I turn over in bed and smile as Eliza sleeps peacefully next to me. I reach up and wipe a strand of her hair off of her face and her face twitches slightly. I slip my hand under the sheet and rest it on her stomach lightly. It's been a week since Eliza was at that bank and she was finally released last night. Goosebumps ripple across her skin and I smile, leaning forward and kissing her cheek softly.
"Mm" She hums, her head turning towards mine as she wakes up. Her lips find mine and I instantly respond, our lips moving as one. My hand slips over her stomach and lands on the sheet beside her before finding her hip and pulling her into me, moving her onto her side. Our legs tangle together and I moan as she nibbles on my bottom lip, her right hand coming up to rest on my cheek gently. She winces and I break the kiss.
"Are you OK?"
"Yea, just hit the stitches, it's OK" I untangle my legs from hers and kiss her lightly.
"Breakfast in bed?"
"Sounds perfect" She smiles, wiping my hair behind my ear. "Do you have time?"
"I don't start until 1 today. What do you feel like?"
"Whatever is going"
"OK" I kiss her cheek "Stay in bed" I slide out of bed and get dressed before heading out of my room and going downstairs.
I cook pancakes with bacon as a side while also making our morning drinks. It's weird having Herbal Tea in my house, I've never been a big fan of it but it's what Eliza drinks. I also cook toast, just in case and put a small dish of butter on a tray and get a glass of orange juice
Once everything is ready I place the plate on the tray alongside our mugs and make sure everything is off before heading back upstairs.
I walk into an empty room and I place the tray on my drawers as I hear Eliza throw up in the bathroom.
I knock on the door lightly before opening the door and poking my head in.
"Arizona, don't" I roll my eyes and move over to her as she throws up again.
"We get worse at work" I remind her as I put her hair up in a bun. I sit behind her and rub her back slowly. She groans softly "What did you eat? This isn't morning sickness"
"Probably bad chicken" She sighs as she leans back into me. I run my hand down her arm.
"Do you want a bath?" I ask gently, kissing her shoulder.
"You made breakfast, it'll go cold"
"Cold pancakes is OK and I can reheat Bacon and toast"
"It's OK, I'll just wash my face and brush my teeth for now. I really just want to get back into bed"
"OK, you good in here?"
"Yea, thank you" I kiss her head before she stands up and she pulls the sheet around her more and moves over to the sink. I use the wall to stand up and I leave her alone to clean up.
I lay her clothes out on the bed for her once I've semi made it.
I hear a knock on the front door and I sigh, moving over to the bedroom window and looking down to see my ex wife and my daughter.
I smile instantly at the sight of Sofia and turn around as Eliza comes out of the bathroom.
"What's got you so happy?"
"Sofia is here" She smiles at me as I kiss her cheek. "I'll be right back" I head downstairs and fling open the door, pulling Sofia into my embrace, kissing all over her face
"Mama" She giggles, pulling her head out of reach.
"Oh I've missed you"
"It's only been a week" Sofia says, hugging me tightly "But I missed you too"
"What brings you here?" I ask Callie as I stand up, Sofia holding onto my leg. I brush my hand down her hair.
"I have to meet dad in half an hour, can you take her? He called this morning, I was going to call-"
"It's OK Callie. Of course I'll take her, we were just about to eat breakfast"
"Is Eliza here?" I nod and Sofia's smile widens.
"I start work at 1 though"
"OK, I'll pick her up before then. Be good for Mama, Sof"
"Love you"
"Love you too baby girl"
"Bye" She smiles softly at me before leaving and I shut the door as Eliza brings the tray down stairs.
"Hey you" She smiles at Sofia as I take the tray.
"Hi Eliza!" I smile and kiss Eliza's cheek.
"Sorry" I whisper "I'll go reheat these and cook some more pancakes. Sound good Sof?" She nods her head as she hugs Eliza.
"Don't be sorry" Eliza says quietly and I squeeze her arm.
20 minutes later we're sitting on my bed, eating breakfast as Sofia tells us about school and an old F.R.I.E.N.D.S episode plays on the TV.
"So Sofia, got a special friend?" Eliza asks once Sofia stops talking
"I'm too young"
"Love has no age"
"Eliza!" I yelp "Don't corrupt her. Sofia don't look for love, it'll find you when the time is right" Eliza grins and kisses my temple.
"Did it for you?"
"Definitely" I whisper, looking up at Eliza. She pecks my lips quickly and I smile, grabbing her chin gently and kissing her quickly.
"Do you still love Mom?" I sigh softly and turn back to Sofia.
"I'm sorry Sofia, I know this isn't easy for you" She sighs and climbs down off the bed and leaves my room. Her bedroom door slams and I wince. "Great"
"Do you?"
"Eliza-"
"I need to know. If there is a chance that you would get back with her than tell me now so I know" I watch her quietly and she nods, sliding off the bed. "You should check on Sofia"
"Don't do that. Don't ask me a question like that and than assume the answer"
"If you had to think about it than you aren't sure, which means there is a chance"
"What are you doing?"
"I need to think" She leaves my room and I sigh, falling onto my back and groaning. The front door shuts as I push up onto my feet and I head down to Sofia's room.
"Sweetheart"
"Go away" She mumbles as I join her on the bed.
"Your Mom is gorgeous, inside and out, and she will always hold a special place in my heart, I will always love her. Nothing could change that baby, but we are better off as friends. You'll understand one day. I may love her but I'm in love with Eliza, I feel complete with Eliza, she helps cheer me up when I miss you, she reminds me that even though you aren't in my arms, you are still my princess and I will have you back in my arms in no time" Sofia rolls over to face me and I smile sadly as she wipes away her tears.
"I like Eliza, but you and Mom should be together" She cries and I pull her into my arms, not knowing what to say. I kiss her head as she holds my arms, sobbing into my shirt.
"We love you Sof" I say a few minutes later "I'm sorry you are caught in the middle" She nods into my chest as she continues crying and I kiss her head again.
She falls asleep in my arms and I lay there, my heart breaking as I truly see what Sofia has been feeling. She's so young, she doesn't understand why this has happened. She shouldn't be in this position. We screwed up. Big time.
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_McDimples_ xo
