Love Yourself

Chapter 24

April 2024 (Harlow's third birthday and Ellie's 27th)

(Declan's POV)

"Colin wake up bud." I shook his shoulder and he rolled over rubbing his eyes.

"Come on, let's go make breakfast for mommy and sissy."

"Sleepy."

"Its their birthday." He reached his arms up wrapping them around my neck. I carried him down to the kitchen setting him down. Ever since the wedding Harlow has been calling me dad every once in a while. Colin really hasn't said anything about it yet.

"Buddy, can I ask you something?" He nodded while we started making pancakes.

"Are you okay with me being here?"

"Yea, do I have to call you dad?"

"No little man you don't have to if you don't want too." I smiled.

"But Harlow does."

"Does that bother you?"

"I guess not." He sighed. 

"If something is ever bothering you, you can always tell me or mommy." He nodded and we finished up making the girls breakfast. Before I got Colin, I had put Harlow with Ellie.

The food was ready so we carried it up to our girls. Harlow was curled right up to Ellie, with her arm across her face.

"Momma." Colin said softly while pulling her arm.

"What baby?"

"Happy birthday." She smiled pulling him to her side. Harlow wasn't too happy, so she gave Ellie a nice slap in the face.

"Happy birthday to you too." She told her daughter.

"We made you food."

"You did."

"Morning beautiful. Happy birthday."

"Thank you." I leaned down giving her a kiss before she sat up. Harlow moved over and curled up with my pillow.

"Harlow the boys made us breakfast." I walked over, curling on the bed next to Harlow.

"Morning princess happy birthday." She moved and came over to lay on my chest.

"You feeling okay baby." Harlow nodded, while Ellie checked her forehead.

"Just want some daddy cuddles huh?" We all cuddled up and ate breakfast.

(Ellie's POV)

There was a few people here for the birthday party. Harlow has a few friends over, while there is some family here. Colin was sitting all by himself so I went over and sat next to him.

"What's going on buddy?"

"Should I call him dad?"

"Only if you want to. He won't be mad if you don't."

"Okay."

"Just know we both love you and care about you and sissy." He nodded wrapping his arms around me.

"Ellie, someone is at the door." I frowned pulling away from him. Declan looked at me curiously, so I reached for him. His arm went around me pulling me closer to him, as we walked over to the door. I opened the door and there stood my worst nightmare.

"Happy birthday pretty girl."

"Jason." I hissed out. Declan pulled away from me and punched Jason right in the face.

"You have no right being here."

"Its my daughters birthday. Who the hell are you?" He pointed at Declan.