Chapter 17
-The Irresistible Her-
“Arya, I’m so sorry” Nathan apologized, his hands running through his head, as he read the unwavering questions that raced in Arya’s head through her facial expressions.
“Can we step out for a bit?” Nathan requested, in a coaxing voice, with his hand placed on Arya’s arm, with an unexplainable raw expression that laced on his face, his eyes glued into hers.
Nathan was wondering if Arya would believe what he was about to say if she was going to see him like other men, who are pretentious and shove him aside the most.
Arya swiftly nodded, as she tightened her grip firmly on her handbag, and gestured towards the door on his request.
“Daddy,”
Nathan abruptly halted in his strides, as he heard the soft voice of his daughter from behind. He quickly ran towards her bedside, intently staring at her affectionately, as Arya stood with a calm face watching the excluding love he had for his daughter.
“How are you feeling my honey bunny, Daddy is here for you,” Nathan said, with his palm laced over his daughter’s forehead, with a faint stroke on it.
“Daddy I miss you, Mila said, a teardrop rolling down her cheeks, Nathan gently wipes it off with his thumb.
“It’s alright my darling. Daddy would not go anywhere again,” Nathan said, his voice slightly breaking, as he held back the tears that threatened to fall from his eyes.
Nathan hated to see his daughter in pain, a mere look at her lying on the hospital bed sent a pang of pain straight to his heart, but he held himself strongly not making his pain visible so that he would not hurt Mila’s fragile heart.
Mila swiftly averted her gaze at the door, to see Arya standing, with a stoic gaze at her.
Mila’s lips slightly curled up in a smile, as Nathan followed her gaze, to see that she was smiling at Arya.
Mila tugged on her Dad’s hands that were placed beside her firmly.
“Daddy, is she my new mommy!” Mila asked as she turned to stare at her father, with her gorgeous irresistible eyes.
Nathan swiftly turned with a peek of glance at Arya, whose eyes had widened a bit at the sudden question of the little girl.
“Daddy will be right back, Nathan said, standing up on his feet, as he planted a calm kiss on Mila’s forehead.
Mila swiftly replied with a nod.
Nathan swiftly pulled the door, and Arya stepped out of the ward as the door slammed behind ber
“Im sorry Arya, I know everything is confusing, and you might start seeing me as a jerk, Nathan blurted, in a tone laced with anxiety, as Arya stood like a lost soul, staring intently at his lips, barely paid attention at what Nathan was saying.
But certainly I’m not a jerk.” Nathan concluded in a strong voice.
Mila is my daughter, Nathan said, as he paused to observe Arya’s expression, which was stoic, with her eyes glued to him.
“I was going to tell you, I never had the intention of hiding anything from you,” Nathan said, in a calm voice, laced with sincerity.
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“He seems too soft to be actually what they said about him. Arya mumbled in her head.
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“He looks more handsome when he is anxious, Arya said inwardly, as she tried to avert her gaze away from his lips, berating herself to behave calmly.
Mila’s mother died while she gave birth to her, I’m sorry she had to call you mummy,” Nathan apologized, with his hands. clasped together, in a praying style, staring at Arya.
“What a perfect gentleman he is, Arya said inwardly,
“Arya,”
“Arya,”
Arya Shook her head, getting out of her trance, and she stared at Nathan with a weird gaze.
“Have you been listening to me?” Nathan asked, curiosity etched in his voice.
“Yes yes, I have, Arya replied curtly, as she stuttered, affirming to get utterances with a nod
“It’s fine Mr. Haverstock. Arya said.
“And besides she didn’t call me mother yet, she only asked a harmless question, which I do not find offensive, Arya said, as Nathan’s anxiety slightly calmed down
“That’s nice to hear, Nathan said, with his heart limping in joy.
“Shall we?” He requested, with hands pointing towards the door to return inside the ward.
“What took you both so long?” Mila asked, in an exaggerated voice, as Arya stepped in with Nathan
“Sorry sweetheart, Dad had to clear something.” Nathan said, in an appreciative voice, moving towards the bed.
“Is it about me.” Mila asked, as Nathan’s face marred in confusion, marveling at what would have made her ask that.
“No Mila: it’s nothing about you, just business talk with Dad,” Arya replied curtly.
Mila smiled at Arya, as she turned her gaze towards her,” Miss can you come closer,” Mila said, tapping at the left–hand side of her bed with her hand gently.
Arya glanced at Nathan, before walking towards Mila’s bedside as instructed, sitting on the vacant seat that was beside her, she took Mila’s hands gently, coaxing it with her thumb, staring at her with an affectionate eye,
“You are so beautiful miss,” Mila complimented unexpectedly, taking Arya unwares, with her lips curling up in a smile.
“Thank you, you look more beautiful too, like the rising sun in the morning,” Arya complimented cheerfully, with a bold smile.
“Really?” Mila asked, with smiles all over her face.
Arya replied with a faint nod, as Mila giggled happily.
I know I’m beautiful because I have the most handsome father Mila said, as she peeks a glance at her father, who arched a brow at her, telling her to stop, but intentionally ignored the signs.
“But hearing it from you gladdens my heart to love you the more Mila said further, strengthening her hold on Arya’s hand.
I want to ask for a favor, can I?” Mila asked, gluing her eyes at Alya’s.
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Nathan’s brows darted in curiosity, wondering what Mila’s question would be.
“Yes, go ahead.” Arya mumbled calmly, her voice audible.
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“Can you be my mom? Can I call you mummy? Mila asked, Arya’s eyes widened in bewilderment, as she heard Mila utteri her favor. She wasn’t expecting that from the young lady.
Arya swiftly tugged her hand away from Mila’s grip, placing it on her bag, as she raised her gaze towards Nathan, to find him staring at her with a stoic facial expression.
“I want her as my new mummy, Daddy,” Mila said, turning towards
her Dad.
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