Back Where I Belong

Chapter 58

Zoey's pov  (6 months later)

"Look at that baby girl. Aunt Zoey dressed up all nice to come see you for the first time!" Charlotte says in a baby voice, talking to her newborn daughter.

"I actually didn't. I was wearing this for Ashton and Bryana's wedding planning meeting. Maid of honor was required so show up. So was the best man. We ended up having to FaceTime Harry. He couldn't fly out because of school," I explain.

"Oh hush. You came dressed up to see Ariana," Charlotte fusses.

"Of course. How are you three doing? Ariana driving you crazy yet?" I question, standing on the side of the bed.

"Hm? Oh hey Zoey. I didn't realize that you had gotten here," Jace mutters, glancing up at me.

Charlotte rolls her eyes, but keeps a smile on her face, "Don't mind Jace. He's been staring at Ari ever since she was born. He's totally wrapped around her finger already. And we haven't even known her five hours yet!"

"Peyton was like that with Connor," I reminisce, smiling sadly.

"I'm sorry. How have you been lately?" Charlotte questions, her eyes sad.

"I'm good. I went and visited Peyton's resting place yesterday. Connor went with me. He spent the entire time crawling after butterflies," I tell them.

"He's crawling already? Damn, I've missed a lot," Jace breathes. Charlotte and Jace were living together in Arizona again. They had worked out all of their issues.

"Jace! Don't cuss in front of Ariana!" Charlotte whispers yells, smacking her boyfriend with her free hand. She passes the sleeping newborn to me so the she can continue to beat up her boyfriend for cursing.

"Hello Ari," I whisper, gently stroking her cheek.

"Connor is going to love you. I bet that you two become best friends," I say, smiling. She yawns, balling her tiny hands into fists.

"You're probably right. I bet that they end up gettig married," Charlotte calls from across the room.

"I don't care if Ariana and Connor date and get married. But Zoey, I want you to know that if Connor ever hurts my baby girl, I will beat the shit out of him," Jace threatens.

"What the hell did I just tell you about cussing?" Charlotte demands, wracking Jace again.

"Me? You just said hell!" He protests.

She rolls her eyes, "I'm on medication. I don't count!"

I laugh and look back down at baby Ariana, "Your mommy and daddy are absolutely crazy. But they love you to pieces. You already have them wrapped around your little finger."