Falling Back to You | Benedict Cumberbatch ✓

chapter ten

❝Stay... please.❞

Scarlett's POV

The next morning, I didn't want to move.

I kept thinking about last night, how it must have been a dream. How Katherine's behaviour was a figment of my imagination and how this couldn't ever happen to me.

Or Benedict.

I just couldn't get my head around it. How could our situation escalate so quickly. We were fine. And now Katherine has decided to make me public enemy number one.

I figured Paul and Lucy needed a break, so I let them go for the day. I needed a break too, just a quiet house for a bit. But today was different.

"Mommy?" Ella called me as I sat in the front, driving them to school.

"Yes baby?" She lifted herself from her seat slightly, so she could see me.

"Are we seeing Daddy tonight?" Sighing, I answer.

"Yes, you are." The girls squealed quietly and I smiled. It was good to see them happy, even if the reason was Benedict.

The car then grinded to a halt. "Okay girls..." I opened my door and stepped out of the car, carefully. Today, I felt dizzier than usual. "So later," The girls jumped out of the car. "Mummy will pick you both up and then I'll drop you to Daddy's." Ella and Christina wrapped their arms around my waist and I shuffle their hair.

"Love you Mommy." The girls said in unison and I simpered.

"Love you too girls. Go on..." I arched my arms onto my back. And then I saw one of the Mothers walking towards me.

"Are you Scarlett?" The woman asked.

"Who's asking?"

"Sorry, I'm Lily. Jake's Mum." I licked my lips.

"Oh, right. Hi, sorry we haven't properly met yet." Lily extended her hand and I shake it. She looks around.

"And where is the Father today? Let me guess, in bed!" I drop my head slightly.

"No... he's... out of the picture." I say slowly.

"Oh. I'm sorry. And the baby..." She points at the bump. "... is it his?" I exhale deeply.

"Yes... look I'm sorry, I've got to go. Nice to meet you!" I make a quick exit and jump into the car.

Then, I drive home and have a nice lie down. But before I knew it, it was time to pick up the girls and make my way to Benedict's.

And that time came-- fairly soon.

"Come on then El, Chrissy." They leaped out and hopped to the door, knocking as fast as they could.

"I'm coming!" I could hear his voice. It made my heart race, and I scrambled to cover my bump. "Come here!" He scooped up the girls and I made my way towards the door. "Dinner is nearly ready! Spaghetti and meatballs!" Ella and Christina both run inside and we both pause at the door. "Scarlett." I bite my lip and lightly touch my baby bump.

"Ben... Look I'm dropping them off, make sure they're home by seven. That's four-"

"Why don't you stay? Have some food." I fiddled with my fingers.

"You cooked? Without burning the house down?" He chuckled and I giggled.

"It's a first. So, stay... please?" I stutter.

"I-I don't know. Y-you and Katherine don't need me here-"

"Katherine isn't here. She won't be back till after tomorrow. Big meeting out of town." I nod my head. "Will you stay now?" He smiled and I take a deep breath.

"Okay fine. But, only because I need to make sure that nothing happens." I step past him and walk inside, into his living room, where the girls sat with there bowls in front of them.

I couldn't help but smile again.

He really knew how to spoil them.

I suddenly felt a tickle on my ear.

"Want some?" He whispered. I move my head and hold onto Benedict. I felt so dizzy. "Whoa... you okay?" I squeeze his shoulder and nod slowly.

"Y-yeah... Where's the garden again?" He points past the kitchen and I make my way out, sitting on the stairs that lead out to the garden.

Then, I see his shadow walking up to me. He sat by my side.

"You sure you're okay?" He asked and I nod, placing my hand over my face. Tears started forming and quietly sob. He didn't notice, until I couldn't control the volume. "Hey..." He placed his hand onto my back and I leaned my head into his shoulder. "Tell me what's wrong..." I wrap my arm around him and he slowly wraps his arms around me.

It felt weird, but a good weird.

For the first time in months, I smelled his aftershave, felt his warmth. The warmth that kept me alive for years.

"It doesn't matter..." I say through my tears.

I tightened my hug, because it made me feel better-- to be in his warm embrace.

"It does... Listen..." He pulls my head away from his and cups my face in his hands as tears rolled down my cheek. "I know we aren't... married anymore. But... I'm still here for you... And I know it's weird for me to be with Katherine-" I slowly pull his hands away.

"Don't..." I interuppted​ him.

"Don't? Don't what?" He frowned and I turn away from him.

"Don't act like you still care, because that was over once you decided to have sex with another woman." Benedict sighs.

"I swear she came-"

"Mommy, Daddy!" Christina cries out and Benedict and I turned our heads.

"Ella says she doesn't feel well." I get up slowly and Christina runs back inside.

"Scarlett wait-"

"-let's continue this later..." And we both make our way inside.