We'll Look After You, We Promise

Chapter 9

Isabella was disturbed from her comfortable spot on Carina's chest, the Italian has moved them to sit on the couch while Maya was tending to the chores around the house while they waited for Amelia who had just now walked through the front door. Isabella whined as Carina sat the brunette down on the couch while she got up, adjusting her shirt so she could go plate the girl's food so they could eat dinner and read a bedtime story before bed. "Aren't you hungry, Bella? Do you want some yummy pizza?" Carina held her hand out, waiting for her girl to grab hold before leading them to the table as she helped Isabella get situated before running to the kitchen to grab plates as she instructed Amelia to get drinks with Isabella's new special cup for dinner. Maya had just gotten to the table, running her fingers through their pouty girl's hair as she kissed her nose trying to distract her. Isabella absolutely loved the physical touch they gave her and she couldn't get over the overwhelming feeling of love the women made her feel every time they took care of her. She adjusted herself in her chair, sitting on her knees and she propped her elbows up on the table, trying to suppress the yawn that came out. Carina set the plates down on the table as Maya helped her plate everyone's pizza while Amelia finally came out with all the cups filled with everyone's designated drink. Isabella frowned when she didn't see a glass or even plastic cup like they all had but her confusion quickly went away as her new sippy cup was put in front of her. She felt the tip of her ears get hot and she was sure she had a blush on her cheeks as she sat on her bottom fully, trying to hide her curiosity to what was in the cup and wanting whatever it was. The trio noticed but opted to stay quiet, wanting to see if the girl would make the first move on using it or not before they would encourage it as they set her plate of food in front of her.

The wives began talking to Amelia about her day of work before discussing Carina's cases she was beginning to gather even though she was off for another two days and Maya was excitedly talking about going back to work when Carina did. Isabella ate slowly, trying her best to not devour the cheesy pizza so she wouldn't be scolded. She couldn't help but worry about when she had to go back to work too. When would she see the couple again? Would she have to go back to her and Amelia's house while everyone worked? Of course, everyone needs a break from you being a needy baby. She frowned softly, the voices in her head always negative and humbling her whenever she had something good going on. She nodded to herself, she did need to give everyone space to ensure this is in fact what they all wanted. She finished her slice, eyeing the sippy cup full of what she assumed was water or juice as the others kept talking about their jobs. She cautiously grabbed it before sucking on it gently grateful of the cold juice that flowed down her throat after eating that pizza. She drained it within a few minutes, leaning back in her chair enough that she could see the tv from her spot at the table. The women watched happily, going back to their conversation so the brunette didn't get shy about using her sippy cup. They would be sure to praise her for using it as they began discussing how their schedules would work out to ensure someone was with Isabella when she got off work herself. Isabella remained oblivious, she was beginning to get sleepy and her stomach was full now. The couple sent her off to play with her toys in the living room while the trio cleaned up from dinner and Carina prepped a night time bottle to get ahead of things.

"How has she been doing with everything while I've been at work? I see progress has been made" Amelia questioned as she motioned to all the little items throughout the kitchen. Carina and Maya looked at each other smiling before answering Amelia, "She's been doing great! She is still a little shy but she enjoys her cuddles and she even asked for bottles today!" Amelia was surprised but relieved, Isabella had always been lowkey and cautious of everything. She was glad the girl took a great liking to the couple and she was happy she introduced the three to one another. As Carina wiped the countertops, she began thinking of the questions she needed to ask Amelia taking advantage of not being in earshot of the small brunette innocently playing with her new toys happily. "Do you know anything about Isabella's childhood? I know you guys have been friends for a while but we were sure if she's ever told you anything." Carina turned to face Amelia as Maya poured them glasses of wine, waiting to hear of any information Amelia could give them too. Amelia cringed, "She has really bad nightmares sometimes of Doug hurting her or her Mom being mean. I know she wasn't allowed many toys or anything in general really and they never celebrated holidays or birthdays besides for themselves. She told me one time she got in trouble and Doug 'accidentally' left a mark and the school made a report so after that, he made her workout excessively as punishment. She was really good at sports and sometimes, she tries to give him credit for it but I've told her she did good because of herself and she *wanted* to play those sports. That's why she goes for runs, it's like she's been conditioned to punish herself for every single thing. If something happens at work, she blames herself and works herself to death." Amelia whispered out, afraid of the girl having super hearing out of nowhere and being able to hear them. It gave her chills to even repeat things Isabella had told her, she couldn't imagine living the life. Maya and Carina frown deepened upon hearing the information and watching their baby from the kitchen window as she seemed to be in her own world playing. How could someone treat their baby like that, or any baby for that matter? They knew they would make every holiday and birthday the best it could be but they knew this was going to take a lot more work than they could've guessed, which was fine because that's what they signed up for.

They allowed the girl to play for thirty more minutes as they sipped their wine, talking about everything and anything. Maya grabbed the bottle as Carina grabbed the girl's pajamas as she walked into the living room to retrieve the girl. "Bella, are you ready for bed, my Bambina?" Carina asked softly, smirking as she watched the girl shake her head as she was yawning. She cooed as she picked the brunette up as she whined, she wasn't happy being taken away from her game she was playing. "I know, I know, Rina is so mean, aren't I?" Carina teased as she carried the girl to the master bedroom. Maya followed in shortly after with a book and bottle, a pull up hidden in her pocket so they could carefully bring the subject up. She sat on the edge, rubbing the girl's head as Carina was making quick work of changing the girl into her pajamas as she wiggled around not wanting to go to bed yet. They sat the girl up in the middle of them before asking her the question, "since we are trying a bottle of milk tonight, would you like to wear a little bit of protection in case you have an accident baby?" Isabella's cheeks burned as she stared back and forth at the wives before her eyes landed on the pull up. She wasn't sure if she was ready but she also knew she would be more upset if she woke up wet because of a nightmare or drinking too much milk. "Can I take it off if I change my mind?" Isabella murmured as she traced the starry pattern on the front of it. She had to admit, the design was cute and it felt really soft. Upon hearing the couple's approval, she nodded softly, not trusting words as she laid back down. She grabbed her stuffies and covered her face, she couldn't help but be embarrassed by the fact of using a pull up for bed at her age. The wives smiled sympathetically, they didn't want to force her but they also wanted to save all of them from any future meltdowns with an easy solution. Carina made quick work of slipping it up on the girl's hips with her pajamas pants following quickly behind. She gathered the girl into her arms, whispering praises in her ear as she propped herself against the headboard easing the bottle slowly into the brunette's mouth with the warm milk as Maya sat next to them beginning to animatedly reading the bedtime story. They listened to their Bambina giggle at some parts whenever Maya changed her voices to match different characters. Other than the giggles, you could only hear the soft suckles coming from her drinking the milk and Maya reading. The girl was a bit relieved a distraction was happening while she tried the bottle for the first time. She had to admit, she really enjoyed having a bottle. She loved the cuddles she was getting, listening to Carina's heartbeat and the nipple of the bottom matched her pacifier. Her eyes were slowly drooping with every suckle and word Maya read as Carina slipped it out, popping the pacifier into her mouth as she forced a sleepy whine out at the loss of her new favorite thing. The women kissed her head as they carried her to the guest room, tucking her in with her stuffies as they quietly exited the room saying their good nights ready for bed themselves. They quickly cleaned her toys up and got ready for bed, planning to enjoy their last few days off with her before it was back to reality.