Chapter - 45

Nick's POV

I was up and as usual , Sophia was still sleeping in my arms, looking as innocent as ever. I slowly stroked her hair while staring at her face.

Last night I was nervous as hell. I came home early with the cake and the necklace to surprise her but as the time was coming close , I was freaking out. When Ethan left the room , I could feel my heart beating at an inhuman speed but I had to say it. I couldn't afford to not confess my feelings to her.

I was skeptical about her reaction but when she said that she loves me as well, I was ecstatic. If anyone would have told me some months back that I would be so much in love with anyone, I would have laughed but now this is where I was.

I tried removing her hand but it only tightened around my neck. Giving up, I snuggled closer to her and next time when I opened my eyes, she wasn't there on the bed.

When I came downstairs, I saw her in the kitchen. She was wearing headphones and shaking her butts off to whatever song was playing while cooking something. I leaned on the wall outside and enjoyed the show she was putting on.

Finally, I went in to stand right behind her . Wrapping my hands around her waist I pulled her to myself.

A gasp left her mouth and she clutched my hand around her waist tightly.

" That was quite a show you put up. I could always wake up to such beautiful mornings." I pressed my nose to her cheeks which were now bright red out of embarassment.

" Sneaky little thing." She mumbled to herself.

I turned her by her waist to face me.

" Did you just call me little ?" I raised a brow. Her face was stretched into a mischievous grin and she nodded big.

Oh you didn't!

" Then let me show , how little I am." I smirked at her . She looked confused for a second before realisation dawned upon her, causing her face to turn back to red. She pushed me away and turned her back to me.

" Nick , don't disturb me. Let me make breakfast." Putting away her headphones, she resumed cooking. I bend forward on the counter and looked at her face.

" It's your birthday. You aren't supposed to cook. " She nodded her head while cutting the strawberries.

" But , you did so much last night. I wanted to do something today. " She completed with a smile.

"But-"

" No buts , get out of the kitchen right now." She said in a no-argument-tone.

I raised my hands up in surrender and went out.

Sophia's POV

Nick had confessed his feelings last night. Whatever he did was very sweet and I wanted to do something sweet for him as well. So I decided to make a nice breakfast for him.

I plated the red velvet waffles with some sliced strawberries, put some blueberries and strawberries in a heart shaped bowl and some macarons . I placed two glasses of orange juice on the tray . After I was satisfied with my work, I walked out.

Nick was sitting at the table as I placed the tray in front of him.

" Wow ! Someone's definitely in a romantic mood." He wiggled his eyebrows to which I just shrugged and sat in front of him.

I waited for him to take the first bite.

" This is so good." I smiled at his compliment, happy that my efforts weren't wasted. I dug into my breakfast as well.

" Tonight we are going for dinner , be ready by 7, okay ?" , He said looking at his phone.

" Okay but what about the honeymoon?" I blurted out what was on my mind. He kept his phone aside and smirked at me and I knew I was in for a teasing.

"Eager , are we ?" I bit my lip out of embarrassment. Ughh ! My stupid stupid mouth!

I heard his deep laughter , a sound I have come to love so much. Infact I love everything about him now. So whipped I was!

He came up , sat beside me and pulled me to his lap.

" Patience baby , patience. I understand its hard to resist yourself when your husband is this hot." I slapped his arm and pressed my head to his chest. I felt the vibrations of his laughter, at my expense.

" If you don't stop laughing right now, I won't go on honeymoon with you. " He grinned at me like he didn't believe me even a bit. Even I didn't believe it myself.

" Okay , first we are celebrating your birthday and then we will think about our honeymoon." He smiled at me. I leaned forward to peck his lips but he held me in place and deepened the kiss. We were lost in each other that we didn't notice when Ethan had come.

" Ewww ! gross." We instantly pulled away to look at Ethan, standing with a disgusted expression on his face. I wonder how many times was I embarassed in a single morning. On the other hand Nick looked pretty cool. I ran fingers through my hair to fix up my appearance.

" Come here, I have made waffles for breakfast." I smiled at Ethan. His face immediately changed into a large grin at the name of waffles. His love for food!

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Nick's POV

I walked out of the walk-in closet, fixing my watch. As I looked up , I was greeted with the sight of my gorgeous Sophia standing there.

She was looking ravishing in the rose gold body con dress . Never in my dreams had I thought that she could look this stunning in this dress when I had picked it up for her. Her hair was styled in loose curls and her red lips looked simply irresistible. She smirked at me as I checked her out with opened mouth. She slowly stalked towards me and brought up her hands to circle it around my neck. Pushing herself up on her toes , she brought her lips close to mine, but not enough to touch.

" Like what you see?" She whispered in a low seductive voice. My throat was dry and my brain refused to process anything. I just nodded in reply. She kissed the corner of my mouth and distanced herself. As I came out of my reverie, I realised what happened. She smirked at me before walking out of the room.

'My little seductress wife .' I shook my head and followed suite.

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Sophia's POV

I don't know where from that confidence came in me but when I saw Nick gawking at me , it was as if my legs had a mind of their own.

The car parked in front of a fancy restaurant. Helping me out of the car, Nick led me and Ethan inside the restaurant. The manager guided us to a private part of the restaurant. Ofcourse Nick would have booked it ! Before entering , little did I know that I was in for a surprise.

" HAPPY BIRTHDAY SOPHIA!" Both our families along with Ryan , Char and Caleb were there, smiling widely at me. The whole area was decorated with rose gold and silver balloons and flowers.

" Oh my God!" Squealing, I turned towards Nick who was smiling at me and hugged him. He brought his hands to wrap it around me.

" Thank you, thank you so much. " I gushed.

" Anything for you." He was being so sweet. I smiled widely and kissed him on the cheek.

" I want a kiss too." I pulled away to see Ethan looking at us with a pout. Everyone laughed at his expression. I picked him up and placed him on my hip .

" Ofcourse li'l man." I kissed his cheek to which he gave me grin.

" Happy Birthday Princess." I put Ethan down to hug Dad. He wrapped his hands around my shoulders and pulled me close.

" Thank you Dad." I inhaled his familiar scent which has been my favourite since childhood. It provides me with a sense of security.

Mom, Mama and Papa wished me as well before my best friends took me in a bone crushing hug. I saw Nick stiffen as Ryan approached me but I warned him with my eyes, to behave.

A waiter came in with a chocolate cake and placed it on the table . My twenty-eighth birthday was spent over a delicious sumptuous meal and a lot of quality time with the best people in my life.