Sophia was lying on the bed and casually flipping a cosmopolitan magazine. She looked at the clock, and it showed 12 yet, her husband had not returned to bed.
She decided to check on him and came downstairs, and as usual, the lights were on in the study room. Of course, she should have known that Aiden would easily alter his schedule for their daughter.
Sophia stood at the door, but Aiden was so immersed in reading his emails that he did not notice her.
"How much longer will you take," Sophia asked as she entered the room.
Aiden looked at her and silently extended his hand. Sophia walked toward him and sat on his lap.
"I guess another half hour, why are you still awake ?" Aiden asked.
"I don't have a good night's sleep without you beside me," Sophia replied.
With a smile, Aiden placed light kisses on her neck.
"If you were so busy, you should have told Aria that you would paint with her later," Sophia stated.
"I did not want to disappoint her. When I saw how much she cried, her tears hurt me more. And then she asked me so cutely to paint with her, so how can I deny her something," Aiden sighed.
Sophia laughed and replied, "She has you wrapped around her little finger."
"That's true," Aiden proudly admitted.
Sophia knew Aiden loved both his kids a lot but he slightly favored Aria more. Thinking it would be difficult to look after two newborn babies, Aiden appointed two nannies.
Once Asher is fed and bathed, he used to sleep all the time, and when he awakes, as long as he was given toys, he was too much trouble. Aria was very silent and choosy with whom she opened up to.
If Sophia left Aria at one place and returned a few hours later, she would not have moved from her spot. Sophia was very surprised by how easy it felt to raise the kids.
Her mother-in-law said the kids were just like Aiden, he never troubled her when he was a baby. At the hospital, her mother-in-law was more emotional than everybody else, she even cried while holding the babies. And during the first few months, Mrs. Cooper stayed with the kids and took care of them.
The kids were so well behaved, and together with her mother-in-law and the maids, Sophia felt there was no use for the nannies. When she discussed this with Aiden, he said let them be, at least until the kids were one year older.
Hence, with a lot of household help, Sophia had ample time and she resumed working immediately. Being such a workaholic, she surely missed being at work.
She never felt she had to sacrifice her career because of their family. In fact, she found it a joy to be welcomed home by her kids after a long tiring day.
After coming home, Aiden would always go to Aria's crib first, and he would pick her up. He poked her chubby cheeks or made funny faces until she laughed. Only after seeing Aria's smile would Aiden go to Asher's crib.
If Asher snatched anything from Aria's hand, then Aiden would give him a cold stare, just like the ones he would give to his employees. Fearing his father, Asher immediately returned the object to Aria.
Once the kids started to crawl and learn to walk, Aiden was very concerned that Aria would hurt her knees, so he always made sure one of the maids should be with her all the time.
When the first time Sophia held the babies, she stated they were so beautiful and adorable. Aiden nodded his head and added one more remark that their daughter is more delicate and fragile.
Sophia rolled her eyes, thinking she did not see any difference between the babies. All of them were delicate when they were born.
Whenever any visitors held Aria, Aiden would tell them to be careful, whereas, with Asher, he did not mind.
On top of everything, Aria was so soft-spoken and obedient, which made her father dote on her immensely.
"Aria hardly interacts with other people. It's not good when she steps into the real world," Sophia said in a worried tone.
"Sunshine, relax. We cannot force our children to open up, it will only make them hide in their shells. We should let them grow at their own pace and as time passes by, people will change. During school, college, the atmosphere will be different, and once she meets her own set of friends, she will be fine," Aiden replied.
"Hmm... but I think it's better if I arrange a few more play dates," Sophia stated.
"Aria is more cheerful with the aristocratic kids. Didn't you remember last week she was not willing to return from Dimitri's house?" Aiden stated.
"Ya, she and Esther made such beautiful bouquets from the garden. It's another thing that they almost destroyed all the plants while plucking the flowers," Sophia chuckled.
"Aria saw a painting exhibition on TV and demanded I take her there. I told her maybe next year we can visit. I don't know whether she is interested in arts or it's one of the things while growing up," Sophia continued.
"Whatever she decides to do, we will be there to support her. Enough of the kids, give me some attention," Aiden growled.
"I'm already in front of you, and didn't you say there's still some pending work?" Sophia answered.
"I cannot focus anymore on work, and seeing you in front of me is not enough, I want to do more interesting things," Aiden raised his brow.
Sophia laughed, understanding his intention, and replied, " Let's go to our room."
He quickly tightened his grip on her waist, not letting her get up.
"It's not the first time we are doing it in my office. Last time when I…," Aiden was cut off when Sophia covered his mouth with her hands.
"I don't know how you can work on the table while remembering all the things we did on it," Sophia said while Aiden removed her clothes in a hurry.
"Trust me, it's such a turn-on. It motivates me to work more efficiently, " Aiden grinned
"Pervert," She murmured loud enough for him to hear.
"You're the pervert," Aiden pushed all the things off the table and sat her on top of it.
"Yes, and only mine," Sophia put her hands around his neck and dragged him closer.
"Forever," Aiden smirked and crashed his lips on hers.