blanket and her face still looked pink. She was the most beautiful baby on the planet, but then I was her mother so I would think that.

"We made a beautiful baby." I said caressing her cheek very softly. "She has your eyes."

"Her hair is just like yours." He said. "She's perfect."

He sat next to me, gently stroking my hair. She stirred, and Ben reached out and brushed a finger down her tiny hand, her fingers closed around his finger. He smiled.

Leah was coming over with Emme and Max to meet their new baby sister for the first time. It was a moment filled with excitement, anticipation, and a little bit of nervousness too. I knew they would make excellent big siblings, and I couldn't wait to see them interact.

As soon as she arrived, she opened the door and led them in. They took cautious steps as their eyes moved around the room, being shy at first, but quickly warming up to the sight of the baby in my arms.

Ben came over and lifted them onto the bed. They looked at her with amazement. Max reached over to touch her, and his eyes widened in surprise.

"She's soft." He said.

"She's so small." Emme stroked her arm gently.

"Will she stay small forever?" Max asked.

"No, she'll grow bigger until she's your age." I explained. "And then you can play with her and teach her all sorts of things."

"I love you." Emme crawled closer and kissed her forehead.

It was such a heartwarming sight to see them bonding with their sister. I only had one day left before I could be back home with them.

My phone rang. Ben looked down at the screen and saw that it was my mother calling. He handed me the phone and I hit the green button.

"Hi, mom." My smile grew wider.

"Hi, sweetheart." She said. "Is the baby here yet?"

"Yes, she was born last night." I replied.

"Oh my gosh, a girl! Congratulations, baby. Is she healthy?" She asked excited.

"Yes, she's perfect, mom." I nodded. "Just perfect. I couldn't ask for anything more."

"Can I see her?" She asked eagerly.

I quickly switched to a video call. As soon as the call connected she let out a small gasp.

"Here she is. Isn't she beautiful?" I said as I positioned the phone.

"Aw, she's beautiful!" She exclaimed. "What's her name?"

"We haven't decided yet." I said.

"She's so tiny. How much does she weigh?" She asked.

"Seven pounds, two ounces." Ben replied leaning over to look at the screen.

"I can't wait to hold her." Her eyes sparkled.

"I can't wait to see you holding her." I grinned.

As the call ended, we sat together, cradling our daughter's hand in ours, and we captured the perfect shot. Our baby's fingers were curled around ours, her skin impossibly soft and delicate. We posted the picture on social media along with a simple caption.

"Welcome to the world, our precious angel."