Knock. Knock. Knock.
'I'll get it.' Demi says cradling Charlotte against her shoulder as she makes her way towards the front door. Using her free hand she opens the door to reveal Sobeida, her mother in law, standing holding a pale pink gift bag.
'Oh Demi! You should be resting! Why isn't my son answering the door?' Sobeida asks instantly wrapping her arms around the brunette.
'He was getting ready to come pick you up.' Demi replies smiling.
'Oh don't be silly. He couldn't leave you in yourself this soon after giving birth. I got a cab.' Sobeida replies.
'I'm okay. I actually feel pretty good.' Demi says smiling as Wilmer appears at her back.
'Mom, what are you doing here? I was just about to leave to pick you up.' He says as Sobeida moves on to hug him.
'I didn't want ugh to leave Demi on her own.' Sobeida replies. They move into the living room and Demi almost instantly places Charlotte in Sobeida's arms.
'Oh she's beautiful.' Sobeida says, tears filling her eyes as she stares down at the newborn.
'Meet Charlotte.' Wilmer says.
'Oh what a perfect name for such a perfect little girl.' Sobeida replies smiling.
'I'm just gonna sit down.' Demi says quietly and Wilmer instantly moves to stand at her side.
'You okay?' He asks and she nods her head.
'Just a bit sore.' She replies quietly. He kisses the top of her head before she lowers herself onto the sofa.
'Why don't you go for a lie down?' He suggests and she glances over at Sobeida who smiles slightly.
'Don't worry about me; you go for a lie down.' Sobeida says and Demi nods her head.
'Wake me up when she needs fed.' Demi says standing up.
'Of course.' Wilmer replies. He watches as she makes her way upstairs before turning to his mom who smiles.
'How's she doing?' Sobeida asks.
'She's doing really well. It's strange because obviously I've always loved her and we're married but there's something just so different about this. Seeing her with Charlotte melts my heart and I just-I feel like I love her more than I ever have.' Wilmer replies causing his mom to smile as she glances down at Charlotte.
'I'm so glad you two worked things out; Demi's good for you.' Sobeida says and Wilmer nods his head.
'I know.' He replies quietly.
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'How are you feeling?' Kelsey asks smiling as she sits on the edge of the bed.
'Pretty sore... I insisted on going to BuyBuyBaby this morning and I think I've maybe pushed myself too much.' Demi admits glancing to where Charlotte is lying on the bed beside her.
'She's perfect, Dems. I'm so happy for you.' Kelsey says causing Demi to smile.
'Won't be long until it's you.' Demi replies and Kelsey nods her head.
'I know, it's crazy how quickly this is going.' Kelsey says running her hand over her stomach as the door creaks open and Wilmer peeks his head in.
'Dinner's ready if you two want to come down.' He says and Demi smiles.
'Okay. We'll be down in a minute.' She replies. He nods his head and leaves the room as Kelsey stands up.
'When are your family getting here?' Kelsey asks watching Demi get out of bed before leaning down and lifting Charlotte into her arms.
'They're flying out tomorrow, I think. At least my mom and dad are; I don't know about Dallas and Maddison.' Demi replies cradling the little girl against her shoulder and grabbing her phone with her free hand.
'I bet they're so excited to meet her.' Kelsey says and Demi nods her head.
'They are. Maddie's been making me send her pictures practically every hour.' Demi replies.
'That's adorable.' Kelsey says smiling as they make their way downstairs.
****
'So apparently the paps got wind that we were in hospital and waited outside when we left... There's articles.' Wilmer says causing Demi to sigh as he passes her his phone and she begins to read.
Demi Lovato leaves hospital with husband Wilmer Valderrama with newborn baby.
Tears fill Demi's eyes as she flicks through the few photos they managed to capture.
'I look awful.' She says quietly. Taking the phone back off her he pulls her closer to him and kisses the top of her head as Kelsey and Sobeida watch on.
'No you don't. You're glowing in these pictures.' He replies.
'I look fat.' She mumbles burying her head in the crook of his neck.
'No you don't. You had just had a baby twenty four hours before these pictures were taken; pictures which were taken without you knowing and I think you look fucking fantastic in them.' He says running his fingers through her hair.
'I didn't want to upset you, I just didn't want you to find the article when you went on Twitter.' He adds and she shakes her head. Using his free hand he swipes his thumb across her cheek and wipes the tears away.
'Being in the public eye is really shit sometimes.' She mumbles and he nods his head.
'It is. We should've been able to bring home our baby girl in private but so many people on twitter are wondering how the hell you look so good after having a baby.' He says and she shakes her head.
'No they're not.' She replies quietly.
'Don't believe me? Have a look through your mentions; obviously there are a few nasty ones who don't know what they're talking about but the majority of them agree with me that you look absolutely amazing.' He says causing her to smile slightly.
'I love you.' She says.
'I love you too.' He replies.
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Without You
FanfictionDemi and Wilmer have been married for four years but when everything begins to go wrong can they pull themselves together or will it break them.