Liam went to open the door.

There was my baby standing at the door with his teddy bear in his hand.

Aww. He looks so cute.

"Ryan?" Liam asked in confusion.

He looked at Liam and said "Dad, I can't sleep. I am scared. Can I sleep here?"

"Yes baby. Of course. Come fast." I said all excited without waiting for Liam.

Ryan smiled and came running inside the room. Liam closed the door and said in an irritated tone "You both are never watching those stupid movies again."

"But Dad the whole series is left. We have to watch all the Anabelle series also." Ryan said and Liam glared at him.

"You are not watching it."

"But we have you, our saviour." I said with a sweet smile.

"I said no."

I looked at Ryan and he looked at me I nodded, he understood.

Then we turned to Liam with the sweetest smile plastered on our faces and said "Please Dad."

Not to forget, the pout.

Liam just stared at us and sighed. He then came to the bed and laid down on his side. We giggled. Ryan held me. With that we drifted off to sleep.

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I am so tired.

So, fucking tired of just sitting and doing nothing.

What should I do?

I was sitting on the kitchen stool and thinking about what the hell to do.

Or else I am damn sure that if this keeps on going then I'll end up sleeping again.

It was evening already and Ryan was studying as his tutor had come and Maria was also there with him. Then my eyes suddenly landed on the kitchen counter.

Instead of sitting here ideally can't I just prepare something for dinner. It would help Maria too and I am damn sure that Ryan would love to eat my food.

And it will be a surprise for him.

I got up from my seat and went to the counter.

Umm.. what should I make?

Mmm...

Idea!

I am sure Ryan will love it. And Liam? Maybe.

I started preparing the food singing and dancing on my own.

After preparing the food, I decided to keep it on the table. When I was keeping the food on the table, Maria came. I smiled at her.

"What is all this?" she asked.

"Umm.. I thought that I would prepare the dinner for tonight. I hope you don't mind me using the kitchen." I replied.

She laughed then said "Of course not. Bella this is your house, you can do whatever you want here."

I smiled.

"You know, I was so worried that I am late for preparing the dinner. Sir is already back from work. Thank you so much Bella. You helped me."

"You don't have to thank me. I did it because I wanted to."

"Now let me see what you have prepared."

I moved aside to let her see what I have prepared, she looked at the dishes and smelled them with a deep breath.

"Jesus! This smells so good." She said. "Sir will surely fall for you after this. I mean he loves you but after having this he will more."

I wish that was possible.

I gave her a small smile.

"I'll just call both of them." Maria said and left.

Why can't there be love in my life?

Why does my life always have to be like this?

I am damn sure that Liam will never fall for me. At least not in this life.

And because of that fucking contact I can't even date anyone else.

To him I'll always be his child's mother or better to say his child's babysitter.

After sometime Liam came down with his phone in his hand typing something.

This man.

He stopped when he reached his chair but stood there still typing something on his phone.

Here I was nervous, whether he would like the food or not and he didn't even look at me.

I went to him and took the phone away from him.

"What the-" he said but stopped when he saw me.

"No phones at dinner please."

"Bella I was doing something important."

"Come on Liam, since morning you were in the office at least now you can spend some time without this baby of yours."

I was about to turn around and go to the kitchen when Liam held my arm and pulled me. In seconds I found myself leaning against the table with him extremely close to me "Bella I hate it when someone tries to control me. I am repeating again, you are here because of Ryan. Don't even try to interfere in my life. You don't have work to do but I have." He looks scary.

So, he thinks I am idle.

I made the whole dinner asshole.

I looked down and bit my lip. "Phone." He said in a stern voice.

I handed his phone back to him. He slid it inside his pocket and sat down on the chair. There was an awkward silence between us. We both didn't say anything.

I didn't want to talk to him. He can't say that I have no work without even knowing anything. I feel so useless.

Ryan came down running and sat beside Liam. Maria too came and stood beside me.

I served the food to both of them.

"Wow! The food smells so good." Ryan said.

Then he looked at me and asked "Mommy, will you not eat?"

I looked at Liam who was just looking in the front without even looking at me. Like I didn't matter to him. I smiled at Ryan and said "I'll eat after you are done."

"Ryan, just eat the food." Liam said sternly and started eating his food.

Of course, why will The Liam Parker care for me. For poor me.

I don't know why do I even expect something from him.

I waited for Ryan's reaction after he took a spoonful of noodle and stuffed in his mouth. Ryan's face lit up.

"Mmm.." he moaned. "This taste so good. Mary, you have never made this before. Why? You know I was bored with all the same dishes everyday. Mmm" He moaned again.

Maria laughed and said "It's not me who made this. It was your Mommy."

"Mommy." Ryan's smile now spread more. He looked at me and asked "You made this?"

I nodded with a smile.

"Mommy, you are the best."

Maria laughed at his reaction and me being stupid, I was waiting for Liam's reply which never came but instead he said "Ryan, eat quietly."

Ryan nodded and started eating.

But Ryan has started to get influenced by me so now he can't stay quiet.

He said "Mmm... This chicken is awesome Mommy."

"And the noodles too. And this too."

"Oh my Sweet Jesus! Everything is just delicious."

"Ryan." Liam warned him and he went back to eating.

After the dinner was done. Ryan said "Ah! I am full."

He then came and hugged me. I kneeled in front of him and said "You should go and sleep now. It's late." I kissed his forehead.

He nodded and kissed my cheeks. "Thank you Mommy, for the dinner. And Mary thanks for bringing the ice-cream." Ryan said to Maria.

He ran back upstairs and Maria had already went inside the kitchen to do some work. Now it was just the devil and me. I was serving food for myself when Liam stood up from his seat.

"The food was good." He finally said but still not looking at me, like someone was forcing him to say it.

"It's okay if you didn't like it. I won't feel bad" I said. Not looking at him either.

When I turned around I saw Liam standing extremely close to me, we were in the same position as before, me leaning against the table and he was standing close to me. Again, my heartbeat increased. This happens whenever he comes close to me. I bit my lip.

"I think I said it was good."

"B-But it sounded like y-you didn't mean it."

"I don't lie Bella. It was really good."

I nodded.

He then leaned forward. I moved my face back and held the table for support.

"I shouldn't have said those things." He said.

"Sorry." With that his hand came up, guarding me from moving. His lips were just few inches away from mine, I was just staring at him. Then he picked up my spoon and ate a spoonful of the ice-cream that I have served for myself. I think I had stopped breathing at that moment. My eyes widened by his actions, my breath hitched. He looked up at me and smirked then he left.

After he left, I sat on my chair.

Shocked.

What the hell did just happen?

My hands went to my chest, I can feel my rapid heartbeat.

"Shh... shh.. shh... slow down."

"Did Mr. Devil Parker just apologised to me?"

"Oh Jesus! Is this a dream?"

I pinched my hand.

"Ow! That hurts. That means it is not a dream."

"But what he did was so hot."

Is he planning to kill me just by his action?

Eww! That's sound so ewwy.

Shut up. Can you believe this? What just happened?

After having my dinner, I went to check on Ryan, he was already asleep holding his teddy bear.

Did I tell you guys that he gave that teddy bear a name too? It's name is.. Goofy.

I was not feeling like sleeping so I decided to spend some time on the rooftop. I made my way to the rooftop. When I reached there, I saw Liam sitting alone on the couch and drinking.

How much does this man drink?

Maria told me that last night too he was here. Maybe he was drinking too.

I hate people who drink so much. But who am I to tell him not to drink? As if he'll listen to me.

Maybe I should just leave. I shouldn't disturb him.

I was about to leave when I heard "You can sit here Bella."

"No, it's fine. I'll just go."

"Bella just sit."

I slowly went to the couch and sat beside him. After a long silence, I turned to face him. His eyes were closed with the half-filled glass still in his hand. His head was thrown back, it was like he was enjoying the fresh feeling. My eyes roamed all over his face.

This man is just a definition of perfection.

Just perfect. Without any flaws.

I don't know why but I love watching him. It feels good.

"Hasn't anyone told you that staring is rude?" he said still with eyes closed.

I turned back in front and said "I wasn't staring?"

His eyes opened "Of course, you weren't." he said sarcastically and took a sip of his drink.

I again looked at him and said "Drinking so much is not good for your health."

Can't you just keep your mouth shut? Always have to ruin the moment.

"Really?" Again, he said with sarcasm in his tone.

"You should stop drinking so much."

Please I am begging you for the first time, don't ruin this moment and shut that mouth of yours.

He turned his attention to me with furrowed eyes he asked "And who are you to tell me that?"

"It was just a suggestion. But if you don't want to listen then it's fine. I don't like people who drink so much."

He then drank the remaining drink that was on the glass and kept it on the table "As if I care."

Of course, you don't.

Suddenly a cold breeze hit my skin. I hugged my body with my hands.

"Do you always come here?" I asked.

"Ya. Every night."

"Really?"

"Yes. When I want to be alone."

"Oh. Umm.. does that mean I am disturbing you now?" I asked shyly.

He didn't answer. But looked at the sky. "It's so beautiful." He said I looked at him.

Smiling to myself looking at him I replied "It is."

Indicating him to be beautiful.

I don't want this night to end.

It feels so good to be with him.

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