Happily Ever After (sequel to CEO)

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Harry POV

It's the day before I leave for Arizona and I'm in Avery's room playing with her.

I actually don't have any meetings down there, Liam and I are having a "guys week". Daren is going to fly out Wednesday to join us, which should be fun.

I lied about saying it's for work because I wanted to leave Avery and Eve alone so they can bond. Yes, I know lying isn't good when you're in a relationship, but it's a good lie that I'm doing.

"So," I say to my daughter who's sitting on my lap. "You're going to have some fun with your Mommy this week," I say to her. "And you're going to have to be on your best behavior because I don't like seeing your Mommy sad. She's such an amazing person who loves you so much," My daughters light brown eyes look up at me.

When I look at Ava, I see a mini Eve. She has her Mom's light hazel eyes, and her smile. I sometimes see a hint of green in her eyes, which is cool. Avery is also starting to get dimples, but besides everything else is Eve.

I don't know how to comfort Eve when Ava acts out with her. She doesn't do it to me, so I don't know how to comfort my girlfriend. I know it's hard for her and I hate seeing her sad because all she wants to do is act like a Mom.

I kiss my daughters puffy cheek and smile. "I'm going to miss you a lot," I say to her. "I might have to come home early because I don't know if I can be away from you and your Mommy for long," I stroke her curls that are growing. I kiss the top of Ava's head and smile.

A grin escapes on her lips and my daughters head nuzzles into my chest. "I hope you can give some of that love to your Mom, because she deserves it," I say to Avery. "I know you're only six months, but you've been hurting your Mommy's feelings by not wanting her to hold you or take care of you. I hope that will change this week because she deserves some love. Can you do that for me?" I look down at Ava who's staring up at me. I smile at her and kiss her cheek.

"I love you," I say to Avery. "So very much. Do you know that?" A grin goes on her lips and I smile back. "I'm going to miss you," I sigh. "But, be very good for Mama. She's a loving person who needs some of your love. If you didn't know, you lived inside her for nine long months. So, all you have to do is give her some of the love I know you have for her," I hum.

I hope this week turns out well for Eve. I know she will be even more crushed if Avery doesn't bond with her during this week.

***

It's around three o'clock now and I'm heading to the kitchen to get something to eat.

I see Eve standing by the sink washing dishes. I come up behind her and wrap my arms around her waist. "Hello," I greet my girlfriend.

"Hi," She says casually.

"How are you doing?"

"I'm okay, you?" She places a plate in the draining board.

"I'm okay," I mumble.

"What time are you leaving tomorrow?" Eve asks me.

"Five. I have to get my plane by six thirty," I tell her. She nods and turns off the sink and dries her hands.

"And you'll be home Sunday?" She clarifies.

"Yep," I say with a small smile. I kiss her cheek and the nip of her neck. "I love you, Eve,"

"I love you too," She says back. I hug her more tightly and close my eyes for a brief moment.

"I'm going to miss you," I admit.

"You'll be so busy, you'll forget I'm not there," Eve snickers.

"I of course will know you're not there," I defend. "I missed you when I was in California that one time,"

"You were gone for two days," Eve laughs.

"Yes, two days too many, because I missed you," I grin against her skin. "We should have some alone time later before I leave," A greedy smile goes on my lips. Eve turns around to look at me. My arms hang around her waist and her eyes meet mine.

"I don't think I'm ready for sex," Eve says. "I read online that after giving birth, having sex is like losing your virginity again. And I haven't looked down there and I know it's probably fucked up," She begins to ramble. "I don't want to lose my virginity again and you have to leave the next day and I don't get my cuddle time, you know? I don't know if I'll be an emotional mess, or in pain,"

"You're cute," I grin at my girlfriend. "We shall wait on having sex,"

"I'm sorry for making you wait longer," Eve says in a whisper.

"You don't have to say sorry," I say in a whisper back to her. I kiss her glossy pink lips and smile. "I understand your reasoning," I hum.

Her presses against my chest and my arms wrap around Eve's body. "I don't want you to go," I hear her mumble against me. I kiss the top of her head and close my eyes for a few moments.

"I'll be back before you know it," I say in a gentle voice. Eve pulls away from our hug and smiles softly at me. Her eyes look welled up making me frown. "Why do you look like you're going to cry?"

"Because I'm going to miss you a lot, and I haven't been living alone since you went to California and that turned into a shit show. And now we have Avery and I'm not ready for her constant crying and you're the only one that calms her down and makes her happy," She lists which causes me to feel guilty for going.

"Is John still in jail?" I ask timidly.

"Yeah, for another year and a half," Eve wipes her eyes. "But I don't know if his people are still stalking us or whatever they're doing. But, I'll be fine,"

"Are you sure?" I ask. My hands cup her cheeks.

"Yes," She pulls off a small, worried smile. I kiss Eve's lips and feel myself not wanting to go anymore.

"If anything happens, call me, okay?" I say. Eve nods and pecks my cheek. Her head goes back on my chest and I run my fingers through her brown hair.

This is going to be one hell of a week.

A://N

Holaaa

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