We'll Look After You, We Promise

Chapter 20

Isabella was sitting at the dining table, a tight grip on her hair as her eyes burned from staring at the laptop screen for too long. It was one of the rare occasions where all of their schedules didn't line up so Isabella was home alone. It worked out in her favor, she had secretly started online college courses to do something in the medical field. Being a cop was great to her but she felt a little slow compared to her Mamas. Maya had medical knowledge and of course, Carina was an amazing doctor. She wanted to do something that would make them proud and knowing she would be able to come home safely. She had just finished a long exam and coursework when she heard the garage door open, indicating someone was home. She slammed the laptop shut, grabbing it and her notebooks to hide in her bedroom before deciding to finally shower. She had to meet the deadline of the exam so she had skipped the shower involuntarily. She felt absolutely gross having visible dirt on her from rolling with a suspect on the ground. She winced, the cut on her face from the tumble evident as warm water sprayed it from the shower. She made quick work of lathering her up with shampoo and cleaning her body. As she finished rinsing off, she heard Carina start calling out for her. She beamed with happiness, Carina never got home first when it came to the two mothers! She stepped out of the shower, drying off and wrapping the towel around her as she walked out of the bathroom. "I'm here Rina! I just need to put clothes on real quick" Isabella called out, carefully walking into her room to avoid slipping on the hardwood as Carina followed suit. "Do you need help my Bambina?" Carina questioned, already picking out some comfortable pajamas for the girl while picking the hairbrush up to fix the girl's hair. Isabella blushed, Carina always took care of her even when she was big and you would think she was used to it by now. Isabella nodded shyly, putting the clothes on as she sat in Carina's lap on the bed rubbing at her eyes. She missed Carina's frown, the Italian noticing the deep cut on the brunette's cheek but chose to not ask about it until Maya got home that evening. Carina carefully braided the girl's hair as she sat still patiently, "Would you like some of Mommy's pasta tonight, Bella?" Isabella's blush intensified as she nodded softly before whining out, "Rina, I'm not little!" Carina chuckled, apologizing before sending the girl off her lap with a kiss to her head.

"I'm just gonna....uh...lay down for a little while for dinner. Is that ok?" The brunette stuttered out, looking at Carina who raised her eyebrow at the girl. Carina could tell the girl was hiding something but she didn't want to invade her privacy. She wasn't little and she deserved to be able to be independent even when the women were present in the house. Carina nodded, reminding the girl to come get her if she was ready to slip before making her way out of the bed. Once Isabella heard the soft click to her bedroom door, she pulled all her school things back out, setting her desk up to study for yet another exam she had next week. She was so focused on it, she hadn't heard Maya make her way into the house. It was still light outside when Carina got home and dressed her but when she was done studying, it was pitch black outside. Her back and neck hurt, bones popping as she sat up straight looking at the time. She realized it was dinner time and she could smell Carina's mouth watering cooking as she put everything neatly away. She yawned, grabbing one of her stuffies as she made her way out of the room. She noticed her Mama first, talking intently with Carina as she walked shyly into the kitchen. Maya grinned at the girl, holding her arms out as the brunette walked into them silently asking to be picked up. Maya cooed when Isabella laid her head on her Mama's shoulder, bouncing her gently as the wives continued their conversation. Isabella popped her thumb in her mouth, whining briefly before Carina replaced it with a pacifier. She eagerly sucked on it, letting her eyes close until it was time for dinner. Carina was just finishing tossing some salad in a bowl while plating their dinner when she looked over at the girl. She frowned, confused on why the girl was so exhausted. She knew the girl was hurt at work, probably due to a physical fight but the adrenaline itself kept the brunette awake for hours after her scheduled bedtime. Maya woke the girl up, putting her in her high chair as she gave Isabella a sippy cup of cold juice. Isabella whined, rubbing her eyes but wincing when she accidentally grazed the cut on her face. Carina put Isabella's plate on the tray, taking a seat next to the chair while Maya followed suit.