𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝙰𝚛𝚛𝚊𝚗𝚐𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝

Higher presences

In the afternoon the four of us took it to the park, we played soccer and had tons of fun. Oh and, it turned out that Scarlett isn't that much of a kicker, but still I couldn't love this quality time any less.

After our little soccer session we went to the restaurant nearby and had a great dinnertime together, before we made it back home.

If, right after my burnout, someone told me that this time I'll be in a better place like that, a place filled with love, care and quality time all over, I would've called them absurd.

Now here I go. I was hungry to have my career glowing brighter than ever before and I didn't only get that, but a real family. Something to come home to and end my days with, other than hanging in the studio all night and ruin my health. With Scarlett by my side it all has gotten so much easier. Lyrics float onto the paper like the pictures of her through my mind all day and night long.

"Someone better pinch me or wake me up now." I mutter upon my thoughts quietly.

Scarlett hums and tilts her head to look over at me with curiosity, "what is it baby?"

"I just am such a lucky person and I can't even remember what I have done right in my life to deserve this." My gaze meets hers as I point in between the two of us, "us."

"Ah I see." Scarlett lets out a small chuckle, while she cups my face and presses loving kiss to my lips. "I however believe that things like happiness or a good life aren't only about what we have done right."

I tilt my head, now being just as curious as Scarlett was before.

"I believe that this all is about if we really deserve it, if we're worth this life. Like there's a karma or a higher presence that knows exactly what you deserve in life and you'll get it once time is ripe." She explains and I can't seem to look away just for a second. My eyes are glued to her face as she opens up about her beliefs and I just get lost in her mindful and approaching words.

"So my dear Y/n/n, you deserve this life. Look at what you have been through and you never gave up. Otherwise you wouldn't be here or back in public at all." She adds, while caressing my cheeks softly. I show her a warm smile and hum.

"And what about the arrangement we got started with? Isn't that something that would cause bad karma as lies and pretends do?" I wonder openly.

Scarlett shakes her head slowly and she smiles genuinely, "I'm sure that karma or any other higher presence saw right through before we did."

"That would make sense," I giggle and shake my head, "even our fans knew before us."

"It's a fact baby." Scarlett agrees with a chuckle, before meeting my lips again.

Suddenly there's a dull noise coming from upstairs and the two of us jump up from the couch immediately, hurrying upstairs to check on the kids.

Like on autopilot we part ways, Scarlett goes to look after Cosmo, while I go to look after Rose.

"He's not there!" I can hear Scarlett yell in panic from across the floor.

She comes crashing into Rose's room and I quickly put my finger over my lips, pointing at Rose's bed with the other.

Cosmo sleeps peacefully and is curled up into Rose's side. Their breathing is nice and slow.

"My goodness, look at them Y/n/n." Scarlett squeals very quietly and I can tell that not only her heart melts at the adorable sight, but her whole body sinks into mine as we stand there and just watch Cosmo and Rose sleeping.

I lay my arm around her waist and hold her close, planting a gentle kiss on her head. "They really love the ship, it's very sweet."

"Hm and you gave them a wonderful time today. Thank you for giving my babies the love and compassion they deserve." Scarlett whispers, her head tilted to look at me, "I love you so much, Y/n."

"I love you, Scarlett. With all of my heart." We seal the shared feelings with a longing kiss.

Back on the couch and cuddled up on each other, Scarlett and I enjoy a random movie.

"Tell me sweetheart, if there really is a higher presence or karma," I pause and look over at Scarlett in my arms, "how comes your past did you dirty?"

"Maybe I was too blessed with my career as an actress, that my higher presence had me sent through a not so blessed private life until I would learn to be independent from those men I always had." She shrugs her shoulders slightly, while looking up at me.

I nod my head for a moment, waiting for the right words to form in my mind. "It's a possibility. Though I can't bring myself to believe that it was about you or your successful career." Stopping in my words with a grin, I let Scarlett's curiosity get the better of her.

"I'm sure it all was about the karma of your previous partners and they clearly didn't deserve a woman like you, but were still there to bless you even more with those beautiful angels who are your children." I giggle softly and squeeze her in my arms for reassurance.

Scarlett giggles, but she seems to not be a hundred percent satisfied with my explanation yet. She lets out a dramatic sigh, "karma could've just given me you then."

Her words kind of catch me off guard for a second, but I overcome it with a chuckle. "I highly doubt that. I was a mess about to burn out and the higher presence sent me to heal, before letting me into your life."

"Who knows," Scarlett caresses my chest, "maybe all of this mess in our lives was also part of the plan. So we're more appreciative of what we do have now."

"It's a fact, Scar." I state with a happy smile since I couldn't agree more. "That plan apparently worked."

"It did and I don't plan on messing this life up again." Scarlett promises, leaning in closer to my face. I cup her cheek and caresses it.

"That and never change this life for anything in this world." I whisper and out lips meet in a passionate kiss, our emotions within it.

Our bodies melt into each other's, not the thinnest leave would get in between us.

I've never been a believer, not of karma, not of higher presences or anything for good at all, but I do believe in Scarlett and her way of making me believe in the better of life again.

Filling not only my life with joy and heart with love, she also brings my mind a new peace and I can't wait to honor this woman with a whole debut album for and about only her. Scarlett is my higher presence.

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A/n
I want to leave this here, because the chapter fits. No matter what else you believe in, always believe in yourself as well.