It's Complicated 2 ✔️

Chapter: 1

These past two years have been nothing but blissful. It is not that I and Nathan never have any serious arguments or everything is perfect in our relationship. However, we try to work through our differences and try to understand each other's perspectives.

When we had our first serious fight, we had not talked to each other for two days. Trust me, those two days were really difficult for both of us as we both were suffering. Then we decided, no matter, how big fight we had but we will solve it before going to bed at night. If we need space we will give each other space, however, we will discuss our problems and solve them on the same day. We can't let ourselves and our relationship suffer over something which will hardly matter after a few days.

Still, there are some days when I feel being chased by demons of my past but Nathan is always there to hold me. His presence is enough to make me feel safe and protected.

Now, with Noel being a part of our world, it makes things interesting for us. His little antics, his dependency on us, everything about him makes our life more beautiful.

That little bugger, surely, knows he has wrapped his parents around his little finger.

A tired sigh leaves my lips when I hear Noel's loud crying, disposing of my coffee in the kitchen sink, I walk to his swinger to pick him up.

"Hey, baby boy." I smile at him and cradle him in my arms, as he continues to cry.

Since Noel has started teething, he has not been feeling well. He doesn't sleep properly and also his appetite has been reduced. He just stays attached to me all the time, or he goes to Nathan. But other than us, he doesn't allow anyone to pick him up. He is constantly fussy and irritated. I feel so helpless when I can't do anything to help him.

Nowadays I mostly work from home and only go to the office once or twice a week as Noel demands my constant attention with him being in his teething stage. At this moment my son is my priority. Work is important for me, however, my family comes above all. Dad is really supportive of my decision, as he also always keeps his family first. Nathan is constantly busy with his new venture and hardly has any free time. Even now he is away for some work.

Sometimes, I feel he needs to learn to balance his personal and professional life. He tries really hard to spend more time with his family, but I can see sometimes he just gets carried away with work.

Washing my hand, I run my finger on his gums feeling the swollen and tender skin. This soothes him a little as he starts chewing my finger while holding my hand with his hands. Noel's two bottom teeth have started to appear, and he looks extremely adorable with his little teeth. He keeps everything in his mouth. Once Nathan found him chewing his phone and when he tried to take from him, Noel threw it away.

Strolling into the living room, I sit on the couch while I try to nurse Noel. After an hour-long of crying, spit-up, and refusing to eat, finally, he settles down clinging on my shoulder while I pace in the living room.

I dab the corner of my eyes as hot tears burn my eyes, thinking about Noel's discomfort. I know it is normal, but still, I can't help it, his cries pierce my heart. It makes me feels useless, as a mother, not being to help him relieve his pain.

The front door opens and Nathan comes inside dragging a small carry-on behind him. My shoulder slumps in relief as he smiles.

"Hey, gorgeous." He smiles as he walks towards me leaving the carry-on beside the front door. His comment makes me lightly laugh, as I am sure I am looking completely opposite of it.

He wraps an arm around my shoulder bringing me to him. Instantly, I feel calm surrounded by his familiar warmth as I inhale his comforting scent.

Pulling back he kisses my head, as I give him a tired smile.