Chapter 21

Bellas' POV

I woke up because I heard movement in the room. I opened my eyes to see Liam hovering above Sophie. I thought I was dreaming, and then I remembered he's here to help me with Sophie. When he saw me awake, I smiled at him, and he seemed entranced. He was about to give Sophie her medicine.

I got up and helped him give the medicine to my daughter. Sophie cried for a while, then finally she agreed to take medicine.

" Thanks, Liam. Why don't you go back to sleep? I'll take care of her now. What time is it, by the way?" I asked groggily. I sounded tired and still sleepy.

" It's 4 am, babe. I'm okay. I slept for a few hours. Why don't you go back to sleep?" He told me. He reached for Sophie's small hand and kissed it. I watched with this dull ache in my chest. He really loves kids.

" I'm okay. I slept longer than you. You must be exhausted. Please lie down and sleep." I begged him. He really does look like he needed a good sleep.

" Okay, okay, but can I sleep here with you and Sophie? My back kind of hurt on that floor." He told me with a grimace on his face. I felt so embarrassed that I did not think it would be uncomfortable for him.

" Of course! I'm sorry, you should have told me awhile ago. Go on; make yourself comfortable." I said, embarrassed. So he happily lies down with Sophie in the middle. I am hugging Sophie's little body close to me to give him more room on the bed.

He lays down, facing us, and slowly drifted off to sleep. I am humming a lullaby to comfort Sophie, and it lulled him to sleep, I guess. He drifted off to sleep with his hand on top of mine, lying on Sophie's back.

I didn't realize I drifted off to sleep after that. I woke up with the feeling of light touch on my face. I feel warm and cozy. I snuggled more on my soft bed.

I slowly opened my eyes when I felt I couldn't move. I woke up to a naked chest and warm arms embracing me. I slowly looked up and had the shock of my life. I am inside Liam's arms, and we are snuggling on the bed.

Waking up in his arms like this feels like heaven. I didn't move for a while, so scared to wake him up. When I was sure he's still sleeping, I dared to touch his gorgeous face, my Liam. I traced his face to etch it in my mind and keep it in my memory.

Then I touched his lips so lightly, how I wish I could taste them once again. I sighed deeply and snuggled close to his chest. If only I can have this kind of morning for the rest of my life, I will die a happy woman.

Then I felt him stirred and whispered to my ear, " Good morning, love."

I looked up so fast and stared at him wide-eyed. I tried to untangle myself from his embrace, blushing so hard, but he tightened his hold.

" Where do you think you're going?" He asked me, smiling. Those blasted dimples and chocolate eyes are not helping with my raging hormones. I can get lost in those beautiful chocolate eyes of his.

" Ahm, I have to look for Sophie," I said softly, biting my lip. I'm trying not to moan or reach out and kiss him senseless.

" I think aunt Agnes got her, babe. Let's stay like this for a while. You feel so good in my arms." He whispered to me and tucked a hair beneath my ear. I am chewing my lip so hard now, asking all the Gods to give me the strength to resist this temptation in front of me.

" Baby, I am one second away from keeping my sanity. Please stop doing that." I heard him say huskily and touched my lip, taking it out from my teeth. Then he kissed my forehead for a few minutes, then my nose, and lastly my eyes. God, those lips and those endearments are going to be the death of me.

" Let's get out of here, or I might do something I should not. Good morning, by the way, gorgeous." He told me and gave me a peck on the lips. I was so shocked I couldn't move. I wanted it to last, not just a peck, but I stopped myself. I know I am blushing like a tomato now. How I wish he stayed and give in, I wouldn't mind, really.

To my dismay, he stood up and headed out of the room. I hoped he didn't. It felt so good to be in his arms, look in his eyes, and stare at him all day. I lay there, trying to control my hormones. This is not good. I should not allow myself to be alone with Liam, or I might do something stupid again.

I got up and went to my bathroom. I looked at my flushed face and glinting eyes. What are you doing, Arabella? He has a girlfriend, and he was about to propose to her. You are setting yourself for another heartbreak, woman.

Could you not read too much on his actions? Maybe he's only trying to console you as a sister and nothing more. Yeah, sister, my butt! Who would hold their sister like that! Stare at her so passionately and kiss her like that! God! Liam, what are you doing to me!

I shouldn't have come back. I should have just stayed away like my first plan. What will he think and say when he finds out the truth? Should I tell him? God! This is so complicated. I don't want him to change his life because of Sophie. And I don't want to be separated from my daughter also, what should I do?

But, can I really see him with another woman? Can I really survive watching him build a family with another woman? I feel like dying a thousand deaths just by thinking about it, so I guess not.