The rest of the week went by quickly. The only noticeable changes were the small signs of weariness that appeared in Claire every time she got out of bed or when she sat down for breakfast. But, he noticed anyway. He noticed that the bags under her eyes became less noticeable over the following days, as did the colour in her cheeks. He observed the slight flush that appeared beneath her pale skin and noticed just how much healthier she looked. Every morning after breakfast he walked her to the bathroom, and every night before she went to sleep he kissed her lightly before she drifted off to sleep. He was proud of himself for noticing these little things. For being able to notice them and for being able to make them better. For being able to help make her look even better, even more beautiful to him. Because, of course, he loved her. What man wouldn't? Not only that, but she was absolutely incredible. He couldn't imagine his life without her. Hell, he hardly considered his life wi
"I told you that I'm pregnant?" she continued, "With our baby?"His heart seemed to melt instantly when he heard her words."Oh, Claire," he breathed, smiling warmly, "You don't have to worry about that at all. You don't have to hide it anymore. We're going to have a kid, alright? You don't need to be scared or worried about that. I promise you that I'll be there for every step of this pregnancy. From the moment you get your period until the day you deliver our child. Whatever happens between you and I, that won't change."Even if it wasn't something she planned for, he didn't mind at all. His happiness could probably compare to the one he experienced just simply living next to her. Having their own child together would certainly be the best outcome that could've ever happened to them. He didn't expect to ever feel this happy and contented in his entire lifetime. No matter how long or short their relationship might last, he'd never wish for anything more than to spend the rest of his
"We can make soup," she exclaimed excitedly.He grinned, raising an eyebrow at her."Sounds good," he responded.He stood up from his position on the ground and walked towards the sink, grabbing the nearest pot, filling it with water before setting it on the stovetop and starting to prepare it for boiling. He looked over his shoulder at her as he stirred the pot idly, grinning widely."Where should we put the vegetables?" she asked him.He tilted his head slightly, looking back at her before pointing towards the drawer below the sink. She grabbed a bowl and a spoon before walking over to the sink to fill it with water. Once that was done, she quickly set it on the counter before turning back toward him. He was already pulling open a drawer beneath the sink, fishing through it for a moment before pulling out a container of potatoes. He placed the box back into its place under the sink before slamming the drawer shut. He turned and walked towards her, handing her the wooden spoon and
"You're beautiful," he whispered.A blush dusted across her cheeks as she smiled shyly at him, ducking her head. He raised an eyebrow at her in amusement before he lowered himself to his knees in front of her, cupping her face between his hands, pressing a chaste kiss to her lips. She melted into him instantly, closing her eyes and allowing herself to relish the feeling of his lips against hers for a brief moment before opening her eyes and meeting his gaze. He smiled softly at her, dropping his hands to her waist. He gently lifted her up into his lap, holding her close to him as he wrapped his arms around her waist and rested his head against hers. He sighed happily, burying his nose into her neck, breathing deeply. He breathed in her scent, inhaling deeply, savoring every single detail of her. She hummed contentedly and snuggled closer to him, resting her head on his shoulder as he rested his chin atop her head. For a moment, everything seemed perfect. Everything seemed peaceful
"Thank you for being here with me today. You make everything better," she admitted softly.He smiled, pulling her closer to him. He kissed the tip of her nose tenderly, his eyes softening. He ran his hands through her hair and pulled her closer to him, cradling her face in his large hands. He smiled lovingly, his thumbs tracing circles on her cheeks."Anything for you, baby." He replied softly.He lowered his head and captured her lips in another searing kiss. She returned his kiss eagerly, moving her hands to his bare chest. She gripped him tightly, enjoying his warmth and the feel of his firm muscles beneath her fingertips. She felt her stomach rumble slightly, causing her to break free from their kiss. He smirked at her, pulling away from her and pressing gentle kisses along her jawline and along her neck before kissing his way down to her shoulder. She smiled, wrapping her arms around his neck."How about we get some breakfast and then go out for lunch?" he suggested, his deep vo
"Oh, yes, right. Right." He nodded his head. "Come on. Let's go and get ready."He grabbed hold of her wrist and led her out of the bedroom and towards the bathroom. He walked past his mother who had just woken up and was currently making her bed, a content smile plastered across her face. She caught his eye, a small knowing smile playing upon her lips. "Morning sweetie. Have a nice morning." She murmured, her gaze shifting towards his hand which was holding the hand of his wife. He immediately let go of the woman's hand, cursing under his breath silently. His mother raised an eyebrow at him."I was just showing her where the bathroom is." He muttered defensively, turning away from his mother's questioning gaze and entering the bathroom to change.Once he emerged from the bathroom, his clothes and hair freshly washed, he found Ethan sitting on the edge of his bed, her hands folded neatly in her lap as she stared blankly at the ground. He took a seat beside her, placing his arm arou
A soft smile spread across her lips as she blushed at his words. "Besides," he added. "We both know it's been more than three months since we started dating. We've been doing this forever now, and we're supposed to have been together longer than this."She giggled softly. "I suppose you're right."She gazed lovingly at him."Anyway, enough with the serious talk. It's time for you to meet the people I work with."He nodded his head slowly, his lips curling upwards in a small smile as he watched her stand up and place a kiss against the corner of his mouth."Lead the way."She turned around, heading towards the door and opening it for him, letting him walk past her out into the corridor. He followed her down the hallway, glancing around at everything as she led him down the hallways of the apartment complex. Finally they arrived at the end of the corridor where she stopped outside the door of one of the apartments. She reached out, opening the door and stepping aside."This is our room
She let out a small sigh, lowering her head and closing her eyes briefly as she lay there, listening to the sound of her own heavy breathing filling the air in the room. After a moment, she stood up once more, walking over to the window and pulling back the curtains, allowing the bright afternoon sun to shine upon her. The sky had already begun to turn blue, indicating that the sun would soon begin to set.Suddenly, there was a knock on the bedroom door. She looked up, frowning slightly. That was strange; no one ever knocked on her bedroom doors unless they were calling for her. But nevertheless, she answered the door anyway, opening it cautiously and peering out into the corridor."Hello?" A voice called out suddenly, causing her body to stiffen.She gasped slightly as she recognized it, immediately recognizing who the owner of the voice belonged to."Ethan?" She called out quietly, stepping aside to allow him access."What are you doing here?"He strode past her, entering the room w