Chapter 34

Bella and Liam's POV

I woke up to the feeling of floating. I opened my eyes and saw Liam's features in the dark. He is carrying me in his arms.

" Liam?" I whispered hoarsely, still in a half-asleep state.

" Hey, baby. Go back to sleep. I'm transferring you to your room. I need to go back to the hospital, babe." He replied and placed me slowly on my bed. He sat at my side and caressed my face.

" What time is it?" I asked him, closing my eyes.

" It's four am, babe, so you still have time to sleep. I'll see you when I get back, okay?" He said and kissed my lips. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him back. I am missing his warmth already.

" Mmmmm, can't you stay a little longer?" I protested and held him tight.

" I wish I could, sweetheart. There's nothing I want more than to hold you in my arms forever. But that little boy is awake, and I am needed there. I promise I'll come back as soon as I can, alright?" He chuckled, loving this sweet side of hers. I didn't know she can be so clingy, but I'm not complaining.

" Okay," She mumbled and pouted. I laughed at her cuteness and kissed her pouting lips. It's so hard to leave her when she's acting like a baby.

" Go back to sleep, sweetheart. I'll lock the door on my way out. Sleep tight, baby. I love you." I kissed her more times before standing up.

" I love you, too. Be safe and come back soon." She said sweetly, and my heart did a summersault in my chest. I went back to her side and dipped my head to kiss her hungrily, enough to last me a few hours without her.

" I will love, I promise. Now go back to sleep." He said, and I closed my eyes with a smile on my lips and a heart full of happiness and love.

Liam's POV

I left Bella on her bed with a heavy step. I wanted to stay with her and wake up beside her, but I need to do my job. I locked the door behind me and went to my car with a smile on my face. I feel like jumping for joy or shout.

My Bella loves me. She said so herself, and now that she's mine, I'll shower her with so much love and affection she'll drown.

But still, there are doubts in my heart and my head? What about Sophie's father? The last time we talked about him, she sounded hurt and still loves him. I need to talk to her about him, or there will always be this big block of doubts between us.

As for Mr. Peters? He better keeps his distance from my girl. I don't trust this guy. I'm not too fond of the way he's looking at Bella. It gives me the creeps. I arrived at the hospital and soon went to my rounds at the children's ward.

Bella's POV

I woke up to a bright light coming from my window. I was disoriented at first, then memories of last night came flooding in, and I squealed and rolled in my bed like a lunatic.

Liam. My Liam came last night and told me he loves me. Oh. My. God! Was it real? I was not dreaming, was I? Then, right on cue, my phone beeped, signaling a message.

" Good morning, my gorgeous girlfriend. Are you awake, baby?" He texted, and I squealed again and hugged my phone. I am blushing, and my heart is pumping so hard in my chest.

" Good morning, babe. I just woke up. How's that little boy?" I asked him, biting my lip in anticipation.

" He's going to be okay, baby. They're going to keep him for another day or two. Then he can go home. I'm on my way out now. I can be there in ten minutes. Let's have breakfast together? I miss you terribly." He replied, and my heart swelled. God, how could you love someone so much and not die of a heart attack?

" Okay, I'll wait for you. I miss you too, Liam. I wished you were still beside me when I woke up. I thought I was only dreaming last night. I was sad when I couldn't find you beside me." I told him truthfully.

" Awww, my poor baby. Don't worry, from now on. I'm gonna spend every free time with you and Sophie. Do you think Sophie will be happy we're together, babe?" He asked, and I smiled. If only he knew how his daughter adores him.

Speaking of Sophie, my fears came back. I know I should tell him, but how? We've just discovered our love for each other. What if he will never understand and hates me?

" Are you kidding me? She already thinks you're her daddy, Liam. I know she will be thrilled to know that we're a couple now. She loves you, Liam, you know that, right? We will tell her together today. Now stop texting me. I want to take a shower before you arrive. Drive safe, babe, see you." I texted him and got up.

I chose an off-shoulder, short flowery dress from my closet and went to shower. My phone beeped. A reply from Liam was on display. I opened it and blushed all over again.

" See you, babe. This time, I'll kiss you longer, and you're never leaving my arms. I can't wait to see you, my love. I'm trembling in excitement." This guy will kill me with his romantic words, I tell you. I hurried up and made sure to shave my legs.

After 30 minutes, I came out of the shower and went to the mirror. I applied lotion all over my body before putting on my underwear. Next, I put on my dress and blow-dried my hair. I took my time prepping myself, trying to calm my pumping heart.

When I thought I looked pretty enough, I came out of my bathroom only to be pushed by the wall and kissed savagely. I was shocked initially, and when I realized it was Liam, I kissed him back with equal passion.

He had my hands above my head and pressed his body to mine. He kissed me hungrily and then went to my neck and shoulder. We are both panting after the kiss. He had his forehead pressed against mine with closed eyes.

" Good morning, baby. You don't know how much I wanted to do that the moment I saw you again. You smell so good, love. So good to eat. Maybe we should skip breakfast. I don't need food. I need those lips." He said huskily and stared at my eyes, then at my lips hungrily.

" Good morning to you too, babe." I chuckled and put my arms around him. He hoisted me up, and I wrapped my legs around him. He strode back to the bed and sat there. I am straddling him, and we are staring at each other.

" Can we just lock ourselves here and hold each other like this?" He whispered, and I giggled.

" Babe, Sophie might be waiting, and I am hungry." I pouted. Brushing his hair and thread it with my fingers. He groaned and captured my lips again. We were like two thirsty people who found the oasis. We can't stop kissing and groping each other.

" Okay, okay, we should stop, baby, or I might not be able to. God! Your lips taste so sweet. I can kiss you forever. Let's go, or aunt Agnes might be wondering what took us so long." He stood up with me, still straddling him.

He let me down and grabbed my hand, walking hand in hand to the dining where Sophie and mom are waiting for us. When mom saw our hands, she gasped and covered her mouth. Then she smiled at us.

I was blushing hard. Then I heard Liam chuckled and kissed my temple. He pulled a chair for me beside Sophie, and he sat to my other side.

" Good morning, sweethearts. So, it's official, huh?" My mom greeted us and teased us at the same time. Liam held my hand and kissed it before answering my mom.

" Yes, aunt Agnes. This girl is officially mine, and I have no intention of letting her go." He answered my mom, which made her so happy and clapped for joy.

" Mommy? Daddy? You love each other now? I am going to have siblings now?" My daughter asked excitedly, and I spilled my coffee with her question.

" Oh, yes, baby. We are going to make lots and lots of siblings for you." Liam answered her, laughing. I glared at him and swatted his hand, which made him laugh louder.

" Baby, don't believe your dad. He's only joking. How are you feeling, sweetheart?" I kissed my daughter and scooped her to my lap. Liam held her small hand and kissed it.

" I am okay now, mommy. Daddy is a good doctor. He made me better. I want to be like daddy when I grow up." She announced proudly, and I had a hard time breathing. My heart feels like it's being squashed in my chest.

" That's wonderful, sweetheart. Daddy will help you with that. Mommy will only take care of your siblings."  Liam answered her, and I slapped his shoulders again. I felt eyes on me, so I looked up to see mom looking at me with uncertainties in her eyes.

I know what she's trying to say, and I know that she's right. I need to tell Liam the truth, or things will get more complicated the longer I hide the truth from him.